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Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington is one of 14 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Established in 1895 by monks of the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, our identity as a university is rooted in our Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Saint Martin's is a member of the Independent Colleges of Washington. Guided by the principles of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Saint Martin's University endeavors to unite academic rigor and excellence with moral thought and social responsibility – higher education that seeks to serve and promote the common good – higher education that seeks to transform lives by grappling with issues of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community. We come together, faculty, staff, and students, to form a community of individuals learning to live a meaningful life. Saints think, pray, serve, play, and live with heart. Saint Martin's University is a Catholic Benedictine institution of higher education that empowers students to pursue a lifetime of learning and accomplishment in all areas of human endeavor. Saint Martin's students learn to make a positive difference in their lives and others' lives through the interaction of faith, reason, and service. The University honors both the individual's sacredness and the significance of community in the ongoing journey of becoming. Experiential learning is at the heart of Saint Martin's education. Our curriculum challenges and enriches our students. We cultivate an environment where students explore who they are in the world as they study their chosen field. Ongoing research opportunities working directly with faculty support classroom learning and provide real-world experience solving real-world problems. As an inclusive community of learners, we seek to produce thoughtful, independent thinkers interested in making a positive difference in the world. Our faculty craft a curriculum that goes beyond a simple job-focused outcome. The skills you develop in class flourish through leadership roles and participation in research alongside your professors. Skills you develop in the classroom are given life through real-world experience. Our proximity to the Washington State Capital assures you rich opportunities in government, nonprofit, or private settings. Saint Martin's is a welcoming community. Our students work together, study together, and play together. Guided by our Catholic, Benedictine values, we have fostered a diverse, supportive, and vibrant community of students, which extends through our beautiful Pacific Northwest setting, various recreational activities, and extensive leadership opportunities. We understand students and families undertake a significant financial commitment and make real sacrifices to attend Saint Martin's. That's why we work hard to provide the highest quality experience possible, both inside and outside the classroom. Saint Martin's University uses the budget information below to determine aid awards for eligible students. Begin your budgeting process by understanding the direct and indirect costs associated with attending Saint Martin's. Direct costs are charges assessed to your student bill, while indirect costs are charges you may need to consider in your annual budget but are not billed by the school. You will also want to understand our billing processes, obligations, and financial aid and scholarship options available. Saint Martin's is a welcoming community. Our students work together, study together, and play together. Guided by our Catholic, Benedictine values, we have fostered a diverse, supportive, and vibrant community of students, which extends through our beautiful Pacific Northwest setting, various recreational activities, and extensive leadership opportunities. Learn more about life as a Saint, on and off-campus, and the many services available to you as you embark on your journey to create a meaningful life. Located halfway between Seattle and Portland, Saint Martin's is near the beautiful Pacific Northwest's best. Plan urban excursions to great restaurants or music venues or outdoor adventures such as hiking and water sports and more. Saint Martin's welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Inspired by the Benedictine values of hospitality and respect for others, we believe embracing diversity increases our compassion and understanding capacity. Saint Martin's takes pride in its close-knit and vibrant community. Campus Life holds the key to a majority of the student activities that happen on campus! Want to get involved and find where you can make a difference, or have a suggestion for your campus community? Campus Life can assist with it while surrounding you with friends and peers eager to keep the learning and fun continuing outside the classroom. The eight student programmers of Campus Life are known as the Campus Activities Board (CAB). These students create MORE THAN 40 events a semester, providing loads of opportunities for you to find, appreciate, and enjoy the Saint Martin's community. From staple activities (Winter Ball, High Stakes Bingo, comedians, and magicians) to student favorites (open mic nights, Crafts & Conversations, video game nights, and study parties), there is something for everyone. Stop by the TUB, and give the CAB your suggestions. View full university

