Dear Parents and Carers.
Another busy week. It’s hard to believe that I have only worked here for fifteen days! I am learning so much about the staff and children in such a short time that it feels like I have been here forever.
Some of our young people are finding the challenges of a new year group difficult and I have been so impressed by the compassion and understanding demonstrated by the school community – children, staff and parents. Consequences for behaviour are in place, even if children don’t see them so we thank you for trusting us to do the right thing even when the road is bumpy.
Last week I shared some information with you about an approach we are going to be embedding in school – Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL). I pre-warned you that I would be on the scrounge for resources as one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure! We are going to have a drop off point near the Early Years entrance for any of the following:
Pallets – lots
Tyres – lots in different sizes
Pipes
Large pieces of fabric
Tarpaulin
Cable drums – different sizes
Crates
Decking planks
Plastic cordons/road dividers
I think that will be enough to get us started. If you can think of any local business we could contact for this, please let me know. School have paid the £7000 it has cost for the training and implementation package so you can see how much of a priority it is to us!
The Friends of Kirk Fenton are also going to be supporting us with storage and writing to local companies for donations. Exciting times ahead.
Wishing you all a great weekend whatever you may be doing.
Mrs Mel Walmsley
Headteacher
