2022 – St Mark's CofE Primary School

November 18, 2022

18th November Newsletter – Odd Socks Winners, Christmas and more!

This week’s top news & reminders

A reminder that Sibling photos will be taken on Monday 21^st November
Tickets for Christmas Performances will be emailed out on Monday (we’ve gone paperless!).
Thank you for your donations for Children in Need!
Can you help at the Christmas Fayre? We need you!! Can you spare an hour or so to help run a stall or provide breaks to others? Please email secretary.fosm@stmarksce.org.uk to let us know what you can do. An hour’s help would make all the difference! Thank you
Some After School Clubs have only one last session this coming week (w/c 21st Nov) – please see our clubs section below for details
We have now sent out our new-look Spring term After School Club form. Deadline closes on Tuesday 22nd November at midday. Children already attending choir (KS2 or Year 2) will continue with these clubs.
Year R and Year 6 have been assigned buddies and have had their first meetings! They were amazing!

Pastoral Drop-In Session

The St Mark’s pastoral team will be hosting a parent and carer drop-in session every half term, each with a different focus.

Our second session will be looking at supporting children to manage anger and strong emotions.

Mrs Atherton, Mrs Delves and Mrs Elms will be on hand to chat through any concerns, with a cup of tea and a biscuit 🙂.

Please join us on Monday 21st October from 8.30am to 9.30am in the church (younger children welcome too!).

Meet the team here: Pastoral team
FOSM PTA
Notices:
- Can you help at the Christmas Fayre? Can you spare an hour or so to help run a stall or provide breaks to others? Please email secretary.fosm@stmarksce.org.uk to let us know what you can do. An hour’s help would make all the difference! Thank you
- Please spare 2 minutes to watch our video explaining how Amazon Smile helps raise funds
- Have you entered the Christmas Raffle yet?
- Order your St Mark’s Advent candles! Available until stocks last – Order Here
Upcoming FOSM events:
- Thur 1st Dec – Non-School Uniform (tombola donations)
- Sat 3rd Dec – Christmas Fayre 12-3pm
Regular Information
- Visit our page here: Friend’s of St Mark’s page
- Visit our shop here!
- Get in touch: fosm@stmarksce.org.uk
Achievements of the week

Rock and Roll success

Taya Wilkes in 5DS has competed in the IDTA UK finals for Rock and Roll and freestyle. Taya had many recalls in the 5 events she competed in but 2 she reached the finals.

In her solo Rock n Roll she came 4th in the UK and in her pairs Rock n Roll she came 2nd in the UK with her

partner Phoebe. Well done Taya and Phoebe!

Congratulations also go to Bethany Webb who also won a trophy at this event and was placed 5th.

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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!
Click here to learn about the Healthier Together NHS app
Safeguarding

School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs

School Calendar
Everyone

November
- Mon 21st Nov – School photographer – Sibling photos
- Wed 30th Nov – Flu vaccinations in school
December
- Thurs 1st Dec – FOSM Non-School uniform for Tombola Donations
- Sat 3rd Dec – FOSM Christmas Fayre
Year Group Events

Year R:
- Nativity Performances – Thurs 1st Dec @ 10am / Fri 2nd Dec @ 10am
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
Year 6:
- Christmas Carol Service – Mon 12th Dec @ 7pm / Tues 13th Dec @ 2pm / Wed 14th Dec @ 2pm

Meals (Monday Changed)

After School Clubs (Some due to end)
Status: some clubs are finishing this week

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

Please note: due to teacher training on Monday 28th November, Monday clubs will be ending on Monday 21st November (excluding from Planet Ed clubs)

