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Dear Parents
Dear Parents
The week began with us waving off Year 6 to their school journey to Osmington Bay in Dorset. They have been blessed with good weather and we have enjoyed all the many photographs that have been shared so far. We look forward to welcoming them home later today and hearing all about their adventures.
The week began with us waving off Year 6 to their school journey to Osmington Bay in Dorset. They have been blessed with good weather and we have enjoyed all the many photographs that have been shared so far. We look forward to welcoming them home later today and hearing all about their adventures.
Earlier this week Year 3 had a fabulous trip to Danebury Hill Iron Age Fort and on the same day Nursery children held their Ugly Bug Ball on the field! What fabulous 'bug costumes' we spotted - from children and staff alike!
Earlier this week Year 3 had a fabulous trip to Danebury Hill Iron Age Fort and on the same day Nursery children held their Ugly Bug Ball on the field! What fabulous 'bug costumes' we spotted - from children and staff alike!
Yesterday Year 1 held a Phonics workshop for parents (both in person and on line) which we hope you found helpful. The link to the presentation is further down this update.
Yesterday Year 1 held a Phonics workshop for parents (both in person and on line) which we hope you found helpful. The link to the presentation is further down this update.
This week our Jubilee celebration planning has been hotting right up.... It kicked off today with Mrs Gottler and two of our Year 6 pupils taking some of our wonderful Jubilee artwork to Putney Library to present to our local MP Fleur Anderson. She, in turn, will be presenting ours - and those of 25 other local schools - to Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace next week.
This week our Jubilee celebration planning has been hotting right up.... It kicked off today with Mrs Gottler and two of our Year 6 pupils taking some of our wonderful Jubilee artwork to Putney Library to present to our local MP Fleur Anderson. She, in turn, will be presenting ours - and those of 25 other local schools - to Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace next week.
We will be sending regular Jubilee updates throughout next week so you don't miss out on all the fun and games we have planned!
We will be sending regular Jubilee updates throughout next week so you don't miss out on all the fun and games we have planned!
Finally, I am delighted to report that all St Michael's staff have now received defribrillator training and we are so lucky to have the correct equipment here in case of emergencies.
Finally, I am delighted to report that all St Michael's staff have now received defribrillator training and we are so lucky to have the correct equipment here in case of emergencies.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead.
Best wishes
Best wishes
AMG
Headteacher
AMG
Headteacher
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
w/c 23rd May 2022
w/c 23rd May 2022
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 via the KS1 gate - and bring something to sit on!
All parents and carers (and grandparents) welcome : come along to the MUGA via the KS1 gate - 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:
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL LUNCH PROVIDED ON THIS DAY
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL LUNCH PROVIDED ON THIS DAY
Please send your child in with a party picnic on this day (remember no nuts please)
Please send your child in with a party picnic on this day (remember no nuts please)
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:
The Time Capsule will be sealed and buried at the back of the MUGA after the Jubilee Assembly on Thursday next week!
The Time Capsule will be sealed and buried at the back of the MUGA after the Jubilee Assembly on Thursday next week!
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office by Thursday morning drop off.
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office by Thursday morning drop off.
Jubilee Trees:
Jubilee Trees:
We are thrilled to have commissioned a special Jubilee Tree Sculpture which will be unveiled after the service on Thursday.
We are thrilled to have commissioned a special Jubilee Tree Sculpture which will be unveiled after the service on Thursday.
We are also delighted to have been selected by the AELTA Wimbledon Green Canopy Project to receive a baby oak tree later this term which we hope to plant in the presence of our local MP, Fleur Anderson.
We are also delighted to have been selected by the AELTA Wimbledon Green Canopy Project to receive a baby oak tree later this term which we hope to plant in the presence of our local MP, Fleur Anderson.
Date to be advised.
Date to be advised.
Our Royal Library!
Our Royal Library!
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Year 1 Phonics Workshop:
Year 1 Phonics Workshop:
Follow the link to this week's presentation to parents:
Follow the link to this week's presentation to parents:
Jubilee Street Party: "When In Wandsworth Town":
Jubilee Street Party: "When In Wandsworth Town":
Sunday 5th June, 11am - 5pm: Old York Road
Sunday 5th June, 11am - 5pm: Old York Road
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
Children's activities and treats
Children's activities and treats
Entertainment provided by Riverside Radio
Entertainment provided by Riverside Radio
Family Bike Ride:
Family Bike Ride:
150th Anniversary of Wimbledon and Putney Commons:
150th Anniversary of Wimbledon and Putney Commons:
Sunday 22nd May, 11am, from Putney Embankment
Sunday 22nd May, 11am, from Putney Embankment
The ride will be around 6km from the river to the anniversary celebrations taking place on the Common, where there will be a fun day of sports taking place. Prizes include 'best dressed bike'!
The ride will be around 6km from the river to the anniversary celebrations taking place on the Common, where there will be a fun day of sports taking place. Prizes include 'best dressed bike'!
Organised by the Wandsworth Cycling Campaign and local MP Fleur Anderson, this event is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Organised by the Wandsworth Cycling Campaign and local MP Fleur Anderson, this event is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Lateral Flow Bags for PTA Fete!
Lateral Flow Bags for PTA Fete!
If anyone has any mini plastic bags from their LFT kits please bring them into the office for use as tokens bags at the fete.
If anyone has any mini plastic bags from their LFT kits please bring them into the office for use as tokens bags at the fete.
Pop Up Clinic for Covid 19 Vaccinations
Pop Up Clinic for Covid 19 Vaccinations
for 5 to 11 year olds and young people aged over 12 years
for 5 to 11 year olds and young people aged over 12 years
Oasis Academy Putney on Saturday 28th May 2022.
