Events Gallery
Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.
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...
Multi-Cultural Showcase 2023
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 then showed us a...
Good Shepherd Mass 2023
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 Longley. Two...
Pentecost Mass 2023
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 identity....