St Martin's Primary School

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel to School

Thank you to everyone for making a real effort to have an active start to their mornings by walking and scooting to school. Well done to Primary 1 and 2 who had the most journeys.

Healthy Living 

All classes have been enjoying their weekly PATHS sessions where we explore feelings, self-control and problem solving 

Healthy Living 

Thank you to all the families for encouraging the children to enjoy a healthy snack inline with our healthy eating policy.

Healthy Living

Primary Three have been enjoying getting out and around Garrison for their daily mile.

Outdoor Learning across St. Martin's 

At St. Martin's we understand the importance and benefits of getting the children outside into the fresh air. Outdoor Learning in simplest terms means leaving the classroom and going outside to facilitate learning. This learning could be any area of the curriculum. Going outside does not always have to be about nature studies or physical education but can complement any lesson; literacy, numeracy, STEM topics and even ITC. It can also encourage better problem solving, critical thinking, inquiry
skills and self-management in pupils.

Outdoor learning has many benefits including: 

Learning - enhances cognition, enquiry skills and personal
development
Environment - increases knowledge and personal connection to nature
Health - benefits mental health and physical literacy

As outdoor learning is one of minor topics in our 2024-2026 action plan we have been encouraging each class to get outside as part of their lessons as much as possible. 

2023-2024

Get excited for !

The Lough Erne Landscape Partnership, in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and FermanAware (Fermanagh Trust), are hosting Fermanagh's biggest ever litter pick for a second year and we need YOUR help!

Taking place ANYTIME between Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April 2024, you can get involved on water or on land. We are aiming to cover all of Fermanagh, so whether you are part of a local community group and want to keep your area clean, a school who wants to teach children the importance of keeping Fermanagh's natural heritage and landscape looked after, or a resident who wants to tidy their street, then this is for you!

All you need to do is sign up! Let us know where you plan to litter pick and we will add you to our map of Fermanagh.

If you took part in last years litter pick, and chose to keep your equipment - let us know if you are running low on anything and we will restock you. If its your first time joining The Big BIG Fermanagh Litter Pick, we will provide the equipment for you to take part (including litter pickers, hi-vis, first aid kits and bin bags!)

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/BBigLitterPick24

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Remember anything you can do to help, will make a big impact!

This event was made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

For the next 10 days we will be taking part in the Sustrans big walk and wheel event. We are aiming to increase the number of children coming to school in an active way for example, walking, scooting or cycling. Please see the letter and poster below for more information!

Santa Daily Mile 2023

P2 loved having the opportunity to pick the vegetables they planted in P1 to make some delicious soup. They picked, cleaned, diced and blended the vegetables to make a nutritious snack. 

Ditch the Dark 2023

Cross Country 2023

Santa Run 2022

Taking part in the Big Litter Pick in our local area as reducing the litter in our school grounds and community is one of our eco targets

P6 and 7 had a busy afternoon planting trees in Belleek

Having fun in the fresh air during Nature Club

Meet the Eco Team

The members of the Eco-Committee for this year are:

P4: Eabha and Rosie

P5: Aodhan and Dan

P6: Lily and Caolan 

P7: Zoi and Darragh 

Along with the children and staff of St.Martin's, the Eco Committee work hard to keep our school environmentally friendly. We have been working on reducing the energy used in school, promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging a culture of outdoor learning. 

April 2025 - Outdoor learning and Healthy Living

Primary four and five enjoying an outdoor PATHS session with Miss Naan 

December 2024

Primary 4 and 5 enjoyed making bird feeders to help care for the birds around our school during the winter months.

Healthy Living 

November 2024- P4/5 enjoying a nature walk around the local area and school grounds.

Gardening Club

Every Friday the ECO team attend a gardening club. They learn how to plant, grow and care for a variety of plants while also working in a team to make our outdoor area a beautiful place.