Birmingham City Council Education Department
St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School
Headteacher
Mr. S. Murphy
Week Ending Friday 13th January 2017
Dear Parents,
Gospel of Sunday 15th January 2017
Seeing Jesus coming towards him, John said, “Look, there is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the
world. This is the one I spoke of when I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks before me because he
existed before me.’ I did not know him myself, and yet it was to reveal him to Israel that I came baptising with
water.” John also declared, “I saw the Spirit coming down on him from heaven like a dove and resting on him.
I did not know him myself, but he who sent me to baptise with water had said to me, ‘The man on whom you
see the Spirit come down and rest is the one who is going to baptise with the Holy Spirit.’ Yes, I have seen and
I am the witness that he is the Chosen One of God.”
(John 1:29-34) The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A)
WELCOME BACK
I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. Also, I would like to welcome you back
to St. Mark’s and hope we continue to work just as hard and effectively together this term.
THANK YOU
For all the cards, good wishes and extremely generous gifts that we received. Many thanks for your
kindness and generosity. Staff were also inundated with beautiful gifts that they thoroughly enjoyed.
Best attendance for week ending 13th January – Year 5 with 98.89% attendance –
Well done to Mrs Khan and class for such good attendance.
Keep up the good work!
Class
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Attendance
93.33%
95.56%
95.56%
91.95%
Lates
0
5
4
4
Class
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
School
Attendance
90.37%
98.89%
96.30%
94.58%
Lates
1
3
9
26
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…
The following members of our school have and will be celebrating their birthday
last week and this week: Asher (Y4), Rajpreet (Y5), Leilah (Y1), Aadam (Y1), Sienna (Rec),
Jhot (Y1), Desire (Y2), Dawid (Y3) and Samuel (Y5).
We wish them a wonderful birthday and hope all their wishes come true.
THURSDAY MASS DATES
Family and friends are very welcome to join us on the following dates:
16th Feb
19th Jan
26th Jan
2nd Feb
9th Feb
Year 5 (Prayer Service, Other liturgies will be confirmed)
Year 4
Year 3
Year 2
Year 6
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Please see below a list of important dates for Year 3 children preparing for the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Tuesday 21st March 2017
3:30pm – Sacramental meeting at St. Mark’s school
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Year 3 Retreat Day at Alton Castle (more details to follow)
Sunday 2nd April 2017
10:30am - Sacramental Enrolment Mass at Holy Name Church
th
Thursday 18 May 2017
3:30pm – Journey of Faith at St. Mark’s school
Sunday 21st May 2017
10.30am – Sacramental preparation Mass at Holy Name Church
Thursday 8th June 2017
3:30pm – Journey of Faith at St. Mark’s school
Sunday 11th June 2017
10.30am – Sacramental preparation Mass at Holy Name Church
Thursday 22nd June 2017
4:00pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Name Church
Sunday 25th June 2017
10:30am – Sacrament of Eucharist at Holy Name Church
WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
Please come and join your child and their teacher to learn about the exciting ways in which we are
teaching maths at St. Mark’s! Workshops will take place on the morning of each of the days below.
Please try to come along and support your child (ren).
Maths Makes Sense Workshops at 9:10am:• Wednesday 18th January – Year 1
Class Assembly Dates/Times:
Please note: All assemblies will start at 2:30pm
Friday 17th February 2017
Friday10th March 2017
Friday 24th March 2017
Friday 5th May 2017
Friday 26th May 2017
Friday 9th June 2017
Thursday 20th July 2017
Year 4
Year 2
Reception (Mother’s Day Assembly)
Year 3
Year 5
Year 1
Year 6 Leaver’s Assembly
PARKING CONGESTION
Since we have returned this year, we have had numerous complaints from local residents and our school
community about some of the self-centred and selfish actions of some of our parents in relation to where
they park their vehicles. This is a poor reflection on a wonderful school community. Please can you be
mindful and considerate to other drivers and the flow of traffic around school.
HAIRSTYLES
We would just like to remind you that no extreme haircuts, including shaved patterns or dyed hair
are allowed at school. For further details see the school planner. Also if you are unsure about any
aspect of uniform/PE kit/ hairstyles etc. please check our school website for more information.
UNIFORM
Thank you for presenting your children so beautifully in their school uniform and
wearing it with pride. We are always very proud of the standards set and maintained at St
Mark’s. The children are a credit to you and we appreciate your support with school
uniform. We are continuing with our presentation award to reward a class each week for their
high standards. Please ensure that all items are clearly marked with your child’s name. Parents should
write a note in their child’s planner if for any reason they are unable to wear the correct uniform.
“BY THE WAY… FACT OF THE DAY”
Please help your child to learn and remember this week’s “Fact of the Day”. They will be encouraged to
recite this fact on a number of occasions.
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
Wednesday
Vertical is at a right angle to the
horizontal
An oval is a 2D shape that looks A polyhedron is a 3D shape whose
like a flattened circle.
faces are polygons
Double 15 = 30
1 litre = 1000ml
Thursday
000 = thousand
A nonagon is a nine sided polygon
Friday
1 minute = 60 seconds
A The largest prime number under
100 is 97
Monday
Tuesday
5 and 5 honey from a hive
DATES FOR DIARIES
Y6 CONFIRMATION – Tuesday 14th March 2017 at 7pm.
Autumn Term 2016
Spring Term 2017
Summer Term 2017
Tuesday 6th September
To
Friday 21st October
- half term Monday 31st October
To
Friday 16th December
Tuesday 3rd January
To
Friday 17th February
- half term Monday 27th February
To
Thursday 6th April
Tuesday 25th April
To
Friday 26th May
- half term Tuesday 6th June
To
Tuesday 25th July
God Bless
Mr. S. Murphy
Headteacher
Teachers’ Training
Days
Monday 6th March 2017
Friday 7th April 2017
Monday 24th April 2017
Monday 5th June 2017