At St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School, we are committed to providing every child with opportunities to thrive. Through a wide range of academic, creative, and personal development programs, we nurture confident, resilient, and lifelong learners in a caring and supportive Christian environment. 

Here are some of the opportunities available to pupils to enhance core academic learning and develop pupils holistically:

In addition to our music curriculum, pupils have access to opportunities including:

• Choir club and performances

• Band club and performances

• Christmas production

• Children playing instruments in Collective Worship

• Year 6 production

SASM hosts one-to-one music tuition via the Kingston Music Service as well as funding whole-class music tuition in Year 5, where all pupils learn the ukulele. 

On Saturdays, SASM hosts pupils for Rock Squad, where groups of pupils form bands and learn a range of instruments. Termly rock-gigs are then performanced to parents, carers and the school community. 

At St Andrew's and St Mark's, we have a Year 3 and Year 6 buddy system that fosters meaningful relationships and a sense of community across age groups. Each Year 6 pupil is paired with a Year 3 buddy, providing younger students with a supportive mentor as they transition into Key Stage 2. This partnership builds confidence and social skills in Year 3 pupils while giving Year 6 students an opportunity to develop leadership, empathy, and responsibility. Together, these connections contribute to a caring and collaborative school environment where all pupils can thrive.