
Kirk Fenton News
21st March 2025
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Forest School has been the main focus of this week. It has been fantastic to see the children so engaged and full of joy in the outdoors. Mr Symes has once again pulled a fun packed week out of the bag – a big thanks to him for all of the extra work has needed to do to pull this together.
We had a visit from the STAR MAT School Improvement Officer on Tuesday. She came to speak to staff and children and found they were incredibly positive about life at school. As we would expect, there are a couple of areas for us to work on but nothing came as a surprise and wasn’t already on our radar.
Next Thursday is the first of our Parent’s evenings. It looks like we are going to have a good turnout so if you haven’t yet booked, make sure you use the link to make an appointment.
Thanks as always for your continued support.
Have a great weekend,
Mel Walmsley
Headteacher
Attendance
This week's attendance is 97.63%
Good Work Awards
This week's certificates were awarded to the following children:
Goodall - Sophie and Theo
Shackleton - Hallie and Sebastian
Wright Brothers - Xander and Matthew
Carson - Darii and Emilia
Newton - Thomas and Seb
Muir - Willow and Effie
Johnson - Matilda and Evie
Hot Chocolate Friday
Well done to the following who earned the hot chocolate award:
Goodall - Isla
Shackleton - Arthur
Wright Brothers - Charlotte
Carson - Tom
Newton - Evie
Muir - Huey
Johnson - Zion
Message from Head Pupils
We’ve all had a great week enjoying the sunshine and getting stuck into Forest School. Each class has made bread, built dens, and been on bug hunts. A big thank you to Mr Symes, who’s put lots of effort into the week and ensured everyone has had a brilliant time. Year 2s and 3 have been busy practising for their Easter show—we can't wait to see it soon! Have a lovely weekend.
Bella and Ollie
Headteacher Award
Well done to Sonny Y1 who is the recipient of the Headteacher award this week.
Our Rockstars of the Week are Holly S, Alice H, Howie G, Bea O, Evelyn A, Josh H and Samantha D.
Our lucky raffle ticket winners are Evelyn A and Maddison R.
Lunchtime Awards
Thank you to Nancy (Y1) and Heidi H (Y1) for helping us all to enjoy our lunchtime in the dinner hall.
Winning Team
Menu Change
Y5 Johnson Class Trip
Wednesday 26th March
Parents' Evenings
Thursday 27th March, 3.30pm-6.30pm
Tuesday 1st April, 3.30pm-6.30pm
Y2 Y3 Easter Play
Tuesday 1st April, 2.15pm
Wednesday 2nd April, 9.30am
Easter Lunch
Tuesday 1st April
Y2/3 Carson & Y3 Newton Class Trip
Thursday 3rd April
Easter Holidays
7th-21st April
Summer Term Begins
Tuesday 22nd April
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.
STAR MAT Vacancies
Please click on the following link for details of our current vacancies: