Previous Updates

Updates made to this website since its launch in March 2015:

28 Nov 19: Updated list of Safeguarding team members.
28 Nov 19: Updated Safeguarding Policy.
28 Nov 19: A parent information guide to E-Safety.
28 Nov 19: Year 6 visited Shakespeare's birthplace at Statford-upon-Avon.
28 Nov 19: Reception families joined us for a Computing Workshop.
28 Nov 19: Sister Margaret came to talk about her vocation with the children.
28 Nov 19: Year 5 enjoyed a trip to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
28 Nov 19: Year 1 saw lots of animals on a visit to the Wildlife Conservation Park.
28 Nov 19: Year 6 ran a Bingo Evening for residents of our community.
28 Nov 19: Reception children visited MiniBrum on a visit to the Thinktank.
28 Nov 19: We remembered the fallen of wars during our Remembrance Day Service.
28 Nov 19: Year 5 have begun a six week opportunity to work alongside a PCSO.
28 Nov 19: The whole school took part in our Autumn term Inspiration Day.
28 Nov 19: Father Vincent came along to bless our new school Library.
28 Nov 19: Miss Francis organised a Music Day for each year group.
28 Nov 19: Some new photographs on our Forest School page.
23 Nov 19: School Newsletters and diary dates.
23 Nov 19: Updated SEND Information Report.
23 Nov 19: Some updated school Policy documents.
09 Nov 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
09 Nov 19: Parents' Letter re: Nut allergies make St Mark's a nut free school.
09 Nov 19: Parents' Letter re: Positive behaviour and attitude.
09 Nov 19: Introducing our Sports Development Coach.
02 Nov 19: Year 6 visited Homelands to speak to the elderly residents.
02 Nov 19: Year 3 enjoyed a Roman Day at the Grosvenor Museum.
02 Nov 19: Year 6 showcased their learning on Shakespeare in their Creative Workshop.
02 Nov 19: Year 5 and parents created tomb drawings in their Creative Workshop.
02 Nov 19: Year 1 and parents made toys in their Creative Workshop.
02 Nov 19: Year 3 and parents made clocks in their Creative Workshop.
02 Nov 19: Residents from Grove Court joined School Council for Afternoon Tea.
02 Nov 19: Reception enjoyed a Magical Me Workshop with their parents.
02 Nov 19: Year 2 and parents made treasure maps in their Creative Workshop.
02 Nov 19: Year 4 learnt about electricity at the Thinktank.
02 Nov 19: Year 4 made vases in an Ancient Greek Workshop.
02 Nov 19: The whole school enjoyed a Happy Puzzle Day.
02 Nov 19: We celebrated the opening of our new Library.
02 Nov 19: Some new photographs in our School Tour.
27 Oct 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
27 Oct 19: Autumn Termly Overviews for all year groups.
27 Oct 19: An update on the Curriculum here at St. Mark's.
27 Oct 19: Photographs of this year's School Council representatives.
27 Oct 19: Updated information and photographs of our Eco Buddies.
27 Oct 19: We held our annual Welcome Service for our new pupils.
26 Oct 19: Two recent presentations on Reading made to parents.
26 Oct 19: The Eco Buddies gave an assembly and spoke to each class about what they do.
26 Oct 19: Thanks to all who donated goods for our Harvest Mass collection.
26 Oct 19: We all joined in with an invitation to pray from Archbishop Longley.
21 Oct 19: A presentation to parents on Forest School at St Mark's.
19 Oct 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
12 Oct 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
12 Oct 19: Parents' Letter re: the importance of reading at St Mark's.
08 Oct 19: A new page with a focus on Attendance.
06 Oct 19: Swimming data for 2018/19.
06 Oct 19: Introducing this year's Spiritual Council members.
06 Oct 19: The Spiritual Council spread the message of Extraordinary Mission Month.
06 Oct 19: The staff members made pledges for Extraordinary Mission Month.
06 Oct 19: The children led an Assembly on Extraordinary Mission Month.
06 Oct 19: Year 5 enjoyed a visit from the Mobile Planetarium.
06 Oct 19: The Friends of St Mark's organised another very successful Summer Fayre.
02 Oct 19: A couple of drawings of new Staff members.
29 Sep 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
27 Sep 19: Our Assessment Results for 2018/19.
21 Sep 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
17 Sep 19: Over the summer holidays children participated in a Reading Challenge.
14 Sep 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
14 Sep 19: A profile of Foundation Governor, Payal Gordhan.
07 Sep 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
30 Aug 19: New information, photographs and statement on our Sports Premium.
03 Aug 19: Updated school Staff List.
20 Jul 19: School Newsletter and Autumm term diary dates.
20 Jul 19: A new page introducing Malachi and our Family Support Worker.
20 Jul 19: Our School Council members explored ideas for our new school Library.
