Today, Mrs Davies held information session based on the forthcoming Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). 
It was so great to see our parents come in and support this, and even attempt a test alongside their child!

Today's lesson  was lead by DWFRS Education Officer - Karen 

Whole class lesson did a  variety of activities. Using skills used include teamwork, communication, listening, reasoning. Learning outcomes: importance of fire detection and escape, hazard awareness and making safe choices. Be Aware and Take Care.

Then it was followed by a visit from the Swanage Fire Crew, where everyone got a chance to go in the Fire Engine and even have a go with their water hose!

School Clubs – w/b 26th February – w/e 28th March

Dear Parents, Carers and Children,

Below are the clubs available for the second half term. We are pleased to still offer all of the clubs free of charge. Please discuss with your child which clubs they want to attend as commitment is important. Clubs will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note that the family sessions will require a parent to attend with their child. The family fit is for children from all years this time. You will receive a text confirming the clubs your child has been accepted for. Please share this information with your child.

Lunchtime – 12.00 – 12.30 After School 3.15 – 4.15pm

Monday

Yrs 1 & 2 Football: JG All Years Star Wars Club: SJ Yrs 5 & 6 Boy’s & Girl’s Football: JG (Max 20) Yrs 5 & 6 Survival Club: SJ (Max 10)

Tuesday All Years Eco Club: SJ Yrs 4, 5 & 6 Netball:PD Family Fit ALL YEARS All Years Family Gardening Club: SJ

Wednesday KS2 Badminton: VB (Max 20) Family Forest Schools ALL YEARS

Thursday KS2 Quiditch: PP (Max20)

Friday Yrs 3 & 4 Football: BN Yrs 1 & 2 Forest Schools: SJ

Saturday All Years Family Forest School Swanage School 10-12pm

Thank you for your support with our clubs, we know how much the children benefit from attending these. We are keen to extend our programme further next half term. If you know of any additional coaches in our area who would like to run a club at our school please ask them to get in touch with the school office.

Kind regards

Mrs Davies

Year 4 Teacher and PE Co-ordinator

Yr 5 and 6 have been invited to watch the production of Matilda the Musical on Wednesday 21st February from 1pm - 3pm performed by The Swanage School. 

Our children will walk to and from the Mowlem, so please can they wear sensible walking shoes and have a coat with them.

Letters have gone out with all the Year 5 and 6 children, please complete this fully and return to school asap. 

Please note we need to know if your child will be collected at St Marks or walk home (permission is need for this) 

2024 has arrived with a huge thank you from Forest Holme.

Together, with your generosity and your children running in their Christmas outfits, we raised a fabulous amount of £741.20.

Forest Home holds a special place in our hearts an we are so proud to be a part of their fundraising efforts. 

Thank you all again. 

Well - here it is, the end of 2023. This year has challenged St Marks in so many ways, but together we pulled it off by pulling together! 

All the staff want to wish you all a happy holiday and a huge thank you for your continued support and your amazing  children . 

Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Miss Kemp and we wish her well with  her new business. 

There are two photos here 😂 trying to get everyone together in one room is mission impossible 😂 and we still missed some! 

Have a safe and memorable Christmas, from all the staff at St Mark’s. ❤️

Well it’s official! St Mark’s children and staff are on Santa’s good list! 
Thank you Swanage Rotary for helping keep the magic alive!

❤️What a treat today! ❤️We were serenaded by the Purbeck Village Quire. 

This is a group of singers and instrumentalists who enjoy meeting together to perform ‘West Gallery’ and folk music, much of which was composed by people who lived and worked in the Purbeck villages. The Purbeck Village Quire was founded in 1989.
They shared their music with all the children of St Mark’s and even got them to join in. 🎶

We would like to say a huge thank you, to  the Salvation Army for their generosity in donating Christmas gifts to some of our families. This is a small way we can bring some comfort and joy to their lives. 🎁🎁

Christmas Chartwell style! All our children enjoyed a fantastic Christmas lunch.