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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
It's been a busy - if rather cold! - start to the Spring term.
It's been a busy - if rather cold! - start to the Spring term.
Last week we began with an INSET day for the staff where we focused on our Christian values and looked forward to our worship theme for this term. In addition we focused on staff well- being both of which are very important to me as Acting Head. The staff also had plenty of space and time to prepare for the children's return the following day. We also covered our staff safeguarding refresher training as we always do at the start of each term.
Last week we began with an INSET day for the staff where we focused on our Christian values and looked forward to our worship theme for this term. In addition we focused on staff well- being both of which are very important to me as Acting Head. The staff also had plenty of space and time to prepare for the children's return the following day. We also covered our staff safeguarding refresher training as we always do at the start of each term.
I was delighted to see all of the children on their first day back and we covered our worship theme for this term, Fruit of The Spirit, in worships over the first two days. This week, children have brought in their best jokes to bring joy as we focus on this area of the fruit of the spirit. We looked that things that bring us joy and the importance of having joy in our hearts.
I was delighted to see all of the children on their first day back and we covered our worship theme for this term, Fruit of The Spirit, in worships over the first two days. This week, children have brought in their best jokes to bring joy as we focus on this area of the fruit of the spirit. We looked that things that bring us joy and the importance of having joy in our hearts.
There have been many things this week that have bought joy to me. I was lucky enough to receive a pack from a very kind person with 365 Bible verses, which is bringing me a lot of comfort and strength, here is the one for today:
There have been many things this week that have bought joy to me. I was lucky enough to receive a pack from a very kind person with 365 Bible verses, which is bringing me a lot of comfort and strength, here is the one for today:
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. Timothy 2 : 3-4
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. Timothy 2 : 3-4
This week we have been settling back into learning routines and I have enjoyed visiting each of the classes with Cheryl Payne to see the wonderful learning that is happening.
This week we have been settling back into learning routines and I have enjoyed visiting each of the classes with Cheryl Payne to see the wonderful learning that is happening.
Our attendance figures are still something of a worry so please can I remind you all that unless they are exceptional (pre-agreed) circumstances these will be noted on their records as an unauthorised absence. See below for more on our procedures relating to pupil absences, which are expected to be more robust this term in light of our latest attendance statistics.
Our attendance figures are still something of a worry so please can I remind you all that unless they are exceptional (pre-agreed) circumstances these will be noted on their records as an unauthorised absence. See below for more on our procedures relating to pupil absences, which are expected to be more robust this term in light of our latest attendance statistics.
We have been exploring our lunch time routines in Key Stage Two to help children engage in different activities. We are doing this with Sports and Health Academy and the results are already having an affect on the enjoyment of the children's lunch times. We also had the excitement of a little bit of snow on Monday too! Speaking of which, please send your children in to school with suitable outerwear and footwear in this extremely cold weather.
We have been exploring our lunch time routines in Key Stage Two to help children engage in different activities. We are doing this with Sports and Health Academy and the results are already having an affect on the enjoyment of the children's lunch times. We also had the excitement of a little bit of snow on Monday too! Speaking of which, please send your children in to school with suitable outerwear and footwear in this extremely cold weather.
Next Week:
Next Week:
On Friday there is an Early Years presentation to parents of toddlers and reception age children. This will be led by Tara from Learn To Love To Read.
On Friday there is an Early Years presentation to parents of toddlers and reception age children. This will be led by Tara from Learn To Love To Read.
Also that day lucky Year 2 is off to the Science Museum.
Also that day lucky Year 2 is off to the Science Museum.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Acting Headteacher
Acting Headteacher
School Streets:
School Streets:
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who kindly stepped up to work the barriers in the mornings and after school.
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who kindly stepped up to work the barriers in the mornings and after school.
Now that the six week trial period has come to an end we have been advised by Sustrans (the company that introduced the initiative to us) that we no longer need to man the roads and the signage in the area is very strong. Also, as you will know we have started opening the school gates earlier - at 8:25am - which is serving to remove congestion from the pavements and surrounding areas.
Now that the six week trial period has come to an end we have been advised by Sustrans (the company that introduced the initiative to us) that we no longer need to man the roads and the signage in the area is very strong. Also, as you will know we have started opening the school gates earlier - at 8:25am - which is serving to remove congestion from the pavements and surrounding areas.
