Kirkburton Middle School

Congratulations from everybody at KMS to all our past pupils who received exam results this summer. We wish you all the very best with your next steps in education, employment or training.

We are currently seeking to appoint a number of roles at KMS. If you or anyone you know are interested and would like more details, please visit the vacancies section of The Mast Academy website themast.co.uk/job-vacancies

What a great start our wonderful year 6 have made to their SATs week. 100% attendance and everybody trying their best with the SPAG paper. Reading paper tomorrow. Also thank you to year 7 and 8 for their exemplary behaviour - we couldn't ask for better role models!

Today is national offer day. Will your child be joining our Year 6 Class of 2024? We will write to all parents over the coming days with full details about our transition offer. ‘Enjoying, achieving, succeeding together.’

School is open. Main roads are clear. Paths slushy. Those walking may want a spare pair of shoes. They can put their school shoes on when they arrive. We look forward to seeing everybody soon.

Please remind your child this morning of your plans in the event of an early closure. We hope you have a good day.

School is open; we look forward to seeing everybody today. We will keep a close eye on the weather as the day progresses. If you haven’t completed the arrangements for early closure form, we ask you do this as a matter of urgency. See email for details.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for snow across our region from 06:00 tomorrow until 06:00 on Friday. Letters have been sent to parents today outlining our emergency procedures, together with an important form to complete. Thank you for your support with this.

KMS Y6 Class 2024 – Monday, 15th Jan is the deadline for applying for a place in Y6 class of 2024 There has never been a better time to apply for a place in our school where all who applied to join were offered a place. Apply online or contact KMS school office with any questions

Well done to Jenson P who played the role of Oliver Twist last week to a sell out audience every night. Standing ovations for an amazing show! KMS are so proud of you Jenson!

The sun is shining for our annual open evening. We very much look forward to showing off all that our amazing school has to offer. #enjoying,achieving,succeedingtogether @ShelleyFirst @HighburtonFirst @EmleyFirst @FirstShepley @KirkburtonFirst @FirstTyas @ThurstonlandSch

Today is World Mental Health Day. We regularly remind all members of our school community that it is important to share any worries or concerns so others can provide the help and support they deserve. youngminds.org.uk

KMS Inter house Football - A great start to the competition yesterday with 14 girls representing Moxon House and 12 girls representing Booth house in the 9 a side thriller! The game finished 3-0 to Moxon!

Our first House Assembly on Tuesday. Booth House learning about the origins of their House name with Mrs Tindle. Thank you to Mrs Tindle for her incredible talk Logo competition is underway!

Well done Emilia a fantastic achievement! As well as a trophy and some goodies for herself, Emilia also won a 3D printer for the school. A huge thank you to Mr Sallu for running this competition in school and also attending the finals event during the holidays.

Congratulations to all pupils who entered the Yorkshire and Humberside Cyber SwitchUp competition this year. We are delighted to announce that Emilia Spence was invited to attend the finals day in Harrogate during the summer holidays and she was the Key Stage 3 competition winner