Celebrating Our Faith
Here at St. Mark’s, we celebrate Our Faith in many different ways. Look at some of the special events that take place during our school year that have a particular focus or importance to our Catholic Faith.
Care for Creation
During the season of Creation, we praised and gave thanks to God for his marvellous creations. The children and Mr. Thompson, cared for and looked after our school envioroment.
Caribbean Summer Fayre
Our Summer Caribbean Fayre was in honour of The Windrush 75 celebrations. Lots of fun was had by all. Music was played on the steel pans, caribbean food was on sale and there was dancing from the staff and children. Staff and children also gave tributes to their loved...
Windrush 75 Celebrations
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush arriving at Tilbury Docks, Essex, on 22nd June 1948, the children experienced a wide range of workshops, in order to find out the impact and influences that the Windrush Generation had on Britain today. Through guest...
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...
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...
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...
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...