5th June 2026 Newsletter – Big Sandpit Fun Run, Learning this Half Term, Summer Fun Day and more

A few notes from Mr Applegate

  • We’ve had such fun today with the Fun Run, running almost 500km. We are so close to the £5,000 target once we add in gift aid and cash donations! Please keep it coming! Donate and find out the total here
  • Have you put the FOSM Summer Fun Day in your diary? Saturday 27th June, 12-3:30pm.
  • Regarding our road-rage incident this morning… thank you to those who gave us information. Should anyone notice anything in the future, please try to grab a note of the registration, although we know it’s not always easy! This can then be passed onto the police.
  • Papaya Webinar for Year R & KS1 – Tuesday June 9th – 8-8:45pm – “How to Get the Balance Right with Screens from the Start” – Register free here
  • Papaya Webinar for KS2 – Tuesday June 16th – 8-8:45pm – “Let’s Talk About Our Kids and Their Tech” – Register free here
  • Monies owed – as we approach the end of the year all balances should be paid (dinners, breakfast club, trips, music tuition)…Your dinner account should ideally never be in the negative.  Please check your SCOPAY account for more information.
  • We are organising a working party to tidy the school farm and would really appreciate your help if you are available. Date: Saturday 13th June    Time: 9:00–11:00am. Email the office to confirm your support.
  • Finally, a reminder of the change in gate timinigs from September (8:30-8:45am).

Have a great week, Charles

What is your child learning this half term?

This week’s homework and learning

Agents of Change Home Challenges

School Book Fair – Coming Soon!

This summer, there is also a special offer: buy 3 books for the price of 2 (cheapest book free).  If you would like your child to purchase books, please send them in with between £4 and £15 in cash, placed in a clearly named envelope or purse, on their allocated day (see below). Alternatively, you can purchase a voucher online using the link provided here.

When will my child visit the Book Fair?

Wednesday 10th June – Year 2 – During the school day   Year R – After school with parents/carers please.  We will set up the fair on the KS1 playground or in the Year 2 Discovery Tent.  Please allow a few minutes for set-up. We hope to have a card machine available for this session.

Thursday 11th June – Years 3, 5 & 6 – During the school day

Friday 12th June – Year 1 – During the school day

Monday 15th June – Year 4 – During the school day    AND All year groups – After school with parents/carers please. We will set up the fair on the KS1 playground or in the Year 2 Discovery Tent.  Please allow a few minutes for set-up. We hope to have a card machine available for this session.

FOSM Dates

⭐ 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 95.9% 😮

⭐ This Week’s Attendance⭐

⭐ St Mark’s Shout Outs ⭐

Well done Avery (Y3) for her incredible art work!

Gwen (year 2) , Charlotte (year 5) and Alexa (year 6) decided, as a group, that they wanted to raise money for charity. They chose the Southampton Children’s Hospital.
Over two days, they set up camp, on the field on our estate, with a table full of items consisting of cupcakes, bracelets, games and books selling to all of The Crofts. They raised a whopping £135.00!!!! Also, a big well done to Evan (year 5) who made lots of signs and banners for them. 

It’s been an amazing start back for the netball after school clubs. It’s really amazing to see that, even with a week off, the teamwork is remembered and the skills have strengthened.
Keep up the good work netballers!
Mrs Parker and Mrs Lee.

School Dates, Lunches, and Clubs

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