13th May 2022
Weekly Web Update
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Firstly a big 'well done' to all our Year 6 pupils for their hard work and diligence this week taking their SATS. Now you can look forward to your exciting School Journey on Monday with it all behind you!
Firstly a big 'well done' to all our Year 6 pupils for their hard work and diligence this week taking their SATS. Now you can look forward to your exciting School Journey on Monday with it all behind you!
3S had a great day out at the Tate Gallery on Monday and well done to all those taking part in the football event yesterday.
3S had a great day out at the Tate Gallery on Monday and well done to all those taking part in the football event yesterday.
The Year 2 assembly took place in front of their parents yesterday morning and we loved the Mastermind-style way of recapping all their topics. Their 'sticky knowledge' demonstrated their pure enjoyment of their learning. Well done to all involved in such an entertaining and informative performance.
The Year 2 assembly took place in front of their parents yesterday morning and we loved the Mastermind-style way of recapping all their topics. Their 'sticky knowledge' demonstrated their pure enjoyment of their learning. Well done to all involved in such an entertaining and informative performance.
I do hope KS1 parents enjoyed 'celebrating learning' with their children over the past few days too.
I do hope KS1 parents enjoyed 'celebrating learning' with their children over the past few days too.
You will see below that our Jubilee Week plans are hotting up and rehearsals for our special service on Thursday 26th have started in earnest....
You will see below that our Jubilee Week plans are hotting up and rehearsals for our special service on Thursday 26th have started in earnest....
Next week:
Next week:
We will be waving off Year 6 on Monday morning as they head to Osmington Bay for their PGL week and can't wait to hear all about it on Friday afternoon when they return.
We will be waving off Year 6 on Monday morning as they head to Osmington Bay for their PGL week and can't wait to hear all about it on Friday afternoon when they return.
In the meantime, Year 3 are off to the Danebury Iron Age Hill Fort on Wednesday and Mini St Mikes have their Ugly Bugs Ball (picnic on the field)! I can't wait to see what Minibeasts costumes our Nursery children (and staff!) wear that day!
In the meantime, Year 3 are off to the Danebury Iron Age Hill Fort on Wednesday and Mini St Mikes have their Ugly Bugs Ball (picnic on the field)! I can't wait to see what Minibeasts costumes our Nursery children (and staff!) wear that day!
Also, on Wednesday afternoon most of my staff will have the opportunity to attend the brilliant defribillator training that the SLMT and First Aiders experienced recently.
Also, on Wednesday afternoon most of my staff will have the opportunity to attend the brilliant defribillator training that the SLMT and First Aiders experienced recently.
Best wishes to you all for another warm weekend ahead.
Best wishes to you all for another warm weekend ahead.
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
You will by now have received an overview of our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
You will by now have received an overview of our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
We have planned a fun packed week and unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone but we hope as many as possible can attend at least some of the events.
We have planned a fun packed week and unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone but we hope as many as possible can attend at least some of the events.
We are ending the week - and the half term - on a fabulous tea party so a lovely chance for the children to dress up in their best party clothes.
We are ending the week - and the half term - on a fabulous tea party so a lovely chance for the children to dress up in their best party clothes.
Art Exhibition:
Art Exhibition:
Drop in to the school Hall and see your child's very regal artwork at one of the following times:
Drop in to the school Hall and see your child's very regal artwork at one of the following times:
Wednesday 25th May: Between 2:00 pm and 3:30pm
Wednesday 25th May: Between 2:00 pm and 3:30pm
Thursday 26th May: 9:00am - 11:00am and 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 26th May: 9:00am - 11:00am and 2:00pm - 3:30pm
School Celebration Concert:
School Celebration Concert:
Thursday 26th May: 10am
Thursday 26th May: 10am
A Celebration Concert singing a historical journey through the decades.
A Celebration Concert singing a historical journey through the decades.
Led by Year 5
Led by Year 5
All parents and carers (and grandparents) welcome : come along to the MUGA to watch - and bring something to sit on!
All parents and carers (and grandparents) welcome : come along to the MUGA to watch - and bring something to sit on!
(Please note: younger siblings will need to be kept under control and if they disrupt the service they may be asked to leave)
(Please note: younger siblings will need to be kept under control and if they disrupt the service they may be asked to leave)
Royal Tea Party:
Royal Tea Party:
The children are invited to a special afternoon Royal Garden Party on Friday 27th May - come wearing your best party clothes!
The children are invited to a special afternoon Royal Garden Party on Friday 27th May - come wearing your best party clothes!
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.
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:
St Michael's School Uniform Reminder:
St Michael's School Uniform Reminder:
Important:
Important:
We are very proud of our St Michael's school uniform and how it sets us apart and identifies us as as school, but unfortunately there are a number of children who are simply not complying to our dress code.
We are very proud of our St Michael's school uniform and how it sets us apart and identifies us as as school, but unfortunately there are a number of children who are simply not complying to our dress code.
