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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome back to the last half term of the school year!
Let's hope it's a sunny one!
Welcome back to the last half term of the school year!
Let's hope it's a sunny one!
Taking place this week have been the Science Fair on Wednesday and the Year 5 Trip to Hampton Court Palace yesterday.
Taking place this week have been the Science Fair on Wednesday and the Year 5 Trip to Hampton Court Palace yesterday.
In our worship sessions this week we have looked at Humility and Respect. The children have shown that they know how this is shown through actions and behaviour. We looked and reflected on the following Bible message:
In our worship sessions this week we have looked at Humility and Respect. The children have shown that they know how this is shown through actions and behaviour. We looked and reflected on the following Bible message:
Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
See below for reviews on both, as well as a fantastic array of images of the Science submissions!
See below for reviews on both, as well as a fantastic array of images of the Science submissions!
And today is the first Mufti Day in aid of the PTA Fete so this really does mark the start of the Summer activities!
And today is the first Mufti Day in aid of the PTA Fete so this really does mark the start of the Summer activities!
See the recent PTA Fete Newsletter 2 sent via Parentmail for how to contribute to this much loved annual event in the school calendar.
See the recent PTA Fete Newsletter 2 sent via Parentmail for how to contribute to this much loved annual event in the school calendar.
Of course next week we will be waving off most of Year 6 to their PGL trip and can't wait for updates and pictures of their adventures as the week unfolds.
Of course next week we will be waving off most of Year 6 to their PGL trip and can't wait for updates and pictures of their adventures as the week unfolds.
Also next week, lucky Year 5 are off out again, this time to the Globe Theatre.
Also next week, lucky Year 5 are off out again, this time to the Globe Theatre.
And on Thursday we have our friends at Southfields Library coming in for a whole school assembly to launch this year's Summer Reading Challenge. More on this below and in next week's web update.
And on Thursday we have our friends at Southfields Library coming in for a whole school assembly to launch this year's Summer Reading Challenge. More on this below and in next week's web update.
Finally, on Thursday and Friday next week I will be away at a residential Headteachers' Conference and look forward to sharing a review of this on my return.
Finally, on Thursday and Friday next week I will be away at a residential Headteachers' Conference and look forward to sharing a review of this on my return.
In the meantime, my wonderful Assistant Head, Gemma Jennings, will be holding the fort admirably as ever and I will of course always be at the end of an email if need be.
In the meantime, my wonderful Assistant Head, Gemma Jennings, will be holding the fort admirably as ever and I will of course always be at the end of an email if need be.
Wishing you a lovely sunny weekend ahead.
Wishing you a lovely sunny weekend ahead.
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
The boards are back, the sun is out, the children are in mufti...it must be Fete!
The boards are back, the sun is out, the children are in mufti...it must be Fete!
It's getting close now and you can feel the activity stepping up a gear - we hope you are enjoying the buzz as much as we are!
It's getting close now and you can feel the activity stepping up a gear - we hope you are enjoying the buzz as much as we are!
We are delighted to have had so many sign ups already for shifts on the day but do remember to get your name down to take part, not just during the fete, but before and after also - so many things need to come together the day before to make it work and with so many generous donations to sort as well as tables to move and gazebos to set up we need as many hands as possible for the Big Help Out on Friday 21st. Don't worry too much about where your name goes - we will be moving people around the tasks as needed so just make sure you get your name down (it helps us know how many sandwiches we need to feed the workers...)
We are delighted to have had so many sign ups already for shifts on the day but do remember to get your name down to take part, not just during the fete, but before and after also - so many things need to come together the day before to make it work and with so many generous donations to sort as well as tables to move and gazebos to set up we need as many hands as possible for the Big Help Out on Friday 21st. Don't worry too much about where your name goes - we will be moving people around the tasks as needed so just make sure you get your name down (it helps us know how many sandwiches we need to feed the workers...)
Raffle tickets are coming home soon so do check out the amazing prizes as well as all the things you need to know on our Fete webpage.
Raffle tickets are coming home soon so do check out the amazing prizes as well as all the things you need to know on our Fete webpage.
Enjoy the weekend!
Enjoy the weekend!
Sheila, Louise, the Committee and the Amazing Fete Team
Sheila, Louise, the Committee and the Amazing Fete Team
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.
Facegroup Group for Parents:
Facegroup Group for Parents:
This is a closed group for St Michael's parents to share their swaps and buys and sells:
This is a closed group for St Michael's parents to share their swaps and buys and sells:
You can put in a request to join the group via this link:
You can put in a request to join the group via this link:
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY
PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY
We are still receiving emails from neighbours stating that some parents are continuing to park illegally and dangerously across driveways and on pavements. We have also had emails from the Local Authority parking department with registered complaints which have been made to them.
