St. Michael's CE School

Love, Serve, Grow

Friday 9th May 2025

Message from Mrs Harris:

This week at St. Michael’s, we’ve continued our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on Joy. Even with a shorter week due to the bank holiday, we’ve seen joyful moments across the school—in learning, in friendships, and in the way our children support and uplift each other.

We were proud to celebrate VE Day 80 yesterday with a special worship session, supported by our brilliant SAS. The children marked the occasion with great respect, dressed in their best red, white, and blue, helping us to reflect on the importance of peace, courage, and community. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making it a meaningful moment in school life.

Earlier in the week, Year 3 pupils took part in a tennis festival, showing fantastic sportsmanship and energy. Today, Year 2 had a brilliant time at the Natural History Museum, bringing their history learning to life through exploration and discovery.

Roblox launches new parental controls: We’d also like to highlight important updates regarding Roblox, the popular online platform. The game, often likened to Minecraft, has now introduced a more robust set of parental controls, enabling families to have greater oversight of their child’s game time and interactions. These updates are a significant step forward in keeping children safer online. For a full summary, we encourage you to read the South West Grid for Learning’s breakdown of the changes here: https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/roblox-launches-new-parental-controls/

Looking ahead to next week:

Year 2 will be visiting a mosque as part of their RE learning.
Year 4 will visit a Gurdwara to explore Sikh worship and beliefs.
Year 6 will be celebrating the completion of their SATs with a visit to King George’s Park on Friday.
On Friday afternoon, we’re inviting parents of children in Years 4, 5 and 6 to join us for an RSE workshop, outlining what will be taught during the second half of the summer term.

Please keep Year 6 in your thoughts and prayers next week and Year 2 over the next two weeks as they take part in their end-of-year assessments. We are proud of their focus and the calm determination they have shown.

As we continue reflecting on Joy, we are reminded of this verse:

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13

May this joy, rooted in hope and faith, continue to guide our steps as a school family.

Wishing you all a restful and sunny weekend.

Warm regards,

Mrs Harris

Headteacher

Weekly News and Notices:

VE 80 In Pictures:

SAS Assembly:

Well done to the SAS group for helping Mrs Harris to lead the service of commemoration and reflection yesterday morning.

Local Street Party Fun..

... with Miss Atkins and Fleur Anderson MP!

These St Michael's parents past and present were both working at the Westminster Abbey VE Day celebrations - for the BBC and the DCMS!

What a super t-shirt!

This Year 4 pupil is wearing a RAF Cosford uniform similar to that worn by his Great Grandfather, who wore a blue version in World War II

Year 1 Visit to Windsor:

Last week, Year 1 visited Windsor Castle, one of the oldest and largest occupied castles in the world.

The trip gave the children a fascinating glimpse into royal history, with a special focus on British queens such as Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II.

As they explored the castle, the children were amazed by the grand State Apartments, filled with beautiful furniture, paintings, and decorations.

They also saw the stunning St George’s Chapel, where many royal weddings and ceremonies have taken place, and learned that it is the final resting place of several monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II.

Throughout the visit, they learned how the castle has been used by queens and kings over hundreds of years, and how it remains an important royal residence today.

It was an inspiring and memorable day that helped bring the children's learning about British Queens to life.

Molly Guinness

Science Fair Countdown:

ONLY 7 weeks to go till our BIG SCIENCE FAIR!

How is your project progressing?

QUESTION, HYPOTHESIS & PROCEDURE– What question are you testing? What do you think will happen? Write steps to show how you did your investigation of your question.

This should be well underway by now. IF not, start today!

If you need help, check your Google Classroom for MORE ideas and speak with Ms Smith at Friday break times in the playground.

Don’t forget: bring in your project by the morning of Friday 27 June.

Showcase for family and friends: Friday 27 June from 4:30-5:30

Greer Smith

Science Faculty Lead

Middle Phase Tennis Competition:

10 children from Year 3 were selected to take part in the Mini Tennis Festival in King George's Park.

All of the children had a great morning improving their tennis skills with Coach 'G' and his helpers from Burntwood School as well as meeting children from 8 other schools in Wandsworth.

Plus they got to meet "Starey" the mascot.

All Star Tennis offer free Tennis and Padel to all children between 3-5pm at 6 venues across Wandsworth and also can provide equipment if you need it.

Time to practise your Wimbledon moves!

Judith Atkins

Wandsworth Access For All Scheme:

On Tuesday the council launched the expansion of its access for all scheme, to include even more services.

Wandsworth Council’s free Access for All membership card offers up to 100% discounts on gym and swim sessions, event tickets, room hire, and more - helping families make the most of local services.

Find out more and share the sign-up link:

www.wandsworth.gov.uk/access-for-all/apply-access-for-all-membership/

Learn to Ride a Bike Lessons:

Year 3 and Above:

There is still a chance to register your child for Learn To Ride a Bike lessons here in school in June.

Bikes and helmets are provided for this two hour session (two pupils per adult) to teach children to cycle.

Learn To Ride a Bike Registration

Congratulations to Miss Hotten!

Another amazing achievement this weekend..

"The Belfast Marathon was a challenge with all those hills and unexpected heat, but still a great experience and loads of fun! Delighted to finish in 3:50 — legs slightly confused but still attached. Thanks so much for all the support!"

Freya Hotten

Our Inclusion:

"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"

(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)

"Everyone is different, everyone is special"

Inclusion SENCO Surgery Drop In

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"

(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)

Next Week's Theme from the fruit of the spirit is:

Peace

Our spiritual question that links to this theme is:

How can we be peacemakers in our school and community?

Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace

Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love;
Where there is injury your pardon, Lord;
And where there's doubt true faith in you.

Oh, Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there's despair in life let me bring hope;
Where there is darkness, only light;
And where there's sadness, ever joy.

Make me a channel of your peace.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
In giving to all men that we receive;
And in dying that we're born to eternal life.

Parent Prayer Group:

Every Friday at drop off. 8:40am - 9am

All welcome

Come through the office to the Oasis room.

Do come to the front office to put in your prayer requests in the special box provided and the Prayer Group will collect them on Friday mornings.

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