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God Bless Her Majesty, Long Live The King
God Bless Her Majesty, Long Live The King
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome back to Autumn Term 1.
Welcome back to Autumn Term 1.
I trust you have all had a wonderful and refreshing summer break .
I trust you have all had a wonderful and refreshing summer break .
The children certainly seem to be raring to go and have hit the ground running, despite the rain!
The children certainly seem to be raring to go and have hit the ground running, despite the rain!
We have loved having our new little visitors in for their 1:1 and taster sessions with their Nursery and Reception teachers this week and look forward to having them in permanently from next week.
We have loved having our new little visitors in for their 1:1 and taster sessions with their Nursery and Reception teachers this week and look forward to having them in permanently from next week.
A special warm welcome to all our new families who have joined us in year this term too. I do hope you will enjoy your time here at St Michael's now that you are part of our school community.
A special warm welcome to all our new families who have joined us in year this term too. I do hope you will enjoy your time here at St Michael's now that you are part of our school community.
We've also enjoyed welcoming parents to our "Meet The Teachers" sessions this week to meet the Phase team and SLT and I do hope you found this useful.
We've also enjoyed welcoming parents to our "Meet The Teachers" sessions this week to meet the Phase team and SLT and I do hope you found this useful.
This morning is of course tinged with great sadness for the whole nation, as well as the Commonwealth and wider world. You will by now have received a letter from me and there are plans for us to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's amazing reign during the course of next week. In the meantime, I spoke to the children in a brief service this morning as a mark of respect to a very special monarch on her sad passing.
This morning is of course tinged with great sadness for the whole nation, as well as the Commonwealth and wider world. You will by now have received a letter from me and there are plans for us to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's amazing reign during the course of next week. In the meantime, I spoke to the children in a brief service this morning as a mark of respect to a very special monarch on her sad passing.
Best wishes for the weekend.
Best wishes for the weekend.
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Dear God
Dear God
Jesus exchanged the glory of a heavenly throne to be a servant.
Jesus exchanged the glory of a heavenly throne to be a servant.
We thank you that you gave us Elizabeth our Queen a heart to serve her people,
We thank you that you gave us Elizabeth our Queen a heart to serve her people,
and the strength and forbearance to remain devoted in serving all who were before her:
and the strength and forbearance to remain devoted in serving all who were before her:
Please help us to follow her example to serve one another, and to seek the common good,
Please help us to follow her example to serve one another, and to seek the common good,
She was Royal, yet servant-hearted.
She was Royal, yet servant-hearted.
Regal, yet hard-working.
Regal, yet hard-working.
Crowned, yet kind.
Crowned, yet kind.
We ask that you comfort her family and our nation as we remember and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth. We ask for your blessing on King Charles - give him strength and kindness just like his mother’s.
We ask that you comfort her family and our nation as we remember and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth. We ask for your blessing on King Charles - give him strength and kindness just like his mother’s.
May we always remember our special Jubilee celebrations here at St Michael's.
May we always remember our special Jubilee celebrations here at St Michael's.
In Jesus name
In Jesus name
Amen.
Amen.
Facebook:@StMikesCoE
Facebook:@StMikesCoE
Twitter:@StMikesCoE
Twitter:@StMikesCoE
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.
Meet the Lead Ambassadors for 2022-23:
Meet the Lead Ambassadors for 2022-23:
We are delighted to introduce our eight new Lead Ambassadors who are replacing the previous Head Boys and Girls Roles.
We are delighted to introduce our eight new Lead Ambassadors who are replacing the previous Head Boys and Girls Roles.
They are all great role models and we know they will do themselves proud and represent us beautifully to the wider community.
They are all great role models and we know they will do themselves proud and represent us beautifully to the wider community.
News, Notices and Reviews:
News, Notices and Reviews:
Parents Meeting: Monday 12th September
Parents Meeting: Monday 12th September
6:30pm
6:30pm
You are invited to come to a presentation of the Ofsted findings on Monday evening, taking place in the school hall.
