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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Firstly, I want to thank everyone for their amazing generosity in supporting Week 2 of our Lent 2022 programme by donating to the Wandworth Food Bank. The mountain of tins and other items is growing rapidly and will be heading to such a great cause in the next few days. You really all have 'Gone the extra mile' and we are very grateful.
Firstly, I want to thank everyone for their amazing generosity in supporting Week 2 of our Lent 2022 programme by donating to the Wandworth Food Bank. The mountain of tins and other items is growing rapidly and will be heading to such a great cause in the next few days. You really all have 'Gone the extra mile' and we are very grateful.
On Wednesday after school there was a full field of mums and daughters (and staff) taking part in the "Let Girls Play" initiative, hosted by Carl Rochford. It was inspiring to see so many rising to the challenge in such great numbers.
On Wednesday after school there was a full field of mums and daughters (and staff) taking part in the "Let Girls Play" initiative, hosted by Carl Rochford. It was inspiring to see so many rising to the challenge in such great numbers.
Yesterday morning Year 3 led an amazing assembly on the subject of "An Art Exhibition", which featured some stunning graffiti artwork, acting and dancing! Thank you to all the staff involved and how lovely to have parents in to watch their children perform.
Yesterday morning Year 3 led an amazing assembly on the subject of "An Art Exhibition", which featured some stunning graffiti artwork, acting and dancing! Thank you to all the staff involved and how lovely to have parents in to watch their children perform.
And finally, tomorrow night is the much anticipated PTA School Social and Quiz. We look forward to hearing all about it.
And finally, tomorrow night is the much anticipated PTA School Social and Quiz. We look forward to hearing all about it.
Next week:
Next week:
We have various visitors coming in to school, as well as some pupils taking part in the New Age Curling Festival at Southfields Academy on Wednesday.
We have various visitors coming in to school, as well as some pupils taking part in the New Age Curling Festival at Southfields Academy on Wednesday.
We wish some of our Years 5 and 6 pupils all the best with their ABRSM exams on Thursday too.
We wish some of our Years 5 and 6 pupils all the best with their ABRSM exams on Thursday too.
And Year 5 have a Science Workshop at Saint Cecilia's on Friday.
And Year 5 have a Science Workshop at Saint Cecilia's on Friday.
The week will also culminate in the whole school celebrating Comic Relief Red Nose Day on Friday in aid of another great cause.
The week will also culminate in the whole school celebrating Comic Relief Red Nose Day on Friday in aid of another great cause.
So as always, there is much to look forward to.
So as always, there is much to look forward to.
And in the meantime, best wishes for the weekend ahead.
And in the meantime, best wishes for the weekend ahead.
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
RFP March 2022 In Pictures
RFP March 2022 In Pictures
LENT 2022:
LENT 2022:
"Going The Extra Mile"
"Going The Extra Mile"
Each week will have a particular focus and we will be encouraging the children to think about how they can help others and develop an appreciation for what they have.
Each week will have a particular focus and we will be encouraging the children to think about how they can help others and develop an appreciation for what they have.
We are asking for a donation of £3 via parentmail and this has been uploaded into the shop.
We are asking for a donation of £3 via parentmail and this has been uploaded into the shop.
Feel free to donate more if you wish as it will all go to the three worthy causes we are supporting this year: Red Masaai Academy, Wandsworth Foodbank and Red Nose Comic Relief
Feel free to donate more if you wish as it will all go to the three worthy causes we are supporting this year: Red Masaai Academy, Wandsworth Foodbank and Red Nose Comic Relief
We will keep you regularly informed in our weekly web update.
We will keep you regularly informed in our weekly web update.
Any photos you take during the Lent period, espeically those that demonstrate the Acts of Kindness should be emailed into the ofice and we will create a special photo story and photo book.
Any photos you take during the Lent period, espeically those that demonstrate the Acts of Kindness should be emailed into the ofice and we will create a special photo story and photo book.
Lent Appeal 2022:
Lent Appeal 2022:
Going The Extra Mile.....
Going The Extra Mile.....
This week for our Lent activity we have been collecting food for the Wandsworth Food Bank. It has been wonderful to see the collections growing in the classrooms each day and the joy with which the children bring in their donations.