We are still receiving emails from neighbours stating that some parents are continuing to park illegally and dangerously across driveways and on pavements. We have also had emails from the Local Authority parking department with registered complaints which have been made to them.
Please park safely and with courtesy when dropping off and collecting your children.
Please park safely and with courtesy when dropping off and collecting your children.
Attendance and Punctuality:
Attendance and Punctuality:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7 %
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7 %
This week our attendance was: 96.8%
This week our attendance was: 96.8%
There were 8 late marks this week involving 8 pupils
There were 8 late marks this week involving 8 pupils
IT IS DISAPPOINTING TO NOTE THAT x 28 SESSIONS (TOTALLING 14 DAYS) WERE MISSED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS WEEK FOR 6 FAMILIES KEEPING THEIR CHILDREN OFFFOR AN EXTENDED HALF TERM BREAK.
THESE UNAUTHORISED ABSENCES WILL GO DOWN ON THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL RECORDS.
Science Fair:
Science Fair:
St Michael's held its first Science Fair on Wednesday and it was a wonderful success!
St Michael's held its first Science Fair on Wednesday and it was a wonderful success!
58 students from Year 5 and 6 entered the competition individually and jointly.
58 students from Year 5 and 6 entered the competition individually and jointly.
They conducted experiments at home and presented their scientific processes and findings in clear displays which were arranged in the Upper Phase classrooms. 1
They conducted experiments at home and presented their scientific processes and findings in clear displays which were arranged in the Upper Phase classrooms. 1
2 professional scientists then judged the projects on the Wednesday afternoon, carefully evaluating all elements of the students' work.
2 professional scientists then judged the projects on the Wednesday afternoon, carefully evaluating all elements of the students' work.
We had seven biologists, zoologists and biochemists from Kew Gardens, plus four engineers and a microbiologist.
We had seven biologists, zoologists and biochemists from Kew Gardens, plus four engineers and a microbiologist.
The students then had the opportunity to discuss their work 1:1 with the scientists!
The students then had the opportunity to discuss their work 1:1 with the scientists!
All of the judges were incredibly impressed by the effort and thought the St Michael's students had put into their projects and it was a close call as to who would win 1st and 2nd place.
All of the judges were incredibly impressed by the effort and thought the St Michael's students had put into their projects and it was a close call as to who would win 1st and 2nd place.
A special celebration afternoon was held after school and the classrooms were absolutely packed with friends and family, keen to see the projects.
A special celebration afternoon was held after school and the classrooms were absolutely packed with friends and family, keen to see the projects.
At 5pm, the winners were announced:
At 5pm, the winners were announced:
Year 5
Year 5
1st STEM: Genesis and Haley
1st STEM: Genesis and Haley
2nd STEM: Jack
2nd STEM: Jack
1st Biology: Poppy and Lisa
1st Biology: Poppy and Lisa
2nd Biology: Sophie
2nd Biology: Sophie
1st Chemistry: Saffron
1st Chemistry: Saffron
2nd Chemistry:
2nd Chemistry:
Year 6
Year 6
1st STEM: Warren
1st STEM: Warren
2nd STEM: Olivia
2nd STEM: Olivia
1st Biology: Charlotte
1st Biology: Charlotte
2nd Biology: Maddie and Meredith
2nd Biology: Maddie and Meredith
1st Chemistry: Archie
1st Chemistry: Archie
2nd Chemistry: Lily
2nd Chemistry: Lily
It was very close for the judges in the STEM category and so two Highly Commended awards were given: Lexie and Oscar (Year 6) and Aneeta (Year 5).
It was very close for the judges in the STEM category and so two Highly Commended awards were given: Lexie and Oscar (Year 6) and Aneeta (Year 5).
There was a lot of positive, enthusiastic feedback from both children and adults.
There was a lot of positive, enthusiastic feedback from both children and adults.
We hope we can begin to make the Science Fair an annual event!
We hope we can begin to make the Science Fair an annual event!
A final huge congratulations again to all the participating students. They should be very proud of their work and to have been part of this brand new initiative!
A final huge congratulations again to all the participating students. They should be very proud of their work and to have been part of this brand new initiative!
Greer Smith
Greer Smith
5SM Class Teacher
5SM Class Teacher
Science Faculty Lead
Science Faculty Lead
.... Following on from our own Science Fair....
.... Following on from our own Science Fair....
Looking for a weekend full of family-friendly science and arts activities?
