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April 26, 2022

We’ve been busy in Year 4!

What a busy first day back we have had in Year 4. Not only have we been swimming, but we also made erupting volcanoes to start off our Quivers, Quakes, Eruptions and Shakes topic.

The day started off with our very first swimming session. The children were all brilliant, and showed all of the learning behaviours. The first lesson began with a mini assessment of what the children already knew, and then they began straight away with their lessons.

Either side of swimming, the children were set the task of creating a volcano, ready for some eruptions in the afternoon. The children's creativity shone out, and they created some lovely volcanoes. Once they were finished, it was time for some eruptions! Using a concoction of different materials, we were able to imitate some volcanic eruptions.

With such an exciting start to the half term, it is bound to fly by!

April 19, 2022

New Year R – September 2022

Is your child starting in Year R in September 22? Click here for more information.

If your are interested in your child starting Year R in September 22, but haven’t got a place, please contact us asap – we have a few spaces left.

If you are interested in your child joining us in Year R in September 23, click here.

April 12, 2022

Year 6 Easter Holiday SATs Preparation

Happy Easter Holidays Year 6 Parents and Carers!

The children have worked so hard to prepare for their SATs which are quickly approaching after the Easter holidays. We really do want the children to have a rest over this 2 week break, however we also know that many children are really keen to continue to revise key concepts and complete extra practice in their CGP books in preparation for their SATs. We have therefore sent home all of their CGP homework books for the children to work through. We are not expecting the children to complete all of the blank pages! Please encourage your child to work through areas they feel less confident in or areas we haven't looked at in a while.

We have posted lots of revision activities on Google Classroom. Attached, you will find some more helpful resources which you may like to print:

– Practice papers for Maths, Reading and Grammar.

– Year 5 and 6 spelling list – the SATs spelling test is likely to include some of these words, or words with similar patterns

– SPaG poster for revising key concepts

We wish you all a lovely Easter break. See you in the summer term!

Year 6 Team

arithmetic-paper-3.pdf
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SPaG-Revision.pdf

April 9, 2022

Year 3 Cook up a healthy dish

We have had a busy, yet exciting half term learning all about ‘What’s inside’. Year 3 have loved this science led unit and learnt lots about our bones and what we need to be healthy in D&T. This week in science, the children started to learn about their teeth and how we need to care for these. On Thursday, we set up an experiment to answer this key question, ‘What effect do different liquids have on our teeth?’ We used marble chips to represent our teeth, we then added these to water, apple juice, blackcurrant squash, lemonade and a monster energy drink. We made our predictions and will be looking back at this experiment after the Easter break. Get your children to tell you their prediction.

In D&T, we have enjoyed learning about where foods come from and also planning our own fruit tarts. The children then enjoyed making these and they certainly didn’t hang around for long on their plates. Why don’t you have a go at making these at home? Puff pastry, yogurt or jelly and lots of fruit!

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your ongoing support, have a love Easter Holiday.

Mrs Boyle, Mrs Spiers, Miss Tamblyn, Miss Crow and all our support team

April 7, 2022

Easter Newsletter

Happy Easter!

It’s been quite a term, and I’m sure we’re all glad to have made it to the end! Covid absences have made it very challenging throughout. Amazingly, we had 0 school closures and 0 supply teachers – testament to the amazing flexibility of the staff, and the phononemal staffing organisation of Mrs Ford. We are indebited to you all.

Missed the recent COVID update changes? Click here. Summary: The government narrative and expectation has changed around Covid. You don’t need to test anymore, and you should only be off school if you are unwell. In addition, from after Easter, teachers will set default work on Google Classroom for 3 days maximum, made up of more generic but relevant learning activities for your child. The work may not match the exact content of what is being done in their class on that day though, and live teaching will cease. I know you join me in thanking the staff for the huge dedication they have shown throughout the pandemic, going above and beyond what was expected.

The children have been amazing as they’ve finished their tests and completed their project work. I really am proud of the attitude shown by the children, and of course the progress they are making.

On behalf of the staff and governors at St Mark’s, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Easter break.

FOSM Easter Egg Hunt

On Saturday, our FOSM Easter Egg Hunt took place. It was a brilliant time. Thank you everyone for taking part, and of course the FOSM team for organising and staff for supporting. And thank you to the Parish of Basingstoke Down for providing amazing refreshments!

Highlights of the week!

Our Year R and Year 6 children (buddies!) had a Easter party, including an Egg Hunt and hot cross buns. Just lovely :)
On Monday, our Year 2 choir performed to parents and carers. It was absolutely delightful. Not a dry eye in the house.
Our Year 4 children led us in our Easter worship on Monday, helping us to think about why Easter is special.
Our Year 4 and Year 5 children have heard about their exciting residential trips coming up in June and July.
Today we celebrated Mrs Silvester and Miss Goddard’s last day before their maternity starts.
We also said goodbye to Mrs Alsey – see the fantastic book below given as a leaving present. The children all contributed, with Miss Burgess as the master designer. As a school, we were able to go out on the field and sing a few songs as a goodbye, too. It was lovely to all be together. Mrs Alsey has given each child an ice-pop, although they didn’t all freeze in time, so some will recieve it after Easter.

Farewell gift to Mrs Alsey made by the children of St Mark’s

Brighton Hill Roundabout Improvements – Footway Diversion and Bus Stop Suspension for 10 weeks from 6 April 2022

As part of the Brighton Hill Roundabout Improvement works, from 11^th April 2002 pedestrians will need to follow a footway diversion near the Brighton Hill Retail Park, please see plan below or use the link to the traffic management plan A30 Brighton Hill Roundabout (office.com) .

For 10 weeks from 11^th April 2022, the bus stop on the eastern side of the A30 Winchester Road at the Brighton Hill Retail Park will not be in use. Bus passengers are advised to use the bus stops at Cobbett Green or Sullivan Road Surgery.

A temporary bus stop will be in place on Pack Lane near Homebase for Brighton Hill Community School pupils travelling home to Oakley.

These temporary changes may affect the journey time to and from school for some of your pupils, families and staff so please could they be notified as soon as possible.

For any enquires regrading this diversion and bus stop suspension, please email major.schemes@hants.gov.uk .

For up to date information on the scheme please see the project website at A30 Brighton Hill Roundabout Improvements | Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

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