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23rd September Newsletter – including our new play equipment!

This week’s top news & reminders

  • School photographer on Monday 26th September (Year 2 children – It’s PE on Monday, but please wear full school uniform and trainers)
  • Key Information Sessions – Monday 26th – Y1 @ 5:45pm, Y4 @ 5pm
  • Missed the Key Information Sessions? Find copies of the slides shown here.
  • We’ll be sending home details about homework, home reading and online accounts next week.
  • Looking for a secondary school and need guidance? Love Basingstoke have a good page with info about open days – click here
  • Gardener – do you know someone who would like to volunteer for an hour or two a week and help with some gardening? Contact the office if so!

Help us publiciise Year R Tours

Tours for new year R September 2023 are starting soon – we would be grateful if you could share our facebook post with anyone with a child starting school next year.

Highlight of the week

It’s been great to see the children enjoying the new playtime equipment this week. Below is the video we shared with the children.

Your generous donations with the ‘Raise 70p for the jubilee’ have helped make this possible!

New Assistant Head Teachers

Did you know that Mrs Rosso and Mrs Carter are our new AHT’s?! We’re pleased to have them on board in leading the school. They are also teaching half of the week in 4PG/1CL, which they are really enjoying.

Census day – Thursday 6th October

Thursday 6th October is census day. The number of meals we serve impacts our funding next year. If we have a lot of meals on that day, the government will give us more money next year- as simple as that. Therefore, it would be great to see as many school lunches ordered as possible. Our caterer’s (Pabulum) have put together a special, delicious menu. Save the date! Click here to see the menu,

We will be in touch with parents whose children have allergies next week to confirm their options.

A message from Jane, the lollypop lady on Woodbury Road crossing

Jane wanted to say how welcoming the parents and children have been, she also praised the older children for getting off their bikes and walking them across the road.

She asked us to give a gentle reminder for the parents of the younger children for them to come off their balance bikes, scooters etc when crossing the road and walk them across. Thank you!
 
She wanted to emphasise how she has enjoyed her first two weeks and how lovely and friendly everyone has been.
 

Year 2 Gardening/School Ground Club Update!

The first session of Year 3 Gardening/School Grounds Club took place after school on Thursday. Parents, staff and children spent half an hour working together to pull up weeds, clear stones and fill holes in the Year R outdoor area. Over time it will really make a difference. It’s not too late to join the team! Please let the office know if you and your child would be interested.

St Mark’s Heroes – Can you make the difference?

Our children need your help! 

We are continuing with our St Mark’s Heroes, a volunteer scheme to gather as much support as possible to help our children.   They would massively benefit from an hour, an afternoon, or whatever you can give to help them during school hours.  It could involve reading with a child, supporting a small group, or generally helping in class.  It’s also great experience if you’re looking to get more involved in schools. 

Please apply here, and come in for friendly chat with Mrs Ford. We’ll help you to complete a free DBS check too.

Thank you for thinking about this – and for thinking of the difference you could make! 

Regular news

  • Breakfast Club – just show up – details here.

  • SCL after-school club – click here for full details. Collection from the SMALL HALL on Tuesdays please

  • Hatch Warren Community Centre after-school club– click here for full details.

  • Uniform – click here for details, including Skoolkit ordering

  • School bags – can be ordered here

  • Absence – Please report absences via phone or email here by 9am. If you need to request a future absence, please use this form.

  • Are you eligible for Free School Meals and further funding for the school? Check online here.

  • Please check our community news section too!

Music of the week!

Autumn by Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741)

Vivaldi was an Italian baroque composer.  The Four Seasons Suite is one of his most recognisable pieces of work that give character to the 4 seasons of the year.

School Events, Lunches, and Clubs

Upcoming events and trips

Everyone:

  • Monday 26th September- School individual photos
  • Thursday 6th October – Census Day – plea consider having school meals today. It helps the school financially!
  • Half-term: Mon 24th October – Fri 28th October
  • FOSM School Disco! Fri 11th  November
  • FOSM Christmas Fayre – Sat 3rd December
  • No SCL after school club available on Friday 21st October 2022 & Friday 31st March 2023.