20 Jul 19: Year 4 enjoyed a sunny day at Warwick Castle.
20 Jul 19: Our latest school Dinner Menu.
19 Jul 19: Safeguarding Newsletter.
19 Jul 19: KS2 children received their Attendance Certificates for this year.
19 Jul 19: KS1 children received this year's Attendance Certificates in a special assembly.
19 Jul 19: Our Year 6 leavers enjoyed a disco organised by the Friends of St Mark's.
19 Jul 19: Reception parents came to find out about computing at St Mark's.
19 Jul 19: Children competed to earn house points on our Sports Day.
19 Jul 19: Year 6 learnt how to stay safe on a visit to Safeside.
19 Jul 19: Some additional drawings on our Staff page.
13 Jul 19: School Newsletter including Attendance Letters and diary dates.
13 Jul 19: We celebrated Brother Andrew's silver jubilee of religious profession.
13 Jul 19: We all took part in the Big School Tidy Up.
13 Jul 19: The staff took part in a Retreat Day at St Chad's Sanctuary.
13 Jul 19: The children displayed lots of colourful headwear in our Easter Bonnet Parade.
10 Jul 19: Year 3 parents joined the children for a Computing Workshop.
10 Jul 19: Bishop David visited Years 5 and 6 for their Confirmation preparation.
10 Jul 19: Some children from Years 4 to 6 took part in an Athletics Competition.
10 Jul 19: Year 5 went to see a play about Refugees at Carrs Lane Church.
10 Jul 19: The whole school did work and activities on the plight of Refugees.
10 Jul 19: Some photographs added to our Science page.
07 Jul 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
05 Jul 19: A new welcome from our Headteacher, Mrs Linley.
05 Jul 19: Updated information about our school Curriculum.
05 Jul 19: Updated information about our teaching of Literacy.
05 Jul 19: A new page about our teaching of Science.
05 Jul 19: Details of Educational Visits we arrange for our children as part of the curriulum.
29 Jun 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
29 Jun 19: Photographs of this year's Eco Buddies.
23 Jun 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
17 Jun 19: School Term Dates for 2019/20.
17 Jun 19: Fr Vincent led a Thanksgiving Mass for our First Holy Communion children.
17 Jun 19: Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
17 Jun 19: We held our annual May Procession in honour of Our Lady.
17 Jun 19: Year 3 children visited the Roald Dahl Museum in Buckinghamshire.
17 Jun 19: Children took part in Cafod Workshops learning about refugees.
17 Jun 19: Our youngest children invited their mums in for a Stay and Play session.
17 Jun 19: We have had a new playground gym installed for children to enjoy.
15 Jun 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
08 Jun 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
08 Jun 19: Updated Assessment Policy.
29 May 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
21 May 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
11 May 19: School Newsletters and diary dates.
11 May 19: Updated list of school Governing Body members.
11 May 19: Updated school Staff List.
11 May 19: Eight Year 3 children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
11 May 19: Our Key Stage 2 pupils presented assemblies during Holy Week.
11 May 19: House point winners from St Patrick's house enjoyed a trip into Birmingham.
11 May 19: We enjoyed some delicious meals during World Food Week.
11 May 19: Year 4 learnt about fire safety from local fire station officers.
11 May 19: Year 3 learnt about the Romans at Chester's Grosvenor Museum.
07 May 19: Profiles and drawings of some of our Governing Body members.
29 Apr 19: Admission Appeals Timetable for 2019.
17 Apr 19: Job Vacancy for a Deputy Headteacher (deadline since passed).
14 Apr 19: School Newsletter and Summer term diary dates.
14 Apr 19: Parents' Letter re: Year 6 SATs.
07 Apr 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
31 Mar 19: School Newsletter.
31 Mar 19: Year 5 learnt more about WWII at Haden Hill House.
31 Mar 19: Each class held Lenten Cake Sales to raise money for Fr Hudson's charity.
31 Mar 19: Reception met lots of animals on their visit to Ash End Farm.
31 Mar 19: We all enjoyed different experiments on our Science Investigation Day.
31 Mar 19: Year 3 parents joined us for a meeting as part of Sacramental preparation.
31 Mar 19: Our whole school Provision Map for SEND.
31 Mar 19: Some useful website links related to SEND.
23 Mar 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
23 Mar 19: Year 6 learnt more about Shakespeare on a trip to Stratford.
23 Mar 19: Year 5 enjoyed a science day at Newman University.
23 Mar 19: Year 2 learnt more about the Great Fire of London at Blakesley Hall.
23 Mar 19: Everyone dressed as their favourite characters for World Book Day.
