The Need for School Rules

The Need for School Rules

The Need For School Rules – And Why You, As A Parent, Should Follow Them… Aggravated by the St Martin’s School Rules? Think they are pernickety and petty? Some points to ponder: School Rules are designed to make a school run more effectively and...
The Gift of Christmas

The Gift of Christmas

This is always a hectic time of year – with all the festive furore. So much emphasis is placed on presents, the buying and receiving of them, with store windows full of tempting displays and Father Christmas “Ho! Ho! Ho-ing!” in October! Sometimes we lose sight...
Storytime

Storytime

One of the gifts that parents give their children is the gift of their time – and one of the easiest and most mutually satisfying ways in which to share this is through reading stories. And with such wonderful benefits too – reading to your child has a...
Settling at School

Settling at School

Hints On How to Help Your Child Settle at St Martin’s Pre-Primary School… Be upbeat and positive in your approach – if you need to shed a little tear, try and do it out of your child’s presence. Trust the professionalism and experience of your child’s...
How to Keep Your Child’s Teacher Motivated

How to Keep Your Child’s Teacher Motivated

A cry from teachers everywhere! You want your words, actions and behaviours to impact positively your teacher – for she is just the person whom you want to be on her game to the benefit of your child. Please: Respect the professional qualifications and experience of...
Mayhem at the Mall

Mayhem at the Mall

Retail Therapy is the opportunity to rejuvenate, restore and relax as you somewhat aimlessly wander around the shops. A time-out, self-indulgent exercise which is about personal re-grouping. This picture is shattered by the screams of someone else’s child cavorting...