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Weekly Newsletter

Friday 5th December 2025

Weekly NewsletterFriday 5th December 2025

Headteacher - Mr J Parkinson

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

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Good afternoon parents and carers,

This week at Larks Hill has been filled with festive activities! It has been fantastic to see so many families engaging with school events as we move closer to the Christmas break. We really do appreciate this.

On Monday evening, we held a ‘Sleep Workshop’ for parents and carers. Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged so positively with the session.

On Tuesday, pupils were treated to a magical visit from… Santa! Our meeting room had amazingly transformed into ‘Santa’s Workshop’, where Santa read the story ‘Mince Spies’ and chatted with pupils about their Christmas wishes. He even gifted everyone an early present and chocolates which brought a little festive joy to the week.

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On Wednesday, our school choir visited Slater Row in Pontefract Market Hall to perform for the community. Meanwhile, our dedicated KS2 Junior Leadership Team hosted the ‘Hot Chocolate Morning’ for Years 3-6 as part of their fundraising efforts for new monkey bars.

On Thursday morning, our Head Boy and Head Girl supported the Pontefract Junior Civic Society in judging shop window displays. They represented Larks Hill beautifully.

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This afternoon, Friday, we enjoyed a hugely successful Christmas Fair. It was fantastic to see every class running their own stall and pupils engaging with such enthusiasm. A big thank you to all families who attended, and to the wonderful parent helpers who supported us with preparations and running stalls throughout the week.

Dates for your Diary Dates for your Diary

  • Tuesday, 9th December – KS1 Christmas Party Day

  • Tuesday, 9th December – KS2 Pantomime Visit

  • Wednesday, 10th December – Christmas Dinner Day

  • Thursday, 11th December – Winter Wonderland (5pm–6.30pm)

  • Monday, 15th December – Year 1 & 2 Nativity Performance (9.30am–10am)

  • Monday, 15th December – EYFS Nativity Performance (2.30pm–3.15pm)

  • Monday, 15th December – Year 1 & 2 Nativity Performance (5.30pm–6pm)

  • Friday, 19th December – INSET Day

Stars of the Week Stars of the Week

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Iris - EYFS

Deacon - Year 1

Albert - Year 2

Ben - Year 3

Lockie - Year 4

Harvey - Year 5

Millie - Year 6

Head Teacher Award Head Teacher Award

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Ollie - For excellent science work and Presentation, well done!

Harvey - For his excellent maths work on fractions this week, well done Harvey!

Harry-James - For his resilience and dedication in swimming this week, well done!

TT Rockstars TT Rockstars

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Ollie - Year 4

Nico - Year 5

Heather - Year 5

Spencer - Year 4

Thank you once again for your continued support. We look forward to another positive yet busy week ahead as we continue our run-up to Christmas!

Yours sincerely,

Mr Reynolds

Winter Raffle Winter Raffle

We are holding a Christmas Raffle with prizes to be drawn at our Winter Wonderland event on Thursday 11th December. A member of the office team will be selling tickets before school and at home time, so please catch one of us or pop in to buy some tickets.

Prizes include a £30 voucher for Farmer Copleys (including the Moo café), 2 x Beauty Hampers and a Chocolate Bouquet! Tickets cost 20p each (£1 a strip).

School Meals School Meals

Next week's menu is Week 2.

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