Founded in 1947, St. Martin's is a coeducational, independent school that provides students from 8 weeks to grade 12 with a college preparatory education focused on developing the whole person. Students and faculty embrace the school's motto, "Faith, Scholarship, and Service." One of St. Martin's greatest strengths is its strong community, a diverse group of individuals with many gifts and talents who celebrate their shared values and commitment to core principles. St. Martin's values inclusivity and practices it throughout the school, ensuring all students have opportunities to lead and learn. While its students come from all walks of life, St. Martin's is a place where all belong. Our guiding Episcopal tradition has promoted the intentional integration of faith and learning for over sixty years. We instill lifelong moral and ethical character development, leading students not only to prepare for college but to live a meaningful and purposeful life. We provide religious instruction to students, teaching them the Christian Faith in the context of the Episcopal tradition and major world religions, particularly those represented within our own student body. Recognizing each individual's uniqueness in the image of God, we are each called to respect the religious diversity of others. Recognizing that service comes out of our faith commitment set by the example of our patron saint, St. Martin de Tours, we are called to integrate service-learning into our students, faculty, and families' community life. St. Martin's is an Academic Powerhouse. We have a fantastic record of sending our students to the colleges of their dreams. They excel in sports and academics, shine on the stage, create extraordinary works of art and literature, and develop lifelong friendships. We teach them to think and solve real-world problems. They learn to serve where they see opportunities or needs. All of that should be and could be enough. But we do not stop there. From academics to art, athletics to music, we cultivate total human development to prepare students for a purposeful, meaningful, and productive life. We focus on student learning and teach for the transfer of information and learning objectives. Learning shapes the whole person as we intentionally integrate the mind, body, and spirit into all learning endeavors. We provide our students with a global lens, connecting them to trends that are shaping our world. And, we promote economic and ecological sustainability in order to be the best steward of our resources. Our students are known, needed, cared for, and have an opportunity to shape their environment through our unique community-based approach. Families are the centerpieces of our community and provide a partnership between the school and the student that enables our work to be successful. We value inclusivity and practice it throughout our school community, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to lead and learn. We seek and value diversity in our school community, seeking students, families, and faculty from diverse backgrounds yet with a shared commitment to our core principles. We are a total and comprehensive independent school family, with infants to 12th graders, creating a robust and authentic school community. We prepare students not only to thrive in excellent colleges but to lead meaningful and productive lives as they acquire core competencies that enable success long after graduation. Education is not static but ongoing. We believe in lifelong learning, emphasizing learning, and professional development for the skills we need tomorrow, not only today. Our school follows and nurtures a natural intellectual, social, moral, and physical development sequence. This understanding allows us to create a curriculum and programs that stimulate growth at the different stages in a child's life. Our student-led service programs help others today and build bold leaders tomorrow. Our students impact the community positively through their engagement in essential outreach programs. Our guiding Episcopal tradition has promoted the intentional integration of faith and learning for over 70 years. We instill lifelong moral and ethical character development, leading students to not only prepare for college but to live a meaningful and purposeful life. We seek bright and motivated students who intend to succeed in school and life and are committed to our unique school philosophy. We acknowledge and organize around the concept that people enjoy multiple intelligences and learn differently from each other, creating an exciting atmosphere for learning. Our teaching approach is student-centered, dialogue-driven, and critical thinking oriented, promoting a genuinely robust classroom where students are given the freedom to flourish. Data-driven research informs our approach to the teaching-learning experience to remain effective and accountable to the students and parents who select our school. View full school

St. Martin'S Diocesan School was established in the year 1960. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 2730157 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It is located in the South West Delhi district of Delhi and is currently being managed by the Delhi Diocesan Trust Association, Delhi. It is presently under the principal -administration of Mrs. K Sudha. There are a total of 46 rooms, 5 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 46 5 1 14 20 12 15539 10000 View full school

The High School is a complex of charming older buildings set in beautiful tranquil gardens. The chapel, which is the focal point of the St Martin's community, was designed by the H Baker and FLH Fleming stable of architects. The Chaplain is available at all times to provide counseling to students who are experiencing personal problems. The school has a resident matron who runs the sanatorium (sickbay facility). Career counseling is provided for students. The High School is a complex of charming older buildings set in beautiful tranquil gardens. The chapel, which is the focal point of the St Martin's community, was designed by the H Baker and FLH Fleming stable of architects. The Chaplain is available at all times to provide counseling to students who are experiencing personal problems. The school has a resident matron who runs the sanatorium (sickbay facility). Career counseling is provided for students. External excursions broaden the learning experience. Class size is typically no more than 20 students. To broaden learning experiences and to facilitate outdoor awareness, excursions and field trips are undertaken in all grades regularly. Periodic visits are also undertaken to exhibitions, shows, and places of interest. View full school

