St Mark's RC School

Spaces available in Reception! Come and join the fun at St Mark’s 🦁 Please contact the school office for more information 📞

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📱 App stores offer millions of apps, but not all are safe for children. From malware and copycat apps to in-app purchases and inappropriate content, risks can be easy to miss. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains more. Download: vist.ly/4xny4

Happy Easter from all of us at @CAFODSchools, thank you for your support this year 🙏 💚

Today is Good Friday. In today's #Lent calendar for children, we reflect on the day that Jesus died on the cross and invite you to pray the Light in the darkest times prayer with us. Download our calendar for a link to the prayer ➡️ cafod.org.uk/education/prim…

📱 Instagram is hugely popular with young people, but features like livestreaming, messaging and endless feeds can bring risks. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers and shares practical safety tips. Download: vist.ly/4wvin

⚠️ Violent trends &shock-value clips can spread across social media feeds, sometimes reaching young people who were not looking for them. Our latest guide explains the risks and offers advice for parents and educators. Download: vist.ly/4vaha

🌟 Yesterday we welcomed Barbara from CAFOD to talk about our Big Lent Walk! 🚶‍♂️💜 Did you know £236 can feed a family for a year? That’s our goal! 💪🏼 Support us here 👉 schools.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/st… Keep an eye out for all the ways our classes are taking part this Lent! 🌿✨

📺 Streaming services are popular with children – but autoplay, endless content &personalised recommendations can make screen time spiral. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the risks and shares practical tips for safer streaming. vist.ly/4uh7y

Happy World Book Day, everyone! Today is all about inspiring children to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives. Thanks for joining the fun! #WorldBookDay

This week’s #WakeUpWednesday highlights simple, practical ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating cosy reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun, small habits can make a big impact. Download here >> vist.ly/4tnsn #WorldBookDay

We will be dressing as a sound for KS1 and as a word for KS2. We are looking forward to celebrating this day at St Mark’s! 📕 #WorldBookDay

As #Lent Begins. Today we step into the quiet, grace-filled season of Lent. A time not of heaviness, but of invitation. The Lord calls us gently to grow: to let go of what burdens us, to return to what gives life & to rediscover His presence in the ordinary moments of each day.

This week's #WakeUpWednesday guide explains how features like group chats, disappearing messages, ‘Channels’ and location sharing can expose young users to pressure, unwanted contact and inappropriate content. Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/4ryfx

For World Day of the Sick, our children wrote birthday cards for Amelia, who is turning 8 and hoping to break the world record for most cards received 💛Her story has touched our hearts. We’re proud to support her mission 🌟#WorldDayOfTheSick #KindnessMatters

This weeks #WakeUpWednesday guide explores why belonging matters and how small, everyday interactions can make a meaningful difference in helping children feel accepted and included. Download here: vist.ly/4r522

Year 6 ending a fun-filled day the best way 🌟 Games, songs, and hymns shared around the campfire 🔥🎶 So many smiles, laughter and special memories made ✨A perfect end to a brilliant day!

AI is becoming a big part of young people’s online lives — from school tools to entertainment apps. Help children understand how AI works and why it shouldn’t be trusted blindly. Download here >> vist.ly/4qaad