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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Spring has officially sprung and almost exactly two years to the day since the first lockdown it has been wonderful to see the children running around the school field in the sunshine this week, as well as making good use of the outdoor classroom and the sensory garden.
Spring has officially sprung and almost exactly two years to the day since the first lockdown it has been wonderful to see the children running around the school field in the sunshine this week, as well as making good use of the outdoor classroom and the sensory garden.
This week we have seen some great (and very sunny) school trips - with Year 1 going to Box Hill on Tuesday and Year 2 are at Windsor Castle today. Both trips are in line with their current topics and have been a great success. As always, the children are praised for their good behaviour and for acting as brilliant ambassadors of our school.
This week we have seen some great (and very sunny) school trips - with Year 1 going to Box Hill on Tuesday and Year 2 are at Windsor Castle today. Both trips are in line with their current topics and have been a great success. As always, the children are praised for their good behaviour and for acting as brilliant ambassadors of our school.
Yesterday we welcomed Year 6 parents in for a talk on what to expect from the forthcoming SATS and once again it was a pleasure to have parents back in school in person.
Yesterday we welcomed Year 6 parents in for a talk on what to expect from the forthcoming SATS and once again it was a pleasure to have parents back in school in person.
And today is Disco Day! ....As part of our Lent Appeal 2022 the children are letting off lots of steam and we are also seeing plenty of cool dance moves on display. (And that's mostly from the teachers!)
And today is Disco Day! ....As part of our Lent Appeal 2022 the children are letting off lots of steam and we are also seeing plenty of cool dance moves on display. (And that's mostly from the teachers!)
Next week:
Next week:
On Monday lucky Year 5 are off to Chessington Zoo for the day.
On Monday lucky Year 5 are off to Chessington Zoo for the day.
And then..... drum roll..... it's the Headteacher's Challenge on Tuesday! Wish me luck!
And then..... drum roll..... it's the Headteacher's Challenge on Tuesday! Wish me luck!
Please keep donating via the buckets in the playground, in order to make whatever I am about to be put through worthwhile for the poor people affected by events in the Ukraine.
Please keep donating via the buckets in the playground, in order to make whatever I am about to be put through worthwhile for the poor people affected by events in the Ukraine.
On Friday the Easter Bunny is paying us a visit and then we finish at 2pm - do please be prompt in collecting your child.
On Friday the Easter Bunny is paying us a visit and then we finish at 2pm - do please be prompt in collecting your child.
After school there is a PTA fundraiser event taking place on the school field immediately afterwards. See below for further info.
After school there is a PTA fundraiser event taking place on the school field immediately afterwards. See below for further info.
Finally, as part of our "40 Days of Kindness" initiative we had a staff well-being breakfast on Wednesday morning which, as you can imagine, was very popular!
Finally, as part of our "40 Days of Kindness" initiative we had a staff well-being breakfast on Wednesday morning which, as you can imagine, was very popular!
Best wishes for this weekend.
Best wishes for this weekend.
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
Have a look at this beautiful Spring Slide Show which showcases some of the children's wonderful creative work this term...
Have a look at this beautiful Spring Slide Show which showcases some of the children's wonderful creative work this term...
LENT Appeal 2022:
LENT Appeal 2022:
"Going The Extra Mile"
"Going The Extra Mile"
Lent Appeal 2022:
Lent Appeal 2022:
Going The Extra Mile.....
Going The Extra Mile.....
We have had a wonderful day taking part in a short Lent disco time with our classes.
We have had a wonderful day taking part in a short Lent disco time with our classes.
It has been good to relax together after a week of hard work!
It has been good to relax together after a week of hard work!
The Pupil Faith Group representatives have helped out and supported with the songs and music.
The Pupil Faith Group representatives have helped out and supported with the songs and music.
The special Act of Kindness for tomorrow is to 'do something kind for the people who look after you'!
The special Act of Kindness for tomorrow is to 'do something kind for the people who look after you'!
This is linked with Mothering Sunday. ...Use this to your advantage parents ;)
This is linked with Mothering Sunday. ...Use this to your advantage parents ;)
Next Friday, April 1st we will have a special event on the field to round off our Lent activities.
Next Friday, April 1st we will have a special event on the field to round off our Lent activities.
This event is based on the theme of 'Going the Extra Mile' and is part of raising money for the Maasai Academy.
This event is based on the theme of 'Going the Extra Mile' and is part of raising money for the Maasai Academy.
