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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
CELEBRATION TIME!
CELEBRATION TIME!
Well what a week this has been...
Well what a week this has been...
We were blessed with the presence of a very special dignitary this week thanks to a kind parent lending us this six foot four cut-out of our future King. It was great to have him overseeing the proceedings and we hope it inspired him for his big day tomorrow!
We were blessed with the presence of a very special dignitary this week thanks to a kind parent lending us this six foot four cut-out of our future King. It was great to have him overseeing the proceedings and we hope it inspired him for his big day tomorrow!
On Wednesday Year 3 enjoyed an interesting and informative talk about the Wandle River when they learned so much about their local wildlife.
On Wednesday Year 3 enjoyed an interesting and informative talk about the Wandle River when they learned so much about their local wildlife.
And then we come to today...
And then we come to today...
We are grateful that Fleur Anderson MP joined us for the planting of our special Jubilee Canopy Project oak sapling. She was accompanied by a representive from the All England Lawn Tennis Club and our Eco Warriors did a great job in hosting them.
We are grateful that Fleur Anderson MP joined us for the planting of our special Jubilee Canopy Project oak sapling. She was accompanied by a representive from the All England Lawn Tennis Club and our Eco Warriors did a great job in hosting them.
This was followed by the amazing whole school celebration service itself, brilliantly led by Year 5. Thank you to all the staff and pupils for working so hard to make this the success it was! I am sure all those who were present will join me in congratulating them on a triumphant ceremony!
This was followed by the amazing whole school celebration service itself, brilliantly led by Year 5. Thank you to all the staff and pupils for working so hard to make this the success it was! I am sure all those who were present will join me in congratulating them on a triumphant ceremony!
After a whole school picnic all classes took part in special Coronation themed activities before a sing along in the playground at the end of the day.
After a whole school picnic all classes took part in special Coronation themed activities before a sing along in the playground at the end of the day.
Wishing you a wonderful, celebratory long weekend ahead.
Wishing you a wonderful, celebratory long weekend ahead.
AMG, Headteacher
AMG, Headteacher
Coronation Celebrations Picture Gallery!
Coronation Celebrations Picture Gallery!
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: 97.3%
This week our attendance was: 97.3%
Well done 3G for 100% attendance this week
Well done 3G for 100% attendance this week
This week there are x 17 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 17 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:
As you know by now our fete is coming up on Saturday 24th June, and we're turning it into an "Enchanted Kingdom" this year! But, we will need your help to make it magical. We'll be in touch nearer the time . For now start saving your jam jars, old toys, bric-a-brac, and as-new clothes for donations. If you or someone you know can donate a raffle prize, please get in touch at pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.
As you know by now our fete is coming up on Saturday 24th June, and we're turning it into an "Enchanted Kingdom" this year! But, we will need your help to make it magical. We'll be in touch nearer the time . For now start saving your jam jars, old toys, bric-a-brac, and as-new clothes for donations. If you or someone you know can donate a raffle prize, please get in touch at pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Big thanks to our fantastic volunteers who helped us run a successful Year 2 cake sale and rescheduled uniform sale last week.
Big thanks to our fantastic volunteers who helped us run a successful Year 2 cake sale and rescheduled uniform sale last week.
We're still on the lookout for a new chair to join the team next year. If you're interested or know someone who might be, give us a holler!
We're still on the lookout for a new chair to join the team next year. If you're interested or know someone who might be, give us a holler!
Happy Coronation and thanks to everyone who is helping out with fete so far !!
Happy Coronation and thanks to everyone who is helping out with fete so far !!
Sheila and Cora
Sheila and Cora
Key Dates For The Diary:
Key Dates For The Diary:
Friday 19th May, Cake Sale (Year 1)
Friday 19th May, Cake Sale (Year 1)
Friday 9th June, Mufti Day 1
Friday 9th June, Mufti Day 1
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:
Green Canopy Project Tree Planting:
Green Canopy Project Tree Planting:
We were delighted that our local MP Fleur Anderson came along to St Michael's this morning to plant an oak sapling specially gifted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
We were delighted that our local MP Fleur Anderson came along to St Michael's this morning to plant an oak sapling specially gifted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
This was part of the Queen’s Jubilee Canopy Project and the donated propagated oak sapling was from a veteran oak tree that dates back to Capability Brown’s era.
This was part of the Queen’s Jubilee Canopy Project and the donated propagated oak sapling was from a veteran oak tree that dates back to Capability Brown’s era.
The tree planting ceremony was also attended by members of the AELTC including Chairman Ian Hewitt and hosted by the school’s ‘Eco Warriors’.
The tree planting ceremony was also attended by members of the AELTC including Chairman Ian Hewitt and hosted by the school’s ‘Eco Warriors’.
It was great that our esteemed guests then stayed on to watch the wonderful Coronation event before the Heavens opened!
It was great that our esteemed guests then stayed on to watch the wonderful Coronation event before the Heavens opened!
Good Luck Year 6 with your SATS next week!
Good Luck Year 6 with your SATS next week!
Stay calm, support each other and do your best is all we ever ask of you.
Stay calm, support each other and do your best is all we ever ask of you.
Coronation Time Capsule:
Coronation Time Capsule:
We are delighted with the various contributions from the children that have been coming in for the Time Capsule...
We are delighted with the various contributions from the children that have been coming in for the Time Capsule...
A beautiful picture of The King!
A beautiful picture of The King!
A photograph of this year 4 pupil's grandfather teaching Prince Charles how to fold a parachute!
A photograph of this year 4 pupil's grandfather teaching Prince Charles how to fold a parachute!
A Coronation lapel pin
A Coronation lapel pin
These Year 4 pupils have created some lovely Madhubani Indian Folk Art, inspired by the book they are studying: 'How The Stars Came To Be', written and illustrated by Poonam Mistry.
These Year 4 pupils have created some lovely Madhubani Indian Folk Art, inspired by the book they are studying: 'How The Stars Came To Be', written and illustrated by Poonam Mistry.
River Wandle Workshop:
River Wandle Workshop:
The Year 3s had a workshop before their trip to the River Wandle in King George's Park.
The Year 3s had a workshop before their trip to the River Wandle in King George's Park.
They learnt about the journey of the river and where the source was.
They learnt about the journey of the river and where the source was.
They used the key vocabulary to describe the features of the river.
They used the key vocabulary to describe the features of the river.
The children learnt about what wildlife they could spot on their river walk and the role of the river in the water cycle.
The children learnt about what wildlife they could spot on their river walk and the role of the river in the water cycle.
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:
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
Reflection and Prayer:
Reflection and Prayer:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Justice:
Justice:
Prayer for Justice:
Prayer for Justice:
Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:
Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:
a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;
a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;
a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;
a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;
a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;
a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
For Courage to Do Justice:
For Courage to Do Justice:
O Lord, open my eyes that I may see the needs of others
O Lord, open my eyes that I may see the needs of others
Open my ears that I may hear their cries;
Open my ears that I may hear their cries;
Open my heart so that they need not be without succor;
Open my heart so that they need not be without succor;
Let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong,
Let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong,
Nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.
Nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.
Show me where love and hope and faith are needed,
Show me where love and hope and faith are needed,
And use me to bring them to those places.
And use me to bring them to those places.
And so open my eyes and my ears.
And so open my eyes and my ears.
That I may this coming day be able to do some work of peace for thee.
That I may this coming day be able to do some work of peace for thee.
- Alan Paton
- Alan Paton
... and finally...
... and finally...
...congratulations to these Year 6 boys who took part in a rugby tour to Laon, France, over the weekend.
...congratulations to these Year 6 boys who took part in a rugby tour to Laon, France, over the weekend.
Part of the trip included an historical lesson on WW1 and a memorial wreath laying:
Part of the trip included an historical lesson on WW1 and a memorial wreath laying:
...and this Coronation themed letter box topper was spotted in Southfields this week:
...and this Coronation themed letter box topper was spotted in Southfields this week:
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