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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome back for the Summer Term!
Welcome back for the Summer Term!
The sun has been good to us this week and we've been making much use of the outdoor areas and the field.
The sun has been good to us this week and we've been making much use of the outdoor areas and the field.
It has been lovely to see parents in school once again - on Tuesday we welcomed parents to our Votes For Schools Workshop and we do hope you found it interesting to learn more about our special assemblies on this topic.
It has been lovely to see parents in school once again - on Tuesday we welcomed parents to our Votes For Schools Workshop and we do hope you found it interesting to learn more about our special assemblies on this topic.
On Wednesday the Upper Phase teachers hosted a School Journey meeting for Year 6 parents and the exictement is hotting up now for their planned trip to Osmington Bay in May.
On Wednesday the Upper Phase teachers hosted a School Journey meeting for Year 6 parents and the exictement is hotting up now for their planned trip to Osmington Bay in May.
On Wednesday Senior Leadership & Management Team and all the First Aiders took part in some very comprehensive and indepth defribrillator training. We feel very lucky to have our very own equipment on site in case of emergencies.
On Wednesday Senior Leadership & Management Team and all the First Aiders took part in some very comprehensive and indepth defribrillator training. We feel very lucky to have our very own equipment on site in case of emergencies.
Yesterday, lucky Year 4 took part in a Viking Workshop at Fulham Palace and had a great time. As ever they behaved immaculately whilst out representing their school. More on this below.
Yesterday, lucky Year 4 took part in a Viking Workshop at Fulham Palace and had a great time. As ever they behaved immaculately whilst out representing their school. More on this below.
This morning, after much rescheduling due to the nature of his work, we welcomed Mr David Lammy MP to talk to our whole school assembly and be interviewed by the Year 5 pupils. We are very honoured and grateful to Mr Lammy for giving up his valuable time to us in this way and thank you to his niece and nephews who arranged this for us!
This morning, after much rescheduling due to the nature of his work, we welcomed Mr David Lammy MP to talk to our whole school assembly and be interviewed by the Year 5 pupils. We are very honoured and grateful to Mr Lammy for giving up his valuable time to us in this way and thank you to his niece and nephews who arranged this for us!
Next week:
Next week:
Year 5 are going to visit Saint Cecilia's on Friday to have a taste of what they might expect at Secondary School.
Year 5 are going to visit Saint Cecilia's on Friday to have a taste of what they might expect at Secondary School.
Year 2 are also busy practising for their special assembly to parents which will be taking pla e on Thursday 12th May.
Year 2 are also busy practising for their special assembly to parents which will be taking pla e on Thursday 12th May.
In the meantime, best wishes for the weekend ahead.
In the meantime, best wishes for the weekend ahead.
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
A letter will be sent out next week outlining details of all our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
A letter will be sent out next week outlining details of all our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
Below is a little taster of what is to follow.....
Below is a little taster of what is to follow.....
Time Capsule:
Time Capsule:
To mark the Platinum Jubilee we are planning on burying a time capsule on the grass behind the MUGA during our week of celebrations. (This is to add to the 8 other time capsules buried beneath our foundations!)
To mark the Platinum Jubilee we are planning on burying a time capsule on the grass behind the MUGA during our week of celebrations. (This is to add to the 8 other time capsules buried beneath our foundations!)
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office.
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office.
Art Exhibition:
Art Exhibition:
On Wednesday and Thursday 25th and 26th May we will be showcasing the children's amazing Jubilee Artwork.
On Wednesday and Thursday 25th and 26th May we will be showcasing the children's amazing Jubilee Artwork.
Watch this space for timings of when you will be invited in to school to view their masterpieces...
Watch this space for timings of when you will be invited in to school to view their masterpieces...
Fleur Anderson:
Fleur Anderson:
We have been invited to contribute some of our Jubilee Artwork creations to a special book that our local MP is planning on taking to her forthcoming meeting with Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
We have been invited to contribute some of our Jubilee Artwork creations to a special book that our local MP is planning on taking to her forthcoming meeting with Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
The book will form part of a collection of pieces from all the local primary schools to celebrate her Majesty's 70th year of reign.
