Events Gallery
Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.
Vocations Day
On Thursday 13th July, we celebrated vocations. On this day, we had several guest speaker visiting each class to talk to the children about their vocations. The children had the opportunity to reflect on what God is calling them to do.
Dignity of Work Project – Year 6
During Summer 2, St. Mark's focussed on the Catholic Social Teaching principle, 'Dignity of Work'. Year 6 have been learning about the slave trade and modern day slavery. They decided to raise awareness of how slavery still exists today and what they can do to make a...
KS2 Sports Day 2023
On Monday 3rd July, KS2 enjoyed their Sports Day. It started with Mr Reid, an international GB athlete talking to us all about the importance of sport. We then, in our classes, moved around all the events, which included: standing long jump, relay races, javelin,...
Year 3’s First Holy Communion
On Sunday 2nd July 2023, Year 3 received the Sacrament of the Eucharist. It was a very special morning, celebrated with all the St. Mark's community at Holy Name Church. Father Kuriakose described the children as 'angels'. They certainly looked it in their smart...
Good Shepherd Appeal
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 people supported...
Y6 Golf Tournament
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 I'd enjoy it, I...
World Ocean Day
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.
Y5 Quiz Night for Grove Court
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, concerned that...
Laudato Si Leaders Litter Picking
Monday 5th June is World Environment Day. To mark this day, the Laudato Si leaders organised a litter pick around our local area.
The Feast of the Holy Trinity
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...