Looking for a weekend full of family-friendly science and arts activities?
On June 15-16, Imperial College is holding The Great Exhibition Road Festival - a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington.
On June 15-16, Imperial College is holding The Great Exhibition Road Festival - a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington.
There's workshops, talks, performances and installations from museums, research and culture organisations like the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and many more!
There's workshops, talks, performances and installations from museums, research and culture organisations like the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and many more!
Greer Smith
Greer Smith
5SM Class Teacher
5SM Class Teacher
Science Faculty Lead
Science Faculty Lead
Tudor Adventure at Hampton Court Palace:
Tudor Adventure at Hampton Court Palace:
Our trip to Hampton Court Palace was an immersive historical experience for Year 5 students. We started in the Kitchens, where the children were amazed by the scale of food preparation for the royal court. Next, we visited the Great Hall, a magnificent space at the heart of the palace for dining and entertaining.
Our trip to Hampton Court Palace was an immersive historical experience for Year 5 students. We started in the Kitchens, where the children were amazed by the scale of food preparation for the royal court. Next, we visited the Great Hall, a magnificent space at the heart of the palace for dining and entertaining.
Our visit continued to the Royal Chapel, where the students experienced the rich decorations and historical significance, gaining a powerful sense of the religious and cultural atmosphere of the time.
Our visit continued to the Royal Chapel, where the students experienced the rich decorations and historical significance, gaining a powerful sense of the religious and cultural atmosphere of the time.
Finally, the children thoroughly enjoyed the 300-year-old Hedge Maze.
Finally, the children thoroughly enjoyed the 300-year-old Hedge Maze.
Throughout the visit, the students behaved wonderfully, showing great enthusiasm and respect for the historic site. We extend special thanks to the parents for their unwavering support, which made this enriching experience possible.
Throughout the visit, the students behaved wonderfully, showing great enthusiasm and respect for the historic site. We extend special thanks to the parents for their unwavering support, which made this enriching experience possible.
Adele Stewart
Adele Stewart
Learn To Love To Read:
Learn To Love To Read:
Presentation to Nursery Parents:
Presentation to Nursery Parents:
For those who couldn't attend yesterday here is the link to the talk led by Tara:
For those who couldn't attend yesterday here is the link to the talk led by Tara:
Wrap Around Care At St Michael's:
Wrap Around Care At St Michael's:
We are currently working with the Local Authority to take over the running of breakfast and after school clubs.
We are currently working with the Local Authority to take over the running of breakfast and after school clubs.
We would like to understand parental need whist we are completing this process.
We would like to understand parental need whist we are completing this process.
Therefore please could we ask that if you are interested in wrap around care or are already using breakfast and/or after school club that you complete the google form below:
Therefore please could we ask that if you are interested in wrap around care or are already using breakfast and/or after school club that you complete the google form below:
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
There is a workshop for Year 5 Parents on Tuesday morning in the Hall from 8:45am-9:30am
There is a workshop for Year 5 Parents on Tuesday morning in the Hall from 8:45am-9:30am
A letter has also gone out inviting Year 5 parents to 1:1 sessions with Mrs Harris across the month of June. There are a limited number of spaces on a first come first served basis.
A letter has also gone out inviting Year 5 parents to 1:1 sessions with Mrs Harris across the month of June. There are a limited number of spaces on a first come first served basis.
Closing date to request a 1:1 meeting is Monday 10th June.
Closing date to request a 1:1 meeting is Monday 10th June.
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers, starts Saturday 6th July 2024.
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers, starts Saturday 6th July 2024.
There will be a launch assembly in school on Thursday 13th June
There will be a launch assembly in school on Thursday 13th June
Southfields Library
300 Wimbledon Park Road
London
SW19 6NL
Tel: 02087801945
Email: southfields.library@gll.org
Southfield Library Opening Hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9-7
Wednesday: 9-7
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 9.30-2.30
Sunday: CLOSED
PE News:
PE News:
Message From Balham Football Club:
Message From Balham Football Club:
We have some spaces in our current under 10 - 16 teams and plan to add a new under 10 team and hope to start our first under 9 team for the 2024/25 season.
We have some spaces in our current under 10 - 16 teams and plan to add a new under 10 team and hope to start our first under 9 team for the 2024/25 season.
As well as our first under 18 Youth team to support the transition into playing adult senior football with our Women’s team."
As well as our first under 18 Youth team to support the transition into playing adult senior football with our Women’s team."
