Dear Parent / Carer,

Following the recent home school communication survey that was sent to parents / carers, please find attached a summary of our findings for your information. 

Please also find a number of documents to help clarify our communication platforms, in particular SIMS app and Class Charts on our "Home School Communication" section here

Best wishes, stay safe.

St. Martin's School

Please see the following message from Deloitte.co.uk

Year 10 Virtual Insight Day

Our virtual Insight Days are for Year 10 students looking to expand their knowledge of Deloitte and professional services, improve employability skills and prepare for the world of work.  This will be an opportunity for you meet members of the Early Careers Recruitment Team and learn from our people from across all areas of the business through networking, Q&As and skills sessions.

Your School Nurse is available for you to talk about anything that worries you about your health.  Please see the attached poster for more information.

The assessment calendar for this academic year is on the school website and can be viewed here.

This calendar aims to outline the assessments planned for the year for those subjects that plan on cashing in the qualification in the summer of 2021.

Some of the later assessments may be updated as we move through the year, based on course coverage and progress of learning.

If your child is currently attending a Caerphilly School, is eligible for free school meals because of the benefits or support payments that you currently receive, is in Reception, Year 3, Year 7 or Year 10 only.

Have you submitted an application for the PDG Access Grant ?

Funding of £125 is available for eligible pupils in Reception, Year 3 and Year 10 and £200 for eligible pupils in Year 7.

Full details of this funding are available on the Council website, together with details of how to apply.

Please note if you haven’t already submitted an application for free school meals this would need to be done first and eligibility confirmed. Again details are available on the Council website with regards to the eligibility criteria and how to apply.”