To assist in the preparation of the fast approaching P.T.A. Christmas Fayre, there will be a Dress Down Day for the children on Monday 2nd November 2015.
Children are invited to come to school on this day in their ‘own’ clothes, in exchange for a donation to the Christmas Fayre.
Here is a leaflet from the P.T.A. offering ideas of possible donations:
PTA Christmas Fayre Dress Down Day Leaflet 2nd November 2015
Football colours are not prohibited on this day.
Father Dominic is organising a Halloween Party for Sunday 1st November in St. Peter’s Parish Hall for all of our children. It takes place between 2pm and 4pm so come along and have some fun.
Junior Road Safety Officers Ronan Gemmell and Minahil Imran have designed a leaflet to inform pupils and parents about the importance of parking and driving safely on school grounds.
Parental appointment times sent home for all classes today.
Come along on Thursday and hear of your child’s progress.
Parents from Catholic schools across Scotland are invited to participate in the latest in a series of Parent Assemblies which are designed to inform and consult them on important issues.
Check the School Bags!
All pupils in Primary 2 to Primary 7 are bringing home their reports from their Class Teacher today. We look forward to welcoming all parents and carers to Parents’ Evening on Thursday 8th October.
St. Mark’s Primary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of mums and dads who are primarily concerned with fundraising for the pupils of St Mark’s.
It is vitally important that the PTA raise additional money for the school to really enhance the educational experience our children receive at St Mark’s Primary School.
In the past year, the PTA has purchased a whole school maths resource and a new Spanish teaching resource which can be used at all levels in the school.
They also contribute towards the more fun elements of school life like Christmas parties, school discos and panto and outward bound trips, enjoyed by all pupils. The school football strip was also organised by the PTA.
The PTA is made up of parents with children of all ages and stages at the school. They meet at the school on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm and new members are always welcome!
Feel free to come along to one of the meetings or contact stmarkshamiltonpta@outlook.com for more information on how you can get involved.
Starting School in August
Our whole school community looks forward to welcoming a new intake of Primary 1 pupils each August.
In January every year parents visit the school within their catchment area to enrol their child for Primary Education. Parents must bring with them 2 proofs of residence and the child’s birth certificate and baptism certificate, if appropriate.
To ensure a smooth transition from Nursery to Primary education, our staff visit the pupils in nursery. Transition documents pass between the staff.
All pupils in St. Mark’s wear school uniform:
Jacket: either Brown blazer with School Badge
or Brown fleece
Trousers/Skirt: Brown
Shirt/Blouse: Blue
Tie: School Tie
Primary 7 wear a special tie, available from school
Top: either Brown V-neck jumper / cardigan
or Pale blue V-neck jumper / cardigan
Footwear: Black/ brown school shoes
Brown socks/tights
School Bag: either Brown bag with School Badge
or bag of choice
Physical Education (P.E.) Kit: Pale blue polo shirt
Navy shorts
Black plimsolls
Swimming Kit: swimming trunks and cap boys
swimming costume and cap girls
Currently, swimming takes place only in Primary 7 and Primary 5.
Only Primary 1 pupils may wear their polo shirt all day on P.E. days.
All other pupils change for Physical Education.
The uniform, including hair scrunchies, is available from:
In St. Mark’s Primary School we aim to:
Provide a welcoming atmosphere and a positive ethos throughout the school, ensuring all children are educated in a safe, secure, happy and health-promoting environment.
Develop the Catholic faith within each child in a caring Christian environment.
Have consistently high expectations and match these with high quality modern resources which are effectively used to support programmes of study.
Raise attainment through self evaluation and continuous improvement in every aspect of the schools work and life.
Develop within all pupils a positive attitude towards their environment contributing to the wider community in a responsible and caring way.
Develop the partnership with parents and carers and ensure that they are kept fully informed and encouraged to be active participants in their children’s progress.
Support the development of best professional practices amongst the staff which provide impact and benefit to pupils.
Ensure each child is brought to a deeper understanding of their rights and responsibilities and is helped to appreciate the diversity of other cultures and beliefs.