Skip to content ↓
St Martin's School

St Martin's School

Virtual Learning Site

Latest News [Y Newyddion Diweddaraf]

Latest News Y Newyddion Diweddaraf

Latest News from St Martin's School

July 2018

  • St Martin's School Newsletter July 2018

    Published 19/07/18

    Please see St Martin's School Newsletter July 2018 attached. 

    Read More
  • Uniform Reminder - September 2018

    Published 18/07/18

    Uniform Reminder - September 2018

    As previously announced, the school uniform has been updated. The uniform policy can be found on the school website. One of the key changes for girls will be a new school skirt which is knee length and displays the school logo on the waist band. Please note any other skirt will be regarded as unacceptable. Alternatively, girls have the option to wear tailored black trousers if they prefer. The PE kits for boys and girls has also been re-designed. Please ensure you purchase school uniform from one of the following official options to ensure your child's uniform is fully compliant. Option 1 - online via the school shop, accessed via the link on the school website, Option 2 from the school finance office or Option 3 YC Sports, Whitchurch.  Please note during the summer holidays, the finance office will be open between 10.00am and 2.00pm Tuesday 28th August - Thursday 30th August 2018 to assist parents with orders already placed by Thursday 19th July 2018.  From Monday 3rd September 2018 the finance office will be open from 8.00am-4.00pm to assist with any new purchases.  

    The school is currently waiting for full details of a new Pupil Support Grant which aims to support children in receipt of free school meals. Please refer to the school's website for further details.

    Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

    Read More
  • School holiday opening times for exam results and uniform

    Published 17/07/18

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: EXAM RESULTS

    Exam results can be collected from the Sixth Form Centre at 9.30am on the following days:

    • Thursday 16th August AS and A-Level
    • Thursday 23rd August GCSE

      If you are unable to collect your results on these days your result slip will be available from Reception after the appropriate results day.  Please note the holiday opening times.

      If you can't pick up your results in person you must either provide a stamped addressed envelope prior to the day (small letter size) or nominate someone to collect them on your behalf and provide them with a written note to bring with them on the day.

      SCHOOL OFFICE OPENING TIMES DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2018

      Reception Telephone: 029 20858050

      UNIFORM

      School office staff will be available on the following days and times for parents wishing to collect their uniform orders:

      Tuesday, 28th August to Thursday 30th August           10am to 2pm

      From Monday, 3rd September school uniform will be available to purchase.                                                    

      These dates and times may sometimes vary due to sickness / unforeseen circumstances.

      For out of office times uniform can be viewed / purchased at YC Sports, Whitchurch, Cardiff or on the school website by clicking on the link below:

      bit.ly/stmartinsshop

      (any orders processed via the school website will be subject to availability)

      Due to maintenance the phone system may be down during some of the holiday.  If you contact the office and are unable to speak to someone directly, please email the school.

      Email address: reception@stmartins.caerphilly.sch.uk

      All staff return on Monday 3rd September.

    Read More
  • Girls' Uniform - September 2018 Years 7-11

    Published 13/07/18

    Dear Parent/Guardian

    Girls' Uniform - September 2018 Years 7-11

    Please be aware from September 2018 that girls will be required to wear the official new school skirt, available to purchase directly from the school finance office, online shop (please see link via the school's website) or via YC Sports in Whitchurch.  Alternatively, girls may wear trousers.  

    Please note any other skirt will be regarded as unacceptable.

    Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

    Read More
  • Enrichment Day - July 17th

    Published 11/07/18

    Please see provisional timetable for on site enrichment activities for those students who have not signed up to external visits.

    All students not involved with external visits must attend school.

    Students will sign up to onsite activities during school this week.

    Those wishing to take part in golf or tennis will need a parental consent form completed - please collect from Mrs. Powell.

    Read More
  • Canada Tour Itinerary

    Published 11/07/18

    Please see the attached Canada Tour final itinerary.

    Read More
  • Drama Trip to London on 17th July 2018

    Published 10/07/18

    Please see the attached letter regarding the Drama trip to London on 17th July 2018

    Read More
  • St. Martin's Equipment List

    Published 04/07/18
    Read More
  • Bee Non-Uniform Day Friday 6 July

    Published 04/07/18

    Year 10 Business class need your help!

    We have negotiated £1500 of equipment and training for free to allow the exciting opportunity for us to house a colony of bees here in school.

    We now need to raise funds to purchase the colony and a shed in which to house the hive, so we are asking for your help and having a “BEE THEMED” NON-UNIFORM DAY (Black and / or yellow attire where possible)

    FRIDAY 6 JULY

    Please give all donations to  your teacher during lesson 1

    Thank You!

     

    Read More
  • Governors' Annual Report to Parents 2016-17

    Published 04/07/18

    Please see the attached Governors' Annual Report to Parents 2016-17

    Read More
  • ENRICHMENT DAY TRIP DEADLINE - AM FRIDAY 6TH JULY

    Published 04/07/18

     

    The final deadline for pupils to sign up for or amend their Enrichment Day Trip is this Friday

    morning, 6th July.    There is limited availability, so places will be allocated on a first come first served basis with only full payment and consent forms accepted.  Payment and consent forms need to be handed in to the Finance Office by Friday morning latest  as the office will be closed in the afternoon. 

    The following trips still have availability, but places are limited:

    • London Museum  -  Humanities Department (Mr J Jowett)
    • Bristol Zoo  -  English Department (Miss L Banks)
    • Cardiff Bay Bowling  -  Languages Department (Miss L Davies)
    • Paintballing  -  Science (Mr M Castle)
    • Team Assault Course - Business (Mrs K Joyce)

     

    Details of these trips can be found on this website, from the relevant Department teacher and the Finance Office.

    Read More
  • Year 11 Prom

    Published 02/07/18

    Year 11 Prom at Bryn Meadows on Friday 6 July

    Arrival from 6pm

    Sit down for meal at 7pm

    Please arrange pickups from 10:15pm

    We have to leave the Hotel site by 10:30pm

    Read More