Events Gallery
Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.
![Mini Vinnies’ Food Bank](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1999-1080x675.jpg)
Mini Vinnies’ Food Bank
Well done to our Mini Vinnies, who have launched our Food and Clothes Bank today to support our St. Mark's families and local community. All families and members of the community are welcome to help themselves to whatever will help them over Christmas. We look forward...
![Santa visits to St Mark’s](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-23-at-22.40.34-1-1080x675.png)
Santa visits to St Mark’s
We were very lucky to have a special visitor to St Mark's! We heard some sleigh bells ringing and Santa dropped by to give us all a gift. What a great way to finish the term.
![Advent Challenge 2022](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/aVRAJ.jpg)
Advent Challenge 2022
During Advent, we ran a whole school competition. Rather than the class prayer bags, each child was given a purple napkin to create their own prayer space at home. They then sent all their pictures and these were shared on Class Dojo. Our Catholic Life Leaders voted...
![A Thanksgiving Mass for Mrs Usowicz](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1960-1080x675.jpg)
A Thanksgiving Mass for Mrs Usowicz
On Thursday 15th December, we had a whole school thanksgiving Mass for Mrs Usowicz. Mrs Usowicz has been a much-loved member of our school community for over 15 years and has made a difference to many children's lives. We give thanks for Mrs Usowicz and wish her a...
![Christmas Jumper Day](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Xmas-Jumper-Day-5.jpg)
Christmas Jumper Day
On Tuesday 13th December, St. Mark's children and staff all wore Christmas jumpers and shared Christmas lunch together. Thank you to Mrs. Beresford and her amazing team for coking such a delicious lunch.
![Carol Concert](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-23-at-19.17.15-1080x675.png)
Carol Concert
Key Stage Two retold the Nativity Story to friends, family and parishioners at Holy Name Church. They sang, acted, and read scripture throughout the performance. The children did an amazing job of reminding us about the ‘reason for the season’ when God sent his only...
![MAC Carol Concert 2022](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1062-1080x675.jpg)
MAC Carol Concert 2022
On Thursday 6th December 2022, St. Mark's participated in our MAC Carol Concert. All the primary schools in the MAC gathered together on a Teams meeting and we each took it in turns to sing a carol for the rest of the schools. We joined in prayer together and it was a...
![Reading Breakfast](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Reading-Breakfast-5-3.jpg)
Reading Breakfast
Throughout the Autumn Term, parents and children were invited into school for a number of Reading Breakfasts. We shared books, toast and thoroughly enjoyed starting the day in such a calm way.
![Reading Breakfast](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reading-Breakfast-5.jpg)
Reading Breakfast
Throughout the Autumn Term, teachers invited parents and children into school to share toast and stories. It was such a lovely way to start the school day.
![Year 6 Trip to Sandwell Valley](https://www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1780-1-1080x675.jpg)
Year 6 Trip to Sandwell Valley
On the 25h November 2022, Year 6 went to Sandwell Valley to support their learning on rivers and living things and their habitats. We learnt how to read and follow a map, investigate how the river is used and carry out an experiment to discover the speed of it's flow....