The book will form part of a collection of pieces from all the local primary schools to celebrate her Majesty's 70th year of reign.
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Year 4 had such fun in the sunshine exploring the grounds and palace and learning about local Saxon and Viking history.
Year 4 had such fun in the sunshine exploring the grounds and palace and learning about local Saxon and Viking history.
Celebration of Learning:
Celebration of Learning:
You will by now have recieved a letter inviting you in on a specific day and the children will ‘host’ the event - showcasing their books, classroom and Phase area.
You will by now have recieved a letter inviting you in on a specific day and the children will ‘host’ the event - showcasing their books, classroom and Phase area.
The dates for these events are as follows:
The dates for these events are as follows:
- Wednesday 27/4 Upper Phase
- Wednesday 4/5 Middle Phase (excluding 3H)
Thursday 5/5 3H
- Wednesday 11/5 Lower Phase
- Wednesday 18/5 Reception
Although our nursery children do not have specific books to share we would like to invite parents into the nursery classroom to share the environment.
Although our nursery children do not have specific books to share we would like to invite parents into the nursery classroom to share the environment.
The dates for nursery are as follows:
The dates for nursery are as follows:
- Tuesday 26/4 Orange Class
- Wednesday 27/4 Blue Class
- Thursday 29/4 Yellow Class
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm. The children will be excited to showcase their class, work and their school.
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm. The children will be excited to showcase their class, work and their school.
Message from
Message from
Wandsworth Food Bank:
Wandsworth Food Bank:
"Dear Wonderful St Michael's CE Primary School
"Dear Wonderful St Michael's CE Primary School
We want to say a huge thank you for your donation (in March) to the Wandsworth Foodbank.
We want to say a huge thank you for your donation (in March) to the Wandsworth Foodbank.
Your donation weighed in at 301.6kg which we estimate will provide 719 meals for our neighbours in Wandsworth!
Your donation weighed in at 301.6kg which we estimate will provide 719 meals for our neighbours in Wandsworth!
We are grateful for your continued support.
We are grateful for your continued support.
With many thanks from all of us
With many thanks from all of us
Pat Gabriel
Pat Gabriel
Wandsworth Foodbank Administrator"
Wandsworth Foodbank Administrator"
Sun Cream Advice:
Sun Cream Advice:
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
Votes For Schools:
Votes For Schools:
Here is the presentation that was shared with parents at the workshop earlier this week:
Here is the presentation that was shared with parents at the workshop earlier this week:
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability:
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability:
Easter Trail through Wimbledon Common
Easter Trail through Wimbledon Common
Saturday 23rd April, 10am - 1pm
Saturday 23rd April, 10am - 1pm
This event is to raise money for severely disabled patients living with life changing brain injuries to improve their quality of life:
This event is to raise money for severely disabled patients living with life changing brain injuries to improve their quality of life:
"The Easter Trail is back!
"The Easter Trail is back!
Join us for a fun-filled 5k walk or run through Wimbledon Common. With chocolate eggs on route and colouring competitions, it’s a lovely day out for the family, friends, and furry friends. It’s £5 to sign up and we kindly ask for you to collect some sponsorship money.
Join us for a fun-filled 5k walk or run through Wimbledon Common. With chocolate eggs on route and colouring competitions, it’s a lovely day out for the family, friends, and furry friends. It’s £5 to sign up and we kindly ask for you to collect some sponsorship money.
Colouring competition
Colouring competition
New for 2022 we are asking all children to enter our Easter themed colouring competition. Please see the colouring templates attached to complete beforehand and bring the completed pieces along to the day. The winners will win a special eggcellent prize!"
New for 2022 we are asking all children to enter our Easter themed colouring competition. Please see the colouring templates attached to complete beforehand and bring the completed pieces along to the day. The winners will win a special eggcellent prize!"
