ST MARK’S CHURCH NEWS -April 2022
In the ecclesiastical year we are now into Lent, for Christians a time of abstinence and contemplation. We remember Christ’s temptation in the wilderness, His death on the Cross and then His glorious resurrection on Easter Day. Continue reading “ST MARK’S CHURCH NEWS -April 2022”
St. Mark’s Swimming Success
St. Mark’s school were placed first in the Uckfield Swimming Gala!
It was the first time the village school had taken part in the competitions and the participants were cheered on by the staff, parents & friends. The school thanked Uckfield College for organising the event and parents for their support. The super swimmers worked incredibly hard to secure a top 3 position in every race.
There were excellent individual performances and the overall team result was outstanding.
Winners of the Gala Girls 25m Backstroke Girls 50m Freestyle Mixed Relay Girls 25m Freestyle
Boys 25m Freestyle Obstacle Relay Girls 25m BreaststrokeMavis Farrer
It is with sadness that we learn of the peaceful 
passing of Mavis Farrer, on November 2nd. at the age of 98 .
For many years Mavis, past resident of Hadlow Down and wife of the late John, mother of Alison and Simon, grandmother and great grandmother. was a key member of the Variety Club and the Horticultural Society as well as being a co-editor of the Parish Magazine.
The funeral is to be held at St. Phillip’s Church, Ticehurst Road, Burwash, Burwash Weald, UK, TN19 7NA at 11 am on Friday November 26th..
St. Mark’s School Newspaper
The pupils of St Mark’s School have produced their very own Newspaper.
St. Mark’s News
The first Issue can be read or downloaded here.
St. Mark’s School Community Tea
St. Mark’s School
St Mark’s School Merit Assembly
We enjoyed our Merit Assembly in the glorious sunshine. Congratulations to every child at St. Mark’s for all they have achieved this year. Also, well done to our overall class effort award winners! 
Caretaker Post Opportunity – St. Mark’s School
Are you passionate about providing the best start for children?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Caretaker to join our team to help us ensure that our school provides a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for children, staff and visitors.
The children, staff and governors of St Mark’s CEP School are looking for a practical and well-motivated person for the post of Caretaker to join our team of committed staff.
We are very proud of our building so we especially want someone who will really care for our school, ensuring it looks its best, is safe and exemplifies the high expectations we have of our children.
The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with the fabric of the building, health and safety, grounds and facilities maintenance and security.
You will need to:
• be a hands on individual who can develop and implement systems/procedures as well as maintain current ones.
• be sympathetic to environmental concerns regarding the school and grounds
• contribute to projects and maintenance schedules
• be practical, with good DIY skills.
• a school with happy, polite children
• good professional development opportunities/training, together with extra hours during holidays for larger maintenance projects
Hours: 7 hours per week, with additional hours available during school holidays
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Scale 4 point 10 £19,312 pro rata
Required: To start 19.7.21
Contact finance@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk for full job description and application form.
Tel: 01825 830375
Website: http://www. st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk
St Mark’s Church is Closed
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