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Dear Parents / Carers,

We have had a fabulous week at Kirk Fenton this week with Sports Day a real highlight!

We have made good use of the lovely weather to get outside and use our grounds to support lessons as well as playtimes. Sports Day was wonderful in the sunshine yesterday and it was great to see parents in school to support their children. The children all tried their best and showed perseverance, sportsmanship and support for each other which was lovely to see. Well done to everyone involved and thank you to the Friends of Kirk Fenton for supplying ice lollies.

On Tuesday, Coehlo and Hughes classes enjoyed a visit from author Elizabeth Green. They enjoyed listening to her stories and asked lots of great questions.

So onto classes for next year - there are a few changes.

Reception - Mrs Westfeld with Miss Graham and Ms. Pastichnyk

Year 1 (Current Donaldson) - Mrs Slater with Mrs Walton

Year 1/2 (Current Hughes) - Mrs Harrison with Mrs Darnton

Year 2 (Current Coelho) - Miss Moody with Mrs Mawson

Year 3 (Current Rosen) - Mr Whiteley with TA Tbc

Year 4 (Current Milligan) - Mr Symes with Mrs Parnaby and Mrs Clarke

Year 5 (Current Zephaniah) - Mrs Bembridge and Mrs Wolterman with Miss Bingley and Mrs Peace

Year 6 (Current Shakespeare) - Mr Priory with Mrs Lynn

We will be saying goodbye to Mrs Skelton and Mrs Bamforth as they go on to pursue very different roles outside of traditional education. We wish them both good luck in their new jobs and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their work at Kirk Fenton.

Mrs Keyse will be stepping up into the Learning Mentor role in September. Mrs Young will be returning to us briefly in the Autumn term before starting maternity leave.

Could I please remind you that the only bags that children should be bringing into school are their book bags especially in KS1 and EYFS. We are seeing lots of children carrying heavy backpacks that we just don't have room for in the cloakrooms. If your child needs a change of clothes, this can be kept on their peg in school.

Have a lovely weekend,

Karen Williams

Head Teacher

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

Donaldson - Maisie and Bertie

Hughes - Jaxon and Zack

Coelho - Emelia and Min

Rosen - Willow and Eddie

Milligan - Isabel and Lenny

Zephaniah - Meela and Connie

Shakespeare - Toma and Luca

Angelou - Ivor and Freya

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

Donaldson - Darcie

Hughes - Arty

Coelho - Toby

Rosen - Lyla

Milligan - Tilly

Zephaniah - Booke

Shakespeare - Joseph

Angelou - Lucie-Mae

This week's winners are the Purple Typhoons. Well done to Freya, Elliot and their team.

Well done to everyone who has worked hard on TTR or Numbots this week. A special well done to KS1 who have put in a fantastic effort this week! Our Numbots superstars are Tom G, Jacob P, Skye L, Austin B, Lucy H, Tom O and Theo H. Our Rockstars of the week are Ryo L, Brad S, Oliver G and Tilly B. Congratulations everyone!

We have been very active this week! Yesterday both KS1 and KS2 participated in sports day. It was wonderful to see so many parents there supporting their children. Year 6 have been busy practising for their end of year production with year 5 joining them for some singing this morning. We are all very excited to celebrate pride month next Friday! See you next week.

Head Pupil certificates went to Martha C and Elspeth I.

Niamh and Lillie

This is now only on Thursday 6th July and pupils should come in to Kirk Fenton school as normal on Wednesday 5th July.

Please park considerately when dropping off and collecting from school as this is causing safety issues particularly on Laurels Farm Drive. Thank you.

This year, our KS2 children have been working hard every week with Mrs Moulds, developing their skills on their musical instruments. Parents and carers of children in year 3, 4, 5 and 6 are warmly invited to a musical performance, so they can share the pieces they have been learning, on the following dates:

Parents of children in year 5 and 6: Tuesday 4th July at 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Parents of children in year 3 and 4: Wednesday 5th July at 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Wear your own clothes and please bring in a donation of chocolate for the chocolate tombola at Friends of Kirk Fenton Summer Fair.

Open Classrooms

Monday 26th June, 3pm

Non-Uniform Day

Tuesday 27th June - donations of chocolate for the summer fair chocolate tombola

Hughes & Coelho Class Trip

Wednesday 28th June

'Kirk Fenton Does Pride' Day

Friday 30th June - dress in bright clothes for the day

Friends Summer Fair

Friday 30th June, from 3pm

Musical Performance

Tuesday 4th July, 2.45pm Y5 & Y6

Wednesday 5th July, 2.45pm Y3 & Y4

Moving Up Days

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th July

Y6 TGS & SHS Transition Day

Thursday 6th July

New Starters EYFS Transition Morning

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th July, 9-11.30am

New Starters EYFS Parents Meeting

Thursday 6th July, 4-5pm

Rosen Class Trip

Thursday 13th July

Milligan & Zephaniah Class Trip

Tuesday 18th July

Y5/6 Leavers' Production

Tuesday 18th July, 6.30pm

Wednesday 19th July, 2pm

Y4 Onsite Camp

Thursday 20th - Friday 21st

Donaldson Class Trip

Friday 21st July

Y6 Leavers' Lunch

Tuesday 25th July

Y6 Leavers' Service in Church

Tuesday 25th July, 2.15pm

Term Ends

Tuesday 25th July

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're really looking forward to the Summer Fair on Friday 30th June. If anyone still has teddies, wine or books to donate please take these to the office as soon as possible. Raffle ticket money and stubs need to be returned by Wednesday 28th, if you need more tickets you can get some from the office.

We have a BBQ, and a bar at the fair, as well as lots of fun games for the children so we hope to see lots of you there.

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The South Milford Memorial Playing Fields Association are welcoming the professional travelling theatre group Illyria back for the second year. Last year's Peter Pan was a great success, complete with flying actors, and a terrifying crock. This summer Illyria are back to present Robin Hood! 24th June, gates open 3pm to start at 4pm. South Milford park LS25 5AF. Please park away from the High Street to avoid facebook rage :-) We Hope to see you and your families there!

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