Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mrs K Adams

Assistant Headteacher - Miss H Howard

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had such an amazing week in school. There has been a lot happening and the children have learned a lot from their experiences.

Last Friday afternoon, we took a group of children to the Wakefield School Games Cross Country Championships and we won! This is a remarkable achievement. Three of the pupils qualified at the event for the Yorkshire Regional Championships. We wish them all the luck in the world and can’t wait to see how they do.

On Monday and Wednesday this week, our Year 5 and Year 6 children walked into Pontefract to understand further the history of their town. The children will use this knowledge to complete a written informative piece all about Pontefract. The Pontefract Civic Society are also supporting us with further information on this.

On Tuesday, we had a very special visitor in school called Jono Lancaster. Some will know Jono as he grew up around this area. Jono was born with the condition Treachers Collins Syndrome. He held a whole school assembly and spent time in classes where he talked about his life story and answered any questions the children had. Jono is a true inspiration and it was heart-warming to see how he had instant connection with the children and staff. We have invited him to come in again at any time. Please look out for his charity, based in Pontefract, Love Me, Love My Face as he does so much work to support others with the same condition around the world.

Next Monday we have School Nursing visiting our Year 4 class where they will learn the importance of having a healthy lifestyle.

On Tuesday next week we have a fantastic workshop coming to visit EYFS and KS1. EYFS will become time travellers for the day and KS1 will be learning circus skills. This will link to one their 50 experiences and enable the children to put a stamp into their passports.

Next Monday, we have the Year 6 SATS Parents Evening 5pm - 6pm. It is important that parents/carers of Year 6 pupils attend this session so that we can answer any questions you may have about the assessment process.

Wednesday 31st January is our first parents evening date, these appointments will be conducted online. After you made your booking, you should have received an email from our school cloud system with details of your appointment. If you have not yet booked your appointment, you can do so by clicking https://larkshill.schoolcloud.co.uk/

On Thursday, a representative from HSBC will deliver a session where the children will learn about the value of money and why we save.

The same session will be delivered to the Year 1 class on Friday.

Overall 96.9%

Reception 95.0%

Year 1 96.7%

Year 2 99.3%

Year 3 99.3%

Year 4 92.3%

Year 5 99.0%

Year 6 97.5%

On a final note, I wish to thank you for your continued support. I have spoken to so many parents and carers over the last few weeks and it is wonderful to hear such positive feedback.

Have a lovely weekend!

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs Adams