23 Mar 19: All year groups enjoyed different activities on our Inspiration Day.
23 Mar 19: We all learnt how to stay safe online on E-Safety Day.
16 Mar 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
16 Mar 19: Parents joined our younger children for a Write Dance Workshop.
16 Mar 19: A visitor from Father Hudson's gave an assembly on the Good Shepherd Appeal.
16 Mar 19: Key Stage 2 classes enjoyed a visit from two of our local PCSOs.
11 Mar 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
11 Mar 19: Governors' Vision Statement for 2018/19.
05 Mar 19: Job Vacancy for a Headteacher (deadline since passed).
05 Mar 19: A flyer with further school Safeguarding information on our Safeguarding page.
03 Mar 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
03 Mar 19: Further documents, guides and presentations on Online Safety.
03 Mar 19: Some healthcare guides and documents on our Safeguarding page.
28 Feb 19: Admissions Policy for 2020/21.
28 Feb 19: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
28 Feb 19: All staff updated their first aid training with St John's Ambulance.
28 Feb 19: A literacy consultant came to deliver reading training for our staff.
28 Feb 19: Staff took part in Malachi training on wellbeing.
28 Feb 19: Staff looked at changes to our maths curriculum with White Rose training.
28 Feb 19: School Council took Christmas cheer to the residents of Grove Court.
28 Feb 19: Key Stage 2 children presented their Carol Service in church.
28 Feb 19: Year 2 visited the West Midland Safari Park for their topic on Africa.
17 Feb 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
17 Feb 19: Safeguarding Newsletter.
17 Feb 19: A new page with a focus on Safeguarding.
17 Feb 19: Parents' Letter re: After School Club letters.
17 Feb 19: Parents' Letter re: Parent Consultations during Spring Term (all year groups).
10 Feb 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
07 Feb 19: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
06 Feb 19: School Newsletter and diary dates.
28 Jan 19: School Newsletters and diary dates.
10 Jan 19: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
08 Jan 19: Calculations Policy.
08 Jan 19: Updated list of school Governing Body members.
04 Jan 19: New information on our teaching of Mathematics.
04 Jan 19: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
04 Jan 19: Updated school Staff List.
04 Jan 19: Children wore their Christmas Jumpers to get into the festive spirit.
04 Jan 19: The Friends of St Mark's organised this year's Christmas Fayre and Disco.
04 Jan 19: St Andrews won the most house points and enjoyed a trip to Birmingham city.
04 Jan 19: Our cook prepared a beautiful Christmas Dinner for everyone to enjoy.
04 Jan 19: Reception met Santa on a trip to Wonderland in Telford.
04 Jan 19: The infant children presented this year's Nativity.
04 Jan 19: Year 6 travelled to Alton Castle for a residential spiritual retreat.
04 Jan 19: We all took part in an Inspiration Day to start our new topics.
04 Jan 19: Key Stage 2 children enjoyed making pizzas in City Kitchen Live.
27 Dec 18: School Newsletters and Spring term diary dates.
27 Dec 18: Parents' Letter re: SATs figures for Mathematics in 2018.
27 Dec 18: The whole school enjoyed different experiments on Science Investigation Day.
27 Dec 18: During Anti-Bullying Week all year groups enjoyed various activities.
27 Dec 18: We enjoyed learning about different jobs during Vocations Week.
27 Dec 18: Year 1 children learnt about different trees on a trip to the Wyre Forest.
27 Dec 18: The children learnt about different people for Black History Month.
12 Dec 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
12 Dec 18: Progress figures added to our Assessment Results for 2017/18.
06 Dec 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
06 Dec 18: Year 5 had a great day exploring the Thinktank.
06 Dec 18: Year 3 learnt more about World War 1 Trenches at Tudor Grange.
06 Dec 18: Updated Lockdown Procedure on our Policies page.
06 Dec 18: Sillver School Games logo added to our home page.
29 Nov 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
23 Nov 18: Updated Lockdown Procedure on our Policies page.
21 Nov 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
21 Nov 18: Pupil Premium report for 2018/19.
21 Nov 18: Some Year 5 and 6 children played in a Basketball Tournament.
21 Nov 18: The School Council helped organise this year's Shoebox Appeal.
21 Nov 18: We collected donations for charity for our Harvest Mass.
21 Nov 18: We raised money for Macmillan at this year's Bake Sales.
16 Nov 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
16 Nov 18: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
01 Nov 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
01 Nov 18: Year 3 presented their assembly on the subject of Black History Month.
