Penalty Shoot Out Fun

A fantastic day was had by everyone in the St Mark's World Cup Penalty Shoot Out. All the children in school, from Reception to Year 6, had a go at trying to score against our best goalkeepers from Years 5 and 6. Even the staff got in on the act and had a go too. We'll see how much sponsor money we raised when all the forms come back into school but we reckon it'll be a lot judging by how brilliant all our penalty takers were.

Matthew Jones Cup Final

St Mark's Under 11 football team took part in the Matthew Jones Memorial Cup Competition yesterday evening with 5 other teams. The squad performed brilliantly to make it through to the final, recording four good wins on the way. We played a strong St Bede's team in the final and lost out to them, giving us our second runners up spot of the season so far. Well done to the full squad who came along and a big thank you to all the parents who continue to support our team so much. Next up is the league play off final on Thursday evening at Walbottle.

Friday 21st May - Penalty Shootout!

This Friday is our Sponsored “Penalty Shootout”. Your child should have brought their sponsor form home by now. The children will have 10 attempts to score goals passed our very own goalkeepers!. All money raised will go towards school trips. Can I ask that money sponsor money be sent into school by next Thursday 27th May. Thank you for your support.

Friends Of St Mark's Meeting 18th May

There will be a Friends' of St. Mark’s meeting tonight in school beginning at 6pm. We urgently need volunteers. Tonight we will be discussing the arrangements for our forthcoming Sports Day. Please try and come along. Minutes from the previous meeting are on the reverse of this letter.

Musical Afternoon

Next Thursday afternoon, 27th May, parents are invited to attend a ’Musical Extravaganza’ here in school. Our children have been learning how to play a wide range of instruments throughout this year. We would like to share this with you. The performance will begin at 2pm. All children will be taking part.

School Uniform

Thank you to those parents who have sent in old uniform which is no longer required. We are still collecting this, so please send any unwanted items into your child’s class. Uniform must be of good quality.

Kielder- Hawkhirst Trip September

A reminder to our present Year 5 parents. The 2nd deposit of £50 for our Hawkhirst visit in September is due by this Friday 21st May.


The date for the final payment (£50) is Friday 25th June.

Tuesday 8th June Year 5&6 Cricket Tournament

Please remember EV7 forms should be returned to your child’s class by this Friday 21st May

9th/10th June Cycling Proficiency for Year 4 children.

Our Year 4 children will be taking part in Cycling Proficiency which is run in conjunction with Newcastle City Council. Children should bring their bikes into school on Wednesday /Thursday 9/10th June. Helmets should be worn where possible.

School Photographs

This week your child will be bringing home the proof of our whole school photograph taken recently. If you would like to place an order, please complete the order form and return the envelope and payment to your child’s class. All orders should be received into school by Wednesday 9th June at the latest.


Photographs of our Reception and Year 6 class were also taken. These will also be sent home this week. Orders as above should be sent into school by 9th June.

P.E. Kit Reminder

Please remember your child must have their PE kit and trainers in school each day. PE is part of our school curriculum and all children are required to take part.

May Half Term Holiday

School will close for half term on Thursday 27th May and will reopen on Monday 7th June.

Thursday 27th May Year 4 Class Assembly

Next Thursday Year 4 Parents are invited to attend their child’s class to celebrate their work in Religious Education. The assembly will begin at 9a.m.