Farewell To Mrs Curry

Dear Parents,


I begin our newsletter this week, with the news that our school cook Angela Currie will be leaving us this Friday, 1st October.

It’s the end of an era for Mrs Currie, who herself attended St Mark’s as a pupil. Who would have thought she would return as our cook, a role she has undertaken so well for the past 10 years. During this time she has served thousands of school dinners, given us fantastic themed lunches including our Italian Day, Black and White Day, and of course Christmas lunches, to name but a few. Mrs Currie has always shown kindness, commitment and dedication to St. Marks, and is a great friend to our children, parents and staff.

She will begin a new chapter in her career from Monday 4th October, taking up her new role as Workforce Development Officer. We will all miss you Mrs Currie, and wish you every success for your future. We sincerely thank you for being a part of our family here at St Mark’s, and hope you will take with you lots of happy and special memories . Good Luck and please stay in touch.

Mrs Elliot and Mrs Davis who currently work in our kitchen will together undertake the role of cook until a replacement is appointed.

Names On Uniforms

Can I remind parents that your child’s name MUST be written in all school uniform.

Bonus Ball Returns!!

We are once again starting to run our Saturday Bonus Lottery Ball.  Mrs. Tull one of our parents will be selling numbers in the school yard each week beginning tomorrow  (Wednesday).  Numbers cost £1.00.  The prize is £25.00.  The remainder of the money collected will go to The Friends of St. Mark’s fund and will be used for activities in school.  The winner will be announced in our newsletter.  Good Luck!

Take Care Crossing The Road

Newcastle City Council have informed us that there will be no lollipop man at the Bedeburn Road/Newbiggin Lane junction on the following dates 27th September until 18th October. Please take care crossing the road!.

Funding Questionnaires

Thank you, from Mrs Wilcox, to those parents who returned their Funding questionnaires to school. We will be looking through these and let you know in due course the area we will be allocating our money to.

School Photographs

There has been a change to the date our School Photographer will be in school.  Photos will now be taken 4th November and will be back in time for Christmas.  Further information will follow nearer the time.

Diary Dates

Monday 4th October. Our Reception class will be in school all day from 8.50am until 3.15pm.


Tuesday 5th October St. Cuthbert’s Catholic High School Open Evening. Parents of boys in our Year 4, 5 and 6 are invited to an Open Evening beginning at 6pm.

Thursday 7th October—Year 6 Assembly for parents. Further information will follow.

Friday 8th October - Non Uniform Day There will be a non uniform day in school, next Friday any child participating is asked to bring in £1.00. All money raised will be used to purchase raffle/tombola prizes for our Christmas Fayre.

Tuesday 12th October Sacred Heart Year 6 Intake Evening. Sacred Heart High school invite parents of our Year 6 girls to an Intake Open Evening. This will begin 6pm until 8pm.

W/C 18th October - Enterprise Week

Wednesday 20th October–Harvest Festival.

Thursday 21st October - Year 6 Class Visit to Sacred Heart High School for ’The Big Sing’ Further information will follow.

Thursday 21st October– School will close for half term as Friday 22nd is a Teacher Training Day.

Monday 1st November. School will reopen.

Mrs Slack's Drop In Sessions

Wednesday Morning Drop In 9am - 10am


Our Wednesday morning “Drop in Sessions”. With Caroline Slack our Parent Support Adviser are now running each Wednesday morning from 9am. Parents are invited to come into school, have a coffee and chat about any school issues or ideas you may have. We especially welcome new parents. Please try and come along.

Mornings

I have noticed, a number of parents are bringing their children into school in the mornings before the bell, can I remind parents that unless your child is a morning helper, or it is raining, no one is allowed in school before the bell goes at 8.50am. If you wish to speak to your child’s teacher for any reason, then please let the office staff know and they will locate the teacher for you. Thank you.

Welcome To The Start Of The New School Year

Dear Parents,


A warm welcome back to the start of our new school year. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays despite the mixed weather!!

The staff and I would like to pass on a big “Thank you” for the lovely presents received at the end of term.

We would like to welcome all our new children, and their parents who are starting their journey with us here at St. Mark’s. We look forward to a long and happy relationship with you and your children.

We also welcome Mr Ian Ramsey and Mrs Linda Watson who have joined our team. Mr. Ramsey will work as a Classroom Assistant in our Reception class with Mrs Cathy Smith. Mrs. Watson will work each Monday and Friday with Mrs. Stobbs in the office, and will also undertake the roll of Lunchtime Supervisor. We wish them well in their new roles.

Here at St. Mark’s we continue to strive to be outstanding in all aspects of school life. Can I remind parents that a proper school uniform must be worn. Brown or Black school shoes should be worn. Trainers are not allowed other than for PE lessons. For health and safety reasons jewellery including earrings must not be worn.

I’m sure you have noticed that during the holidays work has been carried out in school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Wilcox, our School Business Manager and Mr. Crawford and his team for all their hard work work, during the summer break.

I have also noticed that a number of children have come to school with unsuitable haircuts. Please make sure that during term time your child’s hair is cut appropriately.

Thank you for support.
Mrs Alison Miller