01 Nov 18: Selected Years 3 and 4 children competed in a recent Football Tournament.
01 Nov 18: School Council held assemblies to launch Operation Christmas Child.
01 Nov 18: Some Years 5 and 6 children played in a Hockey Competition.
01 Nov 18: The School Council presented an assembly on Peace.
24 Oct 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
19 Oct 18: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
13 Oct 18: School Newsletters and diary dates.
03 Oct 18: Updated Governing Body Membership and Terms of Reference.
02 Oct 18: A new page with a focus on Physical Education.
30 Sep 18: School Newsletter.
26 Sep 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
26 Sep 18: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
26 Sep 18: Updated register of Governing Body meeting attendance.
22 Sep 18: Years 2 to 6 shared the Adoremus with other schools via a live video feed.
20 Sep 18: New Assessment Policy.
18 Sep 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
17 Sep 18: Photographs of this year's School Council representatives.
14 Sep 18: Governors' Annual Statement to Parents for 2018/19.
14 Sep 18: Updated SEND Information Report.
14 Sep 18: Two Safeguarding guides from the DfE.
14 Sep 18: Some new and updated school Policy documents.
14 Sep 18: Updated school contacts on our Contact Us page.
12 Sep 18: Yearly Overviews for 2018/19 on our Curriculum Page.
12 Sep 18: Our Assessment Results for 2017/18.
12 Sep 18: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
12 Sep 18: Updated school Staff List.
10 Sep 18: The children in Year 3 celebrated their First Holy Communion.
25 Aug 18: A welcome from our new Acting Headteacher, Mrs Linley.
25 Aug 18: Updated school Staff List.
25 Aug 18: Updated list of school Governing Body members.
25 Aug 18: Updated register of Governing Body meeting attendance.
25 Aug 18: Long Term Plan for Science for 2018/19.
25 Aug 18: Year 6 enjoyed a two night residential trip to Alton Castle.
25 Aug 18: We all gathered for Mass to celebrate Holy Name Church 80th Anniversary.
25 Aug 18: Year 6 ran a Cafe Project for one night only.
25 Aug 18: The whole school learnt about different religions during Multi-Cultural Week.
30 Jul 18: Autumn term diary dates.
30 Jul 18: Children and adults all had lots of fun on our annual Sports Day.
30 Jul 18: Reception and Year 1 children enjoyed a trip to Bosworth Water Park.
30 Jul 18: The Friends of St Marks organised our annual Summer Fayre.
30 Jul 18: Our team of players entered a Rounders Competition at Hamstead Hall.
30 Jul 18: Our Football team came second in a recent competition.
30 Jul 18: St Marks' Rugby team came third in a recent competition at Hamstead Hall.
30 Jul 18: Year 5 learnt about rainforests on a trip to the Botanical Gardens.
30 Jul 18: Year 3 enjoyed lots of chocolate activities at Cadbury World.
30 Jul 18: Year 2 learnt most about reptiles on their trip to Akamba.
30 Jul 18: Boys and girls from Years 4 to 6 took part in an Athletics Competition.
30 Jul 18: Reception invited their dads and grandads to a Stay and Play session.
30 Jul 18: Our Year 4/5 Cricket team played in a competition at Hamstead Hall.
30 Jul 18: Our Year 5/6 Netballers came third in a recent competition.
30 Jul 18: Some of our Year 1 and 2 children took part in an Athletics Competition.
30 Jul 18: Some Year 5 and 6 children played in a Tennis competition at Hamstead Hall.
30 Jul 18: Year 6 played a Cricket Match vs St John Bosco.
30 Jul 18: Reception parents joined the children for a Maths Workshop.
30 Jul 18: We held our annual May Procession in honour of Our Lady.
30 Jul 18: Four children from Years 3 and 4 played in a Tennis competition.
30 Jul 18: Some Year 5/6 children played in a Basketball competition.
20 Jun 18: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
16 Jun 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
12 Jun 18: Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policies.
04 Jun 18: Admissions Policy for 2019/20.
28 May 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
11 May 18: The children enjoyed a wide range of activities on Inspiration Day.
11 May 18: KS2 classes presented their Holy Week Assemblies.
11 May 18: All years did various activities on Internet Safety Day.
05 May 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
05 May 18: Year 3 children made their First Reconciliation.
05 May 18: Our First Holy Communion children joined with parents for a Sacramental Meeting.
05 May 18: Year 3 and parents visited Alton Castle for their sacramental preparation.
03 Apr 18: Summer term diary dates.
28 Mar 18: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
28 Mar 18: KS2 children from St Patrick's winning House enjoyed a trip into Birmingham.
