Kirk Fenton News

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Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back!

It has been a very busy week for everyone. The children have been wonderful and have settled back into their school routines remarkably quickly.

We have an exciting few weeks of trips ahead: Year 5 will be visiting Magna, while Year 2 heads to Pontefract Castle at the end of the month. Additionally, Year 6 will soon depart for their week-long residential at Peat Rigg for some brilliant adventures and new experiences. Thanks to the staff for giving up their own time to ensure these things can happen. They are the little extras that children will remember for years to come.

Thanks as always for your support.

Have a fantastic weekend,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

Attendance

This week's attendance is 95.36%.

Good Work Awards

Well done to the following children who have been rewarded for their hard work and received the Good Work certificates this week:

Robins - Ella and Wilf

Owls - Evelyn and Jonathon

Nightingales - Heidi W and Mykyta

Kingfishers - Matthew and Jessica

Kestrels - Harry and Jacob

Starlings - Austin and Jaxon

Ospreys - Lizzie and Erin

Red Kites - Harvey and Bertie

Hot Chocolate Friday

Congratulations to the following children who enjoyed their hot chocolate treat this week:-

Robins - Anna

Owls - Freya

Nightingales - Sofia

Kingfishers - Archie

Kestrels - Emilia

Starlings - Thomas

Ospreys - Eddie

Red Kites - Emie

Winning Team

Congratulations to the Blue Mustangs, our first winners of 2026. Well done to Harvey and Mollie and their team.

Head Pupils

Welcome back to school. We hope you've had a great Christmas and New Year.

It's been a fab first week back. We have been occupied with new topics, learning and play.

Head pupil awards this week go to Louie (Y1) and Bertie (Y6)

See you next week.

Tilly and Lenny

Golden Boot Award

Congratulations to Grayson (Y2) and Max (Y2) who are this week's Golden Boot winners.

Starting Primary School in September 2026

The key dates to note are:

15 January 2026 - the deadline to apply for a primary school place.

16 April 2026 - National Offer Day, primary school places are allocated on this day. No information on allocated places should be shared with parents before 16 April.