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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome to Autumn Term 2.
Welcome to Autumn Term 2.
Thank you to all those who have contributed so generously to our Poppy Appeal. The Shop will continue each afternoon up until Friday 11th when we will be holding a special assembly and a minute's silence at 11am.
Thank you to all those who have contributed so generously to our Poppy Appeal. The Shop will continue each afternoon up until Friday 11th when we will be holding a special assembly and a minute's silence at 11am.
We have been busy planning Christmas with a vengeance this week and you will see below - and via Parentmail - that there are lots of exciting dates to save in your diaries. Notably we have already begun rehearsals for our special Nine Lessons and Carols Service taking place in the church on Thursday 15th December at 6pm. After a three year hiatus this will be particularly special to us as a school community and ALL are welcome.
We have been busy planning Christmas with a vengeance this week and you will see below - and via Parentmail - that there are lots of exciting dates to save in your diaries. Notably we have already begun rehearsals for our special Nine Lessons and Carols Service taking place in the church on Thursday 15th December at 6pm. After a three year hiatus this will be particularly special to us as a school community and ALL are welcome.
Yesterday we held our (hybrid) Lower Phase Coffee Afternoon in the Hall which I hope you found useful. The link to the presentation is available further down this web upate for those who couldn't attend.
Yesterday we held our (hybrid) Lower Phase Coffee Afternoon in the Hall which I hope you found useful. The link to the presentation is available further down this web upate for those who couldn't attend.
Today Year 1 children have enjoyed a local walk in the glorious sunshine.... making the most of it while it lasts!
Today Year 1 children have enjoyed a local walk in the glorious sunshine.... making the most of it while it lasts!
Finally .... drum roll... the PTA event of the year.. the Fireworks! We are all looking forward to what is always a fantastic experience, on our doorstep, which will no doubt be brilliantly organised by our amazing PTA. See you there!
Finally .... drum roll... the PTA event of the year.. the Fireworks! We are all looking forward to what is always a fantastic experience, on our doorstep, which will no doubt be brilliantly organised by our amazing PTA. See you there!
Next Week:
Next Week:
The last of our Black History Workshops is taking place on Monday and then we have Parents Evenings taking place on Wednesday and Thursday next week. We are looking forward to meeting with you all and being able to show you your child's work and classroom displays.
The last of our Black History Workshops is taking place on Monday and then we have Parents Evenings taking place on Wednesday and Thursday next week. We are looking forward to meeting with you all and being able to show you your child's work and classroom displays.
Finally, RFP is back! On Friday 11th November at 2:30pm - more on this below.
Finally, RFP is back! On Friday 11th November at 2:30pm - more on this below.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Remembrance 2022:
Remembrance 2022:
Poppy Shop:
Poppy Shop:
The shop will be open after school in the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds in the run up to Remembrance Day on 11th November.
The shop will be open after school in the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds in the run up to Remembrance Day on 11th November.
The Lead Ambassadors will be selling plenty of Poppy snap rulers and other stationery, plus the usual poppies, badges and brooches.
The Lead Ambassadors will be selling plenty of Poppy snap rulers and other stationery, plus the usual poppies, badges and brooches.
Please don't forget to bring in your pennies to support The Royal British Legion.
Please don't forget to bring in your pennies to support The Royal British Legion.
Our Remembrance Displays:
Our Remembrance Displays:
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.
Christmas 2022:
Christmas 2022:
Christmas Performances:
Christmas Performances:
The Panto!
The Panto!
Tuesday 13th December
Tuesday 13th December
The excitement is hotting up! (...Oh yet it is....)
The excitement is hotting up! (...Oh yet it is....)
The tickets - and ice cream tickets! - have now arrived and we are currently planning the format of the day.
The tickets - and ice cream tickets! - have now arrived and we are currently planning the format of the day.
Further details to follow but please note that we will be returning to school late on that day as it is an afternoon performance at Wimbledon Theatre.
Further details to follow but please note that we will be returning to school late on that day as it is an afternoon performance at Wimbledon Theatre.
