St. Michael's CE School

Weekly Web Update

Friday 30th June 2023

Create, Equip, Partner

Dear Parents and Carers

Firstly I want to congratulate the PTA and the whole parent body for an amazing Summer Fete on Saturday. As you can see from the fantastic photo gallery below it was a brilliant day and all the hard work paid off, with a whopping £13,000 being raised for school funds. A huge AMG thank you to ALL involved.

This week has been Sports Week, with an impressive schedule of events taking place - see below. Thank you to Mr Rochford for his part in preparing such a great selection of events for the children throughout the week.

Aside from sporting matters we also hosted about a hundred new Reception parents to a special welcome evening on Tuesday.

As I write, the parents are currently enjoying a special Sports Day picnic on the field and there will be a review of House Day in next week's web update.

Next Week:

... is set to be busier than ever...

On Monday some children are taking their ABRSM Music Exams and we wish them all the best wish this.

On Tuesday the Reception children are spending the day at Bocketts Farm and there will be a Year 6 Science activity taking place on the field that day too.

That evening we have a PTA Meeting - all welcome, see below.

On Tuesday and Thursday Inclusion are hosting their consultation meetings with parents.

Next Thursday afternoon there will be a picnic on the field at lunchtime for Reception parents (only) before their own mini sports afternoon. And Year 2 will be showcasing their Let's Rock skills to their parents in the Hall at 2:30pm.

And then on Friday lucky Year 1 are off to Dean City Farm for the day!

Phew.

Finally, please read carefully the item below this message detailing the importance of engaging in the School Streets Programme, for the benefit and safety of your children.

Best wishes for the weekend ahead

AMG, Headteacher

PS Doesn't the garden look fabulous at the moment!

SAFER STREETS:

Keeping Children and Families Safe At Drop Off/Collection Time:

This proposal is to address the increase in traffic along Viewfield Road, as well as the antisocial parking that takes place at both ends of the school day and creates serious safety issues around school.

The times that the street would be closed to through traffic (between the corner of Granville and Seymour Roads) would be from 8:00am - 9:00am and from 2:30pm-3:30pm

This is about keeping the school community safe, with special consideration for those children who walk independently to/from school.

Scan the QR code to take you directly to the survey.

Thank you for supporting us in keeping our children and families safe.

Attendance:

Our target for the year is: 97%

Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.8%

This week our attendance was: 96.5%

This week there are x 14 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance.

Punctuality:

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 18 late marks recorded which related to15 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.

Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is 'in line, on time, every time'.

Our PTA:

Well done everyone on such a fantastic day last Saturday – it really was enchanting to see it all come together with everyone’s support. A particular thanks to Chris and Jason who, along with a team of helpers, got everything to the field, set it up, took it down and got it back – a mammoth task especially in 28 deg heat!

Wonderful performances, the re-initiation of tug of war, a Mayor, an MP, two very brave gunging victims, as well as great stalls and lots of fun – impossible to name you all but thank you!

We should all be so proud of what we did – Well done us! Raffle prize distribution is still ongoing so here's hoping you've filled in the stub details clearly..

There will be a final PTA meeting next Tuesday 4th July at 7.30 where we will review the fundraising from the year and we will get an up date from AMG re the use of the funds – so please do drop in if you can (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89221232027?pwd=bndwV0I4N05OSHVTNlJNSndvZjdEUT09,

Meeting ID: 892 2123 2027, Passcode: 538634)

It seems we nearly have a full house of class reps for next year which is amazing! We are still on the look out for a co- chair for the next two years – they will work alongside Sheila next year. It is such a pleasure to be involved and see the energy and fun ideas people have for PTA events –please do think about coming forward – we need you to help tie it all together ! Drop us an email pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk , send Sheila or Cora or your class rep a PM and we can chat if interested .

Hopefully we will see some of you online on Tuesday

Cora and Sheila

PTA Co -Chair

Facebook:@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.

Facegroup Group for Parents:

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:

@Parents and Families of St Michael's CE Primary School, SW18

News and Notices:

Sports Week:

What a week it has been!

We kicked off the proceedings with a brilliant Monday morning assembly from our guest athletes Aidan Syers and Emma Nwofor who regaled us with amazing tales of their achievements. They then very generously gave up their time instructing on key athletic skills for the rest of the day.

Throughout the week a carousel of sporting activities took place, from boxercise to soft archery to rounders to dodgeball to yoga to zumba to boules - what a brilliant variety the children enjoyed.

We are so grateful to our friends at Roslyn Park Rugby Club who coached the children on the field for two whole days too.

Today is House Day for Years 1 - 6 and a write up of this will appear in next week's web update but at the time of writing the children are all kitted out in their various House Colours in order to support each other in their various events. There will be a presentation ceremony in the playground just before dismissal today too.

Also, whilst this was all taking place this afternoon Reception children were practising a number of skills events - Egg and Spoon for balance, Penalty Shoot Out for target practise and Yoga and Pilates for coordination.

Thank you to Mr Rochford for co-ordinating such a fantastic week all round.

Reception Sports Day:

Thursday 6th July on the field:

Family picnic: 12:30-1pm (parents stay on the field while children are taken back to school to freshen up)

Followed by Sports Afternoon: 1:30-3pm

A group of Saint Cecilia's pupils came in yesterday to support our Year 5 pupils and this is going to be a weekly occurence. They have been doing buddy reading and helping with comprehension and fluency.

We are grateful to our partner secondary school for helping to facilitate this initiative.

Call Out For Year 6 Props

Year 6 is busy preparing props and costumes for their production.

If any of the following could be lent or donated by Wednesday 5 July, we would be so grateful.

- long white half-body aprons

- black cloaks/capes (eg for a witch or magician)

- long-sleeved white button-up shirts

- long black trousers (suitable for 10-11 year old)

- Tudor-style bonnets and hats

- any unwanted pairs of high heels

Many thanks

Miss Bostock and Ms Smith

Community Events:

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN)

Summer Fete on Sunday 16 July 2023: 11am-4pm

Free entry fundraiser for adults with severe brain injuries.

The organisers would also love to get the children involved so follow the link to create your own bunting design template, which they will then display at the fete for everyone to see!

Bunting Template

For more details about the fete please visit their website: RHN Summer Fete - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Big Play Out: Battersea Park:

24th- 28th July

Enable, in partnership with Wandsworth Council, have teamed up with Battersea Summer Scheme and Smart Hospitality to deliver a week of free activities and entertainment to families . The programme, in Evolution London, Battersea Park, is designed for ages 5-16 years and will include a great range of fun activities with something for everyone, as well as a free packed lunch.

[PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER 11 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A GUARDIAN OVER 18 YEARS OLD & GUARDIANS MUST ALSO BOOK TICKETS.]

LINK

Promo code: WBPENAB1

Our Inclusion:

SENCO Surgery

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.

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.

Kind regards

The Inclusion Team

Reflection and Prayer:

Parent Prayer Group:

Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40 to about 9:15am

Monday 3rd July

Friday 14th July

Come through the front office and the Oasis room is through to KS1 on the left hand side.

Prayer Box:

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.

Next Week's Gospel Value Is:

Compassion:

Lord, teach me to be compassionate in all my ways; help me to pray for others with empathy knowing that You care for all Your children.

Amen

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32

.... and finally....

....we wish all our muslim families a very happy Eid al-Adha this week...

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