St Marks School PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
Sue Robson - Chair of St Marks PTA 2008
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School Hours
| School Hours | Notes | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell is rung | 08.55AM | ||
| Morning Break | 10.30-10.45AM | ||
| Lunchtime | 11.55AM-12.55PM | ||
| Afternoon Break | Years R 1 2 | 2.05PM-2.15PM | |
| School Finishes | Years R 1 2 | 3.05PM | |
| School Finishes | Years 3 4 5 6 | 3.15PM | Click here to see our clubs |
Parents are urged to ensure that their children arrive at school punctually but not before 8:45am as the school does not assume responsibility until that time.
Academic Year 2007/8
| Terms | Dates | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERM 1 | Monday 3 September - Friday 19 October | Teacher training days Thursday Jan 3rd / Friday Jan 4th So children return Monday 7th Jan |
Click here for our diary |
| TERM 2 | Monday 29 October - Wednesday 19 December | ||
| TERM 3 | Thursday 3 January - Friday 15 February | Teacher training day Friday Feb 15th So term ends Thursday Feb 14th |
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| TERM 4 | Monday 25 February - Friday 04 April | ||
| TERM 5 | Monday 21 April - Friday 23 May | ||
| TERM 6 | Monday 2 June - Wednesday 23 July |
Current and future term dates with downloadable School Year Calendars (up to 2008/2009) are available on the Kent Council web site.
HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
St Mark's School, along with other schools in Tunbridge Wells, will not permit leave of absence unless in the most exceptional of circumstances. It is very unusual for there to be good reason why holidays can not be taken during school holiday time.Time absent from school can have a marked effect on children's learning. Please see 'Days Off School Lead to Lost Learning Graph' in the Useful Information section of this website.
If you wish to take children out of school during term time then please write to Mr Barham to explain why it cannot be taken during the school holidays.
If parents do take their children on holiday then their absence will be recorded as unauthorised, and will be discussed with the Educational Welfare Officer who monitors attendance in schools. We will also discuss the possibility of issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice for non-attendance in line with school and Local Authority policies. Please see our Attendance policy in the Useful Information section of this website.
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
