A note from Mr Applegate

We say goodbye to….

• Mrs Sim – Part of our fab office team, Mrs Sim is sadly leaving us at the end of next week. Having worked with us for over 17 years, she has looked after our school in so many way and brings much laughter to the team. I will miss her sense of fun and hardwork, and the many jobs we’ve worked on together. I don’t think she will miss my Google forms though! I would like to publicly thank her for all that she has give to St Mark’ over the years, and wish her all the best as she goes to look after her family. We will miss you VERY much Mrs Sim. Please come and visit us!
• Mr Blake – Mr Blake joined us 4 years ago Christmas time, soon after Mr Carter retired. A tricky act to follow, Mr Blake quickly became part of our team with his sense of fun and helpfulness. Mr Blake has given so much to our school in these short years, and his help in getting us through the lockdowns needs special mention- delivering lunches, laptops and resources (Mr Deliveroo!), as well as in the setting up of a covid-friendly school and all of the cleaning that goes with it. We will miss you Mr Blake, and are grateful for all that you have given to our school. We wish you all the best as you work in a non-school environment – again, please do come and visit!
• Miss Barbour (Mrs Barbour’s daughter!) finished with us this week. She has been an AMAZING part of our cleaning team, and we have been fortunate to have her on our staff. Her work ethic, attitude and general loveliness has made her a key part of our team, and an example to us all. We wish her all the best as she studies at university, and I know we’ll see her around at times in the future.

In other news, it’s been another busy week at St Mark’s. I’ve spent some focussed days in classes, and have loved seeing the children hard at work and have yet again been struck by the deep care and attention given by the adults to the children.

Our Covid cases have significantly decreased; we now only have 5 positive cases across the school. We will therefore return to year group bubbles from Monday. Please continue to be cautious though – and the guidance we follow will conitnue to be in place (e.g. siblings being tested).

Have a great weekend, Mr Applegate 🙂