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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
IT'S ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL THE CORONATION CELEBRATION!
IT'S ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL THE CORONATION CELEBRATION!
This Week:
This Week:
On Monday we held a whole school rehearsal for our Coronation service and it is really taking shape - with some exciting surprises in store for our audience!
On Monday we held a whole school rehearsal for our Coronation service and it is really taking shape - with some exciting surprises in store for our audience!
The Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a fabulous visit from the Zoolab Workshop on Wednesday morning and the gentleman who presented it said that Mini St Mikes was the "best behaved nursery he has every worked with". How wonderful.
The Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a fabulous visit from the Zoolab Workshop on Wednesday morning and the gentleman who presented it said that Mini St Mikes was the "best behaved nursery he has every worked with". How wonderful.
Then in the afternoon all year groups took part in a mini marathon on the school field in support of Miss Hotten's run on Sunday!
Then in the afternoon all year groups took part in a mini marathon on the school field in support of Miss Hotten's run on Sunday!
Huge congratulations go to Miss Hotten who completed the race in under 4 hours and has raised a whopping £1,300 (and counting) towards the St John Ambulance Service. What an achievement!
Huge congratulations go to Miss Hotten who completed the race in under 4 hours and has raised a whopping £1,300 (and counting) towards the St John Ambulance Service. What an achievement!
Year 3 were out all day yesterday at the Natural History Museum - see below for pictures.
Year 3 were out all day yesterday at the Natural History Museum - see below for pictures.
Also yesterday some of the Year 6 pupils shared their celebration of the end of Eid with their peers. Some delicious samosas and henna hand painting were particular highlights of the afternoon.
Also yesterday some of the Year 6 pupils shared their celebration of the end of Eid with their peers. Some delicious samosas and henna hand painting were particular highlights of the afternoon.
Then finally, this morning the school took part in a Parliament Assembly in the Hall (see below for some great quotes from the children).
Then finally, this morning the school took part in a Parliament Assembly in the Hall (see below for some great quotes from the children).
And lucky Year 6 have been visiting the lovely Fulham Palace this morning.
And lucky Year 6 have been visiting the lovely Fulham Palace this morning.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Monday is a bank holiday of course and then on Wednesday there will be a Wandle River workshop for Year 3.
Monday is a bank holiday of course and then on Wednesday there will be a Wandle River workshop for Year 3.
And then on Friday ... drum roll.... it is the big day.... before another exciting long weekend to mark His Majesty King Charles' Coronation.
And then on Friday ... drum roll.... it is the big day.... before another exciting long weekend to mark His Majesty King Charles' Coronation.
As His Majesty begins his reign it seems only fitting that our Gospel Value next week is 'Service'.
As His Majesty begins his reign it seems only fitting that our Gospel Value next week is 'Service'.
We do hope as many of you as possible will come along and celebrate with us on Friday morning.
We do hope as many of you as possible will come along and celebrate with us on Friday morning.
In the meantime, best wishes for the long weekend ahead.
In the meantime, best wishes for the long weekend ahead.
AMG, Headteacher
AMG, Headteacher
As we near the end of term, please be reminded that taking days off before the Easter break will be unauthorised.
As we near the end of term, please be reminded that taking days off before the Easter break will be unauthorised.
Attendance:
Attendance:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.6%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.6%
This week our attendance was: 97.9%
This week our attendance was: 97.9%
This week there are x 20 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 x 20 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
This week you are receiving the PTA Summer Newsletter alongside this weekly web update.
This week you are receiving the PTA Summer Newsletter alongside this weekly web update.
Have a great long weekend.
Have a great long weekend.
Cora and Sheila
Cora and Sheila
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:
ZooLab:
ZooLab:
This week in EYFS, we have a visit from Zoo Lab! As part of learning for Roots, Shoots & Muddy Boots, we have been investigating minibeasts and insects to spark our awe and wonder of the world around us. We got to interact, touch and learn about frogs, cockroaches, tarantulas and snakes. We were all super listeners and understood the importance of being calm and treating our animals with respect and care.
This week in EYFS, we have a visit from Zoo Lab! As part of learning for Roots, Shoots & Muddy Boots, we have been investigating minibeasts and insects to spark our awe and wonder of the world around us. We got to interact, touch and learn about frogs, cockroaches, tarantulas and snakes. We were all super listeners and understood the importance of being calm and treating our animals with respect and care.
We thought of questions and loved the interesting facts, such as how frogs swallow! We hope to look around our sensory garden as we embark on our minibeasts hunt inside and outside of school.
We thought of questions and loved the interesting facts, such as how frogs swallow! We hope to look around our sensory garden as we embark on our minibeasts hunt inside and outside of school.
Chloe Fryer, Nursery and EYFS Phase Lead
Mini Marathon:
Mini Marathon:
In an attempt to break the world record for the most children completing a mile we joined the TCS Mini Marathon challenge on Wednesday. The children put in a great effort to run a mile around the field to complete the challenge. I think we have some future marathon runners in our school.