Each year group will go over to the field for an obstacle course. We will cheer each other on and encourage each other to keep going when it is difficult.
Each year group will go over to the field for an obstacle course. We will cheer each other on and encourage each other to keep going when it is difficult.
This promises to be a lot of fun and an enjoyable way to finish the Spring Term.
This promises to be a lot of fun and an enjoyable way to finish the Spring Term.
All children can wear their PE kit for this event.
All children can wear their PE kit for this event.
See the information below for an opportunity to take part in this after school finishes at 2pm.
See the information below for an opportunity to take part in this after school finishes at 2pm.
The after school event is being run by St Michael's Church.
The after school event is being run by St Michael's Church.
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!"
Going the Extra Mile -
Going the Extra Mile -
End of Term Fun Day:
End of Term Fun Day:
Friday 1st April: 2pm - 5pm
Friday 1st April: 2pm - 5pm
Come along to the field after school for a PTA led fundraiser in aid of the Maasai Academy.
Come along to the field after school for a PTA led fundraiser in aid of the Maasai Academy.
To celebrate our lent appeal this year, we will be hiring a 70 foot obstacle course to be hosted on the field.
To celebrate our lent appeal this year, we will be hiring a 70 foot obstacle course to be hosted on the field.
The children will get to enjoy the course during the day with their school friends.
The children will get to enjoy the course during the day with their school friends.
School will end at 2pm, at which point you can head over to the field for a fun afternoon with inflatable fun, a bake sale and refreshments :)
School will end at 2pm, at which point you can head over to the field for a fun afternoon with inflatable fun, a bake sale and refreshments :)
THANK YOU to our sponsors "Murray's Walkers" and "One Element" who have contributed towards the cost of the day.
THANK YOU to our sponsors "Murray's Walkers" and "One Element" who have contributed towards the cost of the day.
Entry £5 per family
Entry £5 per family
Stavra Academy Challenge:
Stavra Academy Challenge:
7th to 27th March 2022
7th to 27th March 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE PTA:
MESSAGE FROM THE PTA:
We are coming to the end of the Strava running challenge.
We are coming to the end of the Strava running challenge.
Thank you so much to everyone who has embraced the opportunity to get out there, walking, running and enjoying the sunshine we are currently enjoying!
Thank you so much to everyone who has embraced the opportunity to get out there, walking, running and enjoying the sunshine we are currently enjoying!
It's not too late to support this fundraising effort.
It's not too late to support this fundraising effort.
Here are last week's results.
Here are last week's results.
(There is no stopping our leader, Kate Winter.. who managed almost 120ks in seven days!! )
(There is no stopping our leader, Kate Winter.. who managed almost 120ks in seven days!! )
This week so far...
This week so far...
It's not too late to change the leaderboard standings :)
It's not too late to change the leaderboard standings :)
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...
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Reading Workshop:
Reading Workshop:
Miss Bostock and Mrs Jennings held a reading workshop for parents last week to share a deep dive into how reading, and how the fundamental reading skills are taught and developed across the school.
Miss Bostock and Mrs Jennings held a reading workshop for parents last week to share a deep dive into how reading, and how the fundamental reading skills are taught and developed across the school.
Strategies and resources were shared with parents to help them support their children further at home, along with details of our new and exciting 'St Michael's Reading Challenges' for our children in Years 2-6.
Strategies and resources were shared with parents to help them support their children further at home, along with details of our new and exciting 'St Michael's Reading Challenges' for our children in Years 2-6.
All details on our reading challenges can be found on our School website under the Reading at St Michael's section.
All details on our reading challenges can be found on our School website under the Reading at St Michael's section.
Please follow the link to the presentation to see how much we value reading here at St Michael's:
Please follow the link to the presentation to see how much we value reading here at St Michael's:
Learn To Love To Read:
Learn To Love To Read:
Job Opportunity:
Job Opportunity:
The local literacy charity, Learn to Love to Read, is currently recruiting for two part-time staff roles – a Head of Family Programmes and an Administrator. Both roles are largely term-time positions (39 weeks per year) with limited agreed flexible hours during the holidays. These are home-based roles but candidates must live in or close to the borough of Wandsworth as there will be some regular in-person activities.
The local literacy charity, Learn to Love to Read, is currently recruiting for two part-time staff roles – a Head of Family Programmes and an Administrator. Both roles are largely term-time positions (39 weeks per year) with limited agreed flexible hours during the holidays. These are home-based roles but candidates must live in or close to the borough of Wandsworth as there will be some regular in-person activities.
A passion for helping children learn to love to read and a willingness to adapt according to the needs of a small organisation are essential. The ability to engage comfortably with a range of people, including children, parents, local professionals and partners, as well as confident writing skills and an eye for detail, are important.
A passion for helping children learn to love to read and a willingness to adapt according to the needs of a small organisation are essential. The ability to engage comfortably with a range of people, including children, parents, local professionals and partners, as well as confident writing skills and an eye for detail, are important.
Candidates must be able to work independently but also as part of a small team. School or early years’ experience would be helpful for the Head of Family Programmes role, as would an existing network in the local Wandsworth area and charity sector.
Candidates must be able to work independently but also as part of a small team. School or early years’ experience would be helpful for the Head of Family Programmes role, as would an existing network in the local Wandsworth area and charity sector.
The job outlines and online application form can be found on our website www.learn2love2read.org.uk Applications should be made online and received by Friday 8 April, 2022. Please contact Teresa@l2l2r.org if you have any questions.
The job outlines and online application form can be found on our website www.learn2love2read.org.uk Applications should be made online and received by Friday 8 April, 2022. Please contact Teresa@l2l2r.org if you have any questions.
Thank you to all those who donated to the NSPCC Numbers Day initiative
Thank you to all those who donated to the NSPCC Numbers Day initiative
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability:
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability:
Easter Trail through Wimbledon Common
Easter Trail through Wimbledon Common
23rd April, 10am - 1pm
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
Earth Hour:
Earth Hour:
Mrs Burdett led an assembly on Thursday morning detailing Earth Hour which is happening this Saturday.
Mrs Burdett led an assembly on Thursday morning detailing Earth Hour which is happening this Saturday.
"Switch off your lights at 830pm to stand united for each other and the one home we all share"
"Switch off your lights at 830pm to stand united for each other and the one home we all share"
Please follow the link for further information:
Please follow the link for further information:
ABRSM Pupils:
ABRSM Pupils:
A Big Well Done from Mrs Minster:
A Big Well Done from Mrs Minster:
"Well done to the children who sat their ABRSM exams last week on flute, clarinet, trumpet, cornet and guitar.
"Well done to the children who sat their ABRSM exams last week on flute, clarinet, trumpet, cornet and guitar.
All the children played beautifully and have passed with merit or higher. "
All the children played beautifully and have passed with merit or higher. "
Music Ensembles:
Music Ensembles:
We hope you enjoyed the concerts last week.
We hope you enjoyed the concerts last week.
The children performed beautifully and we were all very proud of them.
The children performed beautifully and we were all very proud of them.
The music ensembles will continue next term as they have done this term with the brass ensemble on Mondays, wind band on Tuesdays and the two string ensembles on Friday. These are all run at lunchtime.
The music ensembles will continue next term as they have done this term with the brass ensemble on Mondays, wind band on Tuesdays and the two string ensembles on Friday. These are all run at lunchtime.
If you would like your child to continue in their ensemble please sign them up on ParentMail.
If you would like your child to continue in their ensemble please sign them up on ParentMail.
It costs £30 for the term.
It costs £30 for the term.
Any problems or questions please get in touch with the school office.
Any problems or questions please get in touch with the school office.
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.
For example, why not try:
For example, why not try:
Eco Club (Tuesdays years 1 -3) (Thursdays Years 4 - 6) :
Eco Club (Tuesdays years 1 -3) (Thursdays Years 4 - 6) :
Eco Club is a fun way to care for our planet and it’s run by you! In the past we have planted flowers and shrubs to attract more bees and designed and created toys and games by reusing materials that we already have.
Eco Club is a fun way to care for our planet and it’s run by you! In the past we have planted flowers and shrubs to attract more bees and designed and created toys and games by reusing materials that we already have.
You get to choose what happens at Eco Club.
You get to choose what happens at Eco Club.
Have you got a brilliant eco idea?
Have you got a brilliant eco idea?
Come and join the fun!
Come and join the fun!
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:
Royal Academy
Royal Academy
Young Artists' Summer Show:
Young Artists' Summer Show:
Follow the link to take part in this event:
Follow the link to take part in this event:
We have registered St Michael's School to this site to enable you to submit any budding artist's work to this forthcoming show.
We have registered St Michael's School to this site to enable you to submit any budding artist's work to this forthcoming show.
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:
The school council and Rights Respecting Ambassadors met this week to discuss which article they want to discuss with their classes.
The school council and Rights Respecting Ambassadors met this week to discuss which article they want to discuss with their classes.
Together we discussed how the adults (Duty Bearers) protect the rights of the child (Rights Holders).
Together we discussed how the adults (Duty Bearers) protect the rights of the child (Rights Holders).
Today we discuss Article 31 of the UNCRC which says that children and young people have the right to have fun in the way they want to, whether by playing sports, watching films, or doing something else entirely. They have the right to rest, too.
Today we discuss Article 31 of the UNCRC which says that children and young people have the right to have fun in the way they want to, whether by playing sports, watching films, or doing something else entirely. They have the right to rest, too.
Children and young people should be able to take part freely in cultural activities, just like adults. The government should make sure it’s easy for them to do this whether or not they have a disability.
Children and young people should be able to take part freely in cultural activities, just like adults. The government should make sure it’s easy for them to do this whether or not they have a disability.
- We have break time and lunch time
- Duty bearers are there to provide first aid
- Duty bearers order and organise equipment
- Duty bearers help if children are hurt
- Different areas in the playground outside: library, climbing frames, MUGA, playground equipment
- Duty bearers organise trips to enhance our cultural capital
- Art in the outside classroom
- Playground champions support the playground
- Extra P.E clubs which include SEND pupils.
- Clubs led by teachers, KICK and Stage by Stage
ADELE STEWART
ADELE STEWART
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....
....Here we are learning how to say 'good morning' in Spanish....
....Here we are learning how to say 'good morning' in Spanish....
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:
The children have really enjoyed their tennis sessions in school with the All Stars team this term.
The children have really enjoyed their tennis sessions in school with the All Stars team this term.
If any parents are interested to follow this up please follow this link:
If any parents are interested to follow this up please follow this link:
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:
Easter:
Easter:
Dear Lord,
Dear Lord,
May I realise afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me.
May I realise afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me.
Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity.
Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity.
May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me.
May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me.
Amen.
Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You so much for the cross.
Thank You so much for the cross.
Through the work of Jesus on those two simple beams of wood, You have given me eternal life.
Through the work of Jesus on those two simple beams of wood, You have given me eternal life.
I pray I will never forget Jesus’ incredible sacrifice.
I pray I will never forget Jesus’ incredible sacrifice.
The message of the cross is the power of God.
The message of the cross is the power of God.
Amen
Amen
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...
These beautiful messages have been created by KS2:
These beautiful messages have been created by KS2:
This is the latest postbox topper that has sprung up in Southfields (by M and S), symbolising 'Freedom to Ukraine'....
This is the latest postbox topper that has sprung up in Southfields (by M and S), symbolising 'Freedom to Ukraine'....
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 has had a brilliant penultimate week to this term and enjoyed the amazing weather we are currently enjoying!
We hope everyone has had a brilliant penultimate week to this term and enjoyed the amazing weather we are currently enjoying!
Thank you so much to all the happy tummies who enjoyed our cake sale last week. We raised an amazing £353 for the PTA and thank Red Class and Yr 1's for supplying and selling the treats!
Thank you so much to all the happy tummies who enjoyed our cake sale last week. We raised an amazing £353 for the PTA and thank Red Class and Yr 1's for supplying and selling the treats!
We were very excited to see the new gym equipment being installed this week. This was this year's special project the PTA funded with the school and we look forward to seeing our children enjoying the equipment. Maybe I should try it out to lose my covid gain...??
We were very excited to see the new gym equipment being installed this week. This was this year's special project the PTA funded with the school and we look forward to seeing our children enjoying the equipment. Maybe I should try it out to lose my covid gain...??
We promised details of the summer fete this week but will be next week now as we finish our initial planning.
We promised details of the summer fete this week but will be next week now as we finish our initial planning.
Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mothers Day to all the Mum's, Stepmums and important women in our children's lives!
Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mothers Day to all the Mum's, Stepmums and important women in our children's lives!
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
.... and finally......
.... and finally......
On Friday two Year 2 girls delivered a lesson to both year 2 classes all about 'peace'.
On Friday two Year 2 girls delivered a lesson to both year 2 classes all about 'peace'.
They planned the lesson in their own time and prepared the resources for the children to complete a craft activity promoting peace in the world.
They planned the lesson in their own time and prepared the resources for the children to complete a craft activity promoting peace in the world.
What amazing 'Courageous Advocates'!
What amazing 'Courageous Advocates'!
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