St Marks CofE Primary School

New post: 7th November 2025 Newsletter - Odd Socks Monday, CIN Friday, FOSM Grotto Bookings, Toy Appeal and more

7th November 2025 Newsletter – Odd Socks Monday, CIN Friday, FOSM Grotto Bookings, Toy Appeal and more A few notes from Mr Applegate We had a special Remembrance Worship today. Alexa and Jamie (Y6) will be representing our school on Sunday at Basingstoke War Memorial. Wear odd socks on Monday 10th Nov to celebrate Anti-bullying week. ‘Flu vaccinations on Tuesday 11th Nov for Yrs R to 5. Non-uniform...

New post: Year R learning – Terrific Tales!

Year R learning – Terrific Tales! We hope that you have all enjoyed a fun, yet restful Half Term. We are looking forward to a fun week when we return, learning about Bonfire Night and meeting with our Year 6 buddies again for some firework craft! We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you before Half Term to share and celebrate …

New post: 24th October 2025 Newsletter - Harvest, Prayer Space, Upcoming Book Fair, New PE and Forest School days

24th October 2025 Newsletter – Harvest, Prayer Space, Upcoming Book Fair, New PE and Forest School days A note from Mr Applegate Did you know, your child can still complete the Agents of Change Home Challenges over half-term? Find them here. A reminder that children shouldn’t skip ahead – stick to the 3 challenges for the half-term! Complete our parent survey here . One per child. Cut-off is half-...

New post: Year 1 - Art and Science

Year 1 – Art and Science We are coming to the end of our first project “Sensational Senses”. We are enjoying our science unit, and have developed our knowledge of animal groups. Here are some examples of our work. In art we have enjoyed mixing primary colours to make secondary colours. We investigated how you can create...

New post: 10th October 2025 Newsletter - Disco reminder, Book recall, Harvest and more

10th October 2025 Newsletter – Disco reminder, Book recall, Harvest and more A note from Mr Applegate Another busy week as Autumn definitely sets in. Year 2 were incredible on their walk about the local area, and Year 6’s letters to the Prime Minister around climate change are great – and we are sending them off! Year R, 1 and 2 also enjoyed drama workshops by Perform. ....

New post: 26th September 2025 Newsletter - Elections, Parents Evening, Census Day, Disco and more

26th September 2025 Newsletter – Elections, Parents Evening, Census Day, Disco and more A note from Mr Applegate The children were INCREDIBLE today as they took part in our elections. We had ballot papers and boxes, and polling booths! Well done to everyone who put themselves forward, and for the children who were elected. Year R, 1 &2 pupils – don’t forget to have a school dinner ...

New post: 19th September 2025 Newsletter - Monday's school photos, Elections deadline, homework and more

19th September 2025 Newsletter – Monday’s school photos, Elections deadline, homework and more A note from Mr Applegate It was great to see an average of 80% of parents attend or watch our key information sessions this week. Links for the recordings are below. A reminder that if you need to know what your child’s homework and learning is, it’s always on our weekly newsletter. See the sect...

New post: 12th September 2025 Newsletter - FOSM AGM, Key Information Sessions This Week and more

12th September 2025 Newsletter – FOSM AGM, Key Information Sessions This Week and more A note from Mr Applegate It’s been great to welcome our new Year R children to their first days at school this week. They’ve done so wel, and quite often haven’t wanted to leave :) We’re looking forward to seeing as many parents as possible at the FOSM PTA meeting on Monday evening – 7:45p...

New post: Welcome to Year R!

Welcome to Year R! We have all thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your children properly over the last week and beginning to get to know you. We really appreciate you giving us such a warm welcome into your homes, so thank you from us all in Year R. The children were all amazing as they came into school today; …

New post: St Mark's - Brief Updates and End of First Week

St Mark’s – Brief Updates and End of First Week A fantastic start to the new year It’s been so good to be back together at St Mark’s! We have loved seeing the children and parents especially. Many parents were quite glad school has started up again, too :) It’s a short news update this week – normal newsletter services starts next week. M...