Weekly Newsletter
Friday 5th December 2025
Headteacher - Mr J Parkinson
Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale
Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds
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.
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.
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
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
Iris - EYFS
Deacon - Year 1
Albert - Year 2
Ben - Year 3
Lockie - Year 4
Harvey - Year 5
Millie - Year 6
Head Teacher Award
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
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
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
Next week's menu is Week 2.