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Kirk Fenton News

19th December 2025

Kirk FentonNews19th December 2025
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Please look on our website www.kf.starmat.uk for up-to-date information.

Dear Parents and Carers,


As another busy term draws to a close, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks for all that we have shared together.


Over the past weeks, our community has come alive with moments of laughter, creativity, and togetherness. The discos were filled with energy and excitement, with music, dancing, and smiling faces creating memories that will be talked about long after the lights went down. Our craft day offered a creative space, where imagination flourished and everyone took pride in what they made. The movie afternoon gave us a chance to slow down, sit side by side, and simply enjoy being together, sharing laughter, and quiet moments in our comfy clothes.


Our church service was a particularly special time of reflection. It brought us together in gratitude, reminding us of the values that underpin our community including kindness, respect, and care for one another. It was a meaningful way to pause and recognise how fortunate we are.


As we end the term, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who makes this community such a wonderful place to be. Whether through organising events, offering support, or simply showing up with positivity and warmth, each person plays a part in creating the strong sense of belonging we are so grateful for.


I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to put things right, for raising your concerns directly so that we can address them. Our staff work incredibly hard and want the best for your children. We are grateful for the opportunity to explain any decisions you may not agree with, even if we don’t change them.


We finish this term feeling thankful, proud, and connected. We hope the break ahead brings rest and happiness, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another term filled with shared experiences and new memories.


With gratitude and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas,


Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

Attendance

This week's attendance is 94.94%.

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 - Sophie and Rupert


Owls - whole class


Nightingales - Gabriel and Nancy


Kingfishers - Elin and Eden


Kestrels - Albie and Tom


Starlings - Zack and Zara


Ospreys - Annabella and Charlotte


Red Kites –Josh and Logan

Hot Chocolate Friday

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


Robins - Clementine


Owls - Sophie


Nightingales - Maddie


Kingfishers - Eva


Kestrels - Theo H


Starlings - Seb


Ospreys - Joe


Red Kites – Eryn

Winning Team

Congratulations to Luke and Jacob and their team the Purple Typhoons who are our overall winners this term and will enjoy a celebratory picnic when we return in January.

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Head Pupils

'Twas the last week of term and Christmas cheer had spread across the school as we've done all things christmassy. Everyone this week has enjoyed Christmas craft day, Christmas jumper day, Christmas dinner and Christmas Movie day. So we wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Head pupil awards this week go to Emilia (Y4) and Grayson (Y2)


Have a lovely Christmas and we will see everyone in the new year.


Tilly and Lenny

Headteacher Award

Well done to Charlotte (Y4) who is the recipient of this week's Headteacher Award.

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Golden Boot Award

Congratulations Freddie (Y5) who is the winner of the Golden Boot this week.

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.

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Spring Term Starts

Monday 5th January

Staff Thank You's

If anyone would like to say thank you to or has any positive comments for a member of staff then please complete and submit the form below.

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We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the school and parents for all your support this year. We’re delighted to say that we’ve raised a whopping £6,048.34 in 2025.


These funds have helped create wonderful opportunities for the children and supported those thoughtful touches that make their school experience special, including the welcome teddy bears for our new reception class. And we’re not stopping there. We’ve got plenty of exciting fundraising events lined up for 2026!


If you’d like to join our lovely group of volunteers to help where you can, you can join our Whatsapp group using the link below.


https://chat.whatsapp.com/J5mx5nAQO7c5oDSYTJm2EU


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all!


Friends of Kirk Fenton


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The Friends of Kirk Fenton Team: friends@kf.starmat.uk.


Registered charity no: 1154660

The STAR Mat – The Sherburn, Tadcaster and Rural – Multi Academy Trust

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STAR MAT Vacancies

Please click on the following link for details of our current vacancies:


https://web.starmat.uk/vacancies/

Tadcaster Grammar School

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Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School is situated in an attractive position on the western fringes of the village of Sherburn in Elmet, which lies in the M1/A1/A64 corridor.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

St Mary's Church St Mary's Church

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www.tadcasterbenefice.org

www.facebook.com/churchfentonchurch

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