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S T. M a r k ’ s C E P r i m a r y
School
Autumn 7 Newsletter
Dear Parents/Carers
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through
this half term and we have only spent a few weeks in our
new building. This wonderful photo of the school was
taken by one of our parents when dropping off her child
for breakfast club. Thank you to Racheal Hopkins for
capturing such a wonderful picture!
Our old building is now in the process of being fully cleared
and you might have noticed the old Year R building has now
completely disappeared!
All week as part of our PSHE curriculum the children have been
learning about celebrating difference and appreciating that every-
one is different but that everyone is equal. Today to mark the im-
portance of this and for anti—bullying week the children have come
in to school wearing odd socks. It has been refreshing to hear how
well the children have learnt from this topic and have related our
core Christian Values of Love, Inclusion, Equality and Respect to
this. Well done everyone.
On Wednesday 16th December the children will be having their Christmas dinner. These dinners
have to be pre-ordered so if you haven’t already ordered your child’s dinner please remember
the deadline is today at 3 p.m. Unfortunately we are unable to take any orders after this time
and it will be necessary for you to send your child in to school with a packed lunch on this day in-
stead. Due to COVID we will not be asking for donations of Christmas crackers this year howev-
er Morgan and Sindall, the building contractors, have very kindly offered to donate each child a
Christmas cracker to have with their dinner! Thank you to Morgan & Sindall.
As previously mentioned we will be unable to hold our traditional Christmas Church Service but
instead a celebration will take place virtually whilst remaining in our class bubbles. Please don’t
forget if you have any other ideas about Christmas celebrations to please do email us at in-
fo@st-marks-southampton.org.uk.
As always thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Stephanie Bryant—Headteacher
S T. M a r k ’ s C E P r i m a r y
School
Autumn 7 Newsletter
Sporting News
It seems like a long time since we have been able to share news from the PE department. Like all
areas of grassroots sports, we have seen a great deal of change within PE and school sport, most
noticeably in the loss of opportunity to experience competition against other schools, and indeed
against other bubbles.
This of course does not mean exciting things are not happening!!
Cricket Initiative
We are currently working with Hampshire County Cricket Club and Chance to Shine to offer high
quality coaching in the school to all children in year 1-4. It has been a huge success, with our two
coaches proving to be a real hit with the children. The sessions will continue until Christmas. Af-
ter Christmas, we hope to offer cricket opportunities to 5 and 6 as part of our extra-curricular
offer if government guidelines permit.
Innovation Curriculum
This term we have been delivering an exciting and innovative curriculum designed to focus on per-
sonal challenge and personal fitness. With national and local fitness levels suffering during the
recent lockdown periods, we have been able to focus our teaching and see a definite and clear
rise in the fitness in the majority of our children post lockdown! A real success!!
Active Playtimes
The children have been experiencing staff led active playtimes with equipment available for
break and lunchtime for each bubble to use in either a structured or an exploratory way. It is
fantastic to see how active and fully engaged the children are at these times.
Astro Turf
The children are now starting to use the astro turf, especially if the field is too wet. It’s a won-
derful facility and gives us a huge amount of flexibility within our curriculum and extracurricular
programme. Children must have appropriate trainers (no studs or astro boots, no school shoes)
for this sand based surface. Unfortunately children may have to do PE alongside the astro if
footwear is unsafe for wither them or could cause damage to the surface.
Uniform, Outdoor PE, Safety and Warmth!
Thank you to all the parents who are sending their children to school fully ready for PE on the
appropriate days!
As the days start to get colder we encourage the children to wear layers. A vest, under layer or
skins should be worn under the white t-shirt and a tracksuit top or hoody on top. Children can
also wear a sports jacket on top of this – but it must be a different jacket to the one worn to
school.
We also encourage a second pair of trainers/socks to be
brought in case the children get wet feet
Please do not forget to send children with tape to cover
earrings – only studs allowed in school please.
All jewellery must be removed, children should be able to
do this themselves.
Mr Munnings
Head of Physical Education
S T. M a r k ’ s C E P r i m a r y
School
Our new all weather astro turf!
in September 2021?
May I remind everyone that if you have a child
who is due to start school next academic year
please ensure you have applied for a school
place in time. The closing date for first time
admission applications is the 15th January 2021.
for the September 2021 intake. All applications
are made direct to Southampton City Council.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Tuesday 1st December 2020 All day Flu Vaccination's— whole school
Saturday 5th December 2020 By Appointment only Open Day—Year R September 2021 Intake
Wednesday 16th December 2020 Lunchtime Christmas dinner day.
Friday 18th December 2020 All day Last day of the Autumn Term
Monday 21st December 2020— Both weeks Christmas Holidays—SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday 1st January 2021
JANUARY 2021
Monday 4th January 2021 All day INSET DAY—SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 5th January 2021 All day First Day of the Spring Half Term
FEBRUARY 2021
Friday 12th February 2021 All day Last day of Spring 1 Half Term
Monday 15th February— All week February Half Term Break—SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday 19th February
Monday 22nd February All day First day of Spring 2 Half Term
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