Dear parents and carers.
We have had a great first week back at Kirk Fenton.The week started with an assembly led by staff from the Transpennine Upgrade East Alliance, who came in to talk about the importance of staying safe near railway lines. As you will know, there has been lots of ongoing work on the local railway as they work to electrify the line. This will be turned on in early July; I am pleased children heard these important messages ahead of this, so that they know the dangers electrification can bring.
Yesterday, year 5 spent the day at Howsham Mill where they investigated gears, pulleys and levers. They really enjoyed thinking about forces, and the difference the addition of mechanics can make. The mill itself has been restored over the last decade and is now an environmental education centre, generating hydro-electricity from the waterwheel and two Archimedean Screw turbines, which the children were very interested in.
We have spent time in our classes and worships this week talking about DDay and thinking about what it must have been like to either be landing on the Normandy beaches, or waiting at home for news of loved ones. I have been so impressed at how carefully children have thought about the impact of war, and how important it is that we learn from the past, and remember the victims of war. Lots of children shared stories about their own relatives who fought in the war, and others shared their great knowledge on the events of that period of history.
I know many of you have had problems with ParentPay this week; we appreciate your patience and understanding as they worked to resolve the issues in the system. Usual service has now been resumed!
Have a lovely weekend.
Becca Cameron
Headteacher
