Our Mini Vinnie’s proudly presented a representative from Fr. Hudson’s Care with a cheque for the Good Shepherd Appeal. The cheque was gratefully recieved and the children learnt about how their generous donates would make a difference to the lives of...
On Tuesday 20th June, Y6 participated in the School Games Golf Tournament. Our Year 6’s really enjoyed trying out a new sport and playing with other schools. A big thank you to School Games and Dorrington School for such a great day. “I wasn’t sure...
On Thursday 8th June, we recognised World Ocean Day. Our Laudato Si leaders planned and delivered an assembly. This was followed by a Zoom session with a marine biologist who educated us about the impact climate change is having on our world’s oceans. Back to...
On Tuesday 6th June, our Y5 children held a Quiz night for the local residents of Grove Court. When reflecting on our Catholic Social Teaching principle, ‘options for the poor and vulnerable’, Year 5 wanted to invite Grove Court residents into school,...
Following Trinity Sunday on 4th June, St. Mark’s celebrated the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Year 2 learnt about how the number 3 is significant: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. They spent time in prayer outside and searched for things in our...
To conclude our ‘Multi-Cultural Week’ in school, on Friday 26th May, St Mark’s put on a showcase! Parents and our local community members came to school and watch each class present what they had learnt about a certain religion and a country. They...
On 25th May, after their efforts during Lent to raise money, a range of KS2 children from our Mission Teams were invited to celebrate a special Good Shepherd Mass at St. Chad’s Cathedral. This special thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard...
On Thursday 25th May 2023, St. Mark’s had an early Pentecost celebration. Father Matthew came to celebrate Mass with us and all children, staff and parents came dressed in their own traditional cultural clothing or something that represented their cultural...
Year 4 had an amazing time learning about the Sikh faith and the devotion of its followers. This was part of our multi-faith celebrations in school. The children listened with interest, asked sensible and thoughtful questions. They were prayerful as they listened to...