This week for our Lent activity we have been collecting food for the Wandsworth Food Bank. It has been wonderful to see the collections growing in the classrooms each day and the joy with which the children bring in their donations.
There are so many in need and each donation will make a difference to someone. A big thank you to all of the families that have contributed.
There are so many in need and each donation will make a difference to someone. A big thank you to all of the families that have contributed.
Keep going with the '40 Acts of Kindness'.
Keep going with the '40 Acts of Kindness'.
Next Monday's suggestion is to phone a grandparent or relative just to say hello!
Next Monday's suggestion is to phone a grandparent or relative just to say hello!
This may be something to do over the weekend....or make a card or write a letter and send it!
This may be something to do over the weekend....or make a card or write a letter and send it!
Next week we will be supporting National Comic Relief Red NoseDay on Friday 18th March. The children can come in red top half and school uniform bottom half….red hair, red faces….red noses….red top half clothes.
Next week we will be supporting National Comic Relief Red NoseDay on Friday 18th March. The children can come in red top half and school uniform bottom half….red hair, red faces….red noses….red top half clothes.
Spend this week finding the funniest joke you can to share with your friends!
Spend this week finding the funniest joke you can to share with your friends!
SHARON CUNNINGHAM
SHARON CUNNINGHAM
Headteacher Challenge:
Headteacher Challenge:
Tuesday 29th March 2022
Tuesday 29th March 2022
Please give generously to support brave Mrs Grant taking part in her 22nd Headteacher Challenge!
Please give generously to support brave Mrs Grant taking part in her 22nd Headteacher Challenge!
All proceeds go towards the Ukraine Appeal Fund
All proceeds go towards the Ukraine Appeal Fund
Message from Mrs Grant:
Message from Mrs Grant:
"Over the years I have happily made a fool of myself for charity and raised a smile/hysterical laughter from the children.
"Over the years I have happily made a fool of myself for charity and raised a smile/hysterical laughter from the children.
I am proud to have raised thousands of pounds for many good causes over the years and I do it because I care and want to help.
I am proud to have raised thousands of pounds for many good causes over the years and I do it because I care and want to help.
This year I have agreed to do it for the Ukraine Appeal Fund - something close to my heart personally.
This year I have agreed to do it for the Ukraine Appeal Fund - something close to my heart personally.
I don't know what I will be doing for the Challenge but I will make it worth while for everyone, if you can kindly donate and make a difference!"
I don't know what I will be doing for the Challenge but I will make it worth while for everyone, if you can kindly donate and make a difference!"
Stavra Academy Challenge:
Stavra Academy Challenge:
7th to 27th March 2022
7th to 27th March 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE PTA:
MESSAGE FROM THE PTA:
Race against yourself and the St Mike’s community for the fun and love of running - plus some kudos - all for a wonderful, wonderful cause.
Race against yourself and the St Mike’s community for the fun and love of running - plus some kudos - all for a wonderful, wonderful cause.
How to take part:
How to take part:
● Donate your entry fee (suggested £10) to https://gofund.me/83b1050a
● Donate your entry fee (suggested £10) to https://gofund.me/83b1050a
● Get your running shoes out and get racing!
● Get your running shoes out and get racing!
Any queries or questions please contact Naomi via What’s app on mob 07855 334 769.
Any queries or questions please contact Naomi via What’s app on mob 07855 334 769.
Comic Relief 2022:
Comic Relief 2022:
Friday 18th March:
Friday 18th March:
The children can come in a red top half on Friday:
The children can come in a red top half on Friday:
.... red hair, red faces.... red noses..... red top half clothes.
.... red hair, red faces.... red noses..... red top half clothes.
Please ensure they wear school uniform on their bottom half and come in their school shoes.
Please ensure they wear school uniform on their bottom half and come in their school shoes.
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
....watch this space for updates on all our exciting plans as they unfold...
....watch this space for updates on all our exciting plans as they unfold...
One of the activities we are preparing for is a special Art Exhibition to which parents will be invited and we are asking you to send in any of your used stamps (featuring The Queen's head on them please), so that we may use these in some of our designs.