You are invited to come to a presentation of the Ofsted findings on Monday evening, taking place in the school hall.
You have also received a google form if you would like to send in any questions you might have in advance.
You have also received a google form if you would like to send in any questions you might have in advance.
INSET Days September 2022
INSET Days September 2022
This year we covered all the important topics such as Safeguarding and Behaviour Management but there was also a strong focus on maximising our TAs.
This year we covered all the important topics such as Safeguarding and Behaviour Management but there was also a strong focus on maximising our TAs.
We were also delighted to welcome a speaker form The Priory in Roehampton who spoke to us at length about mental health and well-being.
We were also delighted to welcome a speaker form The Priory in Roehampton who spoke to us at length about mental health and well-being.
Here are some recommended links that may be of use to you and your families:
Here are some recommended links that may be of use to you and your families:
POWERFLOWER (self care and mindfulness activities)
POWERFLOWER (self care and mindfulness activities)
CALM (for sleep and meditation)
CALM (for sleep and meditation)
Headspace (for Mental Health support)
Headspace (for Mental Health support)
Meet The Teachers:
Meet The Teachers:
Here are the links to the three events that took place this week for parents to meet SLT, teachers and phase leaders:
Here are the links to the three events that took place this week for parents to meet SLT, teachers and phase leaders:
Jubilee Artwork:
Jubilee Artwork:
A reminder that your child's canvas from the Jubilee Art Exhibition is still availble to buy on Parentmail for £5 each
A reminder that your child's canvas from the Jubilee Art Exhibition is still availble to buy on Parentmail for £5 each
Parking Places Plea:
Parking Places Plea:
If any kind parent has space in their driveways for any of our members of staff struggling to park in the mornings we would be very grateful.
If any kind parent has space in their driveways for any of our members of staff struggling to park in the mornings we would be very grateful.
Please message the school office if you are able to help.
Please message the school office if you are able to help.
Thank you
Thank you
Change of Pick Ups:
Change of Pick Ups:
Please try to notify the School Office as early as possible regarding any change of pick ups, always copying in your child's teacher as well.
Please try to notify the School Office as early as possible regarding any change of pick ups, always copying in your child's teacher as well.
Many thanks
Many thanks
Lunches:
Lunches:
Please be reminded that children need to be consistent as to whether they are going to have EITHER a school lunch OR a packed lunch for at least half a term please.
Please be reminded that children need to be consistent as to whether they are going to have EITHER a school lunch OR a packed lunch for at least half a term please.
Also, please remember: we are a NO NUTS AND NO SESAME school.
Also, please remember: we are a NO NUTS AND NO SESAME school.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Birthday Treats:
Birthday Treats:
Please be reminded that birthday treats, such as cupcakes or sweets or lollipops, each need to be indivudally wrapped for distribution at the end of the school day .
Please be reminded that birthday treats, such as cupcakes or sweets or lollipops, each need to be indivudally wrapped for distribution at the end of the school day .
(And please remember our NO NUTS AND NO SESAME POLICY)
(And please remember our NO NUTS AND NO SESAME POLICY)
Thank you
Thank you
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church
Autumn Fair:
Autumn Fair:
Saturday 24th September 2021:
Saturday 24th September 2021:
12 noon - 3pm
12 noon - 3pm
Southfields Harvest - the lively (and free!) family-friendly neighbourhood festival - is taking place at St Barnabas Church, Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP on Saturday 24th September from 12.00- 3.00pm.
Southfields Harvest - the lively (and free!) family-friendly neighbourhood festival - is taking place at St Barnabas Church, Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP on Saturday 24th September from 12.00- 3.00pm.
There will be storytelling and other activities for children as well as music from Southfields Academy and King George's Park Allotment Band. Snap up local honey, jam, cider and allotment veg as well as home-made cakes, sizzling Southfields sausages and veggie lunches from Salt and Pepper.
