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Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher:
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher:
As we wrap up another week, we’re reflecting on the many meaningful moments we’ve shared as a school community.
As we wrap up another week, we’re reflecting on the many meaningful moments we’ve shared as a school community.
We began the week with a touching Remembrance Service at the church, led by the SAS, honouring the sacrifices of military families and reminding us of the challenges they bravely face. Our pupils showed incredible respect and compassion, standing together in solidarity with our military children and their families. It was a moving experience that highlighted our commitment to empathy and community.
We began the week with a touching Remembrance Service at the church, led by the SAS, honouring the sacrifices of military families and reminding us of the challenges they bravely face. Our pupils showed incredible respect and compassion, standing together in solidarity with our military children and their families. It was a moving experience that highlighted our commitment to empathy and community.
Throughout the week, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with our Lower and Middle Phase teachers, had the pleasure of connecting with many of you at our coffee afternoons. These sessions gave us a valuable opportunity to discuss our 4-year strategy and introduce the beginnings of our renewed vision for the school. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we truly value your input and partnership in shaping the future of our school.
Throughout the week, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with our Lower and Middle Phase teachers, had the pleasure of connecting with many of you at our coffee afternoons. These sessions gave us a valuable opportunity to discuss our 4-year strategy and introduce the beginnings of our renewed vision for the school. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we truly value your input and partnership in shaping the future of our school.
We were pleased to see a selection of parents at our E-Safety evening session. PC Mick shared tips and advice, and we hope you found his guidance informative. In response to recent discussions and feedback, we’ve updated our mobile phone policy to reflect the latest recommendations. You can view this revised policy on our website under Our School> School Policies and Information>Non-Statutory Policies.
We were pleased to see a selection of parents at our E-Safety evening session. PC Mick shared tips and advice, and we hope you found his guidance informative. In response to recent discussions and feedback, we’ve updated our mobile phone policy to reflect the latest recommendations. You can view this revised policy on our website under Our School> School Policies and Information>Non-Statutory Policies.
We have some exciting activities planned for next week!
We have some exciting activities planned for next week!
• Reception Trip to Wandsworth Fire Station: Pupils will be visiting the fire station, where they’ll get an up-close look at the important work of our local firefighters.
• Reception Trip to Wandsworth Fire Station: Pupils will be visiting the fire station, where they’ll get an up-close look at the important work of our local firefighters.
• Marketing Photos on Tuesday: A photographer will be on-site to capture some photos around the school, including in the playground at drop-off and pick-up times. Please be aware that you may appear in these photos.
• Marketing Photos on Tuesday: A photographer will be on-site to capture some photos around the school, including in the playground at drop-off and pick-up times. Please be aware that you may appear in these photos.
• Year 5 Trip to Kew Gardens: Year 5 will be exploring the wonders of nature at Kew Gardens, a fantastic opportunity to expand their learning about plants, ecosystems, and conservation.
• Year 5 Trip to Kew Gardens: Year 5 will be exploring the wonders of nature at Kew Gardens, a fantastic opportunity to expand their learning about plants, ecosystems, and conservation.
• Year 2 Trip to Wimbledon Common: Year 2 pupils will enjoy a day of outdoor learning at Wimbledon Common, discovering the local flora and fauna.
• Year 2 Trip to Wimbledon Common: Year 2 pupils will enjoy a day of outdoor learning at Wimbledon Common, discovering the local flora and fauna.
• Grandparents Visiting Year 1: A selection of our wonderful grandparents will be joining Year 1 pupils to spend time together, creating cherished memories and connections.
• Grandparents Visiting Year 1: A selection of our wonderful grandparents will be joining Year 1 pupils to spend time together, creating cherished memories and connections.
Next week, we’ll focus on the theme of Trust as a school. Trust is a foundation in our relationships, both with each other and with God. We’ll explore how trust empowers us to feel secure and connected, even in times of uncertainty.
Next week, we’ll focus on the theme of Trust as a school. Trust is a foundation in our relationships, both with each other and with God. We’ll explore how trust empowers us to feel secure and connected, even in times of uncertainty.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
This verse reminds us that trust is not always about having all the answers ourselves but about finding peace in knowing we are guided and supported. As we reflect on this theme, we encourage pupils to think about the trust they place in their friends, family, and school community. We’ll also discuss ways we can build trust through honesty, dependability, and faith.
