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Love Serve Grow
Love Serve Grow
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
This week at St. Michael’s, we’ve been reflecting deeply on our school vision and values — Love, Serve, Grow. We began the week by exploring the challenge of measuring love, friendship or service and reminded ourselves that God’s love for us is immeasurable and never-ending:
This week at St. Michael’s, we’ve been reflecting deeply on our school vision and values — Love, Serve, Grow. We began the week by exploring the challenge of measuring love, friendship or service and reminded ourselves that God’s love for us is immeasurable and never-ending:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
This powerful truth helped us consider how we show love through our actions and words every day, in our friendships, learning and service to others.
This powerful truth helped us consider how we show love through our actions and words every day, in our friendships, learning and service to others.
It was wonderful to welcome so many of you to our Parents’ Evenings on Wednesday and Thursday. These evenings are such a valuable time to share how well your children have settled into the year, celebrate their achievements and discuss ways to support learning at home. Thank you for taking the time to come and for your ongoing partnership with us.
It was wonderful to welcome so many of you to our Parents’ Evenings on Wednesday and Thursday. These evenings are such a valuable time to share how well your children have settled into the year, celebrate their achievements and discuss ways to support learning at home. Thank you for taking the time to come and for your ongoing partnership with us.
A big thank you also goes to our Lead Ambassador pupils, who gave their time so generously to welcome families, guide parents to their appointments and share the pride they have in our school. They represented St. Michael’s beautifully and showed our values in action.
A big thank you also goes to our Lead Ambassador pupils, who gave their time so generously to welcome families, guide parents to their appointments and share the pride they have in our school. They represented St. Michael’s beautifully and showed our values in action.
Across the school, children took part in inspiring Black History workshops exploring the theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride.’ Through music, storytelling and creativity, pupils celebrated Black British culture, history, and the extraordinary contributions of Black individuals to our shared story.
Across the school, children took part in inspiring Black History workshops exploring the theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride.’ Through music, storytelling and creativity, pupils celebrated Black British culture, history, and the extraordinary contributions of Black individuals to our shared story.
Next week, as we approach the end of this half term, our focus will turn to Harvest. We’ll be collecting donations all week for our local food bank at the church which is a tangible way to serve others and show gratitude for all we have. A collection table and boxes will be available in the playground from Monday.
Next week, as we approach the end of this half term, our focus will turn to Harvest. We’ll be collecting donations all week for our local food bank at the church which is a tangible way to serve others and show gratitude for all we have. A collection table and boxes will be available in the playground from Monday.
As we reflect on gratitude, kindness and community, it’s worth remembering a simple insight from child development research: children thrive when they see adults model compassion in real ways. When we involve them in giving - whether it’s donating a tin of food, writing a thank-you card or helping a neighbour - it strengthens their sense of empathy and purpose. These small, shared acts of service make a lasting difference.
As we reflect on gratitude, kindness and community, it’s worth remembering a simple insight from child development research: children thrive when they see adults model compassion in real ways. When we involve them in giving - whether it’s donating a tin of food, writing a thank-you card or helping a neighbour - it strengthens their sense of empathy and purpose. These small, shared acts of service make a lasting difference.
Wishing you all a peaceful weekend,
Wishing you all a peaceful weekend,
Mrs Harris
Mrs Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Notices for This Week:
Notices for This Week:
The cup of humility:
The cup of humility:
Mrs Dodman led a beautiful assembly on Friday last week about the Gospel Value of Humility
Mrs Dodman led a beautiful assembly on Friday last week about the Gospel Value of Humility
How can we measure love?
How can we measure love?
Mrs Harris led Monday worship on the theme of measuring .... but there are some things that really can't be measured.
Mrs Harris led Monday worship on the theme of measuring .... but there are some things that really can't be measured.
We wish our families a very happy Diwali celebration on Monday
We wish our families a very happy Diwali celebration on Monday
Thank you to Lou from the church who came in to talk to Year 5 about 'fearless women of faith'...
Thank you to Lou from the church who came in to talk to Year 5 about 'fearless women of faith'...
This Year 3 pupil has published his own book!
This Year 3 pupil has published his own book!
And he has even donated a signed copy to our school library!
And he has even donated a signed copy to our school library!
Harvest:
Harvest:
In this time of Harvest we would love donations for Wandsworth Food Bank please.
In this time of Harvest we would love donations for Wandsworth Food Bank please.
Please follow the link to their most updated list of requirements:
Please follow the link to their most updated list of requirements:
We will have a table set out from Monday in the playground before and after school each day next week for donations.