One of the activities we are preparing for is a special Art Exhibition to which parents will be invited and we are asking you to send in any of your used stamps (featuring The Queen's head on them please), so that we may use these in some of our designs.
These can be placed in labelled buckets at the school gates and front office from now on.
These can be placed in labelled buckets at the school gates and front office from now on.
Many thanks
Many thanks
We are thrilled to have been given the first glimpse of this beautiful post box display that "a friend of St Michael's" is going to be showcasing outside the old Southfields Post Office later in the year....
We are thrilled to have been given the first glimpse of this beautiful post box display that "a friend of St Michael's" is going to be showcasing outside the old Southfields Post Office later in the year....
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Love In A Box:
Love In A Box:
We are proud of the contribution we made to the Mustard Seed Relief Mission last year.
We are proud of the contribution we made to the Mustard Seed Relief Mission last year.
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:
Clubs:
Clubs:
Clubs GO LIVE Saturday 19th March at 8am.
Clubs GO LIVE Saturday 19th March at 8am.
Look out for the letter coming out on Wednesday detailing all the wonderful options available for the Summer term.
Look out for the letter coming out on Wednesday detailing all the wonderful options available for the Summer term.
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"
UNICEF:
UNICEF:
Today the Unicef Ambassadors met to discuss the 42 Children's rights laid out by the UNCRC.
Today the Unicef Ambassadors met to discuss the 42 Children's rights laid out by the UNCRC.
The group looked at the 42 articles and selected one to discuss in greater detail. We wanted to analyse how the adults (duty bearers) protect their rights in school.
The group looked at the 42 articles and selected one to discuss in greater detail. We wanted to analyse how the adults (duty bearers) protect their rights in school.
Here are their views:
Here are their views:
- in our school everyone is accepted in clubs and teams
- we are not sexist. Everyone is equal
- we learn about different religions and beliefs in school
- learn about diversity in PSHE
- we all have the right to an identity
- we aren't bias towards different cultures
- we value opinions and our voices are heard in school council and through the listening post
- we have a lift in school for people with physical disabilities
- appearances or genders don't matter
- we celebrated international women's day
- we aren't biased towards people with wealth or little wealth
ADELE STEWART
We would like to select a right to go in the newsletter every two weeks and for the pupils to begin to think about how the adults in school (duty bearers) protect the children (rights holders)
We would like to select a right to go in the newsletter every two weeks and for the pupils to begin to think about how the adults in school (duty bearers) protect the children (rights holders)
Continuing our theme of learning new languages from the 28 different ones spoken at school....
Continuing our theme of learning new languages from the 28 different ones spoken at school....
....This Year 5 pupil is teaching us how to say "good morning" in Farsi
....This Year 5 pupil is teaching us how to say "good morning" in Farsi
Inclusion Consultation Days:
Inclusion Consultation Days:
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March
Please book an appointment with the Inclusion team if you haven't already
Please book an appointment with the Inclusion team if you haven't already
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:
Tennis
Tennis
Once again I must comment on the baseline level of the children in tennis. The children have shown amazing coordination and progress in tennis lessons. Please do try and get to a tennis court if the weather continues to improve and test your child's skills with some bonding over a tennis game.
Once again I must comment on the baseline level of the children in tennis. The children have shown amazing coordination and progress in tennis lessons. Please do try and get to a tennis court if the weather continues to improve and test your child's skills with some bonding over a tennis game.
The children are also very keen to bring their own tennis racquets which I have said is fine. They do need to be responsible for looking after them and ensuring they return them home.
The children are also very keen to bring their own tennis racquets which I have said is fine. They do need to be responsible for looking after them and ensuring they return them home.
Netball Team Continue to shine
Netball Team Continue to shine
The year 5 boys netball team played in the Dover House Road competition on Thursday and came 2nd. Thank you to Ms Bostock for her ongoing commitment to netball at the school and she is clearly doing an amazing job. It is incredible that she is still able to fit this in around her role as a class teacher and assistant head, thank you so much.
The year 5 boys netball team played in the Dover House Road competition on Thursday and came 2nd. Thank you to Ms Bostock for her ongoing commitment to netball at the school and she is clearly doing an amazing job. It is incredible that she is still able to fit this in around her role as a class teacher and assistant head, thank you so much.
