Tuesday 27 April 2010

Year 6 SATs

Dear Parents,


You will be aware that there are ongoing discussions as to whether the National SATS will be taking place this year. I am at present in consultation with the Local Authority, Unions and St. Mark’s feeder High Schools. I will be writing to parents in the next few days to let you know the outcome.
I am pleased to see a number of children riding their bikes and scooters to school, however because of Health and Safety implications, can I ask that once in school, they are parked up and not rode around the school yards. This also applies to skateboards. Thank you.

New Handrail

You may have noticed that we now have a new handrail in the main entrance to school. Now that the rail is in place can I ask that parents do not cut across the school yard. Thank you for your co-operation.

School Photo

7th May - School Photographer


On Friday 7th May, Focal Point Photography will be in school to take a Whole School Photograph. Our Year 6 children will also have a class photograph taken. We also thought it would be nice for our Reception children to have a class photo taken as a reminder of their first year in school.

Coming Dates

Monday 3rd May


School will be closed for the Bank Holiday, and will reopen as usual on Tuesday 4th May.

Wednesday 5th May

Year 3 & 4 Trip to Centre for Life

Thursday 6th May

Reception and Year 1 Trip to Tynemouth Beach

Reception & Year 6

Friday 30th April


Reception Class Assembly 9a.m.

Reception and Year 6 Coffee Morning 9.10a.m.

A reminder that Parents of our Reception children are invited to attend their first Class Assembly. This will start at 9a.m. It will be followed at 9.10 a.m. by a joint coffee morning with our Year 6 class. Parents and friends of Reception and Year 6 children are invited. The coffee morning should only last about 30minutes, if you are able to help out please let your child’s class teacher know. Thank you to those parents who have sent in donations. We still require cuddly toys, any unwanted gifts (these must be in good condition) and cakes We will be having a tombola stall and raffle on the day. Donations can be sent in to your child’s class. (except cakes which should be brought in on Thursday). Thank you for your continued support.

Friends of St Mark's

Friends of St. Mark’s Meeting TonightTuesday 27th April


There will be a Friends of St. Mark’s meeting in school tonight beginning at 6pm. New members are urgently needed. The meeting is very informal and everyone is welcome. Please try and come along.

Gardening Club

Lunchtime Gardening Club with Mr. Wood


Now that the better weather is here, Mr Wood will once again be starting his Gardening club. This will start next Tuesday at 12.30 p.m. for those children who are already registered and have been working in the quiet garden.

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