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Dear Parents / Carers,

It has been another busy week at Kirk Fenton. Despite the continuing coughs and colds, we have been really impressed at the great work children have done this week. Thank you for sending your children with gloves, hats and warm coats in this cold weather; it means children have continued to enjoy their time outside, without wishing they were back in the warmth!

This week saw our first school trip of the year, with Seacole class spending Thursday at the Yorkshire Air Museum. They had a great time finding out about the history of aviation and came back to school full of their new knowledge. Next week, Thunberg are going to Skipton castle for the day, the following week Y6 are heading to the North Yorkshire Moors for a week of activities, and the next week 60 children from KS2 will be travelling to Sheffield for the Young Voices concert. It is always lovely when children get wider experiences out of school.

A new feature in school this week has been a suggestion box, that children are able to add their thoughts and ideas to about things we can do to make their time at Kirk Fenton as good as it can be. The children have already made very good use of this option to have a voice about their school, and have been queueing up to add their suggestions! I have been so impressed with how carefully considered and sensible their ideas are, and am looking forward to sharing with them the changes we are able to make thanks to their great ideas.

Have a lovely weekend.

Becca Cameron

Headteacher

This week's certificates were awarded to the following children:

Attenborough - Nancy and Sonny

Rashford - George and Theo

Thunberg - Darii and Xander

Seacole - All of them

Luther King - Eddie and Joe

Jean King - Bertie and Albert

Pankhurst - Fern and Bella

Barnardo - Toma and Nate

Well done to the following who earned the hot chocolate award:

Attenborough - Harry

Rashford - Jonah

Thunberg - Evie

Seacole - Arthur

Luther King - Tommy

Jean King - Zack

Pankhurst - Milo M

Barnardo - Brad

Well done to Seacole Class for having the tidiest cloakroom this week.

Thank you to Brodie, Oliver G and Jessica for helping us all to enjoy our lunchtime in the dinner hall.

Well done to our winners this week the Blue Mustangs, led to victory by their team captains Hattie and Henry.

This week Seacole has been on a school trip to the air museum. From all accounts they had a fantastic time. Year 4 has done some outdoor learning, which they undoubtedly enjoyed, despite the cold weather! Other than that it’s been a quiet week, have a good weekend!

Head pupil awards go to Henri (Y6) and Maddison (YR).

Freddie & Ella

Well done to everyone that has worked hard on their maths skills this week. Special congratulations go to our Rockstars of the Week - Emma E, Will G, Mollie H, Emie P, Zach M, Finnbar C, Heidi M, Alex E and Howie G. Our Numbots superstars are Edward S, Alice H, Seb E, Hugo O, Elin C and Jermaine D.

Year 2 had an incredible time at the Yorkshire Air Museum learning lots about flight and how people tried to fly. We looked around the museum and learned lots about the different planes. We even got to sit in one!

Y1/2 Thunberg Class Trip to Skipton Castle

Wednesday 24th January

Y6 Residential

Monday 29th January to Friday 2nd February

Young Voices Concert

Friday 9th February

Half Term

Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February

Y6 Bikeability

w/c 19th & 26th February

World Book Day

Thursday 7th March

Friends Curry and Quiz Night

Friday 8th March

Forest School Sessions

Friday 8th March - Y4 Jean King

Monday 11th March AM - Y1/2 Thunberg

Monday 11th March PM - Y1 Rashford

Tuesday 12th March AM - YR Attenborough

Tuesday 12th March PM - Y2 Seacole

Wednesday 13th March - Y6 Barnardo

Thursday 14th March - Y3 Luther King

Friday 15th March - Y5 Pankhurst

Parents Evenings

Thursday 14th March, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Tuesday 19th March, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Open Classrooms

Thursday 21st March, 3pm - 3.30pm

Term Ends

Thursday 21st March

Training Day

Friday 22nd March

Summer Term Begins

Monday 8th April

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.

We've started planning events and activities for this term, keep a look out for more details of events and how to book next week.

World Book Day: outfit swap shop. Have you got any old fancy dress outfits? Why not donate them to the swop shop for World Book Day. We're collecting outfits no longer wanted before half term, and will hold a donations shop when school re-opens. More details to follow next week.

Readathon: following the success of the Readathon in the past two years, we'll be holding this again in the run up to World Book Day. Forms will be sent home in book bags with all details.

Curry & Quiz night: and one for the parents and friends, the Curry and Quiz Night will return on Friday 8th March. We're hoping to be ready to sell tickets next week, so get planning your quiz team and swotting up on your otherwise useless facts.

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Dear Parents,

I'm excited to inform you that the Capoeira classes at Kirk Fenton will be concluding, and starting from January 30, 2024, our sessions will take place at Church Fenton Village Hall, conveniently located near the school.

Classes will be run every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30. If it suits you better, your child can be ready for pick-up at 4:15.

To enroll, please visit my website www.capoeira4you.co.uk, click on the link "Capoeira class Church Fenton Village Hall," and submit the registration form. Within 24 hours, you'll receive an email with the invoice for the £20 monthly membership fee, payable on the first day of each month.

Act swiftly, as we have limited spots available only 20 places Looking forward to having your child join us for this exciting journey.

Best regards,

Jerri Da Silva

Contramestre Corvo

07341521673