St Martin's CE Primary School

On the first day of Christmas my naughty Elf was found
rummaging in the bric-a-brac mound.
(sung to the tune of the 12 days of Christmas)

It was lovely to see so many children shining their lights this morning during worship celebration 🌟

The children looked lovely and festive today dressed in their Christmas jumpers! With donations going to 'Save The Children', St Martin's CE have demonstrated the value of compassion. ❤️🎄

‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’
Luke 10:27

This half term, our Year 4 scientists have been investigating ‘Teeth and Eating.’ The last two weeks they have been specifically looking at the digestive system. This week, our scientists used household objects to represent the different parts of our digestive system.

Amongst these, they used scissors to represent the teeth, a zip lock bag to represent the stomach and tights to represent the small and large intestines. Using bananas and crackers they simulated the digestive journey from the mouth all the way through the body, up to its exit. They had lots of fun and were able to describe each part of our food’s incredible journey! What brilliant Scientists! 🧑‍🔬

Wow Mason! You really did a fabulous job with your homework this week. It has taken pride of place at the front of school. 🤩🌟

The countdown has begun! We all enjoyed opening door 1 today in our Advent Calendars from Reverend Kate. All the children enjoyed reading the first part of the Nativity story too ✝ 🕯

Our children have really shone their lights this week and we feel proud to introduce our new Peer Supporters who have completed their training this week and will now be wearing their purple hoodies around school 💜

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Fill | St Martin's Primary School November 2023 Parent / Carer Questionnaire We like to collect your responses to questionnaires on a regular basis to help us to keep improving the school. If there is anything from this questionnaire you would like to discuss with a member of staff, then please contact the school office to book an appointment.

We have our Scholastic Book Fair in school this week and we hope to see many of you there. If you would like to purchase any books, you can now pay by card as well as cash.

The opening times are as follows;
Tuesday – 3:30 – 4:15PM
Wednesday and Thursday – 3:30 – 6PM

Please come to the hall through the main entrance.📕📗📘📙📚

This week, Jones’ café was open for business with head chef Jones inviting Year 1 to examine and taste some fruits and vegetables that they may have never seen before. They produced a variety of adjectives to describe their findings. They will use their knowledge of fruits and vegetables to help make a salad to add to the café’s menu in a few weeks’ time. Watch this space!

The children really shone their lights this week with a wonderful assembly filled with Respect, Compassion and Resilience certificates as well as pen licences, lunch time awards, digital ambassadors and perfect presentation awards. It has been a busy week! .

Nursery have had their first parent workshop today. This week the children have participated in World Nursery Rhyme week and the children performed the 4 nursery rhymes they had learnt. Then to celebrate children in need the children decorated a Pudsey biscuit with their families 🎶🎵

A very spotty day at St Martin's has resulted in £125 raised for Children in Need - thank you for your generosity everyone and have a fantastic weekend! 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣

It was lovely to see our parents at the RWI Phonics Workshop yesterday. The children loved showing you how they learn to write in their Phonics lessons. We hope you all enjoy using the phrases together at home when you write your sounds. ✍️✏️

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BBC Children in Need M***i Day this Friday! Wear spotty clothes for a £1 donation! 😃

We had an absolutely FABULOUS day yesterday learning all about Diwali. Our school was filled with light, colour, music and beaming smiles. Children and staff had a blast and really enjoyed learning about this vibrant festival 🪔🪔🪔 Take a look at the video below to see the highlights!

Diwali Day November 2023

Today is also St Martin's Day
Ever wondered why we are called St Martin's? Below are some facts behind the man, his story and why he is still celebrated today.

https://kids.kiddle.co/St._Martin%27s_Day

Today is Remembrance Day
Let us remember those who courageously gave their lives

Kingfishers acknowledged Remembrance day with their own celebration in class.🌺

A special mention for Mrs Hollington today - 30 years of service at St Martin's! We marked the occasion with some beautiful flowers from children and staff and a few words from Mr Davis. Here's to the next 30 years Mrs Hollington! 💐

This morning we marked Remembrance Day in collective worship. The children laid poppy wreaths and expressed gratitude for those who have served our country, and those who continue to do so. Thank you all for your generous donations to the Royal British Legion. Lest we forget 🌺🖤

WOW! Year 2 have started their new history topic today and what an amazing set of Tudor houses they have made over half term. We will be looking at Bonfire night and The Great Fire of London over the next couple of weeks and this display has really set the topic alive. 🔥💥

St Martin's CE enjoyed an informative assembly this morning from the Royal British Legion. The children were informed that it is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants, as well as all others in need. 🌺❤️‍🩹🙏
DID YOU KNOW: Last year, Bilston raised £11,951 for the Royal British Legion. Thank you 🤝

On Monday 13th November we will be holding a Diwali Day, where your child will take part in some Diwali crafts and a dance workshop. Your child is invited to come in to school in bright colourful clothing or Indian clothing on this day (there is no donation required for this).

Poppies will be available to buy in school from tomorrow with a suggested donation of 20p for the paper poppies and £1 for each of the other items. 🌺

It is Children's Book Week this week! See the website for further info and activity ideas

https://everychildareader.net/cbw/

Year 5 had a great day yesterday at their trip to Tamworth Castle! It was so lovely to see their excited, little faces and big smiles all around. They enjoyed learning about Saxon hierarchy and archaeology during the interesting workshops the castle held for us. The children had a chance to hold swords, shields and helmets. We saw items from the Staffordshire Hoard and enjoyed the walk back to the coach in the sunshine with beautiful views across the river. ⚔️🏰🐲

St Martin's enjoyed celebrating their musical achievements this morning with a 'Big Finish'. Each year group has been practising their song with Mr Wilkes in weekly music lessons and this morning, they performed their song to the school! 🎵🎶🎤