2nd May 2025 Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 02/05/25 I hope this update finds you well. It has been great to welcome some warmer weather this week ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Fingers crossed that we are able to make the most of this extra day off. This week’s update has information on PE Kit for summer, a uniform reminder, a request for support for the school’s PTFA and a fantastic update from our Supported Internship programme. PE Kit for Summer To support students in their PE lessons when it is warm and sunny, please see the PE kit list below:
Plain black or white shorts / jogging bottoms Plain or St Martins logoed black or white t-shirt (NO FOOTBALL SHIRTS) Comfortable footwear Sunglasses (optional)
Students are expected to come to school dressed in their uniforms, and will change before and after PE. Bespoke arrangements can of course be made via your class teacher to accommodate individual needs, however, as a school, we are grateful for your support in encouraging good routines in the development of your child’s health and hygiene. Additionally, making sure that your child has a water bottle in school will support them as they can have water breaks during their PE lesson and throughout the school day. School Uniform Reminder As we have shared about PE kit, I thought it would also be helpful to remind our community about our school uniform policy. At St Martins School, we do our upmost to ensure all students are dressed correctly as we believe that it promotes pride, selfconfidence, and a feeling of belonging within the student body. We are always happy to work with parents and families to ensure our our approach is accessible to all (e.g. sensory needs). Boys:
White or black polo shirt or round neck shirt Plain black round necked sweat shirt or a St Martins logoed hoodie, no embroidered sweatshirts e.g. Nike/Adidas Plain black trousers/jogging bottoms or plain black shorts – No jeans All black shoes/trainers – No other colours to be on the shoes/trainers Sabrina Hobbs Principal St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.set.org Online: www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk
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