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December 20, 2024
20 December 2024 – Newsletter – Christmas Around the World, Mud House, Second-hand Phones and more
Thank you and Merry Christmas
We’re so grateful for the support and efforts of our school community. So many people give time and resources in so many ways, and we really appreciate it. You model generosity of spirit to our children, and it’s great to see.
We’ve had a great Christmas week, with a Musical Spectacular, Christmas Lunch and class parties yesterday. And we’ve loved learning about Christmas around the world today.
We trust you have a brilliant Christmas break, and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 7th Jan 2025.
Mr Applegate & all the staff at St Mark’s
Notices
- Can you help with the farm over Christmas? Just needs 1 person/family per day, Thanks! Book here.
- Please see the section below for a list of updated PE days for Spring 1.
- Our next pastoral parent session will be held on Monday 13th January from 8.30am in the church. We will be welcoming Carley Brazier from Barnados who will be presenting an autism awareness session-more details to follow in the new year.
Christmas Around the World
We’ve had an amazing celebration day, learning about how different cultures and countries celebrate Christmas. Did you know we have links to over 50 countries within the St Mark’s community?
A special thanks to Mrs Holliday, Mrs Lupan, Mr & Mrs Owusu-Addo, Mrs Seymour, Mr Stylski and Mrs Toro for taking time to talk to the children today. Enjoy the photos!
Mud House Children’s Foundation Update
Thank you for giving £1,330 in the Christmas Performance donations! Incredible!
Did you know?You can now join the Mud House Club by giving £5/month to this amazing charity. More details are here.
Getting a new phone for Christmas?
We’re after quality second-hand mobile phones to use as cameras in the school. We’re after 1 per class. We’ll fully reset the phone, too. We reckon there’s a few lying around St Mark’s family homes perhaps….?!
Christmas Services at Immanuel and St Mark’s
⭐ Star Learners ⭐
⭐ Star Readers ⭐
⭐ Attendance Updates ⭐
Our target over the year is 97%. Last year’s attendance was 95.8% – above national levels, but we’d like it to be much higher.
Our current attendance percentage is 96%.
Weekly Attendance by Class
School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs
In worship this week…
Music of the Week
Winter: Vivaldi
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.
Being a parent is tough!
Your child’s mental health…
Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager
Understanding your child’s mental health and wellbeing
Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your child
Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs
Understanding your own trauma
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