In an attempt to break the world record for the most children completing a mile we joined the TCS Mini Marathon challenge on Wednesday. The children put in a great effort to run a mile around the field to complete the challenge. I think we have some future marathon runners in our school.
A big shout out to Miss Hotten who ran the London Marathon on the weekend in under 4 hours. She told me at the event on Wednesday that she did a light 5k on Tuesday - and then proceeded to run the mile with every year group for the challenge.
A big shout out to Miss Hotten who ran the London Marathon on the weekend in under 4 hours. She told me at the event on Wednesday that she did a light 5k on Tuesday - and then proceeded to run the mile with every year group for the challenge.
It is safe to say we have a super woman teaching in year 5! Thank you to Miss Hotten for being an inspiration to our children and well done to everyone involved.
It is safe to say we have a super woman teaching in year 5! Thank you to Miss Hotten for being an inspiration to our children and well done to everyone involved.
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Year 3 Trip to the Natural History Museum:
Year 3 Trip to the Natural History Museum:
Year 3 went to the Natural History Museum as part of their 'Earthquakes and Volcanoes' Geography Topic.
Year 3 went to the Natural History Museum as part of their 'Earthquakes and Volcanoes' Geography Topic.
Year 6 Eid Celebration:
Year 6 Eid Celebration:
Yesterday a group of Year 6 pupils presented an Eid celebration to show their year group what Ramadan means to them.
Yesterday a group of Year 6 pupils presented an Eid celebration to show their year group what Ramadan means to them.
They explained that they celebrate the end of Ramadan by giving gifts as a reward for fasting for a whole month. They also hold a big feast when they come together with family and friends and similiarly the children shared traditional food with their colleagues, such as mimosas and mini poppadoms.
They explained that they celebrate the end of Ramadan by giving gifts as a reward for fasting for a whole month. They also hold a big feast when they come together with family and friends and similiarly the children shared traditional food with their colleagues, such as mimosas and mini poppadoms.
They also gave them crafts for them to design their own henna patterns which were then replicated onto their hands.
They also gave them crafts for them to design their own henna patterns which were then replicated onto their hands.
The children really enjoyed the presentation and how they learnt the meaning behind Ramadan - they particulalry liked the henna designs and the delicious food.
The children really enjoyed the presentation and how they learnt the meaning behind Ramadan - they particulalry liked the henna designs and the delicious food.
One year 6 pupil said " It was all very informative and also very very tasty and the whole event was very well organised and worked amazingly".
One year 6 pupil said " It was all very informative and also very very tasty and the whole event was very well organised and worked amazingly".
Well done Year 6!
Well done Year 6!
Parliament Workshop:
Parliament Workshop:
Today we had a visit from UK Parliament.
Today we had a visit from UK Parliament.
It covered: House of Commons, House of Lords, issues that matter to you and voting
It covered: House of Commons, House of Lords, issues that matter to you and voting
Pupils Say:
LOWER PHASE
LOWER PHASE
“I learnt there are two rooms and they do different jobs”
“I learnt there are two rooms and they do different jobs”
” I’ve learnt they were a red room and a green room, if you are in the red room you are called Lord or Baroness”
” I’ve learnt they were a red room and a green room, if you are in the red room you are called Lord or Baroness”
“to work in the red room you have to be an expert at something”
“to work in the red room you have to be an expert at something”
MIDDLE PHASE
MIDDLE PHASE
“There were three important things that MPs discuss, education, health and housing”
“There were three important things that MPs discuss, education, health and housing”
I learnt there were 650 Members of Parliament
I learnt there were 650 Members of Parliament
“to become a Lord or Baroness, you have to be chosen by the Prime Minister”
“to become a Lord or Baroness, you have to be chosen by the Prime Minister”
“I found it interesting that each room has different seats and the people in them have different roles and responsibilities”
“I found it interesting that each room has different seats and the people in them have different roles and responsibilities”
“Although the roles are different they work together to make a better society”
“Although the roles are different they work together to make a better society”
UPPER PHASE
UPPER PHASE
“I learnt that the reason why the House of Lords seats are red is that to dye the seats cost a lot of money and it proves that they were rich!”
“I learnt that the reason why the House of Lords seats are red is that to dye the seats cost a lot of money and it proves that they were rich!”
“I learnt there are 650 MPs across the country, however, I thought there would be more!”
“I learnt there are 650 MPs across the country, however, I thought there would be more!”
“I found it interesting that you don’t need to follow a particular path to become an MP or a Lord or Baroness, you only need to apply!”
“I found it interesting that you don’t need to follow a particular path to become an MP or a Lord or Baroness, you only need to apply!”
Road Safety Alert:
Road Safety Alert:
Please be careful when passing the driveways on the way to and from school.
