2nd December Newsletter – Christmas Fayre and more

Christmas Fayre 22 Main Poster

This week’s top news & reminders

  • It’s Christmas Fayre time! We are really looking forward to seeing you and your family this Saturday 3rd December 12-3pm! More details in our FOSM section below.

    As well as building community and celebrating Christmas together, the fayre is one of our main fundraising projects, all of which will be going to support our outside projects. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

    And of course a huge thanks to our FOSM team for the hard work they have put in!

    • Need to know
      • Although you’ll be able to use a card on most things, some may only accept cash, so best bring some with you
      • A reminder that the car park will be closed. Please walk if possible or park elsewhere responsibly. The car park will be hosting burgers, chips, coffee and a bar!
      • TOKENS: Games and Activities will accept cash and tokens. You can use your card to buy tokens from the FOSM stall. (You can use leftover tokens from the summer fun day too!)
    • Key locations and timings
      • In the main reception area, you’ll find the Tombola, FOSM Shop, and Raffle, and also be able to buy tokens from the FOSM stall.
      • Refreshments will be in the church (including hots drinks and cakes)
      • Raffle winners announced at 2.30pm (main hall)
      • The main hall features over 10 external stalls, 15 Games and 4 fun activities, include decorate a ginger bread person and Christmas themed selfie wall with Balloons!
      • School choir performing in the main hall stage at 12.30pm (KS1) and 1.30pm (KS2) (see below for more choir info)
      • Don’t forget to book your Santa’s Grotto tickets!
      • For anyone visiting Santa’s Grotto in the first slot (12-12:15) please try to arrive for 11:50 and use the door directly into the hall, up the ramp.
      • Thank you for the generous donations towards the tombola!
  • Christmas Lunch Day – Thursday 15th December. Children may wear Christmas Jumpers on this day (on top of usual school uniform please) or decorate your school jumper! NO NEED TO BUY A NEW JUMPER!
  • Year R have now finished their nativity performances. They have been fantastic performing to their first audiences and we are so incredibly proud of them!
  • You raised a total of £230.68 for Children in Need – thank you!
  • St Mark's Careers Fair - Febuary 2023!

    We’re pleased to be running our St Mark’s Careers Fair again in February 2023! We need your help though. Can you run a stall on either 23rd or 24th Feb in the morning? Would your business, charity or organisation help? Do you know someone else who might? Find our details and sign-up here! Thank you.

  • FOSM PTA

    Notices:

    • Would you like a sneeky peak inside our grotto? Make sure to book your ticket to meet Santa!

    Upcoming FOSM events:

    • Sat 3rd Dec – Christmas Fayre 12-3pm!

    Regular Information

School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs

  • School Calendar

    Everyone

    December

    • Sat 3rd Dec – FOSM Christmas Fayre
    • Thurs 15th Dec – Christmas Lunch Day & Christmas Jumpers (pre-ordered or packed lunch) (see meals section for a reminder of the menu)
    • Fri 16th Dec – last day of term

     January 2023

    •  Tues 3rd Jan – school closed for INSET day
    • Wed 4th Jan – back to school

    Year Group Events

    Year 1:

    • Christmas Shows – Tues 6th Dec @ 10am / Wed 7th Dec @ 10am / Wed 7th Dec @ 2pm

    Year 2:

    • Christmas Shows – Tues 6th Dec @ 10am / Wed 7th Dec @ 10am / Wed 7th Dec @ 2pm
    • Hillier Gardens – 23rd June 2023

    Year 3:

    • Christmas Carol Service – Mon 12th Dec @ 2pm / Tues 13th Dec @ 7pm / Wed 14th Dec @ 10am

    Year 4:

    • Christmas Carol Service – Mon 12th Dec @ 2pm / Tues 13th Dec @ 7pm / Wed 14th Dec @ 10am

    • New Barn residential trip: Wed 14th – Fri 16th June 2023

    Year 5:

    • Christmas Carol Service – Mon 12th Dec @ 7pm / Tues 13th Dec @ 2pm / Wed 14th Dec @ 2pm
    •  Meeting about Residential Trip Nov 23 – Weds 11th January at 6pm
    •  Trip to Ufton Court – Thurs 9th Feb

    Year 6:

    • Tues 6th Dec – Evacuation Day (please come dressed as an evacuee!)
    • Christmas Carol Service – Mon 12th Dec @ 7pm / Tues 13th Dec @ 2pm / Wed 14th Dec @ 2pm
    • Tues 17th Jan – SATs information evening in main hall

⭐ Star Learners ⭐

Star Learner Awards:

Year R
Puffins – Liam, Parrots – Oliver, Penguins – Lucas

Year 1
1P – Evie, 1M – Archie, 1CL – Ishan

Year 2
2B – Isla, 2G – , 2BB – Holly

Year 3
3C – , 3T – Riaz, 3SB – Claudia

Year 4
4W – Abi, 4S – Daniel, 4PR – Mia

Year 5
5SP – Daniel, 5DS – Theo, 5F – Leo

Year 6

6P – Isla, 6B – Amelia, 6C – Aarav

Star Reader Awards:

Year 1
1P – Lena, 1M – Arlo, 1CL – Harley

Year 2
2B – Yousha, 2G – , 2BB – Vinelle

Year 3
3C – , 3T – Dylan, 3SB – Tilly

Year 4
4W – Beatrice, 4S – Effie, 4PR – Finley

Year 5
5SP – Josh, 5DS – Annabelle, 5F – Henry

Year 6

6P – Chloe, 6B – Bethany, 6C – Zion

Rock Stars

Amazing effort:

Year 3
3C – Jackson, 3T – Jenson, 3SB – Benjamin

Year 4
4W – Joshua, 4S – Lottie, 4PR – Isabelle

Year 5
5SP – Seth, 5DS – Elizabeth, 5F – Leo

Year 6
6P – Oliver, 6B – Mikey, 6C – Alastair

Most active class in each year group:

Year 3: 3SB

Year 4: 4W

Year 5: 5F & 5SP

Year 6: 6B

NumBots best effort:

Year 1: Maddi L (1M), Lily (1CL), Caleb (1M)

Year 2: Callie (2G), Alfie P (2G), Gracie H (2BB)

Music of the week!

Troika by Sergei Prokofiev (1891 – 1953)

Prokofiev was a Russian composer and pianist. He died in 1953 and is one of the most famous composers of the 20th century.

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