Weekly Update - 14th June 2024

14th June 2024 Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 14/06/24 I hope this update finds you well. The main focus of this week’s update is a letter about vaping signed by all of the secondary school Headteachers around Derby in partnership with the health services. You may remember that a similar letter was shared with you last year, but we want to continue to highlight health concerns and the law around vaping to keep you informed. Spring Lakes Students and staff are looking forward to their day at Spring Lakes on Tuesday 18th June. We are continuing preparations in school to make this a great day – let’s hope the weather is on board with our plans! To help us get the most out of our day, here is some further information about Spring Lakes. Students can bring snacks – although not too many sweets, and no products containing nuts. Please provide your young person with a drink. Students do not require any money, although they can bring a maximum of £5 for the shop. Students are not permitted to bring any electronic devices, they must leave them at home or school. Students will leave school after registration and then travel to Spring Lakes either on a coach or school minibus. After arriving, students will take part in an activity in the morning – the aqua park, pedalos, group stand-up paddle boarding or beach activities. Students should wear appropriate clothing for their activities and spending the day outside, following the information below. Additionally, please provide your child with a spare warm top. If the weather is warm, please provide them with a hat and sun cream. Aqua Park and Stand-up Paddle Boarding – Students will be supervised by staff from Spring Lakes and St Martins at both the Aqua Park, and on the group paddle boards. Students will be provided with a wet suit. Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can change out of, and bring a swim suit to wear under the wet suit and a towel. As well as their wet suit, students will wear a buoyancy aid. Sabrina Hobbs Executive 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 The Shaw Education Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England (no 09067175) Registered address: Shaw Education Trust, Kidsgrove Secondary School, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 4DL. The details of our academies registered as business names can be found at www.shaweducation.org.uk.