Kia ora Parents and Caregivers, Thank you to all those who have helped in a multitude of ways over the years; putting class readers away, library, trips, supervision and transport, coaching and managing sports teams, [...]

From the Principals pen... Kia ora Parents and Caregivers, Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been affected by the recent 7.8 earthquake, especially those in Kaikoura, North Canterbury and Marlborough.   [...]

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,Care For The Environment In October we celebrated the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the great Saint who draws our attention to the gifts of creation. However, while we all [...]

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,A huge 'ka pai rawa' to you.  for your donations that helped our recent Mission Day.    I would like to thank you all  on behalf of those children in need [...]

Dear Parents and Caregivers, MISSION DAY FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER This week we will think about outreach as we prepare for our annual Mission Day - Children Helping Children.    We remember that the greatest commandment [...]

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers, Please give us your feedback!   Early last week we sent out a homework survey via email.  We need your feedback to make an informed decision around homework. New research [...]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701240 31st August 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMUNITY LETTER Dear St Marks Community, Following the Board of Trustees (BOT) elections the new Board have had their second meeting. We would like to acknowledge our outgoing [...]

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers, Our term is flying by and we have a lot to be grateful for. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded certificates at yesterday's assembly for their excellent results [...]

Dear Parents and Caregivers, What is Attitude?    Having Attitude means looking at what happens from a positive angle.  Aim for an attitude that sees a glass of water as half full not half empty. [...]

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers, This term we are replacing the word respect with care, although the indicators that fall out of the word 'care' will be the same. i.e. 1. Care for self, 2. [...]