Football Team Friendly against Albemarle Primary School
Football Team Friendly against Albemarle Primary School
We played a friendly against Albemarle Primary School yesterday and they had two players pull out at the last minute so our children maturely volunteered to play with the other team. Our A team drew 1-1 but our very own Carter scored an amazing goal against us. The B team won 1-0. I am very proud of how the children conducted themselves.
We played a friendly against Albemarle Primary School yesterday and they had two players pull out at the last minute so our children maturely volunteered to play with the other team. Our A team drew 1-1 but our very own Carter scored an amazing goal against us. The B team won 1-0. I am very proud of how the children conducted themselves.
CARL ROCHFORD
CARL ROCHFORD
Wandsworth Active School Award
Wandsworth Active School Award
On Friday 4th March 2022 we were invited to the Active Wandsworth Awards. One of our parents, Rachel Pillings kindly nominated us and completed the application with all the wonderful activities that were arranged in 2021. The event itself was presented and supported by sky sports. The nominees were all so inspiring and the event was very well organised and attended. Our award was the first up on the night and we were so proud to accept the award on behalf of the school.
On Friday 4th March 2022 we were invited to the Active Wandsworth Awards. One of our parents, Rachel Pillings kindly nominated us and completed the application with all the wonderful activities that were arranged in 2021. The event itself was presented and supported by sky sports. The nominees were all so inspiring and the event was very well organised and attended. Our award was the first up on the night and we were so proud to accept the award on behalf of the school.
We have messaged Mr Fink to thank him for the work he contributed in 2021 towards winning the award. It is great recognition for the school community and the value and commitment everyone in it has to PE and sport.
We have messaged Mr Fink to thank him for the work he contributed in 2021 towards winning the award. It is great recognition for the school community and the value and commitment everyone in it has to PE and sport.
Mrs Pillings, Chair of the PTA, and Carl Rochford, Head of Sport, were both there to receive it on our behalf.
Mrs Pillings, Chair of the PTA, and Carl Rochford, Head of Sport, were both there to receive it on our behalf.
"Let Girls Play"
"Let Girls Play"
On Wednesday we had approximately 70 girls and 30 mums/adults take part at the event on the field. It was great to see so many women and girls enjoying football together and the feedback from the event was very positive. Hopefully we can do it again before the end of the year. Well done girls!
On Wednesday we had approximately 70 girls and 30 mums/adults take part at the event on the field. It was great to see so many women and girls enjoying football together and the feedback from the event was very positive. Hopefully we can do it again before the end of the year. Well done girls!
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:
Gentleness:
Gentleness:
Dear Lord,
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your gentleness.
Thank You for Your gentleness.
Thank You for showing us our sin and leading us away from it.
Thank You for showing us our sin and leading us away from it.
Thank You for renewing us.
Thank You for renewing us.
We pray we will be gentle people.
We pray we will be gentle people.
We pray we will be gentle toward one another.
We pray we will be gentle toward one another.
We pray our words and actions will be gentle.
We pray our words and actions will be gentle.
Please help us to have a gentle and humble spirit.
Please help us to have a gentle and humble spirit.
Amen
Amen
You are a gentle God, and you ask us to be gentle with each other.
You are a gentle God, and you ask us to be gentle with each other.
Forgive us Lord, for we have forgotten who we are in light of you.
Forgive us Lord, for we have forgotten who we are in light of you.
Forgive us for treating the sins of others without compassion.
Forgive us for treating the sins of others without compassion.
Forgive us for endlessly putting ourselves forward, and setting others behind us.
Forgive us for endlessly putting ourselves forward, and setting others behind us.
Teach us how to treat one another with gentleness.
Amen
Teach us how to treat one another with gentleness.
Amen
Jesus, like a mother you gather your people to you;
Jesus, like a mother you gather your people to you;
you are gentle with us as a mother with her children.
you are gentle with us as a mother with her children.
Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness;
Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness;
through your gentleness we find comfort in fear.
through your gentleness we find comfort in fear.
