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

We would like to share a variety of resources that have been made available to us, that have been designed to support parents, carers and students who are preparing for examinations.  More information, along with links to the downloadable resources, can be found in the letter provided below.

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.

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

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.

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