St. Mark's R.C. Primary School

We believe that all people matter

Our School Day

   

Time for Teaching

We are obliged to publish the amount of time spent in actual teaching - apart from registration / administration / assemblies / prayers etc. 

  • The Nursery and Reception class are taught for 22 hours and 35 minutes, starting at 8:50am and finishing at 3:20pm (NUR) and 3:25pm (REC) 
  • Key Stage 1 children are taught for 25 hours and 30 minutes a week, starting at 8:50am and finishing at 3:30pm
  • Key Stage 2 children are taught for 25 hours and 30 minutes a week, starting at 8:50am and finishing at 3:30pm
  • Breaks - 10:30am, 11:00am and 2:00pm
  • Key Stage 1 lunch time: 12.00-12.30pm in the hall, 12:30-1:00pm outdoor play
  • Years 3 and 4 lunch time: 11:30am-12:00pm in the hall, 12:00-12:30pm outdoor play
  • Years 5 and 6 lunch time: 12.30-1.00pm in the hall, 1:00-1:30pm outdoor play

It is vitally important that teaching time is not lost through late arrivals disturbing  teaching.  That is why we ask children to arrive promptly between 8:40 - 8:50am and be collected at 3:30pm.  

 

Assemblies

  • Monday - Prayers
  • FridayWhole School Assembly