St Martins Day Service

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The whole school community gathered on the 15th of November at Holy Trinity church to celebrate St Martin's day.  The communion service was presided by the Revd. Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin's church in Trafalgar Square.  During the service Dr Wells spoke on Perseverance, one of our four Christian values (the others being Compassion, Justice and Service).  Students were then invited to receive communion or a blessing and the service ended with a joyful rendition of the School Song.


St Martin himself was an extraordinary man who singularly embodied our four Christian values.  As a ten-year old, he yearned to be a Christian and a monk. His father insisted that he should wait till he was older and that Martin join the Roman army instead.  Martin obeyed.  He was such a good soldier that he soon became an officer.  One bitterly cold winter's day, Martin led his troops out of their garrison.  In front of them lay a beggar, half-naked and blue with cold, who pleaded with Martin for help.  Martin, overcome by compassion, took off his beautiful cloak, lined with lambswool, and cut it in two with his sword.  He then handed one half to the beggar, who wrapped it around his shoulders.  That night, Martin had a life-changing dream.  He dreamt that Jesus, surrounded by His holy angels, was wearing the cloak he had given to the beggar.  When Martin woke up, he knew it was time to be baptised. Martin dedicated the rest of his life to Jesus and became his faithful soldier and servant.  Later, he became a bishop, though he continued to live the life of a monk, and was well known for his healing powers, humility and passion for justice.  St Martin's inspiring story is encapsulated on the school logo and his message of love, selflessness and service remains just as relevant and potent today.


A very big thank you to the students who led the community in prayer and worship and to Dr Wells for taking time out of his busy schedule to be with us.