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Dear Parents / Carers,

What a busy and exciting week we have had in school this week!

On Tuesday we held an open evening for parents of prospective Reception pupils for next September. This was well attended and we were very proud of our Head pupils, Ella and Freddie, who talked about their experiences at our school.

On Thursday Years Five and Six took part in an anti-bullying workshop as part of national Anti-Bullying Week. They enjoyed the day which culminated in a performance for their parents and learned about different forms of bullying and what they can do to help resolve these situations.

Also on Thursday, you may have seen Rashford class around the village as they used a geography lesson to learn about their local area. They were very excited about their walk and behaved safely throughout. Well done Rashford!

Finally, today we have been interviewing for an acting Deputy headteacher for the next two terms whilst Mrs Cameron steps up to Acting Interim Head. I will let you know the outcome in due course.

Also today, we are saying goodbye and good luck to Mrs Hey who is leaving us to take up a new role. Mrs Hey has been a big part of our school and has worked with whole classes, groups and individuals over her 4 years with us. We are sad to see her go but wish her well in her new venture.

Have a lovely weekend,

Karen Williams

Head Teacher

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

Attenborough - Edward and Arthur

Rashford - Owen and Holly

Thunberg - Scarlett and Jaxon

Seacole - Tom and Arthur

Luther King - Mila and Tommy

Jean King - Jacob and Ellie

Pankhurst - Harrison and Olivia

Barnardo - Nate and Patrick

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

Attenborough - Grace

Rashford - Alice

Thunberg - Lucy

Seacole - Eva

Luther King - Brodie

Jean King - James

Pankhurst - Ava

Barnardo - Sadie

Well done to Eva, Theo, Alice and Maisie all from Rashford Class for helping us all to enjoy our lunchtime in the dinner hall.

Well done to Pankhurst Class for having the tidiest cloakroom this week.

Well done to our winners this week, the Blue Mustangs and their captains Hattie and Henry.

Congratulations to all the children who have gone 'over and above' with their homework this week. I was especially impressed with Oliver G, Milo PJ, George S, Tommy J, Tom G, Al G and Mila L. Well done. Our Numbots superstars were Harry S-P, Howie G, Austin B, Seb E, Max B, Cecily C, Jack S, Elin C and Alfie W. Well done everyone!

We are starting a new maths league for the next few weeks. Each week, we will look at how many minutes children have spent playing the maths games and create a league table. The class who works the hardest over the next few weeks will be rewarded with a free playtime, a hot chocolate and a biscuit! Come on Kirk Fenton!

This week year 5 and 6 performed an anti bullying workshop in front of parents and guardians .It was good fun and the end result was amazing. Year 4 has been busy at forest school - they got very muddy! They also whittled their socks off. Every other class is excited for next week as then they will have their turn at forest school.

Head Pupil Awards go to Holly, Rashford class and Evelyn, Luther King Class

Freddie & Ella

Forest Schools, November

Y1 Rashford - Monday 20th, AM

Y1/2 Thunberg - Monday 20th, PM

Y2 Seacole - Tuesday 21st, AM

YR Attenborough - Tuesday 21st, PM

Y6 Barnardo - Wednesday 22nd

Y3 Luther King - Thursday 23rd

Y5 Pankhurst - Friday 24th

Usborne Book Fair

Wednesday 22nd November, 3-3.30pm

Non-Uniform Day - donations of chocolate for the chocolate tombola please

Wednesday 6th December

Friends of Kirk Fenton School Disco

Wednesday 6th December, EYFS/KS1 3.15-4.30pm; KS2 4.45-6pm. £3

Attenborough Nativity Performance to Parents

Monday 11th December 2.30pm

Y5/6 Music Performance to Parents

Tuesday 12th December, 2:30pm

Y3/4 Music Performance to Parents

Wednesday 13th December, 2:30pm

Whole School Panto, York

Friday 15th December

Friends of Kirk Fenton Christmas Celebrations

Friday 15th December, 3–5pm

KS1 Nativity for parents

Tuesday 19th December, 9:30–10:15am

Wednesday 20th December, 2:15–3:15pm

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day

Thursday 21st December

Friends of Kirk Fenton Christmas Movie Night

Thursday 21st December, 3.15-5.30pm. £3

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.

Friends would like to thank those that attended the AGM this week which allowed the existing committee to be re-elected and for Friends to carry on fund raising for another year. Your attendance at the AGM is really appreciated.

Please note the deadline for ordering the Christmas Cards designed by your children is next Friday. So please get your orders in.

Lots of festive and exciting dates for the diary to remember

6th Dec - school disco after school - see Facebook posters for details

15th Dec - Friends Christmas event after school

21st Dec - Movie night after school

We will provide more details on the above in the coming days and weeks - so keep an eye out for updates. And any volunteers to help at these events will be appreciated as always - so please get in touch if you want to help

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As ever, you can always set up EasyFundraising as an easy, free,
way to help raise funds for the school whilst you shop.

(Easy Fundraising will link to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kirkfenton/)

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friends@kf.starmat.uk

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Registered charity no: 1154660

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Come and sponsor a Christmas Tree Light! Your £2 donation (per light bulb) will get you entry into our draw for your chance to switch on our Village Christmas Lights at the Christmas Light Switch on event on Sunday 26th November. We appreciate your support. (All donations from sponsorships are used to fund our Village Christmas events)

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www.tadcasterbenefice.org

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www.ulleskelfjfc.co.uk

New Players wanted for our Girls Team.
Ulleskelf JFC Warriors under 8/9’s Girls
We are looking for new players to join our friendly club, whether you have kicked a ball before or not.

If your daughter is currently in year 3 or 4, please get in touch.

We are looking to join West Riding Girls Football League in the near future but need more players for the 7v7 format
Football League, matches are on a Saturday morning.

Training takes place Wednesdays 6-7 in the winter months held Sherburn High School, otherwise on the pitches at Ulleskelf.

ULLESKELF JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Ulleskelf Junior Football club was founded in 1998 The club continues to grow with teams from Under 7s, through to under 18’s
Subs £105 per season 1st child
£52.50 2nd child
3rd child free
For more information visit please contact Karla 07887647726