Please be reminded of the following:
Please be reminded of the following:
Sports and Dance Days:
Sports and Dance Days:
Trainers only and sweatshirts only - these are not to be worn on other days
Trainers only and sweatshirts only - these are not to be worn on other days
Non Sports/Dance Days:
Non Sports/Dance Days:
School shoes must be worn - no trainers and no sweatshirts but school jumpers and cardigans.
School shoes must be worn - no trainers and no sweatshirts but school jumpers and cardigans.
Please follow the link to our dress code on our website and remember to LABEL EVERYTHING:
Please follow the link to our dress code on our website and remember to LABEL EVERYTHING:
We are currently clearing out the Lost Property cupboard for the PTA and all unnamed items will be passed on to them for reselling.
We are currently clearing out the Lost Property cupboard for the PTA and all unnamed items will be passed on to them for reselling.
Scooters:
Scooters:
Starting from Monday 16th May:
Starting from Monday 16th May:
A timetable has now been created of who can bring in scooters and parents who signed their children up have already been notified of the week their child can bring their scooter into school at drop off.
A timetable has now been created of who can bring in scooters and parents who signed their children up have already been notified of the week their child can bring their scooter into school at drop off.
Please note that no additional scooters can be brought in and pupils will be signed in with their school at the main gate on their designated week.
Please note that no additional scooters can be brought in and pupils will be signed in with their school at the main gate on their designated week.
Please note: if you were unable to book a slot this time round there will be further opportunities to sign up for your child at a later date.
Please note: if you were unable to book a slot this time round there will be further opportunities to sign up for your child at a later date.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Year 1 Phonics Meeting:
Year 1 Phonics Meeting:
Thursday 19th May: 2:15pm in the hall
Thursday 19th May: 2:15pm in the hall
This meeting for parents will also take place online.
This meeting for parents will also take place online.
Further details to follow.
Further details to follow.
Reading For Pleasure - change of date:
Reading For Pleasure - change of date:
Owing to our very exciting week of Jubilee celebrations we have moved the date of our next RFP to Friday 10th June.
Owing to our very exciting week of Jubilee celebrations we have moved the date of our next RFP to Friday 10th June.
Messages to school:
Messages to school:
Please be reminded that emails to teachers always need to be copied into the office email too please: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Please be reminded that emails to teachers always need to be copied into the office email too please: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
This is especially important if it relates to absences and changes of pick up please so that important safeguarding messages don't get missed.
This is especially important if it relates to absences and changes of pick up please so that important safeguarding messages don't get missed.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
The Parent Prayer Group is meeting in the school playground at the following times this term:
The Parent Prayer Group is meeting in the school playground at the following times this term:
Monday 9th May - from 8.40am
Monday 9th May - from 8.40am
Friday 13th May – from 2.30pm
Friday 13th May – from 2.30pm
Monday 6th June - from 8.40am
Monday 6th June - from 8.40am
Friday 10th June – from 2.30pm
Friday 10th June – from 2.30pm
Monday 4th July - from 8.40am
Monday 4th July - from 8.40am
Friday 8th July – from 2.30pm
Friday 8th July – from 2.30pm
ALL WELCOME
ALL WELCOME
Celebration of Learning:
Celebration of Learning:
The remaining date is as follows:
The remaining date is as follows:
- Wednesday 18/5 Reception
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm.
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm.
The children are so excited to showcase their work, their class and their school.
The children are so excited to showcase their work, their class and their school.
Learn To Love to Read:
Learn To Love to Read:
Would you be able to help a child at school learn to love to read?
Would you be able to help a child at school learn to love to read?
Learn to Love to Read are looking for parents who might be interested in joining their team of volunteers from September.
Learn to Love to Read are looking for parents who might be interested in joining their team of volunteers from September.
No experience needed, and you will be given lots of training and support. The commitment is just one hour a week.
No experience needed, and you will be given lots of training and support. The commitment is just one hour a week.
Come and find out more and meet other volunteers on Friday 6 May, 10.30-12.00 at Brathway Hall, Brathway Road, Southfields, SW18 4BE
Come and find out more and meet other volunteers on Friday 6 May, 10.30-12.00 at Brathway Hall, Brathway Road, Southfields, SW18 4BE
or email matilda@l2l2r.org for more information.
or email matilda@l2l2r.org for more information.
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)
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"
Mental Health Awareness Week:
Mental Health Awareness Week:
Please follow the link to the Mental Health Foundation website:
Please follow the link to the Mental Health Foundation website:
Heavenly Father, I need your comfort as I am feeling lonely.
Heavenly Father, I need your comfort as I am feeling lonely.
Help me to remember that you see me even when others don’t.
Help me to remember that you see me even when others don’t.
Be with me through this trial I am going through.
Be with me through this trial I am going through.