(This does not apply to Nursery children)
(This does not apply to Nursery children)
Christmas Lunch:
Christmas Lunch:
Wednesday 14th December:
Wednesday 14th December:
Deadline: Monday 7th November
Deadline: Monday 7th November
(this only applies to those who usually have a packed lunch or who specifically require a vegetarian option)
(this only applies to those who usually have a packed lunch or who specifically require a vegetarian option)
Cost is ÂŁ2.75 for KS2 and Nursery pupils.
Cost is ÂŁ2.75 for KS2 and Nursery pupils.
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
ALL welcome
ALL welcome
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Parentmail Issues:
Parentmail Issues:
We are aware of the ongoing issues with Parentmail.
We are aware of the ongoing issues with Parentmail.
Please be reminded to email the School Office if you need assistance
Please be reminded to email the School Office if you need assistance
Autumn Lunch Menu
Autumn Lunch Menu
Please follow the link to the new Edwards and Ward menu that took effect from Monday 31st October:
Please follow the link to the new Edwards and Ward menu that took effect from Monday 31st October:
Parent Teacher Consultations:
Parent Teacher Consultations:
The bookings have now gone live on Parentmail and the Nursery sessions can be booked via the School Office.
The bookings have now gone live on Parentmail and the Nursery sessions can be booked via the School Office.
We look forward to welcoming you in to school next week
We look forward to welcoming you in to school next week
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE:
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE:
Friday 11th November, 2:30pm
Friday 11th November, 2:30pm
All parents and carers are welcome.
All parents and carers are welcome.
You do not need to be DBS checked to attend this very popular family orientated event.
You do not need to be DBS checked to attend this very popular family orientated event.
Please access school via your child's usual entrance.
Please access school via your child's usual entrance.
Siblings can team up with their families and find a quiet space to read together throughout the school grounds.
Siblings can team up with their families and find a quiet space to read together throughout the school grounds.
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Spaces available
Spaces available
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour.
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school at the following times this term:
Meeting in school at the following times this term:
November
November
Friday 4th Nov before pick up from 2.30pm
Friday 4th Nov before pick up from 2.30pm
Monday 7th November after drop off until 9.10
Monday 7th November after drop off until 9.10
December
December
Friday 2nd December before pick up from 2.30pm – with tea and cake
Friday 2nd December before pick up from 2.30pm – with tea and cake
Monday 5th Dec from drop off from until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Monday 5th Dec from drop off from until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Calling All Dads:
Calling All Dads:
All Dads are invited to join a free course being run at St Michael's Church on 3 consecutive Wednesday nights to make space to think about how we do 'being a dad' intentionally.
All Dads are invited to join a free course being run at St Michael's Church on 3 consecutive Wednesday nights to make space to think about how we do 'being a dad' intentionally.
Starting on 9th November, the course covers creating an intentional culture of fatherhood, relationships with partners/co-parents, and fatherhood and faith.
Starting on 9th November, the course covers creating an intentional culture of fatherhood, relationships with partners/co-parents, and fatherhood and faith.
For more information and to sign up , click here
For more information and to sign up , click here
Message For Dog Owners:
Message For Dog Owners:
Please be aware of the notice from Friends of Wimbledon Park regarding avian flu.
Please be aware of the notice from Friends of Wimbledon Park regarding avian flu.
Community Events:
Community Events:
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
Saturday 19th November
Saturday 19th November
11am - 3pm
11am - 3pm
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Saturday 26th November, 11am
Saturday 26th November, 11am
Santa Claus is coming to Wandsworth Town..
Santa Claus is coming to Wandsworth Town..
The Christmas Festival returns to Wandsworth Town on Saturday 26 November. Expect fun for the whole family, traditional activities, and of course, the Christmas light switch-on, with special guests.
The Christmas Festival returns to Wandsworth Town on Saturday 26 November. Expect fun for the whole family, traditional activities, and of course, the Christmas light switch-on, with special guests.
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
Friday 2nd December
Friday 2nd December
11am - 8pm
11am - 8pm
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
Saturday 3rd December
Saturday 3rd December
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
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
CONTACT Wandsworth:
CONTACT Wandsworth:
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
We Love Reading:
We Love Reading:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
All Saints Day:
All Saints Day:
They left their mark on the earth for you, for us, for our children to come.
