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4th July 2025 Newsletter – Summer Fair Details, Smartphone Webinars, Uniform update, OPAL updates, Pastoral Drop-in and more
A few things to do, and some reminders
- We can’t wait for the FOSM Summer Fair tomorrow. Whatever the weather does, you’ll have a great time. 12pm-3:30pm. Enter via KS1 gate! We could do with a few helps for the 1:30pm – 3:30pm slot – just find a FOSM team member if you can help. Thank you.
- Join us this Thursday for our Art Exhibition in school – 3.30pm-4.30pm. Come and see your child’s artwork displayed!
- Order your class photos by 6th July. Details below.
- Friday 18th July – Women’s EUFA Culture Day! Come dressed in colours of your child’s country for the Euros as we learn more about the culture of the country:
- Year R – Spain Year 1 – Switzerland
- Year 2 – England and France
- Year 3 – Norway Year 4 – Wales
- Year 5 – Poland Year 6 – Denmark
- The Bridge – Germany (or year group country if in class)
Papaya Webinars – Let’s talk about our children’s tech (including smartphones)
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Tuesday July 8th at 6:00 pm – book online
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Wednesday July 16th at 7:30 pm – book online
Uniform Expansion Update
- Thanks for all of your support in our additional options. The navy blue option has gone down well.
- Regarding trainers, we’ve clarified this on our uniform page. We would prefer black/dark trainers, but appreciate that they aren’t always easy to find, so can be flexible. We wouldn’t want you to purchase anything new, either.
Raffle tickets can be bought at the Fayre.
This Week's Homework & Learning
🐔 Book a Farm visit here 🐰
Parent Pastoral Drop-In
The next pastoral parent drop in will be held on Monday 7th July in the church between 8.30am and 9.30am. The focus of the session will be how to support children through the transition to their next class or school. Younger children are welcome to attend, and teas and coffees will be provided.
OPAL Resources – Can you help?
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scooters and safety helmets
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Barbies/dolls
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old saucepans/frying pans/ spoons
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small soft balls
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buckets, spades & trowels.
Well done Denise Lloyd!
Congratulations to Denise Lloyd, a local childminder, who is retiring at the end of the academic year. She has served many St Mark’s families over the years. Enjoy the next season of life taking time at your own pace!
OPAL Playtimes
“Lunchtime play was the best I have ever had in school!”
St Mark’s Photo Reel
Well done Andrew for passing your Grade 2 Piano!
Class Photos – Order by 6th July
Please note the closing date for class photo orders is Sunday 6th July. Please order here before this date to secure your free delivery to school. Any orders made after this date will incur a delivery charge and photos will be sent to home addresses.
⭐ 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%.
Weekly Attendance by Class
School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs
In worship this week…
Music of the Week
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen performed by Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE (born 4 April 1999) is a British cellist who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician award. He was the first Black musician to win the competition since its launch in 1978.
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