There will be storytelling and other activities for children as well as music from Southfields Academy and King George's Park Allotment Band. Snap up local honey, jam, cider and allotment veg as well as home-made cakes, sizzling Southfields sausages and veggie lunches from Salt and Pepper.
Enter the Southfields Bake-off (categories for children and adults) or help Jane Porter create a community artwork. Engage with The Listening Cart who want to know why you love Southfields!
Enter the Southfields Bake-off (categories for children and adults) or help Jane Porter create a community artwork. Engage with The Listening Cart who want to know why you love Southfields!
Walking To and From School Unaccompanied:
Walking To and From School Unaccompanied:
For Years 5 and 6 only
For Years 5 and 6 only
Please ensure you complete the online form LINK and return to the school office so that we have a record of any permissions given.
Please ensure you complete the online form LINK and return to the school office so that we have a record of any permissions given.
If your child is walking to school unaccompanied please be extra vigilant in advising the office by 9am if they are going to be absent from school. This is a vital safeguarding requirement.
If your child is walking to school unaccompanied please be extra vigilant in advising the office by 9am if they are going to be absent from school. This is a vital safeguarding requirement.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Saint Cecilia's Open Events for September 2023 entry:
Saint Cecilia's Open Events for September 2023 entry:
Please book your places early to avoid disappointment:
Please book your places early to avoid disappointment:
Dates:
Dates:
Thursday 15th September 5:15 - 8:15pm
Thursday 15th September 5:15 - 8:15pm
Monday 19th September 9am - noon
Monday 19th September 9am - noon
Monday 10th October 9am – noon
Monday 10th October 9am – noon
You will have a tour of the school and have an opportunity to hear from our Headteacher and some of our pupils.
You will have a tour of the school and have an opportunity to hear from our Headteacher and some of our pupils.
To read our prospectuses and book your place, please visit our website:
To read our prospectuses and book your place, please visit our website:
Ashcroft Open Events:
Ashcroft Open Events:
OPEN EVENING
OPEN EVENING
Monday 19 September 2022 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Monday 19 September 2022 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Doors will open at 6.00pm
Doors will open at 6.00pm
OPEN MORNINGS
OPEN MORNINGS
Wednesday 21 September 2022,
Wednesday 21 September 2022,
Thursday 22 September 2022,
Thursday 22 September 2022,
Friday 23 September 2022 from 9.00-11.00am
Friday 23 September 2022 from 9.00-11.00am
Let's Rock:
Let's Rock:
Years 1 and 2:
Years 1 and 2:
The children have now had a taster session with Jesse so please do contact him if you would like your child to take part in these music lessons.
The children have now had a taster session with Jesse so please do contact him if you would like your child to take part in these music lessons.
A flyer has also been sent out via parentmail.
A flyer has also been sent out via parentmail.
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
As all parents know they are able to make an appointment with the class teacher and/or SENCO to discuss concerns they have about their child's learning and development.
As all parents know they are able to make an appointment with the class teacher and/or SENCO to discuss concerns they have about their child's learning and development.
In addition to this The Inclusion Team would like to offer parents quick, drop-in opportunities where they can ask Mrs Harris (Deputy Headteacher, SENCo and Mental Health Lead) questions they have about their child.
In addition to this The Inclusion Team would like to offer parents quick, drop-in opportunities where they can ask Mrs Harris (Deputy Headteacher, SENCo and Mental Health Lead) questions they have about their child.
These sessions will start on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at 8:30-9am and run each week. If you wish to attend please come to reception after drop off.
These sessions will start on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at 8:30-9am and run each week. If you wish to attend please come to reception after drop off.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue.
If necessary we may move to a sign up or booking system but we wanted to see how many parents needed these sessions and how well they are attended.
If necessary we may move to a sign up or booking system but we wanted to see how many parents needed these sessions and how well they are attended.