Oasis Academy Putney on Saturday 28th May 2022.
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.
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 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
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"
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:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Pentecost:
Pentecost:
Pentecost is a significant holy day in the Christian faith.
Pentecost is a significant holy day in the Christian faith.
Pentecost is a holiday that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter and falls on different dates each year, depending on the date of Easter.
Pentecost is a holiday that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter and falls on different dates each year, depending on the date of Easter.
This year it falls on Sunday 5th June
This year it falls on Sunday 5th June
Almighty God, who on this day
Almighty God, who on this day
didst open the way of eternal life
didst open the way of eternal life
to every race and nation
to every race and nation
by the promised gift of thy Holy Spirit:
by the promised gift of thy Holy Spirit:
Shed abroad this gift throughout the world
Shed abroad this gift throughout the world
by the preaching of the Gospel,
by the preaching of the Gospel,
that it may reach to the ends of the earth;
that it may reach to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.'
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.'
Acts Chapter 2 (NIV)
Acts Chapter 2 (NIV)
Service:
Service:
We are thankful for Her Majesty's long Service, which will be an added focus of this week's Worship
We are thankful for Her Majesty's long Service, which will be an added focus of this week's Worship
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts.
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts.
Haggai 2.8
Haggai 2.8
God, save the Queen,
God, save the Queen,
as we give thanks for Her Majesty’s
as we give thanks for Her Majesty’s
70 years of service to this nation
70 years of service to this nation
and to the Commonwealth.
and to the Commonwealth.
With the splendour of silver,
With the splendour of silver,
the dignity of gold,
the dignity of gold,
the sparkle of diamonds,
the sparkle of diamonds,
and the quality of platinum
and the quality of platinum
may we seek to serve one another
may we seek to serve one another
and follow in the steps that she has trod
and follow in the steps that she has trod
for the common good
for the common good
and for the building up of your kingdom;
and for the building up of your kingdom;
in Jesus’ name.
in Jesus’ name.
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...
PE News:
PE News:
House Champions for Tennis:
House Champions for Tennis:
We announced the winners of the House competition for tennis.
We announced the winners of the House competition for tennis.
It was very close, with Seymore winning by 2 points.
It was very close, with Seymore winning by 2 points.
We have lots of talented tennis players at school.
We have lots of talented tennis players at school.
Year 6 Cricket Festival:
Year 6 Cricket Festival:
8 boys and 2 girls attended the event. The children did 8 stations which helped develop batting, bowling and fielding skills. The children’s progress was noticeable by the end of the session.
8 boys and 2 girls attended the event. The children did 8 stations which helped develop batting, bowling and fielding skills. The children’s progress was noticeable by the end of the session.
Pupil Voice:
Pupil Voice:
“I liked the trip because we could bond while we walked there. My favourite part was the batting activity using the bowling machines and the cricket nets. One thing I would recommend is to go to Spencer Cricket Club because the facilities are amazing” (Year 6 boy)
“I liked the trip because we could bond while we walked there. My favourite part was the batting activity using the bowling machines and the cricket nets. One thing I would recommend is to go to Spencer Cricket Club because the facilities are amazing” (Year 6 boy)
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.
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 the chance to read our fete newsletter which was sent out via parentmail earlier this week. If not, please grab a moment to do so as it’s full of information about the day and lead into the day and what you can do to get involved. And it looks beautiful!
We hope everyone has had the chance to read our fete newsletter which was sent out via parentmail earlier this week. If not, please grab a moment to do so as it’s full of information about the day and lead into the day and what you can do to get involved. And it looks beautiful!
This weeks message is all about what we would like to reuse or recycle for our fete. Can you help with any of these?
This weeks message is all about what we would like to reuse or recycle for our fete. Can you help with any of these?
- Today is World Bee Day so if you have spare plastic pots, why not grab some potting mix, seedlings or small plants, and grow some plants for our plant stall? Helping our bees and our school!
- Today is World Bee Day so if you have spare plastic pots, why not grab some potting mix, seedlings or small plants, and grow some plants for our plant stall? Helping our bees and our school!
- We know testing for covid has reduced with the end of the free test kits but we would still love any of the plastic bags in the testing kits for our fete tokens. Please send them in with your children as the office have a donation pot for them.
- We know testing for covid has reduced with the end of the free test kits but we would still love any of the plastic bags in the testing kits for our fete tokens. Please send them in with your children as the office have a donation pot for them.
- Jubilee decorations – if you are decorating your house, street or workplace, please don’t throw your decorations away after the Jubilee. We would love to reuse them on the fete so if able, please keep them and we will have a drop off point after half term.
- Jubilee decorations – if you are decorating your house, street or workplace, please don’t throw your decorations away after the Jubilee. We would love to reuse them on the fete so if able, please keep them and we will have a drop off point after half term.
- Tombola – if you have anything lingering in the back of a cupboard that maybe you were given but won’t use or thought it was a good idea at the time, we will happily take it for our tombola (or other stalls as appropriate).
- Tombola – if you have anything lingering in the back of a cupboard that maybe you were given but won’t use or thought it was a good idea at the time, we will happily take it for our tombola (or other stalls as appropriate).
With the end of this half term fast approaching, we are all so excited about next weeks Jubilee events and thank AMG, the SLT, all staff and our amazing children for the time, effort and love they have put into these events.
With the end of this half term fast approaching, we are all so excited about next weeks Jubilee events and thank AMG, the SLT, all staff and our amazing children for the time, effort and love they have put into these events.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
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