Sign up by emailing ‘Easter Trail sign me up’ to events@rhn.org.uk
Sign up by emailing ‘Easter Trail sign me up’ to events@rhn.org.uk
Clubs:
Clubs:
There are still spaces available on a number of clubs so please check parentmail for details.
There are still spaces available on a number of clubs so please check parentmail for details.
Ofsted Parent View link
Ofsted Parent View link
Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school, including:
Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school, including:
- how happy your child is at the school
- how happy your child is at the school
- how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour
- how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour
If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), we will ask how well the school supports them.
If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), we will ask how well the school supports them.
The questionnaire can be completed at any time - you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected.
The questionnaire can be completed at any time - you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected.
We really value our parent partnership so please follow the link to have your say:
We really value our parent partnership so please follow the link to have your say:
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
We are so proud of our fabulous Sensory Garden - now to be known as "The Garden of Wonder".
We are so proud of our fabulous Sensory Garden - now to be known as "The Garden of Wonder".
Thank you to David Wood as ever for creating such a beautiful space.
Thank you to David Wood as ever for creating such a beautiful space.
The Local Authority has asked us to share these links with our school community:
The Local Authority has asked us to share these links with our school community:
Care For The Family:
Care For The Family:
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
St Barnabas Church, Northside Clapham Common SW4 9SW
St Barnabas Church, Northside Clapham Common SW4 9SW
Open to parents, grandparents or anyone wanting to help children build strong emotional wellbeing.
Open to parents, grandparents or anyone wanting to help children build strong emotional wellbeing.
Tickets available via this link:
Tickets available via this link:
This event is full of practical tools that have already made a real difference for families, one parent said:
This event is full of practical tools that have already made a real difference for families, one parent said:
"We’ve had some real successes this weekend with one of our children who really struggles. We’ve been able to intervene to guide him to better ways of thinking."
"We’ve had some real successes this weekend with one of our children who really struggles. We’ve been able to intervene to guide him to better ways of thinking."
Parent Survey:
Parent Survey:
In January 2022, as part of a review and reflection on the term ‘special educational needs’ we invited all parents from the school to complete a short survey which included questions about a potential name change and how Inclusion communicates with parents.
In January 2022, as part of a review and reflection on the term ‘special educational needs’ we invited all parents from the school to complete a short survey which included questions about a potential name change and how Inclusion communicates with parents.
The majority of the parents that responded to the survey, which included the majority of parents who have children with SEND, support the change from ‘Special Educational Needs’ to ‘Additional Educational Needs’.
The majority of the parents that responded to the survey, which included the majority of parents who have children with SEND, support the change from ‘Special Educational Needs’ to ‘Additional Educational Needs’.
PE News:
PE News:
We have started our striking and fielding activities in PE this week with the focus on fielding.
We have started our striking and fielding activities in PE this week with the focus on fielding.
Please take the time to practice catching with the children at home or in the park. The more they practice catching at home we will see progress at school.
Please take the time to practice catching with the children at home or in the park. The more they practice catching at home we will see progress at school.
Again the standard is already high across all age groups but we can always improve.
Again the standard is already high across all age groups but we can always improve.
As well as catching children could practice their throwing over different distances and also throwing at a target like the stumps in cricket for example.
As well as catching children could practice their throwing over different distances and also throwing at a target like the stumps in cricket for example.
We have had beautiful weather this week and hopefully it will continue for the rest of the term. With the weather in mind please can you ensure children have applied sun cream and a sun hat will support their learning in PE.
We have had beautiful weather this week and hopefully it will continue for the rest of the term. With the weather in mind please can you ensure children have applied sun cream and a sun hat will support their learning in PE.
CARL ROCHFORD
CARL ROCHFORD
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
Prayer and Reflection:
Prayer and Reflection:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Peace:
Peace:
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
Lord we ask for peace for those who need peace, reconciliation for those who need reconciliation and comfort for all who don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
Lord we ask for peace for those who need peace, reconciliation for those who need reconciliation and comfort for all who don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
Lord may your Kingdom come, and Your will be done.
Lord may your Kingdom come, and Your will be done.