Please make sure you are aware of this change when you travel to and from school as now that there are no barriers it's possible that some drivers won't necessarily adhere to the signage. So normal road safety measures should be taken from now on.
Please make sure you are aware of this change when you travel to and from school as now that there are no barriers it's possible that some drivers won't necessarily adhere to the signage. So normal road safety measures should be taken from now on.
We will keep monitoring this accordingly as the term progresses.
We will keep monitoring this accordingly as the term progresses.
Attendance Matters:
Attendance Matters:
Please remember always to let the office know BY 9AM each day if your child is not going to be in school. Or you can report this via the Parentmail App.
Please remember always to let the office know BY 9AM each day if your child is not going to be in school. Or you can report this via the Parentmail App.
We need a full reason each time for our records please.
We need a full reason each time for our records please.
Every morning the office staff are having to chase up missing children.
Every morning the office staff are having to chase up missing children.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.6%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.6%
This week our attendance was: 94.9%
This week our attendance was: 94.9%
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
We do hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is settling in to the new year and term. The PTA are, as ever, busy in the background planning fun and fundraising.
We do hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is settling in to the new year and term. The PTA are, as ever, busy in the background planning fun and fundraising.
Today we have had our first pre-loved uniform sale of 2024. Thank you to everyone who contributed and volunteered - this is a great and sustainable way to support our school and our families bringing good quality, affordable uniform to everyone, extending the lifespan of clothes and raising money at the same time.
Today we have had our first pre-loved uniform sale of 2024. Thank you to everyone who contributed and volunteered - this is a great and sustainable way to support our school and our families bringing good quality, affordable uniform to everyone, extending the lifespan of clothes and raising money at the same time.
Our Winter Disco has been launched and we are practising our dance moves in readiness for the 27th January. If you haven't already, do book your tickets via https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/849742. We also still need school DBS checked volunteers especially for the last disco so if you haven't signed up yet please do get your name down on the volunteer sheet circulated via Whatsapp.
Our Winter Disco has been launched and we are practising our dance moves in readiness for the 27th January. If you haven't already, do book your tickets via https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/849742. We also still need school DBS checked volunteers especially for the last disco so if you haven't signed up yet please do get your name down on the volunteer sheet circulated via Whatsapp.
And finally, we have a PTA meeting (online) next Tuesday, 16th, at 7pm. Please do join us if you can - we will be providing an update on finances, communications and asking for your vote on some proposed spending. The agenda was circulated earlier in the week via parentmail or can be found on the PTA website.
And finally, we have a PTA meeting (online) next Tuesday, 16th, at 7pm. Please do join us if you can - we will be providing an update on finances, communications and asking for your vote on some proposed spending. The agenda was circulated earlier in the week via parentmail or can be found on the PTA website.
Meeting link
Meeting link
And that's it for now, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2024!
And that's it for now, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2024!
Sheila & Louise
Sheila & Louise
PTA Co-chair(s).
PTA Co-chair(s).
on behalf of the PTA Committee
on behalf of the PTA Committee
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.
New Facegroup Group for Parents:
New 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:
School Lunch:
School Lunch:
The Mayor of London has now confirmed he will be extending the funding for Universal Free School Meals for all primary school age children for another academic year.
The Mayor of London has now confirmed he will be extending the funding for Universal Free School Meals for all primary school age children for another academic year.
Learn To Love To Read:
Learn To Love To Read:
KS2 Talk:
KS2 Talk:
Thursday 18th January: 8:50am - 9:30am
Thursday 18th January: 8:50am - 9:30am
All KS2 Parents and Carers Welcome
All KS2 Parents and Carers Welcome
Learn To Love To Read
Learn To Love To Read
EYFS Workshops:
EYFS Workshops:
Fridays 8:55-9:30am, School Hall
Fridays 8:55-9:30am, School Hall
19th, 26th Jan and 2nd and 9th Feb 2024
19th, 26th Jan and 2nd and 9th Feb 2024
(4-week programme)
(4-week programme)
All Parents and Carers of Toddlers and EYFS Children are Welcome
All Parents and Carers of Toddlers and EYFS Children are Welcome
Love In A Box:
Love In A Box:
Here is a lovely thank you letter from Mustard Seed for all your kind donations to Love In A Box this year.
