Dear Parents / Carers,
We have had a very busy week in school this week with lots going on.
Thank you first of all to all the parents who came to the parent consultation meetings. It is always good to have the opportunity to share how your children are progressing with you and, as teachers, we learn so much from you about your children that helps us to support them in the classroom.
Thank you also for all the many tins and packets that were sent in for our Harvest Festival worship this week. The Year Six team captains did a wonderful job in leading the worship and we were joined by Rev'd. Paulie for a blessing and a visit from Cheryl from the Selby foodbank. Kirk Fenton families always rise to the challenge when we put out an appeal for food or resources and the foodbank is always so grateful for our donations that will go a long way to supporting local families in difficult circumstances this winter. Thank you.
Also on Wednesday, the Friends of Kirk Fenton held their AGM in the hall. A new committee was voted in and now that all covid restrictions in school have been lifted, they are already underway with plans for the Christmas fair amongst other things. If you would like to get involved with supporting the committee or have other fundraising ideas, please contact the school and we can pass on your details. The date for the Christmas fair will be after school on Friday 9th December.
On Thursday we celebrated National Poetry Day with each class performing a poem for the other classes in assembly. The children enjoyed the poems both as performers and audience and the teachers were very impressed with how well they did. Well done everyone!
Finally, a few notices for this week:
- Monday is World Mental Health Day. We will be marking it in school on FRIDAY 14th October with a non-uniform day with all donations going to Childline. Childline is one of the head pupils' chosen charities this year and they work closely and directly with children suffering any kind of harm. Suggested donations of £1 would be great.
- We have recently bought a whole new reading scheme of books which children have been keen to take home. Sadly, some of these have already been returned to school water damaged or torn so that we can no longer use them. Please take good care of school reading books as we may have to pass the cost of replacement on if they are returned to school damaged and unusable.
- Autumn and spring are head lice seasons and we have seen a rise in school in all classes over the last couple of weeks. Please ensure you check your child's hair regularly for lice and eggs and treat them as necessary so that they are not passed on. Thank you
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Karen Williams
Head Teacher
