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Love Serve Grow
Love Serve Grow
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
We have had an amazing week exploring 'love in action' in our worship beginning on Monday with the story of the Good Samaritan. Children have spoken thoughtfully about how they can show love both at home and at school. We enjoyed a love celebration of this with Mrs Dodman during worship this morning.
We have had an amazing week exploring 'love in action' in our worship beginning on Monday with the story of the Good Samaritan. Children have spoken thoughtfully about how they can show love both at home and at school. We enjoyed a love celebration of this with Mrs Dodman during worship this morning.
All of our parents from years 1 to 6 have had an opportunity to meet the class teacher this week - we hope you found this informative and helpful.
All of our parents from years 1 to 6 have had an opportunity to meet the class teacher this week - we hope you found this informative and helpful.
I was delighted to be able to meet the new vicar from St Barnabas today and take her on a tour of our school.
I was delighted to be able to meet the new vicar from St Barnabas today and take her on a tour of our school.
Our Nursery and Reception children began their staggered start this week and I have been so impressed with how quickly they are already learning their new routines and beginning to make friends.
Our Nursery and Reception children began their staggered start this week and I have been so impressed with how quickly they are already learning their new routines and beginning to make friends.
All of the children across the school are taking in an immense amount of information at the moment as they settle into new routines and build relationships with their teachers and teaching assistants. We are encouraging them to let someone know if they are unsure or need clarification on anything. Please support your child to speak to an adult if they are worried or confused. For our younger children, adjusting to so many changes can sometimes show itself in behaviour at home - a little tiredness, grumpiness or the occasional tantrum is completely expected as they navigate their new environments.
All of the children across the school are taking in an immense amount of information at the moment as they settle into new routines and build relationships with their teachers and teaching assistants. We are encouraging them to let someone know if they are unsure or need clarification on anything. Please support your child to speak to an adult if they are worried or confused. For our younger children, adjusting to so many changes can sometimes show itself in behaviour at home - a little tiredness, grumpiness or the occasional tantrum is completely expected as they navigate their new environments.
We are always here to support both you and your child so please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
We are always here to support both you and your child so please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
As we reflect on love in action, we are reminded of 1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” This verse encourages us all to live out our love in practical ways: through kindness, helpfulness, and compassion, just as the children have been doing in school and at home.
As we reflect on love in action, we are reminded of 1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” This verse encourages us all to live out our love in practical ways: through kindness, helpfulness, and compassion, just as the children have been doing in school and at home.
Next week all children from Reception to Year 6 will be taking part in First Aid training that has been designed to prepare them for emergencies in an age-appropriate way. This will give them valuable skills and confidence to know what to do if they or someone else ever needs help.
Next week all children from Reception to Year 6 will be taking part in First Aid training that has been designed to prepare them for emergencies in an age-appropriate way. This will give them valuable skills and confidence to know what to do if they or someone else ever needs help.
On Friday we will also be supporting Jeans for Genes Day by wearing jeans to raise awareness and vital funds for children and families affected by genetic disorders. This is a wonderful way for us to live out our school values: showing Love by caring for others, choosing to Serve by supporting those in need, and helping one another to Grow in understanding and compassion.
On Friday we will also be supporting Jeans for Genes Day by wearing jeans to raise awareness and vital funds for children and families affected by genetic disorders. This is a wonderful way for us to live out our school values: showing Love by caring for others, choosing to Serve by supporting those in need, and helping one another to Grow in understanding and compassion.
Have a calm and restful weekend.
Have a calm and restful weekend.
Mrs Harris
Mrs Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Notices for This Week:
Notices for This Week:
Introducing Our New Lead Ambassadors for 2025-26
Introducing Our New Lead Ambassadors for 2025-26
We were delighted to welcome Reverend Vanessa Elston from St Barnabas, Southfields, who visited us today.
We were delighted to welcome Reverend Vanessa Elston from St Barnabas, Southfields, who visited us today.
Safety Reminders from Mrs Harris:
Safety Reminders from Mrs Harris:
Scooters and Bikes Are Not To Be Ridden In The Playground
Scooters and Bikes Are Not To Be Ridden In The Playground
No Dogs Are To Be Tied Close To the Entrance Please
No Dogs Are To Be Tied Close To the Entrance Please
Please drop your child safely at the school gate and not out of the car on to the crossing
Please drop your child safely at the school gate and not out of the car on to the crossing
Please park respectfully and legally when dropping off and collecting your children
Please park respectfully and legally when dropping off and collecting your children
Please send your child in with suitable wet weather clothing so that they can still take part in outdoor activities even if we have slight rain showers
Please send your child in with suitable wet weather clothing so that they can still take part in outdoor activities even if we have slight rain showers
Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes Day
Friday 19th September
Friday 19th September
Jeans for Genes is the UK’s only awareness and raising event which supports 1 in 10 families across the UK affected by a genetic condition. Some are well known, some are invisible, and others are incredibly rare with life altering consequences.
Jeans for Genes is the UK’s only awareness and raising event which supports 1 in 10 families across the UK affected by a genetic condition. Some are well known, some are invisible, and others are incredibly rare with life altering consequences.