Kind regards
Kind regards
The Inclusion Team
The Inclusion Team
We Love Reading:
We Love Reading:
Reading For Pleasure At Home:
Reading For Pleasure At Home:
We began our House Day this morning with a time of quiet reflection, giving thanks to the service shown by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We began our House Day this morning with a time of quiet reflection, giving thanks to the service shown by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We focused on what a wonderful lady she was - a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and leader of our nation and The Commonwealth.
We focused on what a wonderful lady she was - a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and leader of our nation and The Commonwealth.
We discussed the quote below in the special Jubilee Book that each child received earlier in the year, and Mrs Grant suggested that they read this again at home with their familes over the weekend to celebrate a life of great service.
We discussed the quote below in the special Jubilee Book that each child received earlier in the year, and Mrs Grant suggested that they read this again at home with their familes over the weekend to celebrate a life of great service.
There will also be a special worship on Monday morning.
There will also be a special worship on Monday morning.
Our Library:
Our Library:
Southfields Library:
Southfields Library:
If you took part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge please remember to go and collect your prizes from there if you haven't yet done so. The closing date is tomorrow, Saturday 10th September but there is leeway to extend this for readers who have started to complete the Challenge.
If you took part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge please remember to go and collect your prizes from there if you haven't yet done so. The closing date is tomorrow, Saturday 10th September but there is leeway to extend this for readers who have started to complete the Challenge.
Heather from the library will be coming in for a special assembly later in the term to give out the certificates to all who completed the challenge!
Heather from the library will be coming in for a special assembly later in the term to give out the certificates to all who completed the challenge!
The Outdoor Library has been in use since the start of term and the children love losing themselves in a book in the fresh air at breaktimes and lunchtimes.
The Outdoor Library has been in use since the start of term and the children love losing themselves in a book in the fresh air at breaktimes and lunchtimes.
Here Are Some Of Our New Displays:
Here Are Some Of Our New Displays:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
A prayer for back to school,
A prayer for back to school,
with thanks to Miss Cunningham:
with thanks to Miss Cunningham:
Gracious God, we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, fears and hopes.
Gracious God, we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, fears and hopes.
Help us to remember, we have the comfortingassurance from you: "I will always be with you."
Help us to remember, we have the comfortingassurance from you: "I will always be with you."
Loving God, for all of us this is a time of transition. It is transition from the work and leisure of summer back to the classroom.
Loving God, for all of us this is a time of transition. It is transition from the work and leisure of summer back to the classroom.
It is transition from time spent with family and friends.
It is transition from time spent with family and friends.
Give us patience with ourselves as we transition as well as patience with one another.
Give us patience with ourselves as we transition as well as patience with one another.
May our teachers begin the school year with renewed strength, free of weariness, and ready to take on each day with grace, wisdom and kindness.
May our teachers begin the school year with renewed strength, free of weariness, and ready to take on each day with grace, wisdom and kindness.
For leaders, Governors, support staff, administration staff we ask that we will build each other, encourage each other and work together to support and provide each other with all the resources needed.
For leaders, Governors, support staff, administration staff we ask that we will build each other, encourage each other and work together to support and provide each other with all the resources needed.
We ask for teachers, students and parents to be filled with compassionate hearts and kindness toward each other. For patience, grace and forgiveness when it comes to mistakes and misunderstandings.
We ask for teachers, students and parents to be filled with compassionate hearts and kindness toward each other. For patience, grace and forgiveness when it comes to mistakes and misunderstandings.
May every student grow in learning, skill and wisdom and enjoy being back at school.
May every student grow in learning, skill and wisdom and enjoy being back at school.
We ask for these blessings, Lord, in the name of Jesus, who is the same yesterday and today and forever.
We ask for these blessings, Lord, in the name of Jesus, who is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Amen
Amen
.. and finally.. these lovely prayers and gifts have come in from the children since the start of term....
.. and finally.. these lovely prayers and gifts have come in from the children since the start of term....
