Please Remember

We have received some sad news today regarding a former employee of St. Mark’s, Mrs Joan Daly who passed away yesterday. 
Many parents and grandparents will, I am sure remember Mrs. Daly who worked as aTeaching Assistant in school for many years.  She was a kind, considerate and caring person with a huge personality and loved working with our children.  We will always remember her as a valuable and loved member of our Community.

Please keep her in your thoughts and say a prayer for those she has left behind.

‘May she Rest in Peace’

GOING FOR GREEN AGAIN!

St. Mark’s is ‘Going for Green’ as we re-apply for our Green Flag Status.

Keep checking back to see how we are doing.

Switch Off Fortnight

Join the pod campaign to reduce energy usage.

In school we are switching off projectors in each of our seven classrooms every lunchtime, this will save a grand total of 35hours of electricity each week.

See the top scoring classes on our Eco notice board.

Newsletter 22nd November 2011

 IMPORTANT NOTICE

I can now confirm that due to widespread Industrial Action taking place on Wednesday 30th November, St. Mark's will be closed.

I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will, of course keep you informed should the situation change.  School will re-open as usual on Thursday 1st December.

Mrs. Thomson Year 3 Teacher

As you know Mrs. Thomson is leaving us to begin her maternity leave.  The date for leaving has now been brought forward, and her last day in school will be Thursday 8th December.  I am sure you will join the staff and myself in wishing her the very best of luck.  We will of course keep you posted and let you know when baby arrives.                                                

Christmas Fayre -2nd December from 1.15pm onwards.

I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to those parents who have handed donation letters out to businesses in the area, and  to everyone who has already sent  in donations for our Christmas Fayre, please keep them coming!  Below is a reminder of the items The Friends of St. Mark’s have asked for;                           Sweets, and Confectionery, Teddies, Christmas Themed goods, Toys, (these must be in good condition)Bottles, this can be any sort of bottle, eg pop, alcohol, shampoo etc., all will be greatly received. Good quality toys.  We will also be having a cake stall on the day.  (Cakes should be brought in on Friday morning 2^nd December).                                                                                                                                    Boxes and baskets that would make a good hamper, wrapping paper to decorate them.  Can we ask that all items be into school by this Friday, so that everything can be sorted and prepared for the Fayre on 2^nd December.                                                                                                                                            Thank you for your continued support.

St. Mark’s Book of Remembrance

Our book of remembrance will remain open until the end of the month, if you would like to make an entry, the book is situated outside the school office.

Welcome

Next Monday, Mr. Jason Cochrane will be visiting us to meet our children and spend the day in school.  Mr. Cochrane will be joining our team in January as Assistant Head Teacher. 

Child Pedestrian Training Wednesday 23rd November Y3 & 5

Each year we have Child Pedestrian training in school.  Tomorrow (Wednesday) our Year 3 & 5 children will be visited by members of Newcastle City Council Road Safety Team, who will be giving advice and information on how to stay safe crossing the road etc.  Part of the lesson will be taken on the roads outside our school, so please make sure that your child has their coat with them.  The children will be accompanied at all times.

Thursday 24th November Y5 Assembly for Parents

A reminder to our Year 5 parents, you are invited to attend a Class Assembly, this Thursday, beginning at 9am.  We look forward to seeing you.

Christmas Plays

Reception, Y1 & 2  Tuesday 13th December at 2pm and Thursday 15th December 9.30am                     

KS2 (Year s 5&6)  Wednesday 14th December 2pm & Thursday 15th December 6pm.                                                                                                                                                                         Further information will follow.

Our Christmas Parties will be held in the afternoon on the following dates;

Friday 16th December  Y3 & 4                                                                              Monday 19th                  Y5 & 6                                                                        Tuesday 20th      Reception, Y1 & 2                 

Your child may come to school wearing their party clothes.  All food will be provided by school.

School will break up on Wednesday 21st December for the Christmas break, and will reopen on Monday 9th January 2012

ATTENDANCE

Below are the Attendance figures for last week.  

Reception                                   95.6%

Year 1                                        97.5%

Year 2                                        97.7%

Year 3                                        95.8%

Year 4                                        94.7%

Year 5                                        94.8%

Year 6                                        96.1%

The overall school attendance was 96%.  Please help us to maintain and exceed this figure.  Well done to our Year 2 class who had the highest attendance, and have earned an extra playtime.                                         

Non Uniform Day

Thank you to everyone who took part in our non uniform day last Friday.  All money raised will be given to the Friends of St. Mark’s and will go towards our Christmas Fayre.                                                           

Thank you

Cathy Smith has asked me to pass on thanks to those reception class parents who were able to come along to our Stay and Play session last week.  I hope you all enjoyed yourselves, and have gained an insight into how your child can learn through play.                                                    

St. Wilfred's C of E Church Christmas Fayre

St. Wilfrid’s Church situated on Trevelyan Drive are holding their Christmas Fayre this Saturday 26th November.  The Reverend Sarah Miller will be pleased to see you there.                                                                       

After School Football Training with Mr. Wood

Mr. Wood has decided that this week will be the last week for his after school Football training sessions. Tomorrow’s session for the under 9s will finish at 4.15pm.   We hope to begin these again after our February half term.  Good luck to our under 11 team who are playing their last match of the year at Walbottle Campus this Thursday.