Current school Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Next season under 9 - under 12)
Current school Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Next season under 9 - under 12)
Thursdays - 5.45 -7.00 at Tooting Bec Common
Thursdays - 5.45 -7.00 at Tooting Bec Common
LOCATED OPPOSITE The CORNER OF ELMBOURNE ROAD & DRAKEFIELD ROAD
LOCATED OPPOSITE The CORNER OF ELMBOURNE ROAD & DRAKEFIELD ROAD
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 13th June
Link for registration below or use the QR code on the flyer
Link for registration below or use the QR code on the flyer
Sports Week:(Years 1 - 6)
Sports Week:(Years 1 - 6)
w/c 24th June 2024
w/c 24th June 2024
Children in Years 1 - 6 will need to come in full PE KIT all week and wear their House colour t-shirt on Friday 28th for Sports Day please.
Children in Years 1 - 6 will need to come in full PE KIT all week and wear their House colour t-shirt on Friday 28th for Sports Day please.
Seymour: Green
Seymour: Green
Viewfield: White
Viewfield: White
Granville: Red
Granville: Red
Melrose: Blue
Melrose: Blue
A fun packed week will commence with a visit from two GB athletes and will culminate in a special House Sports Day Competition on Friday 28th June, 9am - 12 noon.
A fun packed week will commence with a visit from two GB athletes and will culminate in a special House Sports Day Competition on Friday 28th June, 9am - 12 noon.
Please remember on warm days to send your child in with a hat, a water bottle and suncream pre applied.
Please remember on warm days to send your child in with a hat, a water bottle and suncream pre applied.
Sports Day: (Years 1 - 6)
Sports Day: (Years 1 - 6)
Friday 28th June 2024:
Friday 28th June 2024:
9-12 Sports Day.
9-12 Sports Day.
(We cannot specify times of individual races.)
(We cannot specify times of individual races.)
12-12:45 Shade break and comfort break.
12-12:45 Shade break and comfort break.
12:45-1:15 Family picnic
12:45-1:15 Family picnic
(PLEASE ORDER VIA PARENTMAIL BY 10th JUNE IF YOU REQUIRE YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A SCHOOL PACKED LUNCH ON THIS DAY)
(PLEASE ORDER VIA PARENTMAIL BY 10th JUNE IF YOU REQUIRE YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A SCHOOL PACKED LUNCH ON THIS DAY)
Sports Day for Reception is on Friday 5th July 2024 .
Sports Day for Reception is on Friday 5th July 2024 .
Further details to follow...
Further details to follow...
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Reception Sports Day:
Reception Sports Day:
Friday 5th July,
Friday 5th July,
10am-11-30am Sports Day
10am-11-30am Sports Day
11:30am - 12 noon: Shade break and toilets
12 noon-12:30 Picnic on the field (Families are encouraged to stay for the picnic).
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Phase Lead
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Phase Lead
Learn To Love To Read:
Learn To Love To Read:
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Royal Parks Half Marathon
There are spaces available on this half marathon in October.
There are spaces available on this half marathon in October.
Follow the link for further details:
Follow the link for further details:
All Stars Tennis Camps: £25 off!
All Stars Tennis Camps: £25 off!
Our Well-Being:
Our Well-Being:
Cyber Security Resources for Young People - Parent Zone
Cyber Security Resources for Young People - Parent Zone
The issues around cyber security, have featured heavily in safeguarding discourse over the past few years.
The issues around cyber security, have featured heavily in safeguarding discourse over the past few years.
This is largely in response to the massive shift in people's social and familial life from the real world, to the digital space.
This is largely in response to the massive shift in people's social and familial life from the real world, to the digital space.
It is vital that we begin teaching children and young people, the do's and don'ts of online safety before they have to learn the hard way.
It is vital that we begin teaching children and young people, the do's and don'ts of online safety before they have to learn the hard way.
Parent Zone, an organisation that deals with the digital aspect of young people's lives have produced child oriented resources to this end.
Parent Zone, an organisation that deals with the digital aspect of young people's lives have produced child oriented resources to this end.
To find out more about these resources, please follow the link below:
To find out more about these resources, please follow the link below:
Heavy and Light Feelings:
Heavy and Light Feelings:
It is very common for children to feel like their emotions are not being understood or recognised.
It is very common for children to feel like their emotions are not being understood or recognised.
Therefore, it is crucial to discuss mental health and well-being topics with them regularly. By doing so, we can help our children learn how to express their feelings more clearly.
Therefore, it is crucial to discuss mental health and well-being topics with them regularly. By doing so, we can help our children learn how to express their feelings more clearly.
This resource can be used at home to encourage discussions about emotions and how we can cope with them.
This resource can be used at home to encourage discussions about emotions and how we can cope with them.