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
Welcome back for the start of the new academic year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the amazing summer weather we had! There were lots of excited children (and parents!) on Monday and we hope the excitement continued throughout the week! Particular welcome to those new to our school and we look forward to meeting you during this term.
Welcome back for the start of the new academic year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the amazing summer weather we had! There were lots of excited children (and parents!) on Monday and we hope the excitement continued throughout the week! Particular welcome to those new to our school and we look forward to meeting you during this term.
We were hoping that we would be celebrating being back together with our fun inflatables day today but once again we were defeated by the weather. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help and we will work with AMG and the SLT to reschedule as soon as able.
We were hoping that we would be celebrating being back together with our fun inflatables day today but once again we were defeated by the weather. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help and we will work with AMG and the SLT to reschedule as soon as able.
Next Friday we have our first pre-loved uniform sale of the year and thank those who have volunteered to help. We still need more people both to sort donations during the day and sell from 2:30-3:30pm, so please let us or your reps know if you have any free time. We only have three sales a year so make sure you stock up on winter uniform!
Next Friday we have our first pre-loved uniform sale of the year and thank those who have volunteered to help. We still need more people both to sort donations during the day and sell from 2:30-3:30pm, so please let us or your reps know if you have any free time. We only have three sales a year so make sure you stock up on winter uniform!
The PTA is still looking for new Chairs so please get in touch if you would like more information or would like to volunteer for this position. It's such a vital part of our community which relies on volunteers so please let us know if you would like to find out more.
The PTA is still looking for new Chairs so please get in touch if you would like more information or would like to volunteer for this position. It's such a vital part of our community which relies on volunteers so please let us know if you would like to find out more.
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend as we remember our Queen who we had so much joy celebrating just 3 months ago at our summer fete.
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend as we remember our Queen who we had so much joy celebrating just 3 months ago at our summer fete.
PTA Committee
PTA Committee
Bad Dads Welcome
Bad Dads Welcome
Another integral part of our community is our Bad Dads group. Bad Dads is open to all Dads/Carers of St Michaels, providing a way to get to know each other and bringing the men folk of Southfields together.
Another integral part of our community is our Bad Dads group. Bad Dads is open to all Dads/Carers of St Michaels, providing a way to get to know each other and bringing the men folk of Southfields together.
For several decades, Bad Dads have been meeting once a month at the Park Tavern and then, a few times a year, we stand strong to help the school for the events the PTA kindly organises. The volunteering that has been given by the past eras and the recent years has been simply awe inspiring. We are all definitely richer for that work, whether it be the funding that the PTA can add extra assistance to the school or the amazing life long relationships that the families build together.
For several decades, Bad Dads have been meeting once a month at the Park Tavern and then, a few times a year, we stand strong to help the school for the events the PTA kindly organises. The volunteering that has been given by the past eras and the recent years has been simply awe inspiring. We are all definitely richer for that work, whether it be the funding that the PTA can add extra assistance to the school or the amazing life long relationships that the families build together.
The first Bad Dads gathering of this year is Thursday 22nd September 2022 from 8pm onwards in the back section of the Park Tavern. Generally after that it is the 1st Thursday of each month during term time. There is a WhatsApp group set up for reminders (and handy to get all the best advice on who to contact if you need to find an emergency plumber....) and also a separate group for the Reception and Nursery years so Dads joining this year can get to know each other.
The first Bad Dads gathering of this year is Thursday 22nd September 2022 from 8pm onwards in the back section of the Park Tavern. Generally after that it is the 1st Thursday of each month during term time. There is a WhatsApp group set up for reminders (and handy to get all the best advice on who to contact if you need to find an emergency plumber....) and also a separate group for the Reception and Nursery years so Dads joining this year can get to know each other.
If you would like to join the WhatsApp groups then please feel free to contact me and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday 22nd September.
If you would like to join the WhatsApp groups then please feel free to contact me and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday 22nd September.
Chris Pillings,
Chris Pillings,
Bad Dad
Bad Dad
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