Monday
- Planet Ed: Year 1 Multi-Skills (3.30-4.20pm) (last session Mon 5th December)
- Year 2 Choir (3.30-4pm) (no session on 28th November so there is an extra (and last session before christmas) on Mon 5th December)
- Year 3 Wellbeing Club (3.30-4pm) (last session is Mon 21st Nov)
- Year 4 Running Club (3.30-4pm) (last session is Mon 21st Nov)
- Year 5 Drama Club (3.30-4.15pm)
- Year 6 Chess Club (3.30-4pm) (last session is Mon 21st Nov)
- KS2 Choir (3.30-4.15pm) (no session on 28th November so there is an extra (and last session before christmas) on Mon 5th December)
- 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
- Year 2 Story Telling Club (3.30-4.10pm)
- KS2 Embroidery Club (3.30-4.10pm)
- Planet Ed: Year 3/4 Dodgeball (3.30-4.20pm) (last session Wed 7th December)
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)
- Orchestra (3.30-4.15pm)
Friday
- Planet Ed: KS2 Capture the Flag (3.30-4.20pm)

PE Days
Status: running as usual

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 (dance) and Fridays (outdoor)
- Year 1 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (outdoor)
- Year 2 – Mondays (outdoor) and Wednesdays (gym)
- Year 3 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (outdoor)
- Year 4 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Thursdays (gym)
- Year 5 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Thursdays (outdoor)
- Year 6 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (gym)

Inset Days and Term Dates

⭐ Star Learners ⭐

Star Learner Awards:

Year R
Puffins – Hannah, Parrots – Leah, Penguins – Arthur

Year 1
1P – Amy, 1M – Noah, 1CL – Joshua

Year 2
2B – Joey, 2G – Ollie, 2BB – Gracie

Year 3
3C – Isabella, 3T – Olivia, 3SB – Ruby

Year 4
4W – Elsa, 4S – Thomas, 4PR – Hayley

Year 5
5SP – Florence, 5DS – Peter, 5F – Cullen

Year 6

6P – Immy, 6B – Elsie, 6C – Oliver

Star Reader Awards:

Year 1
1P – Arthur, 1M – Alice, 1CL – Pemisire

Year 2
2B – Kyla, 2G – Callie, 2BB – Daniel

Year 3
3C – Jackson, 3T – Ellie, 3SB – Olivia

Year 4
4W – Ben, 4S – Daniel, 4PR – Freya

Year 5
5SP – Elodie, 5DS – Harry, 5F – Issac

Year 6

6P – Tom, 6B – Noah, 6C – Felicity

Rock Stars

Amazing effort:

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

Year 4
4W – Angelina, 4S – Lottie , 4PR – Lucas

Year 5
5SP – Aleiya, 5DS – Elizabeth, 5F – Chloe

Year 6
6P – Isla, 6B – Emilia, 6C – Alastair

Most active class in each year group:

Year 3: 3SB

Year 4: 4W

Year 5: 5F

Year 6: 6P

NumBots best effort:

Year 1: Kabir (1CL), Andrew (1CL), Ezra (1CL)

Year 2: Noah M (2G), Alfie J (2B), Gracie H (2BB)

Music of the week!

Nocturne No.20 in C-Sharp Minor by Frederic Chopin (1810 – 1849)

Chopin was a Polish composer in the romantic period. All of his compositions involve the piano.

👍 Community News

Christmas 2022 Events

Hatch Warren Phoenix have recently set up a new football training group for girls aged 5-11, and are looking to get more girls involved. Training is run by fully qualified coaches and held 9:00-10:00 on Sunday mornings at Hatch Warren Infant School. No previous experience necessary and all abilities warmly welcome!

If you or someone you know might be interested in joining this friendly and fun group, feel free to contact Malcolm Leake via chairman@hatchwarrenphoenix.co.uk or 07787 133212.

Regular Notices

Covid Reminders

Use the email covid@stmarksce.org.uk if you have questions or need to report symptoms or a positive case.
Please keep us updated – for example, of test results.
NHS Symptoms Check
If a child is off school but able to work, then Google Classroom work is available – and it should be completed. Teachers spend a lot of time making sure this work is available so no-one misses out!