This verse reminds us that trust is not always about having all the answers ourselves but about finding peace in knowing we are guided and supported. As we reflect on this theme, we encourage pupils to think about the trust they place in their friends, family, and school community. We’ll also discuss ways we can build trust through honesty, dependability, and faith.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We’re grateful for each of you and look forward to building on this week’s events as we move forward together.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We’re grateful for each of you and look forward to building on this week’s events as we move forward together.
Wishing you a restful weekend!
Wishing you a restful weekend!
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
News this week:
News this week:
Harrisons Catering organised a National School Meals initiative this week with a different them for the children each day:
Harrisons Catering organised a National School Meals initiative this week with a different them for the children each day:
Monday: Fruit , Tuesday: Bread, Wednesday Salads, Thursday Fruit Infused Water Friday: Biscuits
Monday: Fruit , Tuesday: Bread, Wednesday Salads, Thursday Fruit Infused Water Friday: Biscuits
It's A Boy!
It's A Boy!
We are delighted to report that Mrs Kirstin Lawrence, our Nursery teacher, has given birth to a healthy baby boy on Friday 8th November, his name is being decided.
We are delighted to report that Mrs Kirstin Lawrence, our Nursery teacher, has given birth to a healthy baby boy on Friday 8th November, his name is being decided.
We are sure you will join us in congratulating her and her new little family.
We are sure you will join us in congratulating her and her new little family.
Christmas Card Competition:
Christmas Card Competition:
Our local MP, Fleur Anderson, has selected this year 6 pupil's design as runner up in her recent Christmas Card competition.
Our local MP, Fleur Anderson, has selected this year 6 pupil's design as runner up in her recent Christmas Card competition.
Ms Anderson has also invited her and her parent to a special tour of Parliament next month!
Ms Anderson has also invited her and her parent to a special tour of Parliament next month!
(And Mrs Harris has confirmed that if Sophie takes her up on this Educational Trip it will be marked as an authorised absence!)
(And Mrs Harris has confirmed that if Sophie takes her up on this Educational Trip it will be marked as an authorised absence!)
Anti-Bullying Week:
Anti-Bullying Week:
The children have enjoyed a series of workshops this week around the themes "Choose Respect" and "It's Good To Be Me".
The children have enjoyed a series of workshops this week around the themes "Choose Respect" and "It's Good To Be Me".
More on this in the end of term Newsletter.
More on this in the end of term Newsletter.
Odd Sock Day:
Odd Sock Day:
It's okay to be different!
It's okay to be different!
Beautiful Poppy Art:
Beautiful Poppy Art:
This Year 4 pupil has created this stunning poppy picture out of tissue paper and it now has pride of place on Mrs Harris' special Art Exhibit Wall
This Year 4 pupil has created this stunning poppy picture out of tissue paper and it now has pride of place on Mrs Harris' special Art Exhibit Wall
Remembrance:
Remembrance:
Well done to the SAS children who led our special Remembrance service at St Mikes so beautifully this morning!
Well done to the SAS children who led our special Remembrance service at St Mikes so beautifully this morning!
What a great Love In A Box mountain the families have created this week!
What a great Love In A Box mountain the families have created this week!
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
New Vicar of St Barnabas, Southfields:
New Vicar of St Barnabas, Southfields:
We are delighted that Reverend Vanessa Elston has been appointed the new vicar of St Barnabas as of January and we look forward to welcoming her to a morning worship here sometime soon in 2025.
We are delighted that Reverend Vanessa Elston has been appointed the new vicar of St Barnabas as of January and we look forward to welcoming her to a morning worship here sometime soon in 2025.
Notices and Reminders:
Notices and Reminders:
Bricks Needed!:
Bricks Needed!:
Are you looking to declutter before Christmas? Not sure what to do with toys that are no longer used?
Are you looking to declutter before Christmas? Not sure what to do with toys that are no longer used?
Do any of the toys look like this?
Do any of the toys look like this?
Please send any Brio/Ikea style train sets, Mobilo or wooden building blocks to Green Class. Miss Cunningham has 30 budding architects, engineers, builders and concept designers who will benefit!
