Welcome to St Mary’s Church of England School – Kirkby Lonsdale



Welcome to Summer Term at St Mary’s CE School

Located on the edge of Kirkby Lonsdale, our school takes advantage of being situated in the beautiful and historic market town in the Lune Valley. Kirkby Lonsdale is an idyllic place to live on the edge of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire, and our school has a long tradition of high quality education in the area. Whether you are a prospective parent or a parent of a child in school, welcome. It is with great pride that I introduce our school – I hope you find our website helpful in giving you and insight into St Mary’s. I think our school is a very special place and in discovering our school, we hope you will think the same.

PLEASE GO TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE TO SEE ALL OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES, SHOWCASING THE DEPTH AND THE BREADTH OF OUR CURRICULUM, AS PART OF OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY – @stmaryskl

Please contact Mrs Newton, Mrs Wallwork or Mrs Ashton via admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk if you wish to make an enquiry about a school place for your child in nursery or other classes. Telephone 015242 71334.

Admissions

All applications for YR-6 are via this email: school.admissions@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk (If you live in Cumbria) or https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions/starting-primary-school-and-junior-school (If you live in Yorkshire) or https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/ (If you live in Lancashire)

Nursery Applications are made directly with our school via admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk

Brian Jones – Head Teacher

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This Tuesday lots of our classes are selling items as part of their enterprise challenges. From bird boxes, kindling kits, pencil toppers, ninja stress balls, cards to key rings and bracelets. Please come to Year 1,2,3,4 and 5 on Tuesday 2:30pm to support the children.  Thank you to everyone who attended the coffee morning on Friday and bought pizza at the PTA Fair. #enterprises #dragonsden #entrepeneur #business #inspire
This Tuesday lots of our classes are selling items as part of their enterprise challenges. From bird boxes, kindling kits, pencil toppers, ninja stress balls, cards to key rings and bracelets. Please come to Year 1,2,3,4 and 5 on Tuesday 2:30pm to support the children. Thank you to everyone who attended the coffee morning on Friday and bought pizza at the PTA Fair. #enterprises #dragonsden #entrepeneur #business #inspire
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Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
Year 2 ,4 and 6 exored the Buddhist faith exploring the importance of the lotus flower and taking time to reflect and meditate. #Buddhism
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Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
Year 1, 3 and 5 exored the Jewish faith today.Year 1 made challah for a recreation of a shabbat meal. They also made mezzuzah as part of our faith day today.
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What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
What a special day at Rigmaden Park in the sunshine. Reception had a superb day exploring. #explore #discover #nature
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4/15
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
It is the last week of term and the final week for our piratical and stylish Year 6 children. They have a busy week ahead with so much to get ready but just to say, have a great week Year 6!
23 hours ago
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Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
Some wonderful layered collages in Year 2. #art #collage
3 days ago
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6/15
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening.  #kirkbylonsdale
Thank you to everyone who contributed, donated, and came to the PTA Summer Fair. What a lovely evening thank you so much for supporting the PTA. Tha ks also to the amazing PTA team who collectively created a lovely evening. #kirkbylonsdale
3 days ago
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7/15
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
Amazing food production and pizza making in Y1 this week. #pizza
5 days ago
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8/15
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
Great whittling skills and exploring in the woods...#forest #wood #explore #inspire #nature #outdoors
6 days ago
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9/15
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
Brace yourself for a swashbuckling time as we present 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. Tha k you to everyone who bought tickets to see the shows. #musical #performance #sing #inspire
6 days ago
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What an exciting science morning exploring the senses in Y1. #science #smell #taste
What an exciting science morning exploring the senses in Y1. #science #smell #taste
What an exciting science morning exploring the senses in Y1. #science #smell #taste
What an exciting science morning exploring the senses in Y1. #science #smell #taste
What an exciting science morning exploring the senses in Y1. #science #smell #taste
6 days ago
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As part of their Enterprise, Y6 will be selling pizza slices  at the PTA Fair. They have designed their own logo and merchandise. Please come along to their pizza stand at the PTA Fair 4pm-6pm 12th July.
As part of their Enterprise, Y6 will be selling pizza slices at the PTA Fair. They have designed their own logo and merchandise. Please come along to their pizza stand at the PTA Fair 4pm-6pm 12th July.
6 days ago
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12/15
Exploring new sports...
Exploring new sports...
1 week ago
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13/15
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
Each year group is preparing their Enterprise ideas which they have been working on throughout the year. These are examples of Greetings Cards created by Year 3 which are available for pre ordering in our Arbor App Shop. #enterprise
1 week ago
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What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
What a busy week with a wonderful performance from Year 1 and 2. Pirate vs MermaIds was a side splitting show. Well done everyone! #play #performance
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Term Dates

Autumn Term 2023-2024

INSET 4th and 5th Sept (Staff Only)
Term Starts 6th Sept
Term Ends 19th Dec
Half Term 23rd-27th October

Spring Term 2023-2024

Term Starts 3rd Jan
Term Ends 28th March
Half Term 12th-16th Feb

Summer Term 2023-2024

INSET DAY - 15th April (STAFF ONLY)
Term Starts 16th April
Term Ends 19th July
Half Term 29th May - 2nd June

Autumn Term 2024-2025

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Mon 2nd and Tues 3rd Sept
Term Starts Wed 4th Sept
Term Ends Fri 20th Dec
Half Term - 28th Oct- 1st Nov

Spring Term 2024-2025

INSET Day (Staff Only) Mon 6th Jan
Term Starts Tues 7th Jan
Term Ends Fri 4th April
Half Term - 17th Feb - 21st Feb

Summer Term 2024-2025

Term Starts Tues 22nd April
Term Ends Fri 18th July
Half Term 26th May - 30th May

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