Shoebox Appeal

Please remember that all shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child should be brought into school by this Friday 20th November. You can find out more about this wonderful charity and how your kind donations help at  http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Thank you for your support.

First Communions

Parents are reminded that if you wish to present your child for First Holy Communion in 2010 that you need to contact Miss Lane before Friday 20th November.

Any Catholic parent who wishes to have a child (or infant) baptised is also invited to have a word with Miss Lane or Mrs Miller at any time.

After School Football Cancelled

Because of the recent wet weather, Mr Wood has decided to cancel all after school football clubs this week. The recent rain has taken it's toll on the pitches and they are very muddy!Depending on the weather, these will be back as normal next week. We will keep you informed.

Christmas Fayre

Our Christmas Fayre will be held in school from 2pm until 4pm on Friday 4th December- further details will follow in our newsletter and here on the blog.

School Disco

There will be a whole school disco in school from 6.15pm until 7.30pm on Thursday 26th November. The cost is £1.25, please pay at the door. If any parents would like to help on the night, please leave your name at the school office.

Year 3 & Year 5 Road Safety

Our Year3 and Year5 children will be taking part in a Child Pedestrian Training Session run by Newcastle City Council Road Safety Team on Wednesday 25th November. The training will take place outside the school gates in streets adjacent to the school, the remainder of the session will be in class. A member of staff will also accompany them.

Friends of St Mark's Meeting

Next Tuesday 24th November, there will be a Friends of St Marks Meeting in school beginning at 6pm. This is to discuss the forthcoming Christmas activities. Everyone is welcome to come along. We especially welcome our new parents.

Non Uniform Day

This Thursday will be a Non Uniform day in school. Could we ask for donations of bottles which will be used towards our Christmas Fayre prizes. Thank You.

Family Craft Sessions Reminder

The Family Craft sessions will begin this Thursday (19th November) in school at 3.15pm, for those parents and children who have been allocated a place.

Raffle Tickets

Your child will shortly be bringing home raffle tickets to sell for our Christmas Fayre. We are sending home 3 books of tickets per child, should you wish to purchase more then please call into the office or give a note, together with the correct money, to your child. £1.00 per book.

Anti Bulying Week

We began our anti bullying week with a guest visitor at our morning assembly. Mr Gill spoke to us about the harm that can be caused by making life miserable for people and picking on them. The focus of our anti bullying week this year is cyber bullying - how to recognise it and what to do about it. The children are becoming more aware of online communications through Xbox Live and social networking such as Facebook, Bebo and Club Penguin- so it is vital that they understand how to stay as safe as possible online.