Year 1:

  • Key Info Session – Monday 26th Sept @ 5:45pm (at school)

Year 2:

  • n/a

Year 3:

  • Trip to Stonehenge: Friday 7th October

Year 4:

  • Key Info Session – Monday 26th Sept @5pm (at school)

  • Residential trip: Wed 14th – Fri 16th June 2023

Year 5:

  • Winchester Science Museum Trip: Thurs 20th October

Year 6:

  • n/a

Meals

Status: running as usual

Week 2 next week (please see here for the menus)

Clubs

Status: all clubs starting next week

Dates for clubs are from: w/c 26th September and run until (& inc) w/c 28th November

Monday

  • Planet Ed: Year 1 Multi-Skills (3.30-4.20pm)
  • Year 2 Choir (3.30-4pm)
  • Year 3 Wellbeing Club (3.30-4pm)
  • Year 4 Running Club (3.30-4pm)
  • Year 5 Drama Club (3.30-4.15pm)
  • Year 6 Chess Club (3.30-4pm)
  • KS2 Choir (3.30-4pm)
  • KS2 Girls Football (3.30-4.10pm)

Tuesday

  • Year 1 Construction/Games Club (3.30-4.15pm)
  • Year 2 Homework Club (3.30-4pm)
  • Planet Ed: Year 2 Dodgeball (3.30-4.20)

Wednesday

  • KS2 Embroidery Club (3.30-4.10pm)
  • Mixed years Chill Out Club (3.30-4.15)
  • Planet Ed: Year 3/4 Dodgeball (3.30-4.20pm)

Thursday

  • Year 1 Arts/Crafts Club (3.30-4pm)
  • Year 3 Gardening Club (3.30-4pm)
  • Year 4 Art Club (3.30-4.15pm)
  • Planet Ed: Year 5/6 Boys Football (3.30-4.20pm)

Friday

  • Planet Ed: KS2 Capture the Flag (3.30-4.20pm)

PE

Children can wear PE kit to school on the days they have PE. When children have gym, please can they bring or wear shorts underneath.

  • Year R – Mondays (gym) and Fridays (outdoor) (starting Fri 30th Sept)
  • Year 1 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (gym)
  • Year 2 – Mondays (outdoor) and Wednesdays (dance)
  • Year 3 – Tuesdays (gym) and Fridays (outdoor)
  • Year 4 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Thursdays (dance)
  • Year 5 – Tuesdays (dance) and Thursdays (outdoor)
  • Year 6 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (dance)

Academic year dates

Inset Days – Tuesday 3rd January 2023, Friday 31st March 2023, Monday 5th June 2023

Term dates for 2022-2023 –  Click here for more info

⭐ Star Learners ⭐

Star Learner Awards:

Year R
Puffins – Oscar , Parrots – Joshua , Penguins – Zach

Year 1
1P –Noor-Veer , 1M – William, 1CL – Blake

Year 2
2B – Olivia, 2G – Max, 2BB – Ayla

Year 3
3C – Jack, 3T – Liliana, 3SB – Kelan

Year 4
4W – Freddie, 4S – Jackson, 4PR – Edward

Year 5
5SP – Ross, 5DS – Finley, 5F – Elouise

Year 6
6P – Irebami, 6B – Luke, 6C – Darcy

Bridge
Year 4 – Jack

Star Reader Awards:

Year 1
1P – Alfie, 1M – Ishaan, 1CL – Charlie

Year 2
2B – Danny, 2G – Anabelle, 2BB – Harper

Year 3
3C – Liam, 3T – Joey, 3SB – Ben

Year 4
4W – Amneet, 4S – Meredith, 4PR – Evie

Year 5
5SP – Ella, 5DS – Cody, 5F – William

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

Bridge
Year 6 – Tyler

Rock Stars

Amazing effort:

Year 3
3SB – Olivia, 3T – Bailey Rose, 3C – Jacob

Year 4
4PR – Finley , 4W – Elsa, 4S – Lottie

Year 5
5SP – Ross, 5DS – Elizabeth, 5F – Lucas

Year 6
6P – Oliver , 6B – Finley, 6C – Scarlett

Most active class in each year group:

Year 3: 3SB

Year 4: 4W

Year 5: 5DS

Year 6: 6B

NumBots best effort:

Year 1: n/a

Year 2: Alfie A (2G); Logan S (2B); Oliver G (2G)

👍 Community News

Elite Football

FOSM - Support Our School!

About FOSM

The ‘Friends of St Mark’s’ (FOSM) was formed early in the life of the school. All parents are automatically members and our committee organises social events for children and adults and fund-raising events such as Key Stage discos, Easter Egg Hunts and Summer Fun days.

Over the last few years the ‘Friends’ have donated money that has contributed towards extra resources to benefit the children at St. Mark’s which has included playground equipment, books for the school library, and general school funds. We are now a registered charity, too. Charity number: 1188879

Join our Facebook group here.

Regular Notices

Latest Posts

Welcome to Year R!

We have all thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your children properly over the last week and beginning to get to know you. We really appreciate you giving us such a warm welcome into your homes, so thank you from us all in Year R.

The children have all been amazing as they’ve come into school; they’ve shown such resilience and risk taking in the face of their new adventure and lots of curiosity as they’ve met new classmates and explored their new classrooms and outside learning areas. Everyone’s gone home smiling! 

