9th January, 2009.

Dear Parent/Carer,

‘Keeping up with the Kids’ Course

This FREE short course will look at some easy ideas for improving your Maths Skills and helping your children with theirs.

This is a 10 week course, which will run every Thursday afternoon, from January 22nd – 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

PLEASE SEE MR. CONDON NEXT WEEK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. Unfortunately, unless a few more parents sign up, the course will have to be cancelled.

Bikes

We are currently planning to improve the security of the bicycle parking area. However, I need to remind all bike owners that we cannot accept responsibility for any property left on the school site even if it is locked.

Non-Uniform

It will be a non-uniform day for St Mark’s next Friday, the 16th January. Well done for winning the team point competition last term.

Deanfield Study Centre

All outstanding payments are due on Monday.

Religious Education Topic – Journeys (January 5th—31st)

In this topic, the children will explore the journeys we make in our lives, both physical and spiritual.

They will learn how the Christian life is a journey with Jesus.

Suggestions for home activities

Talk together about journeys the family have made together.

Ask your child to tell you about Jesus’ journey to the temple in Jerusalem with Mary Joseph. Perhaps they could draw it.

Celebration of Achievements

There will be a celebration assembly next Monday at 3pm. The following children will receive awards:-

Ida Johansson, Jeleil Manmohan, Stan Doling, Lara Brown, Elijah Hayden, Alfie Ferris, Joseph Calloway, Chloe Bowden, Laura Smith, Alexander Aliyath, Rochelle Christian

Lateness

Several children are arriving for school late each day. This is not only disruptive for their learning but also for other children in the class. All children should be ready to line up in the playground at 8.55am.

Dates for Diaries

Week beginning 12th January - Y6 practice SATs
Tuesday 13th January, 6pm - Y5/6 camp meeting
Thursday 22nd January - First session of ‘Keeping up with the Kids’ Course
Monday 26th January - Staff training day (school closed)
Monday 2nd February - Y5/6 Deanfield Study Centre Trip
Friday 13th February - End of Term 3 Mass
Monday 23rd February - Start of Term 4

Yours Sincerely
Matt Condon, Headteacher