20th January 2023 Newsletter – Safer Internet Day, Foodbank and more
This week’s top news & reminders
This year we will be taking part in Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 7th February. Please send your children to school on this day wearing something either orange or blue (or both!) to match the Safer Internet Day logo.
No-Tech Day challenge. We will be challenging children and their families to take part in a day without tech on the weekend of the 11th and 12th February! Will you accept the challenge?
Year 6 parents – find the SATs Information Evening slides here.
Road Safety Message
Careers Fair – can you help, or spread the word?
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.
Foodbank – easy as 1-2-3
There is now a Foodbank drop-off box at St Mark’s, run by the Parish of Basingstoke Down. Simply drop-off tins and other items as per the Foodbank’s website. Thank you.
Agents of Change – “Making the world a better place” – Update
- The residents of Pemberely House loved their Christmas cards (Facebook link)!
- Thank you for your nominations of children who go above and beyond to make our world a better place. The Agents Of Change badges will be presented on Mondays.
- A friend reminded me of the following today… “In our lives, after the excitement and celebrations of Christmas, there is always a lull. We fall back into the routine of work and there is a sense that we are just trying to get through the weeks to the brighter season ahead. So being “Agents of Change” helps lift and motivate us, to encourage us to think beyond ourselves. Each act of kindness will be greeted with a smile and will prompt others to do the same.”
Outdoors Revamp Update
- Our Year R area will be finished by half-term, after which we press on with the Forest and Farm areas.
- We’re also doing some prep-work to replace the KS2 climbing equipment. This is being installed over Easter, and will be on a rota basis for all children, not just KS2. Something to look forward to!
- All of the above is because of your generosity and FOSM’s hard work :) And thanks to Mr Calver, our Outdoor Facilitator for all he is doing!
School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs
An interesting thought!
⭐ Star Learners ⭐
Star Learner Awards:
Year R
Puffins – Ella, Parrots – Charlie, Penguins – Lillie
Year 1
1P – Jack, 1M – Ishaan, 1CL – Kabir
Year 2
2B – Emily, 2G – Eli, 2BB – James
Year 3
3C – Alex, 3T – Samuel, 3SB – Olivia
Year 4
4W – Nyasha, 4S – Meredith, 4PR – Dollie
Year 5
5SP – Seth, 5DS – Elliott, 5F – Freya
Year 6
6P – Anaya, 6B – Riker, 6C – Ano
Star Reader Awards:
Year R
Puffins – Ella Parrots – Amelia, Penguins – Tyson
Year 1
1P – Alfie, 1M – William, 1CL – Roman
Year 2
2B – Rudi, 2G – Isabelle, 2BB – Ayla
Year 3
3C – Alexa, 3T – Oscar, 3SB – Maicie
Year 4
4W – Navlyn, 4S – Poppy, 4PR – Sophia
Year 5
5SP – Noah, 5DS – Vinnie, 5F – Elouise
Year 6
6P – Sean, 6B – Sam, 6C – Scarlett
Rock Stars
Amazing effort:
Year 3
3C – Jackson, 3T – Jenson, 3SB – Ava
Year 4
4W – Angelina, 4S – Lottie, 4PR – Mia
Year 5
5SP – Florence, 5DS – Elizabeth, 5F – Leo
Year 6
6P – Irebami, 6B – Riker, 6C – Colin
Most active class in each year group:
Year 3: 3SB
Year 4: 4W
Year 5: 5DS
Year 6: 6B
NumBots best effort:
Year 1: Charlie (1CL), Isaac (1M), Riley (1CL)
Year 2: Alfie P (2G), Prannav (2BB), Gracie H (2BB)
Music of the Week!
The Planets: Jupiter Holst
Gustav Holst was an English composer, born in 1874 and died in 1934. The Planets suite is his most famous work made up of 7 pieces of music that bring the characters of the planets to life. Jupiter is known as the bringer of jollity.
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