<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - St Martin's School]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:36 GMT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Dance Festival​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 Pupils from the Whinless Down Academy Trust took part in a fantastic Primary Dance Festival.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:36 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Swimming Gala ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 On Friday 6th March 2026, pupils from the Whinless Down Academy Trust proudly represented their schools at the Dover School Games Swimming Gala.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:09:54 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Dymchurch Class Visit - Forest School ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 Dymchurch Class Visit - Forest School

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:58:53 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Exciting Art Opportunity ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 Shane joined us today to help us launch our art competition.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:28:59 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Open Days - September 2026 Starters ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 Is your child due to start school in September 2026? Book a tour to come and see our schools. 

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:47:13 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Dover School Games Swimming Gala ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 A team of twelve swimming super stars from across our Trust travelled to Dover Leisure Centre last Friday for the Dover School Games Swimming Gala.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:39:17 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 We all had fun celebrating World Book Day!

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:50:31 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Mini Olympics ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 Year 5 win Whinless Down's Mini Olympics!

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:33:59 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Football Success! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 St Martin's Football Team Win the Cup!

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:19:55 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Kent Fire and Rescue Visit ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 Yesterday, we were visited by the Kent Fire and Rescue service!

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:45 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Toddler Group ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 We were so pleased to see so many members of our trust and local community join us for our first ever toddler group session!

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:33:03 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Remembrance ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50   

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:07:58 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Asda Cashpot for Schools ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 Help us raise cash for our school through Asda 'Cashpot for Schools' Initiative! 

]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 14:56:47 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Open Days ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 Come for a tour to see what we have to offer!

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:31:42 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Live demo from Shane Record ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 Yesterday, children enjoyed a visit from Folkestone artist, Shane Record.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:32:51 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Class Photo Day Wednesday 24th April 2024 ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:01:40 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 We had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day last week!

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:40:49 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Road Safety ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 Please drive safely around school

]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 16:02:00 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Light Up Dover ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 Last night some members of our school community joined the local community to Light Up Dover!

]]> Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:46:18 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Dover Class Meet Lenny the Letter! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 Dover class had fun learning all about the post.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:43:55 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Light Up Dover Project ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 Year 5 enjoyed making paper Lanterns with Future Foundry ready for Dover's Winter Light Up!

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:37:35 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Emotional Wellbeing Team ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 Introducing the Emotional Wellbeing Team at St. Martin’s School

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:54:56 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Children In Need ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 Thank you all so much for your support and generosity. 

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:48:06 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Remembrance ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Year 6 paid their respects on Armistice Day.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:37:02 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Ambassadors ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 Our Anti-bullying Ambassadors now have lanyards!

]]> Sat, 4 Nov 2023 10:24:10 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Ecfo Defenders Meeting ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 On Thursday 19th October, our Eco Defenders meet for their first meeting of the year!

]]> Sat, 4 Nov 2023 10:18:15 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 On Tuesday 10th October, we had our first Harvest Festival back in St Martin's Church!

]]> Sat, 4 Nov 2023 10:13:10 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Leavers ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 Last week, we wished Year 6, Margate Class, our well wishes as they enjoyed the final part of their St Martin's journey!

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:02:05 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Whinless Down Academy Multi Sports & Activity Camp ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 We are excited to announce we will be hosting an exciting multi-sports and activity camp during the Easter holidays. Sports, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, cooking and much more!

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:50:04 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ School Council Update ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:59:38 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Fundraising Superstar: Lilly! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:50:57 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Fundraising Superstar: Tillie! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:47:50 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Fundraising Superstar: Charlie! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:40:27 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 In school, we have been learning all about ways in which we can keep ourselves safe from harm, using the NSPCC 'Speak out, Stay Safe' resources.

 

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 09:38:18 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Author Visit ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 As the children have made an outstanding effort taking part in Buster's Book Club, Years 4, 5 and 6 received a prize from KM Charity!

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:52:13 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Whinless Down Academy Football Tournament ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 On Tuesday 29th November 2022 the year 6 football teams from Whinless Down Academy attended an exciting academy football tournament. The year 6 football teams from Vale View, St Martin’s and Priory Fields all had the chance to play in the Whinless Down Academy football tournament.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:12 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ St Martin’s Portrait ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:57:44 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Remembrance ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:48:21 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Early Years Open Day ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 Is your child due to start school next September? Come and visit us!

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:41:30 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ July 2022 Year 6 Leavers ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:05:04 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Why is Punctuality Important? ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:14:19 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Good Attendance Matters! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 Fri, 27 May 2022 14:57:57 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Girls Tag-Rugby Event- Kent School Games ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 On Tuesday 29th April 2022, 12 pupils from the Whinless Down Academy participated in a tag-rugby event at Betteshanger Sports Club. ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:09:14 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Kent School Games Cross Country ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 On Friday 21st January 2022, four pupils from Year 6 represented St Martin’s School at the Kent School Games Cross Country. Each pupil stepped up to the challenge of running 1 mile each. The Cross Country route was set out around the edge of the Duke of York’s sports field.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:53:38 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Walk with Amal ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 Little Amal, whose name means hope in Arabic, is a 3.5 metre tall puppet, who is walking from Syria to Manchester to highlight the plight of child refugees.

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:03:41 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Early Years Open Day ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 Eary Years Open Day
Monday 22nd November 2021
  ]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 11:17:44 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Maths Band Battle ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 Featuring 2 Dymchurch, 3 Broadstairs, 4 Walmer, 5 Folkestone, and More!

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:53:23 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Summer Music Days ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 Three days of music making for young people aged 9-14 years
to include instrumental playing, singing and African drumming! ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:38 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Whinless Down Triathlon Competition ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 During the final week of Spring term, each child across the academy took part in the Whinless Down Academy Triathlon Competition.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:37:59 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Academy 'Dress a Potato' Competition - Winners Announcement Video! ]]> https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 Exciting news!

The judges have made their final decision! Watch the video below to see the winning entries and to find out which school has won the coveted Academy Cup!  

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:56:51 GMT https://www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12