Help me understand that I am going through this for a reason and that you will see me through this;
Help me understand that I am going through this for a reason and that you will see me through this;
That I can conquer this because you are with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
That I can conquer this because you are with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Care For The Family:
Care For The Family:
Thursday May 26th:
Thursday May 26th:
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."
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:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
-Proverbs 3:5-6
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Trust:
Trust:
“Delight yourself in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him, and he will act.”
-Psalm 37:4-5
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...
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
From 13th March:
From 13th March:
Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the people of the Ukraine.
Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the people 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
PE News:
PE News:
Sports Week:
Sports Week:
Monday 27th May - Friday 1st June
Monday 27th May - Friday 1st June
Please note that we will not be running a specific Sports Day this year but instead we will be integrating sporting competitions within Sports Week.
Please note that we will not be running a specific Sports Day this year but instead we will be integrating sporting competitions within Sports Week.
Trip to AFC Wimbledon's Stadium for the Year 4 Football Tournament
Trip to AFC Wimbledon's Stadium for the Year 4 Football Tournament
8 boys and 2 girls took part in the competition. In the first round of games we lost only one game to the eventual winners who beat us 1-0 with a last minute goal.
8 boys and 2 girls took part in the competition. In the first round of games we lost only one game to the eventual winners who beat us 1-0 with a last minute goal.
We then went into a 2nd place group and only lost one game in that group. We came 6th out of 22 teams and can be very proud with how we played.
We then went into a 2nd place group and only lost one game in that group. We came 6th out of 22 teams and can be very proud with how we played.
Pupil Voice
Pupil Voice
“We played really well and could have drawn the 1st game. I think we could do better but we still did good. I really enjoyed playing in goal and that we defended and attacked well as a team. I was so happy and excited to play in a real football stadium.” 4S pupil
“We played really well and could have drawn the 1st game. I think we could do better but we still did good. I really enjoyed playing in goal and that we defended and attacked well as a team. I was so happy and excited to play in a real football stadium.” 4S pupil
All Star Tennis
All Star Tennis
Message from Matt at All Star:
Message from Matt at All Star:
"Thanks so much for coming on Friday, the kids were fantastic, the energy and behaviour was outstanding and we really enjoyed ourselves - they were great representatives of the school.
"Thanks so much for coming on Friday, the kids were fantastic, the energy and behaviour was outstanding and we really enjoyed ourselves - they were great representatives of the school.
I have enclosed a flyer, it includes a small discount for the summer term.
I have enclosed a flyer, it includes a small discount for the summer term.
Kind Regards
Kind Regards
Matt"
Matt"
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:
Another week over and another amazing cake sale to end the week! Thank you to our Green Class and Year Two families for providing such delicious treats and the people power to sell them, and to everyone who purchased their fine offerings. We hope there were lots of happy tummies on route home!
Another week over and another amazing cake sale to end the week! Thank you to our Green Class and Year Two families for providing such delicious treats and the people power to sell them, and to everyone who purchased their fine offerings. We hope there were lots of happy tummies on route home!
The summer fete planning is ongoing and this weeks asks are:
The summer fete planning is ongoing and this weeks asks are:
D&G Signs - please let us know if you are happy to have a D&G sign advertising our fete in your front garden for the month of June. If you had one advertising our Christmas Trees and are happy to have one again, there is nothing for you to do. However we need to hear from you if you are happy to have one when previously you haven't or you previously had one but now can't.
D&G Signs - please let us know if you are happy to have a D&G sign advertising our fete in your front garden for the month of June. If you had one advertising our Christmas Trees and are happy to have one again, there is nothing for you to do. However we need to hear from you if you are happy to have one when previously you haven't or you previously had one but now can't.
Fete Brochure Advertising - do you run your own business or work for someone who would be interested in advertising in our fete brochure? If so, please contact Emilie (ptasponsorship@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk) and she will let you know all the details!
Fete Brochure Advertising - do you run your own business or work for someone who would be interested in advertising in our fete brochure? If so, please contact Emilie (ptasponsorship@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk) and she will let you know all the details!
Plant Stall - We are looking for plant donations for the plant stall. If anyone has any plants to donate (bedding, house plants etc.), has any contacts with local garden centres / plant wholesalers please get in contact with Lucy Barry directly on 07766 341 184.
Plant Stall - We are looking for plant donations for the plant stall. If anyone has any plants to donate (bedding, house plants etc.), has any contacts with local garden centres / plant wholesalers please get in contact with Lucy Barry directly on 07766 341 184.
We would love to have some St Mikes branded plants. If you are a ceramics experts or have contacts with plant pot manufacturers, please let us know.
We would love to have some St Mikes branded plants. If you are a ceramics experts or have contacts with plant pot manufacturers, please let us know.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like any more information.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like any more information.
As always, have a lovely weekend. Enjoy the sunshine and take care.
As always, have a lovely weekend. Enjoy the sunshine and take care.
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee
