Weekly Web Update
Friday 9th June 2023
Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
We come to the end of another week, our first of the last half term of the academic year. And already we have hit the ground running!
Class photos took place on Wednesday and the pictures will be ready to order in the next couple of weeks. Order details are explained below.
We come to the end of another week, our first of the last half term of the academic year. And already we have hit the ground running!
Class photos took place on Wednesday and the pictures will be ready to order in the next couple of weeks. Order details are explained below.
Yesterday we held a talk for Year 5 parents on the transition process to Secondary School, which I hope was helpful. A link to the presentation is below.
Yesterday we held a talk for Year 5 parents on the transition process to Secondary School, which I hope was helpful. A link to the presentation is below.
Lucky Year 3 spent the day at Danebury Hillfort yesterday - a report and pictures are further down this web update.
Lucky Year 3 spent the day at Danebury Hillfort yesterday - a report and pictures are further down this web update.
And today it's Year 5's turn for an outing to Hampton Court Palace. We look forward to hearing more about it when they return.
And today it's Year 5's turn for an outing to Hampton Court Palace. We look forward to hearing more about it when they return.
Mufti Day 1 today marks the beginning of the countdown to our ever popular Summer Fete and payment and contribution details are outlined in the PTA box just below this message.
Mufti Day 1 today marks the beginning of the countdown to our ever popular Summer Fete and payment and contribution details are outlined in the PTA box just below this message.
Next Week:
Next Week:
The main excitement for next week is when we wave off Year 6 on their School Journey to Osmington Bay, Dorset. We will so look forward to regular updates from their fun and games throughout the week! And in the meantime... drumroll... their Leavers' hoodies have arrived!
The main excitement for next week is when we wave off Year 6 on their School Journey to Osmington Bay, Dorset. We will so look forward to regular updates from their fun and games throughout the week! And in the meantime... drumroll... their Leavers' hoodies have arrived!
On Monday morning there will be a demonstration assembly led by Sensei James to showcase his karate lessons.
On Monday morning there will be a demonstration assembly led by Sensei James to showcase his karate lessons.
And on Tuesday Year 3 have a special Art Workshop taking place in school all afternoon.
And on Tuesday Year 3 have a special Art Workshop taking place in school all afternoon.
Finally, Year 2 have a lovely trip planned to Battesea Park all day on Friday.
Finally, Year 2 have a lovely trip planned to Battesea Park all day on Friday.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead
Best wishes for the weekend ahead
AMG, Headteacher
AMG, Headteacher
Courtesy Parking:
Courtesy Parking:
A neighbour has reported that a car parked across her driveway for 10-15 minutes during drop off this morning and prevented her from getting to her work on time.
A neighbour has reported that a car parked across her driveway for 10-15 minutes during drop off this morning and prevented her from getting to her work on time.
PLEASE SHOW COURTESY TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WHEN PARKING CLOSE TO SCHOOL
PLEASE SHOW COURTESY TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WHEN PARKING CLOSE TO SCHOOL
Attendance:
Attendance:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7%
This week our attendance was: 97.6%
This week our attendance was: 97.6%
Well done 2W and Red Class for 100% attendance this week
Well done 2W and Red Class for 100% attendance this week
This week there are 15 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance.
This week there are 15 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance.
Punctuality:
Punctuality:
We have been asked by our Governors to monitor punctuality at St Michael's on a monthly basis from now on.
We have been asked by our Governors to monitor punctuality at St Michael's on a monthly basis from now on.
This week there were 11 late marks recorded which related to 10 pupils
This week there were 11 late marks recorded which related to 10 pupils
Punctuality is a life skill and we ask ALL families to ensure their children are in on time. Being late for school impacts and disrupts the whole class and shows discourtesy to the teaching staff.
Punctuality is a life skill and we ask ALL families to ensure their children are in on time. Being late for school impacts and disrupts the whole class and shows discourtesy to the teaching staff.
Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is 'in line, on time, every time'.
Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is 'in line, on time, every time'.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
The weather is heating up and Mufti Day 1 is complete so it means only one thing – The Enchanted Kingdom is (nearly) ready to go!
The weather is heating up and Mufti Day 1 is complete so it means only one thing – The Enchanted Kingdom is (nearly) ready to go!
Our much-anticipated Summer Fete will be taking place on Saturday 24th June 12-4. This is a day for the whole community - entry is free for school families (but don’t forget your tokens and inflatable wristbands).
Our much-anticipated Summer Fete will be taking place on Saturday 24th June 12-4. This is a day for the whole community - entry is free for school families (but don’t forget your tokens and inflatable wristbands).
For others, it's just £1 for adults and 50p for children at the gate so please spread the word.
For others, it's just £1 for adults and 50p for children at the gate so please spread the word.
As ever, we can't make this event a success without your help - we need all hands on deck, with two shifts available and if every child has an adult do a shift we should be covered.
As ever, we can't make this event a success without your help - we need all hands on deck, with two shifts available and if every child has an adult do a shift we should be covered.
Aunties, uncles, grandparents - all are welcome to lend a hand. No DBS check needed – it is such fun to be involved so sign up!
Aunties, uncles, grandparents - all are welcome to lend a hand. No DBS check needed – it is such fun to be involved so sign up!
Don't forget to grab your raffle tickets! They were included in the book bags this week. Return them by the 21st of June for a chance to win exciting prizes, maybe even buy more on the day!
Don't forget to grab your raffle tickets! They were included in the book bags this week. Return them by the 21st of June for a chance to win exciting prizes, maybe even buy more on the day!
A massive thanks to everyone involved in making this event possible. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
A massive thanks to everyone involved in making this event possible. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
This link has everything you need to know to enter the Enchanted Kingdom
This link has everything you need to know to enter the Enchanted Kingdom
We were so impressed with the quality of artwork produced by Year 6 students for our fete logo design competition. You could even say we were enchanted....
We were so impressed with the quality of artwork produced by Year 6 students for our fete logo design competition. You could even say we were enchanted....
With such talent on offer it really is hard to select one entry as the winner, but we are delighted to show off the winning entry created by Sophia and Zara.
With such talent on offer it really is hard to select one entry as the winner, but we are delighted to show off the winning entry created by Sophia and Zara.
We think it is beautifully presented and neatly ties in the school logo while also setting the imagination off on wonderful journeys with magical creatures - well done!
We think it is beautifully presented and neatly ties in the school logo while also setting the imagination off on wonderful journeys with magical creatures - well done!
The winners will be presented with their certificates by some of the artists within the parent body.
The winners will be presented with their certificates by some of the artists within the parent body.
Key Dates For The Diary:
Key Dates For The Diary:
Friday 16th June, Mufti Day 2
Friday 16th June, Mufti Day 2
Friday 23 June, Mufti Day 3 and BIG SORT
Friday 23 June, Mufti Day 3 and BIG SORT
Sat 24th June, Summer Fete
Sat 24th June, Summer Fete
Friday 7th July, Cake Sale (Nursery and Reception)
Friday 7th July, Cake Sale (Nursery and Reception)
Facebook:@StMikesCoE
Facebook:@StMikesCoE
Twitter:@StMikesCoE
Twitter:@StMikesCoE
Don't forget to look out for updates on school life throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss out.
Don't forget to look out for updates on school life throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss out.
New Facegroup Group for Parents:
New Facegroup Group for Parents:
This is a closed group for St Michael's parents to share their swaps and buys and sells:
This is a closed group for St Michael's parents to share their swaps and buys and sells:
You can put in a request to join the group via this link:
You can put in a request to join the group via this link:
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Class Photos:
Class Photos:
You can pre-register at:
You can pre-register at:
lightbylexi.gotphoto.co.uk
lightbylexi.gotphoto.co.uk
to receive a notification of when your child's photos are ready
to receive a notification of when your child's photos are ready
Year 5 Secondary Transfer Presentation:
Year 5 Secondary Transfer Presentation:
Please follow the link to this week's presentation to Year 5 parents:
Please follow the link to this week's presentation to Year 5 parents:
Year 3 Trip to Danebury Hillfort:
Year 3 Trip to Danebury Hillfort:
As a part of our History learning of the Iron Age this half term, we went on a very special trip to Danebury Iron Age Hillfort. The weather was lovely and pupils enjoyed a little picnic there at lunchtime.
As a part of our History learning of the Iron Age this half term, we went on a very special trip to Danebury Iron Age Hillfort. The weather was lovely and pupils enjoyed a little picnic there at lunchtime.
The pupils took a tour of the hillfort and learnt about life in the Iron Age and the importance of the hillfort. The children will also learn about the Celtic lifestyle by playing trading and attacking/defending games to help them understand how people survived during those times.
The pupils took a tour of the hillfort and learnt about life in the Iron Age and the importance of the hillfort. The children will also learn about the Celtic lifestyle by playing trading and attacking/defending games to help them understand how people survived during those times.
AYESHA SHEIKH
God Save The King!
God Save The King!
We are thrilled that our Coronation celebrations feature in this month's article of The Bridge, the newspaper for the Southwark Diocese!
We are thrilled that our Coronation celebrations feature in this month's article of The Bridge, the newspaper for the Southwark Diocese!
Follow the link and scroll to page 7:
Follow the link and scroll to page 7:
SAS Article In Little Troopers Online Gazette:
SAS Article In Little Troopers Online Gazette:
Follow the link to an item all about The SAS Group's MILO Bear and how he supports our military families:
Follow the link to an item all about The SAS Group's MILO Bear and how he supports our military families:
Little Troopers Online Article Link
Message from The Office
Message from The Office
Please be reminded to copy in both your child's teacher and the school office for all attendance correspondence.
Please be reminded to copy in both your child's teacher and the school office for all attendance correspondence.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40 to about 9:15am
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40 to about 9:15am
Friday 23rd June
Friday 23rd June
Monday 3rd July
Monday 3rd July
Friday 14th July
Friday 14th July
Come through the front office and the Oasis room is through to KS1 on the left hand side.
Come through the front office and the Oasis room is through to KS1 on the left hand side.
Prayer Box:
Prayer Box:
We now have a new prayer box at the front desk of the office for any of your prayer requests.
We now have a new prayer box at the front desk of the office for any of your prayer requests.
Please feel free to come and post them into the box in advance of the Parent Prayer Group meetings.
Please feel free to come and post them into the box in advance of the Parent Prayer Group meetings.
Community Events:
Community Events:
Great Big Green Week/Green The Grid!
Great Big Green Week/Green The Grid!
Follow the link to all the many events taking place w/c 10th June 2023
Follow the link to all the many events taking place w/c 10th June 2023
St Barnabas Church Performathon:
St Barnabas Church Performathon:
Calling all performers for the second annual 12-hour Performathon at St Barnabas!
Calling all performers for the second annual 12-hour Performathon at St Barnabas!
To sign up please email Rebecca on
To sign up please email Rebecca on
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
SENCO Surgery
SENCO Surgery
Tuesday mornings, 8:30am
Tuesday mornings, 8:30am
As all parents know, they are able to make an appointment with the class teacher and/or SENCO to discuss concerns they have about their child's learning and development.
As all parents know, they are able to make an appointment with the class teacher and/or SENCO to discuss concerns they have about their child's learning and development.
In addition to this The Inclusion Team would like to offer parents quick, drop-in opportunities where they can ask Mrs Harris (Deputy Headteacher, SENCo and Mental Health Lead) questions they have about their child.
In addition to this The Inclusion Team would like to offer parents quick, drop-in opportunities where they can ask Mrs Harris (Deputy Headteacher, SENCo and Mental Health Lead) questions they have about their child.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue. Please come and wait in the School Office.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue. Please come and wait in the School Office.
Kind regards
Kind regards
The Inclusion Team
The Inclusion Team
Reflection and Prayer:
Reflection and Prayer:
This week's Gospel Value:
This week's Gospel Value:
Service:
Service:
Next Week's Gospel Value Is:
Next Week's Gospel Value Is:
Endurance:
Endurance:
Almighty God, who has given me the wish to do right and helped me to do your service, strengthen me to persevere.
Almighty God, who has given me the wish to do right and helped me to do your service, strengthen me to persevere.
Give me the endurance to serve you, and perform my duties.
Give me the endurance to serve you, and perform my duties.
When I am weary in well-doing, remind me that the ways of sin are pathways to destruction.
When I am weary in well-doing, remind me that the ways of sin are pathways to destruction.
Do not let me, in a moment of weakness, lose all that I have gained.
Do not let me, in a moment of weakness, lose all that I have gained.
In the darkness of discouragement, give me the light of your presence.
In the darkness of discouragement, give me the light of your presence.
Help me to endure.
Help me to endure.
You have said that whoever endures to the end, shall be saved.
You have said that whoever endures to the end, shall be saved.
Do not let me fall from your grace.
Do not let me fall from your grace.
Amen.
Amen.
Lord, grant me your strength so I might endure the tests that are waiting for me.
Lord, grant me your strength so I might endure the tests that are waiting for me.
Remind me there is no mountain I cannot climb, no river that I cannot swim.
Remind me there is no mountain I cannot climb, no river that I cannot swim.
I look to the hills, you give me hope.
I look to the hills, you give me hope.
I look to the valley, you show me strength.
I look to the valley, you show me strength.
I look to the solid wall; you show me a way out.
I look to the solid wall; you show me a way out.
For every test, I see your grace.
For every test, I see your grace.
For every challenge, I see your mercy.
For every challenge, I see your mercy.
For every bump in the road, I see your salvation.
For every bump in the road, I see your salvation.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior I pray.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior I pray.
Amen.
Amen.
.... and finally... MILO, the SAS Bear, had a parachute lesson with Mrs Grant's son Tariq over half term.
.... and finally... MILO, the SAS Bear, had a parachute lesson with Mrs Grant's son Tariq over half term.
We then gave him another little 'flight' from the MUGA climbing frame!
We then gave him another little 'flight' from the MUGA climbing frame!