28 Mar 18: Year 2 presented their Assembly on the topic of bravery.
28 Mar 18: Year 1 took part in a Hansel and Gretel fairy tale and workshop.
28 Mar 18: Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic day at the Big Bang Science Fair.
28 Mar 18: All year groups enjoyed various experiments during Science Week.
28 Mar 18: Year 6 visited Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford upon Avon.
28 Mar 18: We dressed as our favourite characters for World Book Day.
23 Mar 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
23 Mar 18: Birmingham School Term Dates for 2018/19.
23 Mar 18: Reception invited mums and nans in for a special Mother's Day Assembly.
14 Mar 18: The whole school enjoyed creative activities on our Inspiration Day.
13 Mar 18: Reception children met lots of animals on their trip to Ash End Farm.
13 Mar 18: We raised awareness and money for Brain Tumour Research.
13 Mar 18: Year 4 presented their assembly on the subject of Greed.
08 Mar 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
04 Mar 18: Updated Pupil Premium report for 2017/18.
16 Feb 18: Governors' Annual Statement to Parents for 2017/18.
13 Feb 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
13 Feb 18: Updated detals on the Clubs on offer to our children.
13 Feb 18: Our Year 5/6 team played in a recent Hockey tournament.
27 Jan 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
27 Jan 18: A new page with a focus on our Forest School.
21 Jan 18: School Council invited members of the community to an Arts and Crafts Morning.
21 Jan 18: The Junior children told the nativity story in their Carol Service.
21 Jan 18: Year 1 enjoyed a trip to the Wyre Forest.
15 Jan 18: School Newsletter and diary dates.
15 Jan 18: Updated timetable for our after school Clubs.
09 Jan 18: Updated school Prospectus.
09 Jan 18: Updated list of school Governing Body members.
09 Jan 18: Updated school Staff List.
09 Jan 18: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
09 Jan 18: We all enjoyed Hobgoblin Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz.
09 Jan 18: The Infant children presented their Nativity called It's Christmas!
09 Jan 18: Our Year 3/4 Football Team played in the School Games competition.
09 Jan 18: We donated shoe boxes to the Operation Christmas Child collection.
09 Jan 18: Our attendance figures for 2016/17.
27 Dec 17: Spring term diary dates.
27 Dec 17: Updated list of Governing Body member committees and interests.
27 Dec 17: Updated register of Governing Body meeting attendance.
27 Dec 17: Updated Governing Body Membership and Terms of Reference.
09 Dec 17: School Newsletters and diary dates.
03 Dec 17: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
03 Dec 17: Updated Sports Premium statement for 2017/18.
29 Nov 17: We all enjoyed an Inspiration Day as part of our creative curriculum.
29 Nov 17: All year groups celebrated prominent figures for Black History Month.
29 Nov 17: The children dressed up and enjoyed various activities on Roald Dahl Day.
29 Nov 17: New drawings of our school Staff.
15 Nov 17: School Newsletter and diary dates.
15 Nov 17: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
15 Nov 17: Year 6 presented their Anti-Bullying Assembly.
15 Nov 17: Reception parents joined us for a RWI Workshop.
15 Nov 17: We held a Welcome Service for the newest members of our St Mark's family.
15 Nov 17: We walked the plank on our Talk Like a Pirate Day.
08 Nov 17: New school Prospectus for 2017/18.
08 Nov 17: Updated Pupil Premium report for 2017/18.
01 Nov 17: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
20 Oct 17: School Newsletter and diary dates.
20 Oct 17: We donated goods for charity from our Harvest Mass.
14 Oct 17: School Newsletter and diary dates.
14 Oct 17: Our Assessment Results for 2016/17.
14 Oct 17: Photographs of this year's Eco Buddies.
14 Oct 17: Photographs of this year's Spiritual Council members.
14 Oct 17: An update on our After School Clubs.
14 Oct 17: Year 2 took part in a workshop on the Great Fire of London.
09 Oct 17: Pupil Premium report for 2017/18.
09 Oct 17: An update on our Sports Premium funding and impact.
05 Oct 17: Photographs of this year's School Council representatives.
24 Sep 17: Our Assessment Results for 2016/17.
24 Sep 17: Updated school Staff List.
24 Sep 17: Yearly Overviews on our Curriculum Page.
24 Sep 17: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
24 Sep 17: A register of Governing Body meeting attendance.
24 Sep 17: Last year's achievements and this year's aims of our Eco Buddies.
10 Sep 17: School Newsletter and diary dates.
10 Sep 17: The report and comments from our outstanding RE Inspection.
08 Sep 17: All year groups took part in this year's Sports Day.
08 Sep 17: Year 6 ran a profitable Cafe Project for one night only.