Here is a lovely thank you letter from Mustard Seed for all your kind donations to Love In A Box this year.
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:
Feb: 5th
Feb: 5th
March 4th
March 4th
April 15th
April 15th
June 3rd
June 3rd
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.
PE News:
PE News:
New Lunchtime Arrangement:
New Lunchtime Arrangement:
For many pupils, lunchtime is their favourite and most important part of the day. We, as staff, are very aware of this and therefore have been working hard to restructure the hour to ensure it is calm, safe and enjoyable for our pupils. After listening to feedback from teachers, lunchtime supervisors, school council and other pupils we have created a lunchtime that suits all.
For many pupils, lunchtime is their favourite and most important part of the day. We, as staff, are very aware of this and therefore have been working hard to restructure the hour to ensure it is calm, safe and enjoyable for our pupils. After listening to feedback from teachers, lunchtime supervisors, school council and other pupils we have created a lunchtime that suits all.
One of the most exciting changes is the introduction of two sport coaches from The Sport and Health Academy. Our three coaches, Josh, Onri and Abukar, will be delivering a range of sport across the lunch hour to all KS2 year groups.
One of the most exciting changes is the introduction of two sport coaches from The Sport and Health Academy. Our three coaches, Josh, Onri and Abukar, will be delivering a range of sport across the lunch hour to all KS2 year groups.
Children will be encouraged to take part in these activities as much as possible to support our goal: 60 active minutes a day. We do however understand that some children may prefer or like the choice to be active creating their own games. For this reason, the playground has been split into zones. In one of these areas the pupils can still take part in unstructured play. Table tennis tables, the outdoor gym equipment, the sensory garden and the climbing frame, all remain available for the children to enjoy.
Children will be encouraged to take part in these activities as much as possible to support our goal: 60 active minutes a day. We do however understand that some children may prefer or like the choice to be active creating their own games. For this reason, the playground has been split into zones. In one of these areas the pupils can still take part in unstructured play. Table tennis tables, the outdoor gym equipment, the sensory garden and the climbing frame, all remain available for the children to enjoy.
When collecting feedback from the pupils, many said they wanted an area to draw, read, play board games and chat quietly with friends. For this reason, the Outdoor Classroom is now utilised as a Quiet Zone" to provide pupils with that space to enjoy away from active sport and physical games.
When collecting feedback from the pupils, many said they wanted an area to draw, read, play board games and chat quietly with friends. For this reason, the Outdoor Classroom is now utilised as a Quiet Zone" to provide pupils with that space to enjoy away from active sport and physical games.
We are aware that the introduction of new initiatives can spark confusion and worry for the pupils, and like with many things, new systems take a while to embed. We are well aware that there could be "teething issues", but we ask for your patience, whilst staff and children familiarise themselves with the new routines.
We are aware that the introduction of new initiatives can spark confusion and worry for the pupils, and like with many things, new systems take a while to embed. We are well aware that there could be "teething issues", but we ask for your patience, whilst staff and children familiarise themselves with the new routines.
Hayley Bostock and Carl Rochford
Hayley Bostock and Carl Rochford
Rosslyn Park Girls Only Rugby Taster Session:
Rosslyn Park Girls Only Rugby Taster Session:
Saturday 20th January, 11:30-13:30
Saturday 20th January, 11:30-13:30
This will be open to any girls of any ability between year 6 and year 11 who may play already or who just want to give rugby a go.
This will be open to any girls of any ability between year 6 and year 11 who may play already or who just want to give rugby a go.
The day will run from 11:30-13:30 including lots of fun games and activities, before the men’s 1XV match takes place in the afternoon.
The day will run from 11:30-13:30 including lots of fun games and activities, before the men’s 1XV match takes place in the afternoon.
The girls will have free entry to this, plus two parents/guardians.
The girls will have free entry to this, plus two parents/guardians.
Let Girls Play
Let Girls Play
Friday 8th March:
Friday 8th March:
After school until 4:15pm
After school until 4:15pm
On the school field
On the school field
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Educational Wellbeing Service Webinar:
Educational Wellbeing Service Webinar:
Helping Your Child To Sleep
Helping Your Child To Sleep
The NHS-in-School Education Wellbeing Service is offering a Webinar for parents, exploring child sleep and routines.
The NHS-in-School Education Wellbeing Service is offering a Webinar for parