Dear Parents/Carers,
We’ve had another great week of learning here at Kirk Fenton. The children have returned to school full of beans and ready to learn.
This week has involved lots of staff training – Drawing Club with the brilliant Greg Botterill (https://www.canigoandplaynow.com/drawing-club.html), Speech and Language and whole Trust writing moderation. Moderation is where teachers from each year group meet up to share children’s work and ensure they have a consistent idea of where children are. It is incredibly important to help ensure parity across the Trust schools and share good practice.
Mrs Bembridge has also started her Thrive journey – on Thursday she completed the first session of the Children’s Wellbeing course. As one of the trainers I can confirm her commitment to the course! The Thrive Approach is incredibly important in our school and more information can be found here https://www.thriveapproach.com/
Next Thursday (6th March) will be World Book Day. Your child is welcome to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. If this isn’t for them, school uniform is absolutely fine. If your child has grown out of last years costume and you would like to donate it, please bring it to the school office. If you don’t have a costume but need one, let your class teacher know as we may be able to provide something from school.
As you will know, Mrs Harrison will be going off on adoption leave and we have successfully appointed Mrs Sarah Mayhew to teach year 2. They will have some time working together to ensure a smooth handover.
Last but not least, as you are aware Mrs Cameron is currently on a secondment at Brayton Primary School. This has been successful and she will be remaining there in September. While this is a great loss to Kirk Fenton, we wish Mrs Cameron all the best for the future and thank her for her many years dedication to the Kirk Fenton community. Mrs Bembridge continues to do an excellent job as acting Deputy so we are in safe hands!
Thanks as always for your continued support.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mel Walmsley
Headteacher