Mrs Stewart, Deputy Mental Health Lead
Mrs Stewart, Deputy Mental Health Lead
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Supporting Big Emotions In Our children:
Supporting Big Emotions In Our children:
On Tuesday morning, the Inclusion Team hosted a parent coffee morning with speaker Dr Helen Childs, Clinical Psychologist from the Wandsworth Education Wellbeing Service (EWS). The presentation was on Supporting Big Emotions at Home and School in the Childhood Years.
On Tuesday morning, the Inclusion Team hosted a parent coffee morning with speaker Dr Helen Childs, Clinical Psychologist from the Wandsworth Education Wellbeing Service (EWS). The presentation was on Supporting Big Emotions at Home and School in the Childhood Years.
Dr Helen spoke about the emotion regulation, brain development in children and the “three R’s” should your child become dysregulated (a heightened emotional state) or in the Red Zone!
Dr Helen spoke about the emotion regulation, brain development in children and the “three R’s” should your child become dysregulated (a heightened emotional state) or in the Red Zone!
1 – Regulate: help children to feel safe, meet basic needs
1 – Regulate: help children to feel safe, meet basic needs
2 – Relate: give the child a sense of connection and belonging to you
2 – Relate: give the child a sense of connection and belonging to you
3 – Reason: a moment to reflect, problem solve, think about what could we do differently next time
3 – Reason: a moment to reflect, problem solve, think about what could we do differently next time
Please see the LINKS opposite for the presentation summary from Dr Helen and an emotion regulation tip sheet for parents.
Please see the LINKS opposite for the presentation summary from Dr Helen and an emotion regulation tip sheet for parents.
Additional resources showed at the coffee morning but not in the tip sheet are:
Additional resources showed at the coffee morning but not in the tip sheet are:
* A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Grounding, Soothing, Coping and Regulating Cards by Dr Karen Treisman
* A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Grounding, Soothing, Coping and Regulating Cards by Dr Karen Treisman
* A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Sentence Completion and Feelings Cards
* A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Sentence Completion and Feelings Cards
Southfields Educational Well Being Service:
Southfields Educational Well Being Service:
Please see the message below from our contact, Jo Norman, at the NHS and also follow the links to the relevant flyers:
Please see the message below from our contact, Jo Norman, at the NHS and also follow the links to the relevant flyers:
"We are currently accepting referrals for individual parent interventions, so if St. Michael’s have parents who would like to receive support, please get the parents SENCO or the class teacher of the child to fill out the referral form with parents, and send to SOUTHFIELDSTRAILBLAZERMHST@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk "
"We are currently accepting referrals for individual parent interventions, so if St. Michael’s have parents who would like to receive support, please get the parents SENCO or the class teacher of the child to fill out the referral form with parents, and send to SOUTHFIELDSTRAILBLAZERMHST@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk "
SENCO Surgery:
SENCO Surgery:
Monday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Monday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Jenny Constable, SENCO, on a first come first serve ad hoc basis.
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Jenny Constable, SENCO, on a first come first serve ad hoc basis.
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Endurance:
Endurance:
LORD You are my strength, my sanity, my security, my salvation.
LORD You are my strength, my sanity, my security, my salvation.
Your hand upholds me, Your grace sustains me, Your power supports me.
Your hand upholds me, Your grace sustains me, Your power supports me.
Keep my feet moving forward, keep my faith looking upward, keep my hope pointing homeward.
Keep my feet moving forward, keep my faith looking upward, keep my hope pointing homeward.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40am to about 9:15am
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40am to about 9:15am
Future Dates:
1 July
1 July
Come through the front office to collect a Visitor pass and then meet in the Oasis room through to KS1 and on the left hand side.
Come through the front office to collect a Visitor pass and then meet in the Oasis room through to KS1 and on the left hand side.
Prayer Box:
Prayer Box:
Please feel free to come and post your prayer requests in the box at the front desk of the office in advance of each Parent Prayer Group meeting.
Please feel free to come and post your prayer requests in the box at the front desk of the office in advance of each Parent Prayer Group meeting.
.. and finally.... what a great idea it was for this parent to use one of her corporate volunteering days - also known as Employer-supported volunteering (ESV) days - to help out on a school trip this week.
.. and finally.... what a great idea it was for this parent to use one of her corporate volunteering days - also known as Employer-supported volunteering (ESV) days - to help out on a school trip this week.
These are where an organisation’s employees take paid time off to volunteer during work hours.
These are where an organisation’s employees take paid time off to volunteer during work hours.
Did you know that any PTA events and school trips can be considered as ESV days?
Did you know that any PTA events and school trips can be considered as ESV days?
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