Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Parkinson

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

Dear Parents/Carers,

This week has been a meaningful and memorable one at Larks Hill, with pupils taking part in activities that marked important occasions and offered lots of opportunities for learning.

Remembrance

This weekend, several of our Year 6 pupil leaders represented Larks Hill at the Remembrance Service, where they respectfully laid a wreath on behalf of our school. We were extremely proud of how maturely they carried out this important role. Thank you also to Mr. Parkinson, Mr. McIntyre and Mrs. Law, along with thanks to parents and carers who joined us to show their support.

Also, on Tuesday, Mr Reynolds led an assembly in which our Head Boy and Head Girl read and reflected on the poem In Flanders Fields. As part of this act of remembrance, pupils and staff observed two minutes of silence at 11am.

Anti Bullying Week

This week has been Anti-Bullying Week, beginning on Monday with pupils across school wearing odd socks to celebrate difference and show support for the national campaign. Children also took part in the CBBC live lesson on Monday morning, followed by a whole-school assembly led by Mr Parkinson in the afternoon.

PAT Games Dodgeball

On Thursday after school, pupils from Years 5 and 6 took part in the UKS2 Dodgeball Skills Festival, competing against teams from other primaries within the Trust. Although there were no medals awarded this time, our pupils represented Larks Hill brilliantly, showing fantastic teamwork, determination and resilience. Thank you to all parents and carers who came along to support.

Children in Need

Today, we celebrated Children in Need 2025. It has been wonderful to see so many pupils arriving in non-uniform, with lots of Pudsey-themed outfits adding to the fun and excitement of the day. Pupils also enjoyed adding their coins to our giant Pudsey cut-out, which is now looking wonderfully bright and colourful! We are very grateful for all of your generous donations and are pleased to announce that we have raised £180.00

Monday, 17th November - Year 2 & Year 4 Classroom open Doors - 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Tuesday, 18th November - Year 3 & Year 5 Classroom open Doors - 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Wednesday, 19th November - Year 6 Teacher Takeover Day

Thursday, 20th November - Year 1 & Year 6 Classroom open Doors - 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Monday, 24th November - EYFS Stay & Play (Current EYFS Class) - 9am - 10am

Monday, 24th November - Reading by Candlelight - 5pm - 6pm

Tuesday, 25th November - Year 1 & 2 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Wednesday, 26th November - Year 3 & 4 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Thursday, 27th November - Year 5 & 6 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Friday, 28th November - Non-Uniform Day

Bring a Bottle or Chocolate for Winter Wonderland Tombola

Sophie - EYFS

Arthur - Year 1

Matilda - Year 2

Jacob - Year 3

Nia - Year 4

Evelyn - Year 5

Milo - Year 6

The award this week goes to Anna P, Evie C and Archie W for representing Larks Hill at the Remembrance Service in Pontefract on Sunday.

Saffy - Year 5

Monroe - Year 4

Lockie - Year 4

Heather - Year 5

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to another positive week next week. Have a lovely weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Reynolds

Santa will be visiting Larks Hill on Tuesday 2nd December!

Children will get to spend Storytime with Santa in his grotto in small groups, have a chance to talk with the big guy and receive a special gift!

Tickets to see Santa are available on MCAS now!

We are reaching out to local businesses to ask for donations of goods, services or vouchers that can be included in our raffle at the Winter Fair. Any Contribution will be hugely appreciated. If you or anyone you know is able to donate a prize, please contact us at admin@larkshill.patrust.org.uk or call into the office.

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Pontefract Junior Parkrun which takes place every Sunday at 9am in Pontefract Park.

Junior parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Junior parkrun is 2k in length, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families and friends of all ages. Junior parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along and you can attend every week or just whenever you can.

Members of staff will be attending the run representing Larks Hill on the 30th November so we would love as many families to join us in that day as possible.

We are holding and an assembly next week where students will be told all about the parkrun and the benefits of taking part.

You must register in order to take part. You can register for parkrun for free here - www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ or scan the QR on the poster below.

Further information about the course, rules & guidelines and facilities can be found here. home | Pontefract junior parkrun | Pontefract junior parkrun

We hope to see and many families there as possible on Sunday, 30th November.

We are holding a sleep workshop run by the Futures in Mind Primary Practioners on Monday 1st December at 3pm. The session is open to all families and will last approximately 30-40 mins.

Topics covered in the session will include:-

✔ Why sleep is essential for children’s learning and wellbeing
✔ Simple routines to support good sleep
✔ How to manage bedtime worries
✔ Screens, routines & realistic tips for busy families
✔ Q&A with our Future in Mind experts

Please email us on admin@larkshill.patust.org.uk if you would like to attend.