St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Events Gallery

Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.

Zoom Session with Author, Pari Thomson

Zoom Session with Author, Pari Thomson

On Wednesday 25th April, Year 3 and Year 5 enjoyed a Zoom session with Pari Thomson the author of Greenwild. We had the pleasure of listening to her speak about how she wrote her book, where her inspiration comes from and how she edited her work many, many times to...

Reception at the Black Country Museum

Reception at the Black Country Museum

Reception visited the Black Country Museum. We took a step back in time and had a hands-on experience with some toys from the past, had a lesson with a very strict teacher from 1912, explored the homes of the 1940's and 1960's, learnt the hand jive in the record shop...

Anchor Education Workshop

Anchor Education Workshop

On Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th April, we had the pleasure of a visit from George from Anchor Education. Both KS1 and KS2 children had assemblies where George played his guitar and sand SPaG songs. Each class then had a workshop on a different aspect of SPaG. “I...

St Valentine’s Feast Day

St Valentine’s Feast Day

Mrs B, our school cook, was very busy baking lovely cake for Valentine's Day. All of our families had the opportunity to buy cakes to spread love to others and raise money for our St. Mark's Friends (school PTA). A big thank you to everyone that got involved and...

Year 5 at the Belgrade Theatre

Year 5 at the Belgrade Theatre

On Friday 9th February, Year 5 went to The Belgrade Threatre in Coventry to Watch the musical 'Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World'. This performance was a great link to their History topic "The Changing Role of Women". During the performance, Year 5...

Tree Planting – St Columbans

Tree Planting – St Columbans

Laudato Si Leaders worked alongside other children from across schools in Birmingham and Solihull today to plant tree hedges at St. Columban’s centre in Solihull. Look out for more work we are doing with St Columban's to care for our common home.

Safer Internet Day 2024

Safer Internet Day 2024

This year's Safer Internet Day UK was on 6th February. The theme for the event was "Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online." During the day, all classes took part in activities based around the Theme. They looked at...

Good Shepherd Appeal 2024

Good Shepherd Appeal 2024

On 6th February, Jo and Kevin from Fr. Hudson's led an assembly to launch the Good Shepherd Appeal. They told the children about the work of Fr Hudson's and where the money raised by the Good Shepherd Appeal will be going. The Mini Vinnies have been gathering...

Year 4/5 Football Tournament

Year 4/5 Football Tournament

On Tuesday 6th February, we welcomed Y4 and 5s from St. Chad's School within our MAC to play friendly games of football against our Y4/5 boys and girls teams. It was a wonderful afternoon, enjoyed by all. We are so proud of how the children encouraged and supported...

Y3 Walsall Art Gallery

Y3 Walsall Art Gallery

Year 3 enjoyed a trip to Walsall Art Gallery. They explored the gallery and took part in an experimental art workshop. During the workshop, they drew people and animals using different materials and techniques. This was a fun way to explore art and to get creative.