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7th October Newsletter – Photos of Year R Area, Non-uniform and more
This week’s top news & reminders
- We’re holding a harvest worship on Monday 17th October. If you are able, please do bring in an item from the Foodbank list which will be given to support those in need.
Our hard-working PTA, FOSM are holding a non-school uniform day to raise much needed funds for the school grounds improvement project – this will be held on Friday 21st October- A reminder to book your parents’ evening slot – contact the office if you missed the email.
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Flu Vaccine Wed 30th Nov reminder – – we sent an email with a form to be completed by 25th Nov. Please complete it to give permission (or not) for the nasal vaccine
Progress for our outside areas!
- A huge thank you for your FOSM generosity – it’s making our outside revamp possible. I’m so pleased that School and FOSM PTA are working together to make it a reality, and am grateful for their efforts
- FOSM have allocated £9,861 to multiple aspects of the outside project, including Turf and labour for Year R, loads of materials including fencing, cages and labour for the Farm, and other aspects. This also includes a new climbing frame for our Year R zone!
- A massive thank you to the 10 adults who helped our plea on Tuesday evening.
- Could your company help us through a donation or volunteering? Just let us know.
In worship this week…
We thought about how we show reslience when we’re wanting to see justice and fairness.
Virtue Gymnastics competition
Isabelle Rushton and Izzy Randall took part in the Virtue Gymnastics competition in Reading last weekend. Both girls received medals. What a fantastic achievement girls!
Help us publicise Year R Tours
We are holding Tours for new year R September 2023 – we would be grateful if you could share our facebook post with anyone with a child starting school next year.
Music of the week!
I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi (1955-)
Einaudi is an Italian composer (still alive today). Lots of his compositions are used in films and television adverts.
School Events, Lunches, and Clubs
Upcoming events and trips
Everyone
October
- Parents evenings:
Mon 17th Oct: 3.40pm-7pm
2B only: Tues 18th Oct: 3.40pm-6.30pm
Wed 19th Oct: 3.40pm-7pm 
FOSM Non-School uniform – Fri 21st Oct- No SCL after school club available on Friday 21st October 2022
- Half-term: Mon 24th October – Fri 28th October
November
- FOSM School Disco! Fri 11th November
- Flu vaccinations in school – Wed 30th November
December
- FOSM Non-School uniform – Thurs 1st Dec
- FOSM Christmas Fayre – Sat 3rd December
Year Group Events
Year 4:
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Residential trip: Wed 14th – Fri 16th June 2023
Year 5:
- Winchester Science Museum Trip: Thurs 20th October
Academic year dates
Inset Days – Tuesday 3rd January 2023, Friday 31st March 2023, Monday 5th June 2023
Term dates for 2022-2023 – Click here for more info
Clubs
Status: running as usual
Note: Planet Ed clubs will be running on Monday 17th October & Wednesday 19th October. All other clubs are cancelled for these dates only, due to parents evenings.
Dates for clubs are from: w/c 26th September and run until (& inc) w/c 28th November
Monday
- Planet Ed: Year 1 Multi-Skills (3.30-4.20pm)
- Year 2 Choir (3.30-4pm)
- Year 3 Wellbeing Club (3.30-4pm)
- Year 4 Running Club (3.30-4pm)
- Year 5 Drama Club (3.30-4.15pm)
- Year 6 Chess Club (3.30-4pm)
- KS2 Choir (3.30-4.15pm)
- 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) (starting 12th October)
- KS2 Embroidery Club (3.30-4.10pm)
- Planet Ed: Year 3/4 Dodgeball (3.30-4.20pm)
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)
Friday
- Planet Ed: KS2 Capture the Flag (3.30-4.20pm)
Meals
Status: running as usual
w/c 10th Oct: Week 1
PE
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 (gym) and Fridays (outdoor)
- Year 1 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (gym)
- Year 2 – Mondays (outdoor) and Wednesdays (dance)
- Year 3 – Tuesdays (gym) and Fridays (outdoor)
- Year 4 – Wednesdays (outdoor) and Thursdays (dance)
- Year 5 – Tuesdays (dance) and Thursdays (outdoor)
- Year 6 – Tuesdays (outdoor) and Fridays (dance)
⭐ Star Learners ⭐
Star Learner Awards:
Year R
Puffins – Freya, Parrots – Carter, Penguins – Tanisha
Year 1
1P – Isabel, 1M – Mia, 1CL – Ruby
Year 2
2B –Theo, 2G – Elias, 2BB – Will
Year 3
3C – Elizabeth, 3T – Leo, 3SB – Mason
Year 4
4W – Marley, 4S – Chloe, 4PR – Nathan
Year 5
5SP – Joe, 5DS – Vince, 5F – Isla
Year 6
6P – Oliver, 6B – Rosie, 6C – Scarlett
Star Reader Awards:
Year 1
1P – Emily-Rose, 1M – Maddison, 1CL – Joshua
Year 2
2B – Alvaro, 2G – Thea, 2BB – Lucas
Year 3
3C – Ava, 3T – Ben, 3SB – Ruby
Year 4
4W – Joseph, 4S – Jasper, 4PR – George
Year 5
5SP – Josh, 5DS – Manuel, 5F – Chloe
Year 6
6P – Logan, 6B – Zachary, 6C – Noah
Rock Stars
Amazing effort:
Year 3
3SB – Alfie, 3T – Leo, 3C – Jacob
Year 4
4PR – Lucas, 4W – Emily, 4S – Brogan
Year 5
5SP – Seth, 5DS – Harry, 5F – Chloe
Year 6
6P – Isla, 6B – Harry , 6C – Alastair
Most active class in each year group:
Year 3: 3C & 3SB
Year 4: 4W
Year 5: 5DS & 5F
Year 6: 6C
NumBots best effort:
Year 1: Zoë (1P), Noor-Veer (1P), Anneliese (1P)
Year 2: Alisha (2B), Gracie (2BB), Owen (2BB)
The ‘Friends of St Mark’s’ (FOSM) was formed early in the life of the school. All parents are automatically members and our committee organises social events for children and adults and fund-raising events such as Key Stage discos, Easter Egg Hunts and Summer Fun days.
Over the last few years the ‘Friends’ have donated money that has contributed towards extra resources to benefit the children at St. Mark’s which has included playground equipment, books for the school library, and general school funds. We are now a registered charity, too. Charity number: 1188879
Join our Facebook group here.
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