<![CDATA[St Martin's School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:57:30 GMT Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:57:30 GMT <![CDATA[ Oracy ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:07:21 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Rights Respecting School - Silver ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:05:25 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Cusp Curriculum ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:10:15 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Support for children worried about Coronavirus ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 Please click on the link below for a helpful leaflet to explain Coronavirus to your child. 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:42:08 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Space in Year 2 ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 Children in our Y2 class have produced fantastic writing which is inspired by story called Beegu which is all about an alien lost on Earth. This linked with our Eco/Science day where they used recycled materials and worked in teams to create space suits. We have contacted Nasa to see what they think! 

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:10:07 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Supporting the Jersey Bulls ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 The football team were invited on Saturday to be the mascot for the Jersey Bulls at Springfield Stadium for their game against Chessington & Hook. As well as walking onto the pitch with the players and watching the football game with their families, the children played mini-matches on the pitch at half time. What a fantastic experience to be inspired by. 

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:08:32 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Year 5 art linked to science topic ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 Year 5 have been focused on their art learning, linking to their Science topic about space. A great use of pastels to create different shades. 

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:37:33 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ bees in Nursery! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 The Nursery children were very lucky today to have a real bee keeper in school. They learnt about bees, tasted the honey with their snack and made bees wax candles. 

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:55:06 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Year 6 visit to Jersey Archive ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Year 6 have experienced a fantastic day of Local History. This morning we had a special visitor in our classroom to tell her story of growing up during the occupation and this afternoon we have had a trip to the archives to see footage and documents from the occupation itself. The children showed a huge amount of care and respect to the people who have helped us learn more today, as well as respect for those that suffered during occupation itself.

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:56:16 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Jumelage ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 We were delighted to welcome our link school in Montmatin Sur Mer in school on Monday and Tuesday. Our Year 6 children are pen pals and enjoyed meeting each other in person! They spent time getting to know each other, speaking in French and English, playing games, singing and having lunch together. 

]]> Tue, 15 May 2018 20:38:45 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Any Updates ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:57:30 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Dreams and goals day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 What an exciting day! Today has been our Dreams and Goals day linked to our PSHE learning about our aspirations for the future. We have had various people from many different professions coming into school to share what they do, answer lots of questions, share aspirations for the future and even do something practical. Thank you so much for everyone who gave up thier time to support us. It has been an amazing day! 

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2018 11:50:27 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ dreams and goals day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 We are looking forward to Friday for our first 'Dreams and Goals' day linked to our PSHE and careers curriculum. We have invited into school people from a variety of professions to tell the children about their job and inspire them for their future. 

]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2018 16:41:11 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ 5-a-side football ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 Well done to the St Martin's football team who played in a 5-a-side tournament on Saturday at Fort Regent. They all worked really well together and enjoyed their games against other schools. 

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2018 13:12:10 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Pumpkin carving ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 Over the half term, we set families a challenge of carving pumpkins together. Children have bought thier pumpkin in to school today to be judged. They look fantastic! Well done to everyone who took part. 

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:06:54 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Porridge day - Charity fundraising  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 Today our School Council supported a charity called Mary's Meals who provides breakfast for children who are in need of it. For a small donation, children, parents and staff had a delicious porridge breakfast with lots of different toppings. 

]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2017 19:07:57 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ 3Km fun run ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 Well done to children in Y5/6, parents and staff who took part in the 3km Fun Runas part of the Jersey Marathon. It was a fantastic event where we saw determination, perseverance, team work and everyone enjoying themselves! Well done St Martin’s. 

]]> Sun, 1 Oct 2017 11:34:58 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ 31 days of summer  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 The Jersey Youth Service have created a 31 Days of Summer challenge, with 31 different activities you can do (one each day of the summer). 

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2017 19:53:03 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Leavers songs ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 Year 6 - please practise these songs. 

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:52:32 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Year 2 and key stage 2 School walk route ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 This is an 8 mile route which goes past the bays which we have named our houses - Fliquet, St Catherine's, Archirondel and Anne Port. We will have lunch at Anne Port. Year 2 will walk around 5 miles (stopping  at Anne Port), however there is an opportunity to continue if the children feel strong enough. 

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:19:48 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Nursery, reception and Year 1 school walk route ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:31:21 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Scout Hut! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 The Year 6 class are enjoying their Scout Hut residential visit. This morning, they started the day with a Yoga session. What a great way to start the day. 

