Kirk Fenton News

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

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week has been another positive and purposeful one in school. Following last week’s Stammering Workshop, staff have been putting their new learning into practice—ensuring our classrooms continue to be places where every child’s voice is valued and heard.

On Thursday, we welcomed colleagues from other Yorkshire Learning Trust schools for our Peer Review on Maths. It was a productive day full of professional dialogue, reflection, and sharing of good practice. The feedback received was very encouraging and will help us continue to refine our approach to teaching and learning in mathematics.

On Friday, we marked World Mental Health Day by wearing yellow to show our support and raise awareness of mental health. During today’s Thrive sessions, children explored this important topic and reflected on how we can all look after our wellbeing. Their creativity shone through as they came together to make a beautiful “ray of sunshine” to brighten a grey October day!

Looking ahead, next week we will be preparing for our upcoming Harvest Celebration, with children learning about gratitude, community, and the importance of sharing with others. We will be collecting donations for the local food bank so please send these in with your child before next Thursday.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. It is through our shared commitment that we continue to make our school a place where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their best.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

Attendance

This week's attendance is 97.62%. Congratulations to Robins Class for their 100% attendance this week.

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 - Florence and Clemmie

Owls - Cora and Evie

Nightingales - Hallie and Harry

Kingfishers - Benjamin and Cezar

Kestrels - Scarlett and Paul

Starlings - Toby and Hector

Ospreys - Erin and Sophie

Red Kites - Eryn and Lenny

Hot Chocolate Friday

The following children enjoyed their hot chocolate with Mrs Walmsley and Bobbie this week. Congratulations go to:

Robins - Sophie

Owls - Piper

Nightingales - Sebastian

Kingfishers - George

Kestrels - Eva

Starlings - Austin

Ospreys - Taryn

Red Kites - Emie

Winning Team

Congratulations to Luke and Jacob and their team the Purple Typhoons who are victorious this week.

Head Pupils

We have had a fantastic week at Kirk Fenton. Today everybody wore yellow to support World Mental Health Day, it was super to see so much yellow and some snazzy outfits at playtime. On Wednesday, it was open classrooms and it was great to see so many parents/careers come in to see our classrooms.

Have a great weekend and see you next week.

Head pupil awards this week go to Georgia (Y1) and Charlotte G (Y3)

Tilly and Lenny

Golden Boot Award

Congratulations go to Phoebe (Y2) who is this week's winner of the Golden Boot Award.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗨𝘀

We’re looking for help to 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘆 (𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅. 𝟭𝟬𝗺 𝘅 𝟮𝗺), similar to the picture.

This would give our children a place to store their outdoor clothing so they can fully enjoy the 𝘖𝘗𝘈𝘓 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 in all weathers.

If you, or know someone who can help with 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, please get in touch by emailing us at friends@kf.starmat.uk

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Friends of Kirk Fenton

Secondary School Places

If your child is in Y6 you need to apply for a secondary school place by 31st October 2025. Please click on the following link for more information and to apply. North Yorkshire Council - Education

Y6 Secondary School Applications

12th September - 31st October

Parents' Evenings

Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 22nd October, 3.30-6.30pm

Please contact the office if you need help booking an appointment.

Harvest Festival Donations in to School

Thursday 16th October

Training Days

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th October

Half Term

Monday 27th - Friday 31st October

New Starters (Sept 2026) Open Evening

Monday 10th November, 5-6pm

Friends AGM

Tuesday 11th November, 7.30pm at The White Horse Pub

Nasal Flu Immunisation YR-Y6

Monday 17th November

Parent Wreath Making Workshop (see poster)

Tuesday 25th November, 5-7pm

Whole School Visit to Panto

Thursday 27th November

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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𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗨𝘀

We’re looking for help to 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘆 (𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅. 𝟭𝟬𝗺 𝘅 𝟮𝗺), similar to the picture.

This would give our children a place to store their outdoor clothing so they can fully enjoy the 𝘖𝘗𝘈𝘓 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 in all weathers.

If you, or know someone who can help with 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, please get in touch by emailing us at friends@kf.starmat.uk

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Friends of Kirk Fenton