08 Sep 17: Year 3 had an edcational visit to Cadbury World.
08 Sep 17: Our younger children competed in an Athletics Competition.
08 Sep 17: The children in Year 2 met different animals on their trip to Akamba.
08 Sep 17: Year 4 explored the Romans on a trip to the Grosvenor Museum.
08 Sep 17: Children in Year 6 enjoyed cycle training during Bikeability Week.
08 Sep 17: Year 5 enjoyed a day out at the Botanical Gardens.
08 Sep 17: We competed in this year's Catholic Athletics Competition.
08 Sep 17: Year 4 had a fire safety talk from the Fire Brigade.
08 Sep 17: Year 5 presented their Assembly on the topic of injustice.
08 Sep 17: Our Year 5 team came second in a Cricket Tournament.
23 Jul 17: Autumn term diary dates.
08 Jul 17: Updated school Policy documents.
26 Jun 17: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
16 Jun 17: Bishop David blessed the opening of our new Prayer Garden.
16 Jun 17: We celebrated Our Lady with our annual May Procession.
27 May 17: Updated school Staff list.
27 May 17: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
27 May 17: Year 6 planned and led an Afternoon Tea for local seniors.
20 May 17: Recent School Newsletters and diary dates.
20 May 17: During Holy Week the KS2 classes presented our Passiontide Assemblies.
10 May 17: During Lent we collected food items for the Brushstrokes charity.
10 May 17: The children took part in a Love Thy Neighbour programme during Lent.
10 May 17: Fr Chris Yule came to speak to the children about vocations.
10 May 17: We raised over £1000 for the Good Shepherd Appeal from our Lent Fundraising.
10 May 17: Year 3 celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making delicious pancakes.
10 May 17: Our class Prayer Tables remind us about the real meaning of Lent.
10 May 17: We have new displays of the Virtues fitted in our school hall.
10 May 17: Year 6 planned and organised a Coffee Morning for local residents.
10 May 17: Our Spiritual Council joined with peers from St John Bosco for a Learning Walk.
10 May 17: The Spiritual Council decided to create a new Banner for the school.
10 May 17: New pages focussing on Faith in Action events and Snippets of Faith.
03 May 17: Admission Appeals Timetable for 2017 starters.
26 Apr 17: Updated school Prospectus.
21 Apr 17: The whole school enjoyed various activities on World Book Day.
17 Apr 17: We raised over £1,200 on our Sponsored Sports Day.
08 Apr 17: Summer term diary dates.
08 Apr 17: School Term Dates for 2017/18.
08 Apr 17: A new page detailing Prayer at our school.
08 Apr 17: Details of how our British Values tie in with our Gospel Virtues.
08 Apr 17: Updated information and photographs on our Sacraments page.
08 Apr 17: A new page introducing our Spiritual Council.
08 Apr 17: All year groups enjoyed different instruments in our Indonesian Workshop.
02 Apr 17: Staff supported a local charity by preparing and serving meals for the homeless.
02 Apr 17: Reception children met lots of animals on their visit to Ash End Farm.
26 Mar 17: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
26 Mar 17: A new page introducing our Eco Buddies.
26 Mar 17: Pupil Premium report for 2016/17.
21 Mar 17: Updated Pupil Premium report for 2015/16.
21 Mar 17: Year 2 presented their Assembly on Bravery.
21 Mar 17: Year 2 enjoyed their trip to to Leicester's Space Museum.
21 Mar 17: We enjoyed a visit from Mr Colin Diamond, CEO of Birmingham City Council.
21 Mar 17: Year 4 performed their class assembly on the theme of Kindness.
10 Mar 17: Updated information on the Clubs on offer to our children.
10 Mar 17: A link to the Wednesday Word website.
10 Mar 17: Some new photographs in our School Tour.
10 Mar 17: Year 5 enjoyed indoor wall climbing on their visit to Rock Up.
10 Mar 17: Year 2 learnt about the Victorians on their trip to Blists Hill.
10 Mar 17: Our Year 5 and 6 children took place in a Basketball Tournament.
02 Mar 17: Additional summer term diary dates.
17 Feb 17: Year 1 met lots of different animals on their trip to Dudley Zoo.
17 Feb 17: Year 3 went to the Black Country Museum to learn about life in Victorian times.
14 Feb 17: Updated school Staff list.
14 Feb 17: Our Junior children performed in a wonderful Carol Service.
14 Feb 17: The Infants performed their Nativity called Gabriel's Big Break.
14 Feb 17: Reception children met Santa on their trip to Wonderland.
12 Feb 17: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
12 Feb 17: A new page with a focus on our Gospel Virtues.
12 Feb 17: All classes enjoyed various activities during Anti-Bullying Week.
10 Feb 17: Cook and her team prepared a wonderful Christmas Lunch for everyone to enjoy.
10 Feb 17: Two Sisters from the Missionaries of Charity came to speak to the children.
10 Feb 17: The Spiritual Council led our closing liturgy for the Year of Mercy.
