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

Welcome to our school website. We hope that you able to find the information you require.

Please contact Mrs Ashton via nashton@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk or Mrs Wallwork/Mrs Newton

if you have any enquiries about our school – admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk or call 015242 71334.

Welcome back to a new term – Lent Term starts on Wednesday 7th January.

Brian Jones – Head Teacher

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What a privilege to be working with Lucy from the Anne Frank Trust again. Our Year 5s have begun the first of two days of inspiring work on Equality as part of the very powerful and inspiring workshops. @annefranktrustuk
What a privilege to be working with Lucy from the Anne Frank Trust again. Our Year 5s have begun the first of two days of inspiring work on Equality as part of the very powerful and inspiring workshops. @annefranktrustuk
What a privilege to be working with Lucy from the Anne Frank Trust again. Our Year 5s have begun the first of two days of inspiring work on Equality as part of the very powerful and inspiring workshops. @annefranktrustuk
What a privilege to be working with Lucy from the Anne Frank Trust again. Our Year 5s have begun the first of two days of inspiring work on Equality as part of the very powerful and inspiring workshops. @annefranktrustuk
What a privilege to be working with Lucy from the Anne Frank Trust again. Our Year 5s have begun the first of two days of inspiring work on Equality as part of the very powerful and inspiring workshops. @annefranktrustuk
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Impressive FIRST AID skills in Year 5. #firstaid
Impressive FIRST AID skills in Year 5. #firstaid
Impressive FIRST AID skills in Year 5. #firstaid
Impressive FIRST AID skills in Year 5. #firstaid
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What impressive programming today in Year 1. #code
What impressive programming today in Year 1. #code
What impressive programming today in Year 1. #code
What impressive programming today in Year 1. #code
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Thank you Y1 for leading worship today. Can you guess the bible story they were thinking about? We are basing Tuesday worship on famous art depicting bible stories.
Thank you Y1 for leading worship today. Can you guess the bible story they were thinking about? We are basing Tuesday worship on famous art depicting bible stories.
Thank you Y1 for leading worship today. Can you guess the bible story they were thinking about? We are basing Tuesday worship on famous art depicting bible stories.
Thank you Y1 for leading worship today. Can you guess the bible story they were thinking about? We are basing Tuesday worship on famous art depicting bible stories.
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What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
What a fantastic day of archery! #archery
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This week at our Board of Governors meeting, we said good bye to the very special, Rev. Richard Snow. He has guided and supported our school with a calm, reflective wisdom which we have valued so much. We wish him and his family, sincere best wishes as they venture forth in the phase of their life.. thank you so much.
This week at our Board of Governors meeting, we said good bye to the very special, Rev. Richard Snow. He has guided and supported our school with a calm, reflective wisdom which we have valued so much. We wish him and his family, sincere best wishes as they venture forth in the phase of their life.. thank you so much.
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Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
Year 6 are embracing their DT with Tinkercad and designing keyrings..#dt #3dprinter #inspire
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Some superb skills development and stamina improvement in Y4. #swim
Some superb skills development and stamina improvement in Y4. #swim
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Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
Year 1 have loved their printing topic both in formal art lessons and in continuous provision. They have explored scraping marks to reveal superb two tone colour prints. #printmaking #artists #create
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More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
More textured textiles inspired by the delightful work of Moy Mackay. This week adding a second layer and beginning to add detail. #art @moymackay #inspire
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Play provides us with the opportunity to imagine, communicate, create and engage with each other. #play #imagine #discover
Play provides us with the opportunity to imagine, communicate, create and engage with each other. #play #imagine #discover
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One of our core values is perseverance, learning to become more resilient and develop a growth mindset. Helping children understand how to deal with challenging situations. #perseverance #grow #develop
One of our core values is perseverance, learning to become more resilient and develop a growth mindset. Helping children understand how to deal with challenging situations. #perseverance #grow #develop
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We take our children to various exciting places to explore new cultures, discover new people and step out of our community into the wider world. #explore #travel #journey
We take our children to various exciting places to explore new cultures, discover new people and step out of our community into the wider world. #explore #travel #journey
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We are developing awareness of Great Hope School in Uganda and understand how we can support others. We are beginning to support KISA, a charity helping in Uganda. #advocate #kindness #support
We are developing awareness of Great Hope School in Uganda and understand how we can support others. We are beginning to support KISA, a charity helping in Uganda. #advocate #kindness #support
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Our vision is to enable all of our children to flourish. #flourish #inspire #grow
Our vision is to enable all of our children to flourish. #flourish #inspire #grow
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Term Dates

Autumn Term 2025-2026

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Mon 1st and Tues 2nd Sept
Term Starts Wed 3rd Sept
Term Ends Fri 19th Dec
Half Term - 27th - 31st Oct

Spring Term 2025-2026

INSET Day (Staff Only) Tues 6th Jan
Term Starts Wed 7th Jan
Term Ends Fri 27th March
Half Term - 16th Feb - 20th Feb

Summer Term 2025-2026

Term Starts Mon 13th April
Term Ends Fri 17th July
Half Term 25th May - 29th May

Autumn Term 2026-2027

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Tues 1st Sept
Term Starts Wed 2nd Sept
Term Ends Fri 18th Dec
Half Term - 26th - 30th Oct

Spring Term 2026-2027

INSET Day (Staff Only) Mon 4th Jan
Term Starts Tues 5th Jan
Term Ends Thurs 25th March
Half Term - 15th Feb - 19th Feb

Summer Term 2026-2027

Term Starts Mon 12th April
Term Ends Fri 16th July
Half Term 31st May - 4th June

Our Staff

Mr O Fitzsimons -

Mr Fitzsimons is a qualified Sports Coach and leads our Football Club and also works as a teaching assistant in different classes in school. Mr Fitzsimons trained at Lancaster and Morecambe College, has played football at Morecambe Academy and plays and coaches with Endmoor Football Club.    

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