Please be careful when passing the driveways on the way to and from school.
There was a frightening near miss with one of our young pupils this week so please do be vigilant.
There was a frightening near miss with one of our young pupils this week so please do be vigilant.
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.
Summer Clubs
Summer Clubs
Some clubs still have spaces which can be booked and paid for via Parentmail, as follows:
Some clubs still have spaces which can be booked and paid for via Parentmail, as follows:
Monday: Yoga (Years 1 -3), Outside Art (Years 3-5), Computing (Years 4-6)
Monday: Yoga (Years 1 -3), Outside Art (Years 3-5), Computing (Years 4-6)
Tuesday: Rugby (Years 4-6), Cheerleading (Years 4-6),
Tuesday: Rugby (Years 4-6), Cheerleading (Years 4-6),
Wednesday: Athletics (Years 4-6)
Wednesday: Athletics (Years 4-6)
Friday: Tennis (Years 3-6), Skyscraper Club (Years 1 -3)
Friday: Tennis (Years 3-6), Skyscraper Club (Years 1 -3)
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
Monday 15th May
Monday 15th May
Monday 5th June & Friday 23rd June
Monday 5th June & Friday 23rd June
Monday 3rd July & Friday 14th July
Monday 3rd 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:
AELTC Coronation Event: Crafts In The Park:
AELTC Coronation Event: Crafts In The Park:
Saturday 29th April,
Saturday 29th April,
10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
By the Clubhouse on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course, not far from the public entrance to Wimbledon Park on Home Park Road.
Register your interest via the link:
St Barnabas Quiz Night:
St Barnabas Quiz Night:
Friday 12th May, 6:30pm
Friday 12th May, 6:30pm
Contact Jennieallen@virginmedia.com if you would like to reserve a whole table of 8 or take part as an individual.
Contact Jennieallen@virginmedia.com if you would like to reserve a whole table of 8 or take part as an individual.
St Michael's Church Spring Ball:
St Michael's Church Spring Ball:
Saturday 20th May 7:15pm-11:30pm
Saturday 20th May 7:15pm-11:30pm
This year's St Michael's Church annual fund raiser is taking place to raise funds to support their social action projects, plus local charities.
This year's St Michael's Church annual fund raiser is taking place to raise funds to support their social action projects, plus local charities.
Please follow the link to purchase tickets - there will be food, drink, live and silent auction plus much more!
Please follow the link to purchase tickets - there will be food, drink, live and silent auction plus much more!
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
Advice to Year 4/5 parents on Secondary Transfer process with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP):
Advice to Year 4/5 parents on Secondary Transfer process with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP):
SEND Parent Carers in Wandsworth will be joined by Representatives of Wandsworth Council’s Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS) and Wandsworth Information and Advice Support Service (WIASS), who will be explaining the process of applying for secondary school places for pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in place. SNAS will explain the process of how they consult and name secondary schools.
SEND Parent Carers in Wandsworth will be joined by Representatives of Wandsworth Council’s Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS) and Wandsworth Information and Advice Support Service (WIASS), who will be explaining the process of applying for secondary school places for pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in place. SNAS will explain the process of how they consult and name secondary schools.
This event will be suitable for parent carers with children in Year 5 or Year 4 that want to know more about how the secondary transfer process works. Sencos will also be welcome to attend This is an online event. The joining instructions will be emailed to attendees who have booked a place nearer the time.
This event will be suitable for parent carers with children in Year 5 or Year 4 that want to know more about how the secondary transfer process works. Sencos will also be welcome to attend This is an online event. The joining instructions will be emailed to attendees who have booked a place nearer the time.
Reflection and Prayer:
Reflection and Prayer:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Service:
Service:
Prayer For Hearts To Serve
Prayer For Hearts To Serve
God of mercy,
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
that we may serve you with all our hearts
and work together with unselfish love.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
God of mercy,
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
that we may serve you with all our hearts
and work together with unselfish love.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN.
AMEN.
Prayer as We Continue Serving
Prayer as We Continue Serving
Lord, you call us to your service
and continue your saving work among us.
May your love never abandon us.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Lord, you call us to your service
and continue your saving work among us.
May your love never abandon us.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN
AMEN
...and finally ..... some more lovely Acts of Kindness this week:
...and finally ..... some more lovely Acts of Kindness this week:
...These two little sisters sold homemade lemonade and raised £11 for Winston's Wish:
...These two little sisters sold homemade lemonade and raised £11 for Winston's Wish:
.... Mrs Grant loved her special Coronation lapel pin gifted by one of our St Michael's families
.... Mrs Grant loved her special Coronation lapel pin gifted by one of our St Michael's families
... and look at this fabulous souvenir that another of our families brought back from their trip to Pakistan.....
... and look at this fabulous souvenir that another of our families brought back from their trip to Pakistan.....
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