10th November 2023 Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 10/11/23 I hope this update finds you well. We’ve had a great start to the new half term and we continue to be proud of the way that our students conduct themselves in school, and how they speak with each other and adults. Earlier in the week, we hosted 10 students from the University of Derby, and two of our Head Students, Ezra and Roisin, did a sterling job giving them a tour and talking to them about our school and what makes it such a unique place to be. This morning, students took part in a joint Remembrance Service with Noel-Baker Academy. This was the second year that we have taken part in the service, and on both occasions it has been a powerful reflective time for us all. Josh and Vinny wore their uniforms and joined Army Cadets from Noel-Baker as part of this act of Remembrance. This week’s update focusses on Anti-Bullying Week which is taking place next week. The theme this year is 'make a noise about bullying.' In school we will be focussed on raising awareness, with lessons and assemblies around the topic to ensure all of our students feel confident in recognising the signs of bullying, when 'banter' turns to bullying and how to report any worries they may have. In school we have our ABC - Anti Bullying Crew, who provide peer support at break and lunch times to students who may be feeling alone and communicate with staff members any concerns they may have.
Sabrina Hobbs Principal St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.derby.sch.uk 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.