As we explained on our home visits we will post a half termly newsletter during the first week of each half term. These newsletters will give you an overview of what we will be teaching your child during the half term so you can support them with their learning at home.

This term we will spend the first three weeks focussing on settling the children into school before beginning our Phonics and Maths teaching.

During this period we will be:

  • building supportive and trusting relationships with your child.
  • supporting your child to form new relationships with their classmates.
  • building up our daily routines gradually to ensure they are embedded and understood.
  • building your child’s independence in completing daily routines.
  • introducing new areas of the school gradually so all the children feel safe and secure. 
  • playing games and completing activities with the children to find out more about their individual starting points before their learning journey with us begins. 

You can click on the link below to read this term’s newsletter.

Year R newsletter Autumn 1 2022

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Mrs Baird, Mrs Hearn and Mrs Rushton

 

16th September Newsletter

Thank you, Your Majesty

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This week’s top news & reminders

  • School is closed on Monday 19th September, returning Tuesday 20th
  • School photographer –  Monday 26th September
  • See your child’s work and hear from their teachers at our Key Information Sessions over the next 2 weeks – see the diary below for dates/times
  • Thank you to Rebecca in Year 4 for raising £400 for our outside areas throughout a sponsored 10K walk! Just amazing :)
  • Last Chance – Permissions reminder – Did you forget to complete our “permissions and getting home arrangements” form?  It’s here. Thank you!
  • Gardener – do you know someone who would like to volunteer for an hour or two a week and help with some gardening? Contact the office if so!

St Mark’s Heroes – Can you make the difference?

Our children need your help! 

We are continuing with our St Mark’s Heroes, a volunteer scheme to gather as much support as possible to help our children.   They would massively benefit from an hour, an afternoon, or whatever you can give to help them during school hours.  It could involve reading with a child, supporting a small group, or generally helping in class.  It’s also great experience if you’re looking to get more involved in schools. 

Please apply here, and come in for friendly chat with Mrs Ford. We’ll help you to complete a free DBS check too.

Thank you for thinking about this – and for thinking of the difference you could make! 

Music of the week!

Ronda Alla Turca by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

One of Mozart’s most famous pieces of music performed on the piano. Mozart was a classical composer from Austria.

 

Regular news for parents & carers

  • Breakfast Club – just show up – details here.

  • Hatch Warren Community Centre after-school club– click here for full details.

  • SCL after-school club – click here for full details. September prices are £14 for a full session, £11 from 4:15pm. Collection from the SMALL HALL on Tuesdays please

  • Uniform – click here for details, including Skoolkit ordering

  • School bags – can be ordered here

  • Absence – Please report absences via phone or email here by 9am. If you need to request a future absence, please use this form.

  • Are you eligible for Free School Meals and further funding for the school? Check online here.

  • Please check our community news section too!

Foundation Governor Required!

We have a brilliant governing body, and have a vacancy for a foundation governor. Why not join us?

A foundation governor is appointed to the governing body to support the religious character of the school. In church schools, governors are guardians of the vision and Christian ethos, keeping it alive and ensuring that it is implemented.

Being a governor also involves meeting with other governors (12 meetings across the year), meeting with staff a few times across the year, and visiting the school to help us show we are doing all that we need to be doing!

If you are interested in finding out more, please email the office here. Or why not suggest this to someone you think might be interested?! 

Why is reading imporant?

⭐ Star Learners ⭐

Star Learner Awards (double awards this week!):

Year 1
1P – Heidi & Orla, 1M – Isaac & Charlie, 1CL – Mia & Hannah

Year 2
2B – Logan & Katie, 2G – Zoe & Alfie, 2BB – Ruby & Abigail

Year 3
3C – Max & Darcie, 3T – Dylan & Robyn, 3SB – Owen & Alyssa

Year 4
4W – Zach & Isabelle, 4S – Alivia & Nicholas, 4PR – Freya & Lucas

Year 5
5SP – Ellie & Harry, 5DS – Millie & Max, 5F – Ruby & Callum

Year 6
6P – Charlie & Leighton, 6B – Sam & Jaiden, 6C – James & Neve

Star Reader Awards:

Year 1
1P – Ruth & Sadie, 1M – Amelia & Mia, 1CL – Riley & Ivy

Year 2
2B – Max & Emily-Rose, 2G – Nico & Isabelle, 2BB – Charlie & Phoenix

Year 3
3C – Alex & Eli, 3T – Oliver & Kayla, 3SB – Daisy & Arianne

Year 4
4W – Freddie & Jack, 4S – Max & Lottie, 4PR – Edward & Hannah

Year 5
5SP – Jas & Archie, 5DS – George & Harvey, 5F – Leo & Renee

Year 6
6P – Edward & Ronnie, 6B – Bethany & Kalel, 6C – Liam & Olivia

Rock Stars

Amazing effort:

Year 3
3SB – Benjamin & Edward, 3T – Jenson & Ruby, 3C – Jack & Elodie

Year 4
4PR – Lucas & Finley, 4W – Beatrice & Angelina, 4S – Isla

Year 5
5SP – Monica & Jakob, 5DS – Elizabeth & Harry, 5F – Callum, Chloe

Year 6
6P – Irebami & Leighton, 6B – George (2 weeks in a row), 6C – Scarlett & Noah

Most active class in each year group:

Year 3: 3C & 3T

Year 4: 4PR & 4W

Year 5: 5DS & 5F

Year 6: 6B & 6P

NumBots best effort:

Year 1: we will update next week!