Lord God, we ask for you to be with all – especially children who are suffering as the crisis in Ukraine deteriorates.
Lord God, we ask for you to be with all – especially children who are suffering as the crisis in Ukraine deteriorates.
Lord for those who are anxious and fearful.
Lord for those who are anxious and fearful.
For those who are bereaved, injured or who have lost their lives.
For those who are bereaved, injured or who have lost their lives.
And for those who have lost loved ones.
And for those who have lost loved ones.
Lord hear our prayers.
Lord hear our prayers.
Supporting the Ukraine:
Supporting the Ukraine:
The school community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
The school community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
This Year 4 pupil decided to set up a cake sale over Easter and raised £231.16 for the Ukraine Appeal and Macmillan Cancer Support.
This Year 4 pupil decided to set up a cake sale over Easter and raised £231.16 for the Ukraine Appeal and Macmillan Cancer Support.
What a great Courageous Advocate!
What a great Courageous Advocate!
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
From 13th March Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the poeple of the Ukraine.
From 13th March Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the poeple of the Ukraine.
225 Wimbledon Park Road
225 Wimbledon Park Road
12:30-2:30pm every Sunday
12:30-2:30pm every Sunday
Mustard Seed Relief Mission Appeal:
Mustard Seed Relief Mission Appeal:
The organisation behind the Love In A Box initiative has asked us to share this information to our school community
The organisation behind the Love In A Box initiative has asked us to share this information to our school community
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
Our PTA News:
Our PTA News:
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and break. Welcome back for our last term of this academic year!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and break. Welcome back for our last term of this academic year!
We start the term with a secondhand uniform sale next Friday (29th April). We will happily take any donations next week and are also looking for a few helpers on the day. If you are able (2:30-3:30pm), please email the PTA or let your class reps know.
We start the term with a secondhand uniform sale next Friday (29th April). We will happily take any donations next week and are also looking for a few helpers on the day. If you are able (2:30-3:30pm), please email the PTA or let your class reps know.
As usual, everything will be 50p and we take cash and card!
As usual, everything will be 50p and we take cash and card!
This term is our highlight event - our summer fete (25/6)! Please check out the highlights of last years fete and read up on early ways to get involved.
This term is our highlight event - our summer fete (25/6)! Please check out the highlights of last years fete and read up on early ways to get involved.
Finally, we are looking to set up a WhatsApp group for our new reception families as soon as possible. If you have a child starting in reception next year and would be willing to be an admin on this group, please let us know. This is not signing you up as a rep, we are just looking for a few people who can add others and create a welcoming base for those new to St Michaels!
Finally, we are looking to set up a WhatsApp group for our new reception families as soon as possible. If you have a child starting in reception next year and would be willing to be an admin on this group, please let us know. This is not signing you up as a rep, we are just looking for a few people who can add others and create a welcoming base for those new to St Michaels!
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee
Lent Masaai Fundraiser
Lent Masaai Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Strava running challenge during March, and to those who attended the Fun Day on the field on the last day of term.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Strava running challenge during March, and to those who attended the Fun Day on the field on the last day of term.
The whole school were able to enjoy the inflatable obstacle course which was set up on the field and with the help of our incredible year 6 house captains, the day went smoothly with much fun, fresh air and exercise enjoyed.
The whole school were able to enjoy the inflatable obstacle course which was set up on the field and with the help of our incredible year 6 house captains, the day went smoothly with much fun, fresh air and exercise enjoyed.
So far we have raised over £1,200 for the children attending our partner school in Kenya, the Masaai Academy. This is a wonderful result and will be appreciated by the community to support feeding the children through a severe drought last season.
So far we have raised over £1,200 for the children attending our partner school in Kenya, the Masaai Academy. This is a wonderful result and will be appreciated by the community to support feeding the children through a severe drought last season.
And once again, thank you to our sponsors, Murray’s Walkers
And once again, thank you to our sponsors, Murray’s Walkers
and One Element
and One Element
whose support was so much appreciated.
whose support was so much appreciated.
Naomi
Naomi
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