Jeans for Genes week is a great opportunity to come together, show support and celebrate differences.
Jeans for Genes week is a great opportunity to come together, show support and celebrate differences.
We’d like everyone to take part so please send your child into school on the day wearing their jeans and with a £1 donation, which should be given to their class teacher.
We’d like everyone to take part so please send your child into school on the day wearing their jeans and with a £1 donation, which should be given to their class teacher.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
30th Year of Jeans For Genes:
30th Year of Jeans For Genes:
As a school we will also be taking part in a national t-shirt design competition to celebrate the 30th year of Jeans for Genes Day.
As a school we will also be taking part in a national t-shirt design competition to celebrate the 30th year of Jeans for Genes Day.
The winning design will be created to help promote this significant anniversary. These will be handed out at school on Friday.
The winning design will be created to help promote this significant anniversary. These will be handed out at school on Friday.
If your child would like to enter the competition, please hand them back into your child's classroom by Friday 26th.
If your child would like to enter the competition, please hand them back into your child's classroom by Friday 26th.
Inclusion Coffee Afternoon:
Inclusion Coffee Afternoon:
Theme: Common Fears and Worries
Theme: Common Fears and Worries
Tuesday September 16th at 2:15pm
Tuesday September 16th at 2:15pm
in The Oasis
in The Oasis
To support families during this period, we have asked the Education Wellbeing Service from Wandsworth to come and lead the session.
To support families during this period, we have asked the Education Wellbeing Service from Wandsworth to come and lead the session.
They will share strategies and advice on how to help your child manage their worries and answer any questions you may have.
They will share strategies and advice on how to help your child manage their worries and answer any questions you may have.
After School Clubs:
After School Clubs:
If your child is not going to attend an after school club they are booked in for please ensure the office and the class teacher are alerted asap.
If your child is not going to attend an after school club they are booked in for please ensure the office and the class teacher are alerted asap.
If your child decides on the day not to go to their club and instead goes home, you MUST still inform the office.
If your child decides on the day not to go to their club and instead goes home, you MUST still inform the office.
Staff spend much of each afternoon searching for children who have not turned up to their clubs and are therefore unaccounted for.
Staff spend much of each afternoon searching for children who have not turned up to their clubs and are therefore unaccounted for.
This is an important safeguarding issue and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
This is an important safeguarding issue and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
We are excited that all children from Reception to Year 6 will take part in appropriate level first aid training on Thursday and Friday next week.
We are excited that all children from Reception to Year 6 will take part in appropriate level first aid training on Thursday and Friday next week.
Parent Volunteers Needed Please:
Parent Volunteers Needed Please:
.. to help with sticking and photocopying etc
.. to help with sticking and photocopying etc
Please let the office know if you are able to help out.
Please let the office know if you are able to help out.
Parent Messaging System:
Parent Messaging System:
Please note that messages sent to parents via Arbor go directly to parents on the email account you originally registered with. This is proving the most effective way of communicating to families via Arbor.
Please note that messages sent to parents via Arbor go directly to parents on the email account you originally registered with. This is proving the most effective way of communicating to families via Arbor.
Absence Reporting on Arbor:
Absence Reporting on Arbor:
In order to report absence through the Arbor Parent Portal APP, go to the home page of the Arbor app.
In order to report absence through the Arbor Parent Portal APP, go to the home page of the Arbor app.
From here click the green Log Absence button in the top-right of the page
From here click the green Log Absence button in the top-right of the page
Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith
Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith
Parents of Year 5 & 6 pupils are invited to St Michael's Church on Sunday 21 September at 6pm.
Parents of Year 5 & 6 pupils are invited to St Michael's Church on Sunday 21 September at 6pm.
Rachel Turner, author, international speaker and founder of Parenting for Faith, will be speaking at the evening service to help us parents understand the teenage faith journey more and find our place within it.
Rachel Turner, author, international speaker and founder of Parenting for Faith, will be speaking at the evening service to help us parents understand the teenage faith journey more and find our place within it.
St Mikes Church:
St Mikes Church:
Clubs:
Clubs:
We still have spaces as follows:
We still have spaces as follows:
Tuesdays:
Tuesdays:
Tag Rugby (4-6)
Tag Rugby (4-6)
Mrs Guinness art club (3-6) on Tuesdays
Mrs Guinness art club (3-6) on Tuesdays
Thursdays:
Thursdays:
Sing For Joy led by Mrs Grigg (3-6)
Sing For Joy led by Mrs Grigg (3-6)
Fridays:
Fridays:
There are also spaces in Rosslyn Park Rugby on a Friday for Years 1-3.
There are also spaces in Rosslyn Park Rugby on a Friday for Years 1-3.
Calendar:
Calendar:
(Please note this is regularly updated while events are awaiting confirmation)
(Please note this is regularly updated while events are awaiting confirmation)
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Reflection and Prayers:
Reflection and Prayers:
Next Week's Worship Focus
Next Week's Worship Focus
Serving Every Day
Serving Every Day
Spiritual Question:
Spiritual Question:
"Why is service not just a task but a way of life?"
"Why is service not just a task but a way of life?"
Our Big Questions:
Our Big Questions:
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.
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