They left their mark on the earth for you, for us, for our children to come.
Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.
Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.
Bless the memories of your saints, God.
Bless the memories of your saints, God.
May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication, worship, and love.
May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication, worship, and love.
We remember them
We remember them
When we are weary and in need of strength
When we are weary and in need of strength
When we are lost and sick at heart,
When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them
We remember them
When we have a joy we crave to share
When we have a joy we crave to share
When we have decisions that are difficult to make
When we have decisions that are difficult to make
When we have achievements that are based on theirs
When we have achievements that are based on theirs
We remember them
We remember them
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring
We remember them
We remember them
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn
We remember them
We remember them
At the rising of the sun and at its setting
At the rising of the sun and at its setting
We remember them
We remember them
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now part of us
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now part of us
As we remember them.
As we remember them.
(Prayers from the Jewish Prayer Book, adapted).
(Prayers from the Jewish Prayer Book, adapted).
Christ Jesus,
Christ Jesus,
You understand the pain of loss,
You understand the pain of loss,
the grief that seems to take
the grief that seems to take
the air from my lungs.
the air from my lungs.
You are the Resurrection
You are the Resurrection
and the Life.
and the Life.
All our hope is in you.
All our hope is in you.
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
may I find a way through
may I find a way through
the darkness
the darkness
to the light of your love.
to the light of your love.
You are the Resurrection
You are the Resurrection
and the Life.
and the Life.
All our hope is in you.
All our hope is in you.
Christ Jesus,
Christ Jesus,
you wept at the death of your friend, Lazarus.
you wept at the death of your friend, Lazarus.
Now your compassion wipes the tears from our eyes.
Now your compassion wipes the tears from our eyes.
May we find comfort in reaching out to others
May we find comfort in reaching out to others
who feel lost and alone.
who feel lost and alone.
You are the Resurrection and the Life.
You are the Resurrection and the Life.
All our hope is in you.
All our hope is in you.
Thankfulness:
Thankfulness:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
We've had a busy start to the second half of the term with new committee members trying to get to grips with all things PTA, but all with positive results.
We've had a busy start to the second half of the term with new committee members trying to get to grips with all things PTA, but all with positive results.
We are looking forward to a fantastic fireworks display tomorrow, organised and hosted by Year 4 who have been so generous with their time and meticulous in their planning. The only thing we can't plan is the weather, so make sure you wrap up and get the wellies out - a wet field becomes a muddy one quickly with the number of spectators we are expecting!
We are looking forward to a fantastic fireworks display tomorrow, organised and hosted by Year 4 who have been so generous with their time and meticulous in their planning. The only thing we can't plan is the weather, so make sure you wrap up and get the wellies out - a wet field becomes a muddy one quickly with the number of spectators we are expecting!
And, .....it's beginning to look at a lot like....I'm afraid so,.... planning is well underway for the fair, dates for Mufti-days were in the PTA Autumn newsletter and...Christmas trees are also now on sale from tickettailor https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/784479. This not only raises money for our school, it also gives you the opportunity to get a fantastic tree at a really good price, ready for collection locally on the 3rd December! We are keeping our margins the same as last year so measure your ceiling heights and get booking as we are confident our prices won't be beaten elsewhere. Order by 25th November.
And, .....it's beginning to look at a lot like....I'm afraid so,.... planning is well underway for the fair, dates for Mufti-days were in the PTA Autumn newsletter and...Christmas trees are also now on sale from tickettailor https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/784479. This not only raises money for our school, it also gives you the opportunity to get a fantastic tree at a really good price, ready for collection locally on the 3rd December! We are keeping our margins the same as last year so measure your ceiling heights and get booking as we are confident our prices won't be beaten elsewhere. Order by 25th November.
We are also open for prize donations for the Christmas Raffles so if you have anything you can offer or know of local businesses that might like to help please get in touch with Jemima at ptasponsorship@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.
We are also open for prize donations for the Christmas Raffles so if you have anything you can offer or know of local businesses that might like to help please get in touch with Jemima at ptasponsorship@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Sheila Gough and Cora O'Reilly, PTA Co-Chairs
Sheila Gough and Cora O'Reilly, PTA Co-Chairs
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