10 Feb 17: Updated school Staff list.
27 Jan 17: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
27 Jan 17: Religious Education Policy.
14 Jan 17: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
09 Jan 17: Updated list of Governing Body member committees and interests.
21 Dec 16: Recent School Newsletter and Spring term diary dates.
21 Dec 16: We all completed activites based on significant people in Black History Month.
11 Dec 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
11 Dec 16: We held various cake sales to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning.
05 Dec 16: On Remembrance Day we fell silent to reflect on the fallen of wars.
05 Dec 16: The whole school enjoyed a series of African Drumming Workshops.
05 Dec 16: Year 6 enjoyed lots of different activities on their Alton Castle residential.
29 Nov 16: Parents' Letter re: Tragic loss update.
29 Nov 16: Our Assessment Results for 2015/16.
20 Nov 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
11 Nov 16: Updated Pupil Premium report for 2015/16.
11 Nov 16: An introduction to this year's School Council representatives.
11 Nov 16: Updated information on the Clubs on offer to our children.
07 Nov 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
31 Oct 16: Parents' Letter re: Tragic death of two children from our school.
31 Oct 16: Year 3 led the school in our Harvest Thanksgiving Mass.
31 Oct 16: Year 6 attended a Children's Pilgrimage at St. Chad's Cathedral.
27 Oct 16: New photographs in our school Tour.
26 Oct 16: New photographs in our home page sequence.
16 Oct 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
05 Oct 16: Updated SEND Information Report.
05 Oct 16: Updated E-Safety Policy.
04 Oct 16: Updated No Platform for Extremism Policy.
03 Oct 16: Our Governors' Annual Statement to Parents for 2015/16.
03 Oct 16: Governing Body Membership and Terms of Reference.
01 Oct 16: New and updated school Policy documents.
01 Oct 16: A list of Governing Body meeting attendance.
23 Sep 16: New drawings of our staff members.
23 Sep 16: Yearly Overviews for 2016/17 on our Curriculum Page.
23 Sep 16: New school Prospectus.
23 Sep 16: Our attendance figures for 2015/16.
18 Sep 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
15 Sep 16: Updated school Staff List.
15 Sep 16: School Games Bronze Award added to our home page.
15 Sep 16: A new timetable for our after school Clubs.
15 Sep 16: Year 6 enjoyed an action-packed day at Drayton Manor.
15 Sep 16: Year 6 children completed their Bikeability Level 2.
15 Sep 16: Everyone enjoyed demonstrating their physical talents on Sports Day.
15 Sep 16: We were treated to a Music Concert performed by our talented musicians.
15 Sep 16: The whole participated in our May Procession.
15 Sep 16: Year 3 visited Tesco in Aston to learn all about different foods.
15 Sep 16: We dedicate the month of May to Mary, Our Lady.
15 Sep 16: The Spiritual Council led a special liturgy on St Mark's Feast Day.
25 Jul 16: Autumn term diary dates.
05 Jul 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
05 Jul 16: The Athletics team competed in the BCSSA competition at Alexander Stadium.
24 Jun 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
24 Jun 16: Our Year 6 cricket team won a recent match at The Priory School.
24 Jun 16: Our Year 5 cricket team played in a recent schools competition.
24 Jun 16: Year 3 enjoyed a fascinating trip to Cadbury World.
24 Jun 16: Year 4 learnt about fire safety when the Fire Service came to visit.
24 Jun 16: We enjoyed a healthy lifestyle day on our Road to Rio.
24 Jun 16: Our Netball Team came third in a recent tournament.
21 May 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
13 May 16: Reception children saw lots of different animals on their trip to the Farm.
08 May 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
27 Apr 16: A list of Governing Body member committees and interests.
27 Apr 16: An update on our Sports Premium funding and impact.
27 Apr 16: Admission Appeals Timetable for 2016 starters.
27 Apr 16: Our school Accessibility Plan added to our SEND Information page.
27 Apr 16: A new page listing all the Statutory Items needed on our website.
27 Apr 16: Our Holy Week Assemblies told the events of Jesus' journey to the cross.
27 Apr 16: We saw some fabulous hats in this year's Easter Bonnet Parade.
27 Apr 16: Updated school Staff List.
27 Apr 16: Some new photographs in our home page sequence.
27 Apr 16: Photographs of our new KS1 and KS2 Outdoor Areas in our School Tour.
27 Apr 16: Year 5 presented their assembly on being peacemakers.
15 Apr 16: Admissions Policy for 2017/18.
31 Mar 16: Year 6 enjoyed an activity packed residential trip to Alton Castle.
31 Mar 16: Reception children presented a special Mother's Day Assembly.
