23rd July 2024 Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 23/07/24 I hope this update finds you well. The past academic year has flown past, and St Martins School has continued to be determined about Shaping Successful Futures for our students. Our Key Stage Leads have written about the successes in their departments, I hope you enjoy reading the highlights of our year. Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3 has had a lot to celebrate this year. We have had all classes on a residential trip ranging from outdoor education centres, York and The Making of Harry Potter Studio tours. Students have taken part in fundraising, including Buckets of Hope and the Path to Paris challenge where students were completing exercises in order to get to Paris virtually! We even got a video message from Paralympic gold medallist Aaron Phipps. We have celebrated Spanish culture, and the students loved learning more about Eid. Our day out at Spring Lakes was fantastic and students excelled in terms of selfregulation, resilience and stepping out of their comfort zones. Key Stage 4 Key Stage 4 have worked on independence in the community - in Futures lessons students have taken part in travel training and ordering their own food when eating out. Josh GB has completed work experience at the Heart of the Park Café and has truly excelled with his barista skills. Reardan and Owen completed the two-year GCSE English course in one year, and our GCSE Maths results are expected to be the best ever! Ben H completed Foundation GCSE Maths in a year and is now looking to do the higher paper in Year 11! The Duke of Edinburgh expedition was a success - especially for Ezra who had never been away with school before, and for Vinny where it was a personal challenge to complete such a physical activity. George has also played for Derbyshire Disability Cricket – what a massive achievement! Students in Year 11 have now experienced successful transitions to their next placements; including at Horizons, Holbrook and Derby College.
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.