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Whitkirk Primary School has a big heart – it is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Our dedicated and passionate staff work hard to make sure everyone feels cared for, safe and valued.
Our vision is ‘to be the best that we can be’. We aim to create determined and resilient learners for life. We want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, discovery and challenge.
We want to work in partnership with you, our parents, as this is key to success. We will work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential and treat every child as the unique and extraordinary individual that they are.
Gemma Quarmby
Headteacher
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26 May 2023
Woah! What a week we've had! On Monday, our Year 1 children went to Tropical World and Year 5AR to Whitkirk Cricket Club to play tennis; on Tuesday, Miss Emery and a group of children visited the Civic Hall for the Leeds Children's Mayor's Event; on Wednesday, Reception visited the farm; on Thursday, we had a treat from Year 3 with their assembly; and today, Year 2 have been to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
9 May 2023
Saturday 1st July - Free Entry
17 April 2023
Each week, through Picture News, the children look at a current news story and a thought-provoking question. See what the topic is this week.
8 March 2023
As always, World Book Day is one to make us smile and it was fantastic to see all of the incredible outfits throughout school.
28 April 2023
On Tuesday after school, we played our final friendly match against Shire Oak Primary in Headingley. This time, our team consisted of Year 5s and Year 6s who were still relatively new to rugby league.
13 March 2023
We are very proud of our Youth Board representatives from Whitkirk this morning for taking part in discussions at Temple Learning Academy for the sustainability summit.
9 May 2023
Saturday 1st July - Free Entry
28 April 2023
On Tuesday after school, we played our final friendly match against Shire Oak Primary in Headingley. This time, our team consisted of Year 5s and Year 6s who were still relatively new to rugby league.
17 April 2023
Each week, through Picture News, the children look at a current news story and a thought-provoking question. See what the topic is this week.
13 March 2023
We are very proud of our Youth Board representatives from Whitkirk this morning for taking part in discussions at Temple Learning Academy for the sustainability summit.
8 March 2023
As always, World Book Day is one to make us smile and it was fantastic to see all of the incredible outfits throughout school.
An ‘OUTSTANDING’ Provision for Before and After School Care We offer quality childcare provision before and after school in our Whitkirk Kidz Club (WhiKidZ). The Club is open each day from 7.30am before school and until 5.55pm after school.
Our pre-school offers your child a safe and secure environment with indoor and outdoor learning areas enabling us to enhance the holistic development of each child as an individual. We provide free choice learning through play activities and also planned topics designed to develop children’s emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities.
At Whitkirk, we spent a lot of time with our children to come up with our vision, values and rules. Our Assistant Headteacher, Mrs. Martin, met with the School Council and their class representatives to work on ensuring that Whitkirk really is ‘The best that we can be’.
We always try our best
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We take care of our resources and move around school safely
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We respect and value the opinion of each other
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We actively listen to our friends, family and teachers
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We are always honest with ourselves and others
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We forgive ourselves and others for mistakes that are made
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