22 Mar 16: School Term Dates for 2016/17.
22 Mar 16: We dressed as our favourite characters for World Book Day.
22 Mar 16: For their WWII topic, Year 5 enjoyed a visit to RAF Cosford.
22 Mar 16: Year 1 enjoyed a visit to Dudley Castle.
20 Mar 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
20 Mar 16: New drawings of school Staff members by the children.
05 Mar 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
05 Mar 16: The Spiritual Council gave an assembly on the Stations of the Cross.
05 Mar 16: We had an assembly to launch the Good Shepherd Appeal.
05 Mar 16: Year 2 visited the Space Museum in Leicester.
05 Mar 16: We prepared our classrooms for Lent and received the ashes on Ash Wednesday.
05 Mar 16: We learned more about staying safe online on Internet Safety Day.
05 Mar 16: Our Year 5/6 squad took part in a Catholic Schools' Football Tournament.
05 Mar 16: Year 2 learned about explorers on their Inspiration Day.
05 Mar 16: Some helpful documents on E-Safety.
01 Mar 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
25 Feb 16: Some updated school Policy documents.
05 Feb 16: Year 4's Inspiration Day was on the subject of London.
05 Feb 16: Year 1 children spent a day exploring the Wyre Forest.
04 Feb 16: Year 3 enjoyed a day finding out more about Ancient Greece.
03 Feb 16: Amendments to our Church page to introduce our new Parish Priest.
03 Feb 16: Updated SEND Information Report.
03 Feb 16: Updated school Staff List.
03 Feb 16: Updated list of school Governing Body members.
03 Feb 16: A new page introducing the Year of Mercy.
03 Feb 16: Updated details and photographs of school Clubs.
03 Feb 16: The Clubs available to our children for Spring term.
03 Feb 16: Year 6 enjoyed some activities based on William Shakespeare.
03 Feb 16: Year 5 dressed up as people from the World War II era.
03 Feb 16: Year 1 children dressed up for their Fairy Tale Day.
01 Feb 16: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
18 Jan 16: Recent School Newsletters and diary dates.
15 Jan 16: Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
08 Jan 16: Photographs of this year's School Council representatives.
08 Jan 16: One of our Year 4 boys collected food for his Church's food bank.
08 Jan 16: Our Spiritual Council helped plant trees in a local park.
07 Jan 16: All new photographs in our home page sequence.
27 Dec 15: Reception and KS1 children presented their Nativity story called Bethlehem's Buzzin'.
27 Dec 15: Year 4 visited Warwick Castle for their topic on the Normans.
27 Dec 15: The Spiritual Council led an assembly on the Year of Mercy.
27 Dec 15: All new photographs in the EYFS Gallery.
27 Dec 15: New photographs on our Maths Makes Sense page.
27 Dec 15: Reception children went on a trip to Cannock Chase to meet Santa.
27 Dec 15: Year 2 began their topic on Plants with a Leaf Hunt.
27 Dec 15: Deacon Chris came to speak to Year 6.
27 Dec 15: We raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness on our Mad Hair Day.
27 Dec 15: The whole school enjoyed African Drumming Workshops during Black History Month.
24 Dec 15: Spring term diary dates.
30 Nov 15: The Clubs available to our children for Autumn term.
30 Nov 15: Our Year 6 football team were winners in a tournament at Aston Villa.
30 Nov 15: We remembered the fallen of the wars in our Remembrance Day Assembly.
30 Nov 15: Year 1 made life sized Scarecrows.
30 Nov 15: The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
30 Nov 15: Yearly Overviews for 2015/16 on our Curriculum Page.
11 Nov 15: Children in KS2 organised an assembly to explain about Black History Month.
11 Nov 15: We supported the SIFA Fireside charity at this year's Harvest Celebration.
11 Nov 15: Pupil Premium report for 2015/16.
28 Oct 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
19 Oct 15: Updated school Prospectus.
11 Oct 15: Recent School Newsletters and diary dates.
25 Sep 15: Some updated school Policy documents.
20 Jul 15: Updated SEND Information Report.
20 Jul 15: Updated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy.
20 Jul 15: Our SATs Results for the 2014/15 school year.
14 Jul 15: Updated school Staff List.
12 Jul 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
26 Jun 15: School Prospectus for 2015/16.
26 Jun 15: Recent School Newsletters and diary dates.
13 Jun 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
15 May 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
01 May 15: Admissions Policy for 2016/17.
01 May 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
03 Apr 15: Our school Dinner Menu.
01 Apr 15: Summer term diary dates.
22 Mar 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
14 Mar 15: Recent School Newsletter and diary dates.
09 Mar 15: Our new website is launched.