Year 2: Max (2G), Annabelle (2G), Owen (2BB)

School Events, Lunches, and Clubs

Upcoming events and trips

Everyone:

  • Bank Holiday: Mon 19th Sept
  • No SCL after school club available on Friday 21st October 2022 & Friday 31st March 2023.
  • School individual photos: Monday 26th September

Year 1:

  • Key Info Session – Monday 26th Sept @ 5:45pm (at school)

Year 2:

  • Key Info Session – Tuesday 20th Sept @6:45pm (at school)

Year 3:

  • Key Info Session – Wednesday 21st Sept @5pm (at school)
  • Trip to Stonehenge: Friday 7th October

Year 4:

  • Key Info Session – Monday 26th Sept @5pm (at school)

Year 5:

  • Key Info Session – Tuesday 20th Sept @6pm (at school)
  • Winchester Science Museum Trip: Thurs 20th October

Year 6:

  • Key Info Session – Wednesday 21st Sept @5:45pm (at school)

Meals

Children have enjoyed being back in the main hall for lunches and our new caterers Pabulum have done a wonderful job feeding everyone during the first week of term. It has been a big change to school life and we are so proud of the children for adapting so well!

Status: running as usual

Week 1 next week (please see here for the menus)

Clubs

Email confirmations have started going out for September 2022/3 clubs now. If you have applied for a place please bear with us whilst we process applications.

Some clubs start w/c 19th September, most w/c 26th September

Academic year dates

Inset Days – Tuesday 3rd January 2023, Friday 31st March 2023, Monday 5th June 2023

Term dates for 2022-2023 –  Click here for more info

PE

PE is starting next week (w/c 12th Sept). A reminder that children can wear PE kit to school on the days they have PE. When children have gym, please can they bring or wear shorts underneath.

  • Year R – Mondays (gym) and Fridays (outdoor) (starting Fri 30th Sept (this has changed due to school photographer on Mon 26th) 
  • Year 1 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (gym)
  • Year 2 – Mondays (outdoor) and Wednesdays (dance) (full school uniform and trainers on Mon 26th please for photographer)
  • Year 3 – Tuesdays (gym) and Fridays (outdoor)
  • Year 4 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Thursdays (dance)
  • Year 5 – Tuesdays (dance) and Thursdays (outdoor)
  • Year 6 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (dance)
brighton hill open evening
cranbourne open evening
Open day Flyer Autumn

👍 Community News

Elite Football

FOSM - Support Our School!

About FOSM

The ‘Friends of St Mark’s’ (FOSM) was formed early in the life of the school. All parents are automatically members and our committee organises social events for children and adults and fund-raising events such as Key Stage discos, Easter Egg Hunts and Summer Fun days.

Over the last few years the ‘Friends’ have donated money that has contributed towards extra resources to benefit the children at St. Mark’s which has included playground equipment, books for the school library, and general school funds. We are now a registered charity, too. Charity number: 1188879

Join our Facebook group here.

Regular Notices

Latest Posts

Year 5 – Welcome to Autumn 1!

 

Welcome to Year 5!

The children have really impressed us by how quickly they have settled into their new classes. What superstars they are already showing themselves to be!

This half term, our topic driver is Science – Connections in Supersonic Space! Please find our knowledge organiser and topic web attached. The knowledge organiser gives you lots of information that the children will be learning at school, so they can practise at home too. The topic web gives you an insight into what we will be covering in each subject this half term. 

We are all looking forward to our school trip on Thursday 20th October. Please ensure that a permission slip for your child is filled in as soon as possible if it hasn’t been done already. 

We look forward to meeting you on Tuesday 20th September at our Curriculum Information Evening! 

The Year 5 Team 

Year 5 Aut 1 – Connections Space Organiser

Year 5 Aut 1 – Connections topic web

Ola Brazil

Our Year 6 children are settling in so brilliantly. We are super proud of the responsibility they are showing as young learners and the enthusiasm they display in class with our new project of Ola Brazil.

Well done Year 6! Keep up the fantastic work.
pdf icon Y6-Knowledge-Organiser.pdf
pdf icon Y6-Curriculum-Information.pdf
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