We will have a table set out from Monday in the playground before and after school each day next week for donations.
Thank you in advance for your generosity as ever.
Thank you in advance for your generosity as ever.
St Mike's Church
St Mike's Church
Light Parties
Light Parties
"Light parties are a great alternative to Halloween and trick or treating. We have loads of fun with a Disco Dome bouncy castle, glowstick hunt (for younger kids), laser tag (for older kids), a craft, and of course lots & lots of sweets!
"Light parties are a great alternative to Halloween and trick or treating. We have loads of fun with a Disco Dome bouncy castle, glowstick hunt (for younger kids), laser tag (for older kids), a craft, and of course lots & lots of sweets!
We believe in celebrating LIGHT, and being the LIGHT in the darkness!
We believe in celebrating LIGHT, and being the LIGHT in the darkness!
Our Kids Team will encourage your kids to celebrate this date in an alternative way."
Our Kids Team will encourage your kids to celebrate this date in an alternative way."
TfL Travel for Life kitemarks - GOLD
TfL Travel for Life kitemarks - GOLD
We are delighted to have received this award for:
We are delighted to have received this award for:
"...working hard to reduce car use, improve safety and increase walking and cycling in the Capital. You and your school community have contributed to making our city’s air cleaner and our streets safer, and your work as School Champion is inspiring the green leaders of our future. "
"...working hard to reduce car use, improve safety and increase walking and cycling in the Capital. You and your school community have contributed to making our city’s air cleaner and our streets safer, and your work as School Champion is inspiring the green leaders of our future. "
Year 1 Local Walk:
Year 1 Local Walk:
The children enjoyed their walk around Southfields Village yesterday, spotting things to tick off their check lists...
The children enjoyed their walk around Southfields Village yesterday, spotting things to tick off their check lists...
Drawing Competition led by Year 6 pupils:
Drawing Competition led by Year 6 pupils:
The children have been judging their entries today.
The children have been judging their entries today.
Watch this space next week for the class winners....
Watch this space next week for the class winners....
Good luck to the Cross Country team tomorrow morning!
Good luck to the Cross Country team tomorrow morning!
Some children in Years 5 and 6 are taking part in a 2km course on Richardson Evans Playing Fields with other schools from Wandsworth.
Some children in Years 5 and 6 are taking part in a 2km course on Richardson Evans Playing Fields with other schools from Wandsworth.
There will be a competitive race and a fun run too!
There will be a competitive race and a fun run too!
Black History Month In Pictures:
Black History Month In Pictures:
Year 5 Celebration of Learning In Pictures:
Year 5 Celebration of Learning In Pictures:
The story of The Firework Makers Daughter..
The story of The Firework Makers Daughter..
Reading For Pleasure:
Reading For Pleasure:
Friday 24th October at 2:45pm
Friday 24th October at 2:45pm
All welcome.
All welcome.
You do not need a DBS for this much loved activity.
You do not need a DBS for this much loved activity.
Come via your child's usual entrance to come and read with them.
Come via your child's usual entrance to come and read with them.
Royal British Legion Poppy Shop
Royal British Legion Poppy Shop
w/c 3rd November
w/c 3rd November
Please bring in your change to purchase poppies, car stickers, stationery and more in aid of this great cause.
Please bring in your change to purchase poppies, car stickers, stationery and more in aid of this great cause.
Open every morning and afternoon in the front playground up to and including 11th November.
Open every morning and afternoon in the front playground up to and including 11th November.
Love In A Box
Love In A Box
Leaflets will be sent home for families to be able to prepare the boxes during half term.
Leaflets will be sent home for families to be able to prepare the boxes during half term.
Boxes can then be returned to school throughout w/c 3 November.
Boxes can then be returned to school throughout w/c 3 November.
St Mikes Church:
St Mikes Church:
Winter Warmers Appeal:
Winter Warmers Appeal:
Little Village is again running it's Winter Warmers Appeal, helping babies and young children stay warm and well thorugh the colder months.
Little Village is again running it's Winter Warmers Appeal, helping babies and young children stay warm and well thorugh the colder months.
