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  • Useful Key Dates for Parents & Carers

    Published 16/09/24

     

    Useful Key Dates for Parents & Carers

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  • A Level Results 2024

    Published 15/08/24
    St Martins Sixth Form Centre achieved record results at A level despite the Head of Qualifications monitoring and Standards regulator stating that "people should expect lower results compared to the last few years." 

    Exceptional outcomes have been achieved at St Martins Sixth Form Centre once again as the Sixth Form goes from strength to strength. 

    A growing Sixth Form provider within Caerphilly with a total of 150 learners, strong academic success and impressive facilities was proud to announce that 79% of learners achieved the level 3 threshold of 2 A level passes this year. The number of learners attaining 3A*-C also rose to 70% of the year group with 25 % achieving A*/A grades. 

    All students obtained the grades required to progress within their chosen career pathway and higher education across a diverse range of university courses, apprenticeships and work placements. 

    Mr Jarvis Head teacher congratulated the Sixth Form students on another exceptional year of results and wished the students well as they begin the next exciting chapter in their lives, knowing that they are now fully prepared for life beyond St Martins. 

    Top achievers in Year 13 were 

    • Charlotte Carr A* Maths, A Physic, A in Biology & Chemistry
    • Ellie Hann - A in Drama, English Literature and Media
    • Amberina Larg A* in Art, A in Drama and Media

    The outstanding results were not limited to Year 13 with high standards being set by year 12 with notable high achievers being

    • Adam Davies - A* Maths, A Chemistry, Further Maths & Physics
    • Sol Constantinou A in Drama, English Literature, Media and B in Music
    • James Dons A* in Maths and A in Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths and Physics

    The leaders of the Sixth Form Mr Chris Brooks stated "It is wonderful to be leading the schools Sixth Form Centre, which is at the heart of our community and so highly regarded within the area as a leading provider of Post-16 courses." 

    The governing body are highly supportive and have heavily invested in the facilities at the school which have been further enhanced this year by the creation of larger spaces for independent study and reflection, a gym, multi surface sports area and a state of the art recording studio for its ever expanding performing arts faculty. The highly skilled and experienced Sixth Form team of teachers provides quality provision within small class sizes which gives our students personalised support and guidance at such a critical time in their lives. 

    Providing personalised tutoring, within small class sizes enables teachers to give our students the individual attention and guidance that they require at this stage in their lives when they are studying at such a high level. Coupling this with the impressive facilities available to all learners are the key ingredients for success at this level  

    For further information on applying to join St Martins Sixth Form Centre please contact the school via email at reception@stmartins.caerphilly.sch.uk

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  • Year 8 Options Evening Resources

    Published 12/01/23

    Dear parents and carers

    Please see the resources to accompany the Year 8 options evening tonight.  It was a pleasure to see so many of you in attendance.  

    If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss anything further with form tutors, teachers, heads of learning or senior staff.

    Many thanks, Mr Lewis

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  • Christmas Dinner Wednesday 14th December 2022

    Published 06/12/22

    For information regarding the Christmas dinner served at St Martin's on Wednesday, 14th December 2022 please see the attached letter.

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  • St Martin's Christmas Jumper Day 9th December 2022

    Published 30/11/22

    9th December is St Martin's Christmas Jumper Day. Pupils are invited to wear non-uniform, including a Christmas jumper. If your child doesn't have a Christmas jumper, don't fret: Christmas colours like red and green can be worn. A contribution of £1 is requested. The money will be shared between the official Christmas Jumper Day charity, Save the Children, and Ethan Hamer's appeal. 

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  • Christmas themed meal Thursday 15th December

    Published 14/11/22

    Christmas themed meal 3 courses with coffee and mince pies. Thursday 15th December. Event time 6:30pm in the restaurant.

    Ticket prices £20. Tickets to be bought through parentpay. Ticket sales will close Monday 12th December. 

    Please click the following link to purchase tickets - bit.ly/stmartinsshop

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  • Interested in Learning Spanish?

    Published 06/10/22

    Parents / carers of Year 6 and 7 learners... Are you interested in learning Spanish? Then come along to our event below! Please email lopezf@stmartins.caerphilly.sch.uk to confirm your attendance. 

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  • PSG Player Development Programme starting September 2022

    Published 22/09/22

    We are now ready to launch the Player Development Programme at St Martin's School, Caerphilly. Sessions are available on Tuesday or Thursday each week of the Academic Year.

    This first session's will start on the 27th September or 29th September respectively. If you know of any other players who may be interested in joining us then please ask them to complete the booking form following the link here -

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedVUB1pG7FFNMdxcnRgbJ2F-QcJ6Bd4SU9JSeGA7S4z_DU5g/viewform

    Head Coach Paolo and the team from Paris Saint-Germain Academy Wales will be running the sessions. We will also be having visits from Paris Saint-Germain staff this year - so please keep an eye out for updates on this.

    Sessions are available to boys and girls of all abilities. 

    To book on, please confirm your place(s) by completing the booking form or contacting us directly on info@psgacademyuk.com.

    Paris Saint-Germain Academy Wales

    Location: St Martin's School, Caerphilly

    We have limited places available for these sessions, so please do confirm your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

    We look forward to welcoming you back to the PSG Family!

    From all the team at Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK

    PS. Don't forget to book onto the October Half Term Camp starting the 31st October... 

    https://www.psgacademyuk.com/holiday-camp-booking-form/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--L86R4mCcwU7jrZw39itqnmWYrtw4IvqSGC1ODhOqnVEmnPxnNy3iLjsc9xxxwwHc7Tw-Q9wwx-pZ2KWedK976m-F0q_y4JPCXzqOssGdsmHM_rTg&_hsmi=2

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 29th September 2022

    Published 22/09/22

    We would like to invite you to St Martin's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 29th September 2022.

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