Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mrs K Adams

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mrs E Penty

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have had a very busy second week back to the Autumn Term as we launch our initiatives for the new academic year.

I have been overjoyed to hear from yourselves how pleased you are that your children are settling well into their new classes. There is a real buzz of enjoyment around the building with pupils sharing how pleased they are to be back.

On Monday, our youngest pupils started school with us initially on a reduced timetable, working up to full days on Thursday and Friday. The pupils have made such a good start that we feel they have been with us much longer! I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new parents and carers and will look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks.

On Thursday, Year 1 and 2 parents and carers had the opportunity to come in to school and ‘Meet the Teacher’. Thank you to Mrs Nortcliffe and Miss Sharp for holding this meeting and giving an insight into the expectations for the year ahead.

On Friday, we were visited in school by Mrs Welford – one of our wonderful parents - who works with schools supporting to raise pupil financial awareness through HSBC bank. In our awards assembly, Mrs Welford presented Larks Hill with a beautiful glass trophy for our participation in the programme. We look forward to working with Mrs Welford again this year.

I am pleased to announce that four new pupils will join the existing school Eco Team this year as a result of their strong applications. These pupils will be an asset to the team and support us with continuing our mission in school. Well done to all!

Edie M – Year 1

Olivia T – Year 2

Milo H – Year 5

Fraser Mc – Year 6

I am pleased to announce that we have also selected the pupils for our Junior Leadership Team this year. Following a rigorous application process, the following pupils were selected democratically by their peers to support with leading the school:-

Year 1 – Ruby D and Oliver M

Year 2 – Georgia T and Jude C

Year 3 – Lily-Jane C and Spencer l

Year 4 – Vivienne P and William T

Year 5 – Elizabeth T and Toby B

Year 6 – Jasmine T and Gabriel G

We have many leadership responsibilities in school. Well done to the following pupils for being selected for these role:-

Head Boy – Seb S

Head Girl – Fran R

Prefects – Daisy H, Sophie H, Sam J, San V

Attendance Monitor – Ted M

Lunchtime Monitors – Anna P, Lilly-Mae H, Fin NM, Dan V, Elizabeth T, Levi T, Ava A, Mollie L, Evie C, Grace H

House Captains – Violet D, Ava A, Fraser Mc, Bailey H

EYFS – Enzo B

Year 1 – Keira S

Year 2 – Bronte P

Year 3 – Sonny H

Year 4 – Oliver S

Year 5 – Levi T

Year 6 - Violet D

This year, in recognition of their achievement, pupils receiving a Star of the week certificate will have the additional reward of having lunch with Mrs Adams or a member of the Senior Leadership Team at the end of each half term.

This week both Lottie F and Monroe D have received a Headteacher Award for reading. Monroe entered into the Pontefract Library Summer Reading Challenge and excelled by reading well over the amount of books she needed to read and Lottie was so excited to share with me how she has found a real love for Roald Dahl books over the summer. She is now working her way through all of his collection! Well done to both girls.

Communication was sent out last week regarding the amount of school uniform we have acquired over the last year and offering parents/carers the opportunity to call in and collect any pieces you require. I am pleased to confirm that this initiative has been very well received. If you are in need of any item of uniform or if you wish to donate any quality items of uniform clothing, please do contact the school office.

I hope that everyone has a lovely weekend and well done once again to all our newly appointed leaders. What an exciting year ahead!

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs Adams