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Latest News from St Martin's School

February 2018

  • School closure due to weather warning - Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March

    Published 28/02/18

    Due to the Amber weather warning issued today St Martin's School will be closed on Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March for the safety of pupils and staff.

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  • Year 8 Key Stage 4 Options Evening postponed until Tuesday 13th March

    Published 28/02/18

    Year 8 Key Stage 4 Options Evening will be postponed until Tuesday 13th March 5-7pm.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

     

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  • Year 10 Parents Consultation Evening Thursday 8th March 2018

    Published 27/02/18

    I am pleased to invite you to the Year 10 Parent Consultation Evening on the Thursday 8th March 2018. 

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  • School Day Review

    Published 23/02/18

    Please find a summary of the review completed last term.

    From Monday 26th February 2018 KS4 students will take the later lunch at 1.00pm and the KS3 students will have the earlier lunch slot at 12.00pm. 

    Sixth form student will remain on the same lunch.

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  • Year 8 into Key Stage 4 Options Evening

    Published 23/02/18

    Please be advised that there will be a Key Stage 4 Options Evening for Year 8 families held on Thursay 1st March 2018 from 5pm - 7pm.

    We look forward to seeing you there.

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  • Hillside School Gates

    Published 19/02/18

    Residents living on hillside have reported to the school that dangerous manoeuvres are being undertaken by drivers dropping off their children at the school gates.

    They are concerned, as I am, that a child may be seriously injured or killed if this continues.

    Please can I ask for your help in keeping our children safe and that all drivers ensure they do not use residents drives as turning circles if they have to drive into hillside and unless a child has a disability take the opportunity to drop them off safely without driving into hillside.

    Thank you

    Mr. Jarvis

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  • Uniform & equipment

    Published 19/02/18

    With half term holidays, it may be a good time to check your child’s uniform and stock of equipment in their pencil cases.

    In relation to uniform - 
    Over the last few weeks, we have been reminding students at the school of the uniform policy.  We have found two main issues with uniform currently, both of which relate to our female students.

    • The first is skirts that are very short and not at all suitable for school.  Our expectation is that skirts reach the knee.
    • The second is skin tight trousers, leggings and black jeans being worn.  Our expectation is that trousers are not skin tight and of a tailored design.

    May I also take this opportunity to remind  you that we stock school uniform at retail prices in our school shop for ease of purchase.

    In relation to equipment, children should have as a minimum

    • Two black pens
    • Two purple pens
    • Two green pens
    • A ruler
    • A calculator
    • Two pencils
    • Eraser
    • Sharpener

    If a child is undertaking a specialist course such as art and design it may be necessary for them to have additional items that will assist their studies.

    If you are able to ensure that your child has their pencil cases fully stocked ready for the start of a new term this would be extremely helpful.

    A lesson is often delayed when a child does not have the basic equipment and needs to borrow items from the teacher or another child. This can be disruptive and slow the learning of the class.

    If as a parent you need any support with this please do not hesitate to contact the school.

    Thank you all for your continued support and I wish you all a very good half term holiday.

    Mr Jarvis

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  • Supporting Your Child At Home

    Published 16/02/18

    Information on how to support your child at home this spring term.

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  • World Book Day Thursday 1st March 2018

    Published 16/02/18

    Please note that World Book Day on the 1st of March is going to be a non-school uniform day to promote reading across the school.

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  • St Martin's School Newsletter - February 2018

    Published 16/02/18

    Please see  February 2018 Newsletter attached.  

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  • Free Sixth Form Wi-Fi Access

    Published 16/02/18

    We are very pleased to let you know that following investment by the School, the Sixth Form now have access to a dedicated WiFi that can be accessed within the Sixth Form centre using their own devices.

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  • Pontygwindy Road closure information for Parents and Staff

    Published 14/02/18

    Please see the attached letter received by the school from Caerphilly CBC regarding the proposal to close a section of Pontygwindy Road for two weeks from 17th February to 5th March.

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