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:01:12 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Jersey sings ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 30 children from St Martin's took part in Jersey Sings. They had the opportunity to join with 600 other children from Jersey schools, a professional band and two amazing professional singers in a huge concert. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:45:47 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Athletics championships ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 The Island athletic championships are underway! Well done to all the children who are representing St Martin's and working together to support each other in doing the best they can. 

]]> Mon, 22 May 2017 16:24:49 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Dog news! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 Early this morning as Mrs Falle and Mrs Le Mercier arrived at school, they found a dog running around the road outside school. They managed to catch the dog and bought him inside school to look after him. We contacted Channel 103 and the Animal Shelter and we managed to find the owner and they were reunited before 8.15am! The Year 5 classteacher even used the missing dog as a stimulus for the children's writing this morning. He was well looked after by the teachers! 

]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 12:25:54 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Prison Me no way! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 Year 6 had a visit from Prison Me No Way today. This is linked to our PSHE programme and the keeping safe aspect of the curriculum. Thank you to all the different support agencies for coming in to help us including Jersey Police, Fire and Rescue, Prison Service, First Aid, Water Safety and Road Safety. 

]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 12:11:48 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Teacher training day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 Monday 8th May was our Teaching Training Day (INSET) where we joined with Trinity School. We were delighted to welcome Jan Lever, the author of Jigsaw PSHE programme to deliver sessions about well being/mindfulness and Sex and Relationship Education. 

]]> Mon, 8 May 2017 11:07:09 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Maths Puzzle Day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 Yesterday we had our Maths Puzzle Day. This was focusing on problem solving and reasoning in our maths curriculum. The children and teachers worked with Mr Parkinson, the Maths Advisor at the Education Department. They worked together in teams to solve different maths Puzzles. The Parents even had a go at the puzzles in a parent pop in at the end of the day. 

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:07:45 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Year 3 at the Farm ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 Year 3 at the Farm!

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:48:31 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ PTA Easter BINGO ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 Many thanks to everyone who supported the PTA Bingo event last night. It was a full house and a really enjoyable family fundraising event. The PTA team worked together to organise the event and we had so many winners of chocolate, money and raffle prizes. 

Thank you for the teachers who helped on the evening and all the PTA members and parents who support this event. 

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:33:47 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Maths challenge day - Shape ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 St Martin's School had a maths challenge day today linked to shape. 

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:23:34 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Reception Parent Pop in  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 The Reception parents came into school this morning to work with their children in a design challenge to make an easter themed animal. 

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:38:04 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Victorian Day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 As part of their History Topic, Year 5 are havinga Victorian Day.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:36:46 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Football cup semi final! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 Our A Team played in the semi final of the Primary School cup today against St Peter's School. 

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:27:34 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Ambulance! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 Don't worry if you spot an Ambulance at the front of the school today. Our Nursery class have been learning about ambulances and people who help you.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:56:16 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Swimarathon team! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 Swimarathon Team

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2017 13:44:03 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 Today was World Book Day!

]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2017 16:39:17 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Pancake sale  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 Pancake sale today by the PTA

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:53:24 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Valentines cake sale  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8 PTA Valentines Cake Sale

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:46:53 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Great St Martin's Bake off! ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=7 The children in Year 4 have been learning about baking bread as part of their design technology curriculum. 

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:23:11 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ friday is Dress down day (animal theme) in aid of durrell ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=6 The School Council have decided to organise a dress down day on Friday 17th February in aid of Durrell. Each year, the School Council choose some charities to support. They have also organised Gemma Hunt who works at Durrell to come into school on Friday to tell the children why we should support the charity and how our donations will be used. Great work School Council - you are really working together to support local good causes. 

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:48:16 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ New News Story ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 Reception are celebrating Chinese New Year!

]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2017 09:45:39 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Football News ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 After School Football Club

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:54:16 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Football Tournament  ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 Football tournament at Fort Regent on Saturday 21st January 

]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2017 20:50:49 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Netball ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2 Our netball team have lots of matches this term. The first one is on Monday 30th January at home against Helvetia. 

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:05:52 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Our school vision ]]> https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1 School vision and ethos

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:05:42 GMT https://www.stmartin.sch.je/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1