1st May 2026 Newsletter – Marathon, Disco Tickets, NSPCC Assembly, Farm Updates, Sports Day Info and more

A few notes from Mr Applegate

  • We welcomed the Bishop of Basingstoke on Wednesday to open our “Graham Robins Reflection Garden”. Please do come and take a look – it’s just outside Year 3!
  • Our friends in Tanzania at The Mud House Children’s Foundation are asking for any spare football and netball clothes, and any sports equipment. They are also asking for a spare iPad for learning. If you have any spare, please send them in!
  • We have emailed out reminders of your Sports Day Team Colours.  The email also contains information about t-shirts and the full details for the day which can also be found here. Please look out for an email explaining how you can order a school packed lunch for the picnic if your child is in Years R-2 or in receipt of Free School Meals.
  • Next week, the children will have a session of age appropriate NSPCC “Stay Safe, Speak Out” assembly. More information is available here.
  • Finally, if you fancy seeing our new hens, why not book a farm slot? We do have a few spare slots. Book here. 

Have a great weekend, Charles

Mr Applegate’s Marathon for FOSM and Cancer Research

On Sunday 3rd May 2026, I’m attempting my first full marathon in Southampton, alongside my daughter Hannah. We’re raising money for FOSM and Cancer Research, two charities that are important to us. We’d value your support in cheering us on!

Reflection Garden

This week’s homework and learning

Agents of Change Home Challenges

Sad news about Daisy, one of our rabbits

We’re sad to say that Daisy, one of our longstanding rabbits in our farm, has passed away.

🎉 Our Final School Disco is Here!🎉

Ticket sales are now open!! Please remember that tickets are only available in advance and must be purchased by 8th May.
When: Friday 15th May
      YrR&KS1 5-5:45pm
      KS2 6-6:45pm
Tickets: £4 per child BOOK HERE
🥤 Includes a drink and a slap band
📅 Please book by Friday 8 May (9pm)
🚫 No tickets will be available on the door
Thank you for your continued support at our events, we hope to see you there !

⭐ Weekly Achievements ⭐

⭐ 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% 😮

⭐ This Week’s Attendance⭐

St Mark’s Photo Reel

Mimi achieved 4 medals at her weekend gymnastics performance at the Southern Region Aerobic Championships.  She got silvers for her aero dance & a bronze and 4th place medal for her trio. Wow Mimi! Well done! 🌟

Have you seen this scooter?  Please let the office team know if you have taken this scooter in error so we can return it to the owner. Many thanks.

School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs

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Helpful Information

In worship this week…

Music of the Week

NHS Courses and Videos for Parents

Witherslack Group Parent Support Webinars

Community News

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