welcome to ST MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
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"Through Jesus, we achieve our very best"
St Martin de Porres is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic school where the teachings of Christ form the core of our work. We aim to provide high quality teaching and learning for all our members so that they are able to recognise and fulfil the gifts and potential given to them by God. We pride ourselves on being a school which is warm, friendly and supportive. An environment where all can flourish and achieve success. The school was built at the end of the 1960's and takes 30 children into the reception class each September. Application forms for school places and our admission criteria are available from the Parents Tab, Key Information page on this website. 
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I like St. Martin de Porres, it’s the best of all,
A helping hand with any incident or fall, Including everyone, leaving no one behind, Oh! And don’t forget the teachers are really kind, There are lots of subjects and activities to do, And the uniform is really smart too, The dinners are tasty made by the kind cook, If you come to this school you’ve got really good luck! |
Children at St. Martin's achieve high academic standards. OfSTED described the standard of behaviour and relationships at the school as outstanding.
Latest News
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Click on the picture on the left to access all important information and messages about how our school is dealing with the crisis.
Click on the sun on the right to access resources to help you and your family stay healthy and happy in these difficult times.
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Monday 14th September - Message from Mr Gray:
Dear Parents
Thank you for the supportive messages over the weekend and today - we really appreciate it. We understand how difficult the situation is for parents whose children are at home. If your child has any of the symptoms, please do get them tested. There have been news reports over the weekend of the testing centre at the University being quiet even though the online booking system says that there are no tests available. One of the reports can be read here https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/computer-says-zero-covid-tests-18915399
Whilst it is sensible to be cynical about newspaper reports, it is worth bearing in mind if you need a test for someone in your household.
If your child has a runny nose and headache, he or she is very unlikely to have COVID and should stay at home until well enough to return. It is very important to be precise when describing symptoms. If your child develops a COVID symptom over the weekend, please email us to let us know straightaway. You can get me on j.gray@st-martindeporres.bham.sch.uk
As we begin new restrictions in Birmingham tomorrow, we need to be aware that we can no longer visit other's houses or share lifts. Unfortunately, this means that you will not be able to rely on other people to bring your children to school or collect them.
With the infection rate so high in Birmingham, you will see staff wearing face masks at the gates from tomorrow and we would ask parents to continue to do so. We will not be wearing face masks in school as this will impact on our ability to teach and the children's opportunities to learn.
It is important that we do not congregate around the gates nor park on the pavements on Forest Road and Oakland Road as this forces people into a narrower space. Therefore, travel earlier, park away from school and walk.
Tomorrow is forecast to be another hot day so the children will probably not need jumpers and coats. Please do make sure that your child's name is in their uniform.
Tomorrow's lunch is due to be Quorn burger or lamb burger or fish served with sweetcorn and potato followed by yogurt or fruit.
Thank you for all you are doing for the children.
Mr Gray
Dear Parents
Thank you for the supportive messages over the weekend and today - we really appreciate it. We understand how difficult the situation is for parents whose children are at home. If your child has any of the symptoms, please do get them tested. There have been news reports over the weekend of the testing centre at the University being quiet even though the online booking system says that there are no tests available. One of the reports can be read here https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/computer-says-zero-covid-tests-18915399
Whilst it is sensible to be cynical about newspaper reports, it is worth bearing in mind if you need a test for someone in your household.
If your child has a runny nose and headache, he or she is very unlikely to have COVID and should stay at home until well enough to return. It is very important to be precise when describing symptoms. If your child develops a COVID symptom over the weekend, please email us to let us know straightaway. You can get me on j.gray@st-martindeporres.bham.sch.uk
As we begin new restrictions in Birmingham tomorrow, we need to be aware that we can no longer visit other's houses or share lifts. Unfortunately, this means that you will not be able to rely on other people to bring your children to school or collect them.
With the infection rate so high in Birmingham, you will see staff wearing face masks at the gates from tomorrow and we would ask parents to continue to do so. We will not be wearing face masks in school as this will impact on our ability to teach and the children's opportunities to learn.
It is important that we do not congregate around the gates nor park on the pavements on Forest Road and Oakland Road as this forces people into a narrower space. Therefore, travel earlier, park away from school and walk.
Tomorrow is forecast to be another hot day so the children will probably not need jumpers and coats. Please do make sure that your child's name is in their uniform.
Tomorrow's lunch is due to be Quorn burger or lamb burger or fish served with sweetcorn and potato followed by yogurt or fruit.
Thank you for all you are doing for the children.
Mr Gray
You child is starting with us in Reception in September?
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Design the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Mascot. Click on the picture for more details. |
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Online Resources
Click here to access a list of educational websites that you will be able to connect on with a link. During the school closure, this gives you access to a number of FREE resources that you can use to support your child’s learning.
Click here to access a list of educational websites that you will be able to connect on with a link. During the school closure, this gives you access to a number of FREE resources that you can use to support your child’s learning.
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Online Classroom - Oak National Academy
Welcome to the online classroom. Here you can access all of our lessons. To see the full plan of what we’re teaching this week, download our plan. If you’re a parent or a pupil, before you start, please talk to your teacher in your school about how best to use these resources and read our information for parents and pupils, and then click on the logo to the left to access at our website. |
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's Mugs As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of our school, the PTA has had 100 mugs made with a special print. They are available to buy anytime at the school office |
DAY TO DAY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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PLEASE ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARRIVE IN THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EACH MORNING BY 8.50AM,
READY TO BE COLLECTED BY THEIR CLASS TEACHER AT 8.55AM.
READY TO BE COLLECTED BY THEIR CLASS TEACHER AT 8.55AM.
