St Martin's Prep School

Day 2 at PGL and our Year V & VI pupils absolutely smashed it on the trapeze!

From nervous first climbs to fearless leaps, they showed incredible courage, determination, and encouragement for one another all day long. We are so proud of the confidence, resilience, and teamwork they’ve shown already on this adventure.

Well done, Year V & VI - you were amazing!

In art this week, Year IV have been sharpening their observation skills through a beautiful watercolour fruit still life study.

The children explored the ‘wet on wet’ and ‘light to dark’ techniques, learning how to use curved lines and shadow to blend colours carefully on a pear. They then designed their own compositions to apply these new skills independently, creating some wonderfully expressive and vibrant artwork!

What an incredible day it’s been! From challenging activities to unforgettable moments, our students have shown outstanding teamwork, resilience, and determination throughout every challenge.

It’s been amazing to see friendships grow, confidence build, and everyone supporting one another every step of the way. The energy, encouragement, and team spirit have been truly inspiring!

We’re so proud of the effort and positive attitude shown by all our students - an unforgettable excursion so far, with even more adventures still to come!

As part of our Local History Month adventures, Year IV also had the fantastic opportunity to explore the amazing Time Trap Museum underneath the Town Hall.

The children loved stepping back in time and discovering what life was like in the past through the interactive exhibits and fascinating displays. It was a brilliant way to bring history to life and deepen our understanding of our local area.

Step into the story of St Martin’s! ✨📚

To celebrate Local History Month, we’re proud to unveil a special exhibition in our school exploring the rich history of St Martin’s through photographs, artefacts, documents, articles and treasures from our archives.

This afternoon our Infants are taking part in archive workshops, becoming young historians as they uncover stories from the past and discover how our school has grown through the years. This exhibition is designed to spark their curiosity and inspire discoveries across the whole school. We also invite our wider community to celebrate the heritage that makes St Martin’s so special.
We hope pupils, families, and visitors enjoy taking a journey through time with us!

A day full of discovery, history, and pride in our hometown…

Today, our Year 5 and 6 pupils embarked on an incredible journey as part of our Local History Month initiative, exploring the rich fishing heritage that helped shape Grimsby into the town we know today.

From insightful guided tours to stepping aboard the iconic Ross Tiger, pupils immersed themselves in the stories, people, and industry that put Grimsby on the map.

It was fantastic to see our children so engaged, curious, and proud to learn about the history right on their doorstep. Experiences like these truly bring learning to life!

Our Reception pupils have been busy strengthening their fine motor skills this week with a fun tuff tray activity! 🪱

Using tweezers to pinch and pick worms out of the “mud,” the children were developing important hand strength, coordination, and control - all through hands-on play and exploration.

This week Reception have been working really hard in Maths using the concrete, pictorial and abstract approach to support their learning.

The children have shown fantastic focus and understanding, especially with their superb work using Numicon! We are so proud of their effort and enthusiasm. Well done Reception. 👏

This week Year IV have been completing their Roman mosaics in History!

The children have really taken their time and shown great care and attention in their work. We are so proud of their creativity and patience as they explore this unit of work.

Cricket Festival Fun for our Year Fours…

On Tuesday, this fantastic team attended the North East Lincolnshire School Sports Partnership Cricket Festival at Grimsby Cricket Club - and what a brilliant day we had!

The children took part in lots of fun activities, practising their batting, bowling, and fielding skills while showing amazing teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the day. 🏏

We definitely have some talented cricketers in school! Well done everyone!