At St Martin’s preparatory school, we believe in allowing every pupil to discover, grow and achieve their maximum potential in a safe, stimulating, and holistic environment. All pupils learn in different ways and our caring, enthusiastic staff provide the necessary skills for each student to develop into critical, independent thinkers. At St. Martin’s pre-preparatory we pride ourselves on encouraging critical thinking and creativity from a young age. Each year becomes slightly more structured to prepare the children for Grade 1 while maintaining a fun element. We are a happy, nurturing, family-orientated pre-school where we encourage parents to be part of our family. We have an open-door policy and we communicate regularly with our parents ensuring that their minds are at ease. Our program allows children to develop their creativity, enhance their communication skills and acquire social interaction abilities through play. It is at this developmental stage that children learn about themselves. The perceptual skills that form the foundation for further learning are developed in our carefully structured program, which includes baking, climbing, running, construction, creating, singing, dancing, and communicating. Literacy and Numeracy Skills are developed with a Mathematics curriculum from Singapore, the Letterland, and THRASS (phonics programs) as the basis of the curriculum. The pupils visit the library and music rooms weekly, developing their interests in both reading and the art of music. Our colorful classrooms are alive with the chatter of happy, busy children. We believe that we develop children who are physically, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. A visit to the Pre-Preparatory facility will allow prospective parents to see the qualitative difference between child-care and childminding, and provide a clear understanding of the importance of formal education in this age group. The Junior Primary phase aspires to cater to the needs of all children by encouraging them to develop confidence and become well-balanced individuals. At this stage, learning styles are developed so that the pupils are allowed the opportunity to explore their full potential. A growth mindset approach is encouraged with an emphasis on the learning process. Teaching the various Thinking Maps allows the pupils to explore and expand their knowledge. Singapore Maths and the THRASS language program form the basis of our curriculum. Each child is further extended by weekly visits to the music room, computer center, library, and physical education class. Educational outings are arranged to support classroom themes and topics covered. An integrated sports program exposes our Grade ones to the different sporting codes. Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress through regular meetings and reports. The school is well supported by therapists who offer occupational therapy, speech therapy, and play therapy. Class teachers also offer pupil support lessons to those children who require additional assistance. We in the senior primary Grades 4 to 7 phase of St Martin’s believe in allowing every pupil to discover, grow and achieve their maximum potential in a safe, stimulating, and holistic environment. All pupils learn in different ways and our caring, enthusiastic staff provide the necessary skills for each student to develop into critical, independent thinkers. Our nurturing school environment encourages the academic and spiritual needs of each student and fosters learning and personal growth through the curriculum. We as a Christian school also encourage tolerance, understanding, and respect of other faiths. Our classes are small, and our dedicated teachers are committed to educational excellence. They attend regular seminars and make every effort to acknowledge, recognize and develop the talents, strengths, and potential of every pupil. We encourage our pupils to adhere to our motto “Non-Recuso Laborem” and to strive for their best in all they do. St Martin's uses its facilities to ensure that the compulsory co-curricular program offers a suitable variety of sporting and cultural activities to the students in the summer and winter seasons. St Martin's School provides the service of a well-equipped aftercare center. The center aims to provide a safe environment where the pupils are allowed to learn and play in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The center has a pre-primary room and a homework room, as well as a kitchen to prepare lunches. It has its entrance, secure parking, and playground facilities. View full school

St Martin's School is a friendly and lively school with extensive facilities, a school where boys are encouraged to enjoy life through challenge, interaction, compassion, and achievement. St Martin's School's mission is to provide boys, aged 3-13, with the breadth of education and experience for them to realize their full potential at school in a safe and friendly environment, and to be well prepared for future life. The school to have a happy, friendly atmosphere as well as a fair, secure, disciplined framework for learning. The boys receive an all-round education to develop the whole person, by the provision of sporting, artistic, musical, and academic opportunities. The teaching to be of the highest quality, including the best of traditional and contemporary approaches, to enable the boys to fulfill their potential. Communication between parents, headmaster, staff, and boys to be of paramount importance at all stages of school life. While preserving the fundamental Christian ethos of the school in its present multi-cultural mix, to cultivate mutual tolerance and understanding of other faiths. The buildings, facilities, and resources to be of a high standard, safe, and suitable for today’s needs. Good relations with the local community to be fostered and, where appropriate, joint projects to be developed and school facilities to be made available. St Martin’s offers a wide range of core and specialist teaching. Class sizes are small to ensure each pupil benefits from the best possible attention and support. All facilities, including sport and performing arts, are within our grounds. We know that academic success is very important and we strive to ensure that every boy achieves his best. Pastoral care is given a high priority with all teachers nurturing pupils’ social development. There is a community atmosphere within the whole school, which is reinforced when pupils join Patrols in Year 3. Our popular Inter-Patrol activities encourage teamwork and introduce children to the responsibilities of supporting their peers. The school values the qualities of courtesy, sportsmanship, and consideration of others. Our teachers are motivated, inspirational, and creative. They are focused on bringing out the talents and abilities of each boy, fostering his strengths, and stimulating his appetite for learning. Effective communication between the school and home ensures that there is a positive working partnership. St. Martin’s delivers a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum throughout the school. This begins in Kindergarten and Reception, which follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which encompasses the six key areas of learning and development. The boys are also introduced to the French language and culture. An excellent teacher: pupil ratio facilitates greater individual attention and the opportunity to foster strong relationships. A very comprehensive After-School Activities program is offered with a variety of clubs taking place each week. The activities on offer are wide-ranging including academic and arts-based clubs, hobbies, as well as sporting pursuits. These are run by members of staff and occasionally an external organization. The majority of activities are included in the school fees, although some options require additional payment. The aim is for every year group to go on a trip at least once a year. The school has an Educational Visits Co-ordinator and all trips adhere to government guidelines. View full school

We are a brand new co-educational, Church of England primary school and nursery in West Drayton. We are the newest member of the Frays Academy Trust, and as such, we join schools that already have a wide range of expertise as well as maintain the freedom to control our budget and provide a curriculum that suits the needs of our pupils. We are committed to providing the very best for our children and we believe that this means a great deal more than simply those results that can easily be tested and presented in tables. To us, Christian primary schooling is about developing children’s learning attitudes, their characters, and their spiritual awareness so that they will want to go on learning forever. Although this still ensures high standards in English and Maths, it means so much more besides. Our pupils find themselves in a busy, supportive, and enthusiastic learning environment where there is always much to do, see and learn. We aim to provide a stimulating and structured environment in which all members of the school community are valued. St Martin’s Primary School is a Church of England School and part of the LDBS Frays Academy Trust. St Martin’s Primary School is committed to delivering excellent primary education for children in West Drayton and to enable our children, their families, and our staff to flourish and realize their God-given potential. At St Martin’s CofE Primary School, we provide opportunities for pupils to explore their own culture and have a clear understanding and appreciation of a wide range of cultural influences that have shaped modern Britain. We encourage all children to be tolerant and respectful to those of different faiths and beliefs. This is done by providing the children with an understanding of the main festivals and key dates of significance to British culture. e.g. Remembrance Day, the Queen’s Birthday, and major political events such as elections. We ‘promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We also recognize that these values are not solely exclusive to Britain and that these values have developed in Britain through a process over a substantial period and can only be maintained and developed by active engagement of citizens in democratic, lawful, and respectful institutions and processes, of which our Primary School is one element. Our curriculum is planned to be not only educational but also enjoyable for both pupils and staff. The school day is carefully planned to ensure children gain maximum benefit through an exciting curriculum and other extracurricular activities. Our staff has a wealth of experience and knowledge and lessons are alive with challenge and involvement for all. Children demonstrate an interest and a keen approach to learning and this is encouraged through the carefully planned curriculum for all. Through the School Council, pupils have a voice that is heard. The foundation stones to a successful education lie in the acquisition of basic skills. Without these skills, children will not make the educational progress that is expected of them. At St. Martin’s C.E. Primary School, we place great emphasis on learning basic skills. We hold the Basic Skills Quality Mark award for recognition of the school’s work in Basic Skills. Children will be taught and expected to learn number bonds and times tables, as well as calculation methods for the four rules of number. In addition, children will be taught phonics, through the use of the Read Write Inc program, basic spelling rules, and reading skills. Our reading scheme is ‘Big Cat’ which provides a variety of texts to challenge the pupils. Our aim is that when pupils leave Year Six, they will be highly numerate and literate, with a real joy for learning. We are extremely fortunate that so many staff value the contribution made by other activities beyond the classroom. As a result, a range of extra-curricular clubs and activities are offered at lunchtime and after school all year round. These range from sports clubs, such as Football, Tennis, and Multi Sports, to Phonic, Singing, and Art-based clubs. In addition, a range of educational experiences also supports our school curriculum. Visits are arranged for all classes and include, amongst others, trips to the zoo, museums, places of interest such as Hampton Court, and a residential school journey in Year Six. Although we have limited school grounds, St Martin’s uses another local primary school field for some sporting events. View full school