St Mark's School and Preschool

ReMARKables – Celebrating Excellence!

Amazing achievements all around! Paige, Year 8, has been awarded a scholarship to QMC for next year, and Owen, Year 8, has also secured a scholarship to Whitby Collegiate—fantastic results from both students!

A huge congratulations as well to Mrs Erica Harvison, Director of Arrowsmith and Head of Learning Support, who has been selected as a speaker at the ISNZ Teacher Symposium in Auckland this July.

We are incredibly proud of these outstanding achievements across our community!

Last week, our Preschool tamariki enjoyed an exciting adventure to the Wellington Zoo as part of our transdisciplinary theme, Sharing the planet.

Through hands-on experiences and close-up encounters with a variety of animals, our tamariki explored the different habitats animals call home, learned about their needs for survival, and discovered how we can all play a part in caring for and protecting living things.

Learning beyond the classroom sparks curiosity, deepens understanding, and helps children make meaningful connections with the world around them. It was a wonderful day of discovery, wonder, and learning without walls!

Parent Webinar | The Empowered Parent: Keeping Up with Your Kids Online

Do you know what your child is seeing, sharing, and experiencing online?

Join us for an informative webinar packed with practical tips and real-world strategies to help keep your children safe in today's digital world.

🎤 Featuring Shelley Catlin, Garth Edwards, Jamie Beazley, and special guest Federal Agent Hayley Hinton.

📅 Wednesday, 17 June
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Access the Teams meeting using the link below:
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Or scan the QR code on the event flyer.

Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to support your child's online safety.

We have now completed our Lockdown drill. Thank you for your assistance.

St Mark’s School is conducting a lockdown exercise. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to. Your assistance and cooperation are appreciated. All further updates will be provided on the school website: https://www.st-marks.school.nz/lockdown-drill-2026

Home – St Mark's School St Mark’s is an Anglican, Independent School for girls and boys from Preschool to Year 8. We are located at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Bravo, Joshua! 🎶✨

Joshua recently performed at the Michael Fowler Centre as part of the Orchestra Wellington Collaborations series, singing the boy solo in Movement 2 of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms to a crowd of 1,700!

Joshua is a choristor and worked closely with Michael Stewart (Director of Music) and the ahead of his wonderful performance. He had to master the notes and also Hebrew text, showing true bravery and professionalism. We are so proud to have you representing St Mark's! 💙

ST MARK'S GOT TALENT 2026

The energy was high, the performances were outstanding, and the talent was simply off the charts! From singing and dancing to telling jokes, live looping, and everything in between, St Mark's Got Talent once again proved why it is one of the standout events on our school calendar.

A huge congratulations to our talented award winners:

🏆 The Wild Card Award – Noah (Live Looping)
🌟 The Rising Star Award – Minnie (Singing)
💃 Performance Excellence Award – Harlow & Gabriella (Dance)
🎸 Best Group Award – James, Nish, Nishaad, Albert & Henry of The Rolling Scones (Band)
🎶 Overall Lower Primary Winner – Yoann (Guitar)
🎤 Overall Upper Primary Winner – Oliver (Singing & Guitar)

We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped onto the stage and shared their talents with confidence, creativity, and courage. You made this year's show truly unforgettable!

A massive thank you to Mrs Courtney (Abbot) Ellis for organising another spectacular event. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work continue to make St Mark's Got Talent a highlight of the year for our students, staff, and families.

👏 Well done, everyone!

Did You Know?

The Fly Up Ceremony is a special milestone in a preschool child's journey as they transition to primary school.

At St Mark's, we celebrate this momentous occasion as a whole school community. Children who have attended St Mark's Preschool and are moving into Year 1 are honoured through a special ceremony featuring waiata, the transfer of the korowai, the presentation of badges, and a special prayer.

This cherished tradition reflects the inclusivity and oneness of St Mark's Preschool and St Mark's School, supporting a smooth and positive transition to "big school."

For over 30 years, St Mark's has proudly celebrated this significant milestone, creating lasting memories for our children and their families.

St Mark’s Football World Cup ⚽🌍

Last Friday we celebrated our very own Football World Cup in support of FIFA, bringing energy, teamwork, and lots of excitement to our school grounds! This event was all about strengthening our school community—creating a fun, collaborative environment where students connected across teams, built leadership skills, and showed great sportsmanship in every game.

What a fantastic day of learning through play, passion, and unity! 🌟

Discover the Step Up to Year 7! ✨

Thinking about the next big step in your child's education? We invite all Year 6 students (and their whānau) to join us for our Experience Year 7 Afternoon!

This is the perfect opportunity to see firsthand what makes the Year 7 experience at St Mark's so special. Our unique programme ensures that when they reach the end of year 8, our leavers are empowered, inspired, and ready to thrive.

🗓️ When: Thursday, 18 June
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: St Mark's School

Secure your spot today: https://www.st-marks.school.nz/enrolment-enquiry/open-days/