St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Events Gallery

Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.

First Aid Workshop

First Aid Workshop

On Friday 15th September, all of the children were given the opportunity to learn basic first aid skill.

Caribbean Summer Fayre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.