Christmas Carol Service

Parents are invited to come along to our Christmas Service in school next Wednesday morning at 9am.  Please come along we look forward to seeing you.

As you know next Wednesday school will close for our Christmas break.  School will close at the usual time of 3.15pm.   Parents who would like to collect their child early may do so any time after1pm.  The children will go into class as usual for registration after the lunchtime bell rings at 1pm.Can I therefore ask that parents remain outside the school gates until after the children come into school.  Thank you.

Mrs Thompson

Mrs Thompson has asked us to pass on sincere thanks for all the lovely presents, cards and good wishes she received from parents and children last week.

We will let you know as soon as the new baby arrives.

13th December 2011 Newsletter

Northern Rock Street Sale

You may remember during our recent  Enterprise Week our Year 5 & 6 children made some fabulous Christmas gift sets.  Last week some of our children were  invited to sell some of their goodies at  Street sale within The Northern Rock headquarters,  the children were fantastic ambassadors for St. Mark’s and on the day made an incredible £226.30.  Well done!

Attendance

Below are the Attendance figures for last week.  

Reception                                   96.6%

Year 1                                        96%

Year 2                                        97.1%

Year 3                                        99.3%

Year 4                                        98.2%

Year 5                                        99.2%

Year 6                                        98.6%

The overall school attendance was a brilliant 97.8%.  Well done to our Year 3 class who once again had the highest attendance, and have earned an extra playtime. 

Mrs Thompson

This Thursday we will be saying  farewell to our Year 3 teacher Mrs. Thompson who will be leaving us to begin her maternity leave.  I am sure you will join me in wishing her well.  We will of course keep you in formed and let you know when the baby arrives.   Good luck Mrs. Thompson we will miss you!

ST. MARK’S HAVE DONE IT AGAIN !

We mentioned on last week’s newsletter that we were re-applying for our Green Flag Status, well I am delighted to inform you that after an Eco inspection last week we have once again been awarded our ‘Green Flag’. 

Year4 Reconciliation Liturgy

Year 4 parents are invited to join us on Tuesday 13th December at 9am (and not 12th as stated on the invitation) to celebrate our children’s work on reconciliation.   We look forward to seeing you then.                    

Incredible Years Parent Course

Those parents who usually attend the above course at Cheviot School with Caroline Slack each Thursday are reminded that for the next few weeks the course will take place here at St. Mark’s.  

Family Craft Club

A reminder to those families who attend the family craft club with Caroline Slack, the second session will be on again tomorrow Wednesday 7^th the last session will be held next Wednesday14^th  December.

Healthy Packed Lunches

At St. Mark’s we pride ourselves on actively promoting a Healthy Lifestyle.  I have however noticed that some children who take a packed lunch are bringing chocolate bars into school as part of their lunch.  To support our teaching on healthy lifestyle can I ask that no chocolate bars, sweets or fizzy drinks are sent in.  We will be monitoring this closely. Thank you for your support.