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

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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.

Brian Jones – Head Teacher

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Searching for Dragon's Eggs in the forest...
Searching for Dragon's Eggs in the forest...
Searching for Dragon's Eggs in the forest...
Searching for Dragon's Eggs in the forest...
Searching for Dragon's Eggs in the forest...
22 hours ago
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1/15
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
Our children in Year 1 have been discussing and exploring toys and activities from the past generations. #toys #vintage #history #discover
23 hours ago
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2/15
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
Year 3 played a range of games from cards, dominoes and Uno with the amazing residents of Brant Howe today. #care #play #community #inspire
23 hours ago
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3/15
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
Every Year at this time of Lent and running up to the Easter break, all of our classes make crosses from different cultures. Year 4 have made God's Eye crosses (Ojo de dios or tsikuri) vibrant, woven diamond shaped crafts historically used by indigenous Mexican and Bolivian cultures. #Easter #Lent #cross #ojodedios
23 hours ago
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4/15
We are so proud of our amazing children Jacob and Isla attending the XC Nationals this weekend. Jacob ran a personal best.  He finished 53rd of the Y6 boys. Isla was 111th of the Y6 girls. Congratulations to them both, we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements this week.
We are so proud of our amazing children Jacob and Isla attending the XC Nationals this weekend. Jacob ran a personal best.  He finished 53rd of the Y6 boys. Isla was 111th of the Y6 girls. Congratulations to them both, we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements this week.
We are so proud of our amazing children Jacob and Isla attending the XC Nationals this weekend. Jacob ran a personal best. He finished 53rd of the Y6 boys. Isla was 111th of the Y6 girls. Congratulations to them both, we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements this week.
2 days ago
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5/15
Amazing Boccia tournament this week at QES against a range of schools in the local area. #boccia
Amazing Boccia tournament this week at QES against a range of schools in the local area. #boccia
Amazing Boccia tournament this week at QES against a range of schools in the local area. #boccia
Amazing Boccia tournament this week at QES against a range of schools in the local area. #boccia
Amazing Boccia tournament this week at QES against a range of schools in the local area. #boccia
3 days ago
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6/15
Teaching prior to heading out for a morning of orienteering with Year 5 and 6.
Teaching prior to heading out for a morning of orienteering with Year 5 and 6.
4 days ago
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7/15
Our children dancing led by the Royal Ballet and Opera at Lancaster University.
Our children dancing led by the Royal Ballet and Opera at Lancaster University.
Our children dancing led by the Royal Ballet and Opera at Lancaster University.
Our children dancing led by the Royal Ballet and Opera at Lancaster University.
4 days ago
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8/15
Year 3 exploring our grounds in science ... #science #spring
Year 3 exploring our grounds in science ... #science #spring
4 days ago
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9/15
Making Easter gardens in Year 1. Getting ready for Easter. #Easter #year1 #lent
Making Easter gardens in Year 1. Getting ready for Easter. #Easter #year1 #lent
Making Easter gardens in Year 1. Getting ready for Easter. #Easter #year1 #lent
4 days ago
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10/15
Making a Beanstalk for Jack in Reception Class. #inspire #efys
Making a Beanstalk for Jack in Reception Class. #inspire #efys
4 days ago
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11/15
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
What a lovely opportunity to visit QES and explore their library and the amazing books on their shelves. #books #library
4 days ago
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12/15
Some excellent reading games in Reception.  #eyfs #reading #phonics
Some excellent reading games in Reception.  #eyfs #reading #phonics
Some excellent reading games in Reception. #eyfs #reading #phonics
4 days ago
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13/15
Good morning from a sunny St Mary's School. Have a wonderful day. #sunrise #fun #inspire #bewell
Good morning from a sunny St Mary's School. Have a wonderful day. #sunrise #fun #inspire #bewell
5 days ago
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14/15
Final exploration of foreground detail by making 3d jungles in Year 3. #art #school
Final exploration of foreground detail by making 3d jungles in Year 3. #art #school
Final exploration of foreground detail by making 3d jungles in Year 3. #art #school
6 days ago
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15/15

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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

Mrs N Ashton -

Mrs Ashton is our School Business Manager and is responsible for school finance and also registration for school places. Mrs Ashton is part of our Senior Leadership Team.  

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