6th February 2026
Dear Parent Carers,
Weekly Update: 06/02/26
I hope this update finds you well. I was glad to see so many of you at the Parent Carer Evenings earlier this week. Working in partnership with our families is one of the things that makes St Martins such a great place to be. Students and staff are starting to feel ready for the half term break, with school finishing on Friday 13th February for a week. I’ve included a couple of different half term activities in this update –workshops with Hubbub, and swimming at the Lonsdale Pool. I hope you find this information helpful as you plan for the week off.
Outward Bounds
At the start of this week, Outward Bounds came into school to lead outdoor learning activities for some of our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. This was part of a programme initiated by the Shaw Education Trust. Students from two other SET schools joined in the fun too, with St Andrew’s and Ivy House taking part in activities alongside our students Our Outdoor Learning Mentor, Will, ensured all the young people thoroughly enjoyed these sessions; a huge thank you to Will! Please see the poster further in the update to see what they got up to! Additional images will also be on our social media channels.
Social Media Links
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Breakfast and Snacks in School
St Martins is fortunate to be part of the National School Breakfast Programme who provide subsidised bagels to the school. Students can choose to have a bagel with jam or butter for breakfast when they come to school in the morning. Alternatively, students can have a piece of fruit for breakfast if a bagel isn’t suitable for them.
Should students require a snack at breaktime, they can bring one from home, please provide them with a healthy option – such as fruit or a cereal bar.
Welcome to Abi
This week we have welcomed Abigail Smith to our St Martins team as a Teaching Assistant at Horizons 6th Form. Abi has experience of supporting young people with SEND through Umbrella. I hope you will join me in welcoming Abi to St Martins.
Toni Beardmore Headteacher
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
Term Date Consultation
Derby City Council are currently consulting for school term dates from 2027-2030 – to find out more and contribute, please go to: https://letstalk.derby.gov.uk/schoolterm-dates-2027-2030
Hubbub Clubs
Hubbub are running two days of free Percussion and Movement workshops during the half term break for young people aged 13-17. Hubbub also run a Rhythm club on Tuesdays and a SEND Dance session on Wednesday. Please take a look at the flyers further in the update for more information.
Lonsdale Swimming Lessons
Lonsdale Swimming Pool are running a swimming ‘crash course’ during the half term break, with lessons taking place Monday-Friday. Please take a look at the flyer for more information
With best wishes,
Toni Beardmore Headteacher
Toni Beardmore Headteacher
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
Term Dates 2025/2026
Spring Term 2026
INSET Day – Monday 5th January 2026
School Starts Back – Tuesday 6th January
School Breaks up for Half Term – Friday 13th February
School Starts Back – Monday 23rd February
School Breaks up for Easter – Friday 27th March
Summer Term 2026
School Starts Back – Monday 13th April
INSET Day – Friday 1st May
Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May
School Breaks up for Half Term – Friday 22nd May
School Starts Back – Monday 1st June
School Breaks up for Summer – Wednesday 22nd July
INSET Day – Thursday 23rd July
St Martins follows Derby City Council’s term dates. Dates for next year can be found on their website – please follow the link for these - https://derby.gov.uk/educationand-learning/schools-and-colleges/term-holiday-dates/#
Social Media Links
Toni Beardmore Headteacher
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