Your warmth gives life to the dead,
Your warmth gives life to the dead,
your touch makes sinners righteous.
your touch makes sinners righteous.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us;
Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us;
in your love and tenderness remake us.
in your love and tenderness remake us.
In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness,
In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness,
for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us
for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us
Supporting the Ukraine:
Supporting the Ukraine:
The children continue to write beautiful messages and prayers showing their support to the people of the Ukraine.
The children continue to write beautiful messages and prayers showing their support to the people of the Ukraine.
A prayer from Very Rev Andrew Nunn
A prayer from Very Rev Andrew Nunn
Dean of Southwark Cathedral:
Dean of Southwark Cathedral:
We pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, Russia and Eastern Europe who are living through a war that they don’t want, fleeing violence, and working to support victims.
God of strength and peace,
God of strength and peace,
send your blessing on the people of Ukraine.
send your blessing on the people of Ukraine.
Sustain them in their struggles,
Sustain them in their struggles,
hold them in their fear,
hold them in their fear,
protect them from all danger
protect them from all danger
and be for them the hope they desire;
and be for them the hope they desire;
for Jesus Christ’s sake.
for Jesus Christ’s sake.
Amen.
Amen.
"Prayer and reflection during worship is extended through very well used reflection areas around school"
"Prayer and reflection during worship is extended through very well used reflection areas around school"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
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:
If the weather forecasters have been proven right, the sound of steady soaking rain should be surrounding you as you read this! We hope you have made a nice cup of tea and are sorry you won't have a cake to go with it. Thanks to Red Class and Yr 1's for being so understanding and we look forward to a terrific cake sale next Friday.
If the weather forecasters have been proven right, the sound of steady soaking rain should be surrounding you as you read this! We hope you have made a nice cup of tea and are sorry you won't have a cake to go with it. Thanks to Red Class and Yr 1's for being so understanding and we look forward to a terrific cake sale next Friday.
This week we are buzzing with Spring excitement! Our Promises auction is in full swing and we are slightly addicted to checking for out-bid emails...! There are some amazing lots on offer ranging from food and drinks to exercise and relaxation treats or some incredible art. For those who are definitely feeling like their house is in need of redecorating (isn't that everyone after spending so much time at home...), Lucy Barry Designs is who you need! The children aren't forgotten either as they can be a head teacher for a day or enjoy some art classes, friendship band making or every child's dream, an extra maths class! There are also two amazing yr 5 girls who have donated a very child friendly homemade afternoon tea - that's your birthday party sorted! For these and so much more, click here and start bidding!
This week we are buzzing with Spring excitement! Our Promises auction is in full swing and we are slightly addicted to checking for out-bid emails...! There are some amazing lots on offer ranging from food and drinks to exercise and relaxation treats or some incredible art. For those who are definitely feeling like their house is in need of redecorating (isn't that everyone after spending so much time at home...), Lucy Barry Designs is who you need! The children aren't forgotten either as they can be a head teacher for a day or enjoy some art classes, friendship band making or every child's dream, an extra maths class! There are also two amazing yr 5 girls who have donated a very child friendly homemade afternoon tea - that's your birthday party sorted! For these and so much more, click here and start bidding!
The auction closes at 10pm this Saturday (12th) so be ready with those final bids!
The auction closes at 10pm this Saturday (12th) so be ready with those final bids!
We are also really looking forward to our Quiz night tomorrow night. Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket and we have a fun night ahead!
We are also really looking forward to our Quiz night tomorrow night. Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket and we have a fun night ahead!
Finally thanks to everyone who joined the PTA meeting on Tuesday night. It's always lovely to have your support especially as we all have such busy lives. For anyone who would like to read the minutes, they are on our website or just drop us an email.
Finally thanks to everyone who joined the PTA meeting on Tuesday night. It's always lovely to have your support especially as we all have such busy lives. For anyone who would like to read the minutes, they are on our website or just drop us an email.
Have a fabulous weekend all. May the best bidders and the best quizzers win!
Have a fabulous weekend all. May the best bidders and the best quizzers win!
.... and finally......
.... and finally......
....this very poignant open letter to Mr Putin has been written by a Year 4 pupil....
....this very poignant open letter to Mr Putin has been written by a Year 4 pupil....
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