Please send any Brio/Ikea style train sets, Mobilo or wooden building blocks to Green Class. Miss Cunningham has 30 budding architects, engineers, builders and concept designers who will benefit!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Heidi Klein Sample Sale at St Mikes Church:
Heidi Klein Sample Sale at St Mikes Church:
Tuesday 19th November: 6:30pm-9pm
Tuesday 19th November: 6:30pm-9pm
Wednesday 20th November: 9am-2pm
Wednesday 20th November: 9am-2pm
(While stocks last)
(While stocks last)
All proceeds go to St Mike's Community Transformation projects: Christmas bundles for families in need, Sparkle, Read and feed, Kitchen Garden
All proceeds go to St Mike's Community Transformation projects: Christmas bundles for families in need, Sparkle, Read and feed, Kitchen Garden
Brunch Club:
Brunch Club:
Saturday 16th November and Saturday 7th December: 9am-11:30am
Saturday 16th November and Saturday 7th December: 9am-11:30am
Church Field Pavilion
Church Field Pavilion
Get Into Teaching: London:
Get Into Teaching: London:
Saturday 16th November
Saturday 16th November
Road Safety Week:
Road Safety Week:
18th November 2024
18th November 2024
This year there will be a "SEE AND BE SEEN" challenge for the children.
This year there will be a "SEE AND BE SEEN" challenge for the children.
Mr Rochford is launching this on Monday and will be asking the children to bling their bike or sparkle their scooter. The children could decorate a bag if they don't have a bike or scooter.
Mr Rochford is launching this on Monday and will be asking the children to bling their bike or sparkle their scooter. The children could decorate a bag if they don't have a bike or scooter.
Wimbledon AELTC:
Wimbledon AELTC:
Nature Weekend
Nature Weekend
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November
In conjunction with the London Wildlife Trust on the southern part of the former Wimbledon Park golf
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
Saturday 23rd November, 11am- 3pm
Saturday 23rd November, 11am- 3pm
Christ The King :
Christ The King :
Christmas Fair:
Christmas Fair:
Saturday 23rd November, 11am - 3pm
Saturday 23rd November, 11am - 3pm
Christmas Tree Sale Link:
Christmas Tree Sale Link:
Sale is on now until 12pm Thursday 28 November.
Sale is on now until 12pm Thursday 28 November.
Collection will be Saturday 7 December from school (Times to be confirmed)
Collection will be Saturday 7 December from school (Times to be confirmed)
New webinar: "Building Resilience in Primary School Children"
New webinar: "Building Resilience in Primary School Children"
Friday 29th November: 12:30 to 13:30
Friday 29th November: 12:30 to 13:30
in The Oasis.
in The Oasis.
Dr Annika Clark, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Education Wellbeing Service Lead, will share practical tools and insights to help support your child’s resilience in today’s world. The session is designed to provide evidence-based strategies for building emotional strength and managing challenges.
Dr Annika Clark, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Education Wellbeing Service Lead, will share practical tools and insights to help support your child’s resilience in today’s world. The session is designed to provide evidence-based strategies for building emotional strength and managing challenges.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 26th November to confirm your attendance via parentmail
Please RSVP by Wednesday 26th November to confirm your attendance via parentmail
Mrs Stewart, Mental Health Lead.
Mrs Stewart, Mental Health Lead.
St Mike's Christmas Fair:
St Mike's Christmas Fair:
Friday 29th November, 11am-8pm
Friday 29th November, 11am-8pm
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
30th November: 12 noon to 3pm
30th November: 12 noon to 3pm
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Saturday 30 November, from 10am
Saturday 30 November, from 10am
Homework Genies:
Homework Genies:
February 2025 Half Term Camp: Advance Notice:
February 2025 Half Term Camp: Advance Notice:
If booked and paid in full before 30th November 2024 you will save 20% off the total cost.
If booked and paid in full before 30th November 2024 you will save 20% off the total cost.
email: info@thehomeworkgenies.co.uk
email: info@thehomeworkgenies.co.uk
Bop Stars:
Bop Stars:
20% discount to St Michael's pupils for their first term!
20% discount to St Michael's pupils for their first term!
To redeem, families can use the code OPENINGACT20 at checkout.
To redeem, families can use the code OPENINGACT20 at checkout.
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Parent Prayer Group
Parent Prayer Group
The Parent Prayer Group meets on Fridays at drop off in the Oasis.
The Parent Prayer Group meets on Fridays at drop off in the Oasis.
A box is in the front office for your prayer requests.
A box is in the front office for your prayer requests.
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Trust
Trust
This beautiful prayer has been shared with the staff this week:
This beautiful prayer has been shared with the staff this week:
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