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.
Mother Mary Challenge
During October, the month of the Rosary, The Catholic Life Leaders set the whole school a Mother Mary challenge. The children were asked to create a picture of Mary representing their own culture. The childen have created some beautiful images.
Father Hudson’s Care
Some of the Catholic Life Leaders and Mini Vinnies went to visit Father Hudson's Care. They learnt about the work that they charity do and how to they support people in the community. Whilst they were there, they visited the care home and spoke with the elderly...
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...