Please can you donate any of the following items:
Please can you donate any of the following items:
Warm blankets and bedding
Warm blankets and bedding
Coats and pramsuits
Coats and pramsuits
Pyjamas
Pyjamas
Boots and weatherproof shoes
Boots and weatherproof shoes
Snuggly clothing and socks
Snuggly clothing and socks
Drop off point is at: Bay 2, Jews Row, SW18 1TN
Drop off point is at: Bay 2, Jews Row, SW18 1TN
Donation hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm
Donation hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm
Southfields Grid Residents’ Association (SGRA),
Southfields Grid Residents’ Association (SGRA),
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, 20th June 2026, 1-4PM
Saturday, 20th June 2026, 1-4PM
Coronation Gardens, Pirbright Road, Southfields, SW18.
Coronation Gardens, Pirbright Road, Southfields, SW18.
This is aimed as a gathering to strengthen bonds, and enhance the joy for local children, friends, and families, with traditional stalls, fun & games and a grand raffle.
This is aimed as a gathering to strengthen bonds, and enhance the joy for local children, friends, and families, with traditional stalls, fun & games and a grand raffle.
Banji Alexander:
Banji Alexander:
17th November 2025
17th November 2025
We are excited to share that Banji Alexander will be visiting our school on Monday 17th November. This special day will give the children the chance to celebrate reading and be inspired by meeting a real author.
We are excited to share that Banji Alexander will be visiting our school on Monday 17th November. This special day will give the children the chance to celebrate reading and be inspired by meeting a real author.
Banji’s book "Lockdown Looms" can be pre ordered through the school by completing the form sent out on Parent Mail, and children will also have the wonderful chance to meet Banji after school to have their books personally signed.
Banji’s book "Lockdown Looms" can be pre ordered through the school by completing the form sent out on Parent Mail, and children will also have the wonderful chance to meet Banji after school to have their books personally signed.
Supervision At Collection:
Supervision At Collection:
Please ensure that when you pick up your child they need to be supervised at all times - the gates are open and children can wander.
Please ensure that when you pick up your child they need to be supervised at all times - the gates are open and children can wander.
It is down to the parent collecting to keep eyes on their child at all times once a member of staff has returned the child to your care.
It is down to the parent collecting to keep eyes on their child at all times once a member of staff has returned the child to your care.
After School Clubs:
After School Clubs:
If your child is not going to attend an after school club they are booked in for please ensure the office and the class teacher are alerted asap.
If your child is not going to attend an after school club they are booked in for please ensure the office and the class teacher are alerted asap.
If your child decides on the day not to go to their club and instead goes home, you MUST still inform the office.
If your child decides on the day not to go to their club and instead goes home, you MUST still inform the office.
Staff spend much of each afternoon searching for children who have not turned up to their clubs and are therefore unaccounted for.
Staff spend much of each afternoon searching for children who have not turned up to their clubs and are therefore unaccounted for.
This is an important safeguarding issue and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
This is an important safeguarding issue and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Important Notice Re Tailgating:
Important Notice Re Tailgating:
When you are let in to the school grounds please do NOT allow anyone in behind you.
When you are let in to the school grounds please do NOT allow anyone in behind you.
Visitors should only come into school if they are either visiting the front office or going round the side to wraparound care.
Visitors should only come into school if they are either visiting the front office or going round the side to wraparound care.
Please note that there are two separate bells for these two separate entrances.
Please note that there are two separate bells for these two separate entrances.
It is lovely to receive such positive messages from parents who have commented that they like the way comms from school via Arbor come in to their personal email box.
It is lovely to receive such positive messages from parents who have commented that they like the way comms from school via Arbor come in to their personal email box.
"...it has been incredibly helpful - it 's the first time in our almost six years at the school that I've found it much easier to stay on top of information without feeling overwhelmed."
"...it has been incredibly helpful - it 's the first time in our almost six years at the school that I've found it much easier to stay on top of information without feeling overwhelmed."
Absence Reporting on Arbor:
Absence Reporting on Arbor:
In order to report absence through the Arbor Parent Portal APP, go to the home page of the Arbor app.
In order to report absence through the Arbor Parent Portal APP, go to the home page of the Arbor app.
From here click the green Log Absence button in the top-right of the page
From here click the green Log Absence button in the top-right of the page
Calendar:
Calendar:
(Please note this is regularly updated while events are awaiting confirmation)
(Please note this is regularly updated while events are awaiting confirmation)
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Reflection and Prayers:
Reflection and Prayers:
Next Week's Worship Focus:
Next Week's Worship Focus:
Harvest and Global Responsibility
Spiritual Question:
Spiritual Question:
"How can we serve others in our local and global community?"
"How can we serve others in our local and global community?"
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Don't forget to look out for updates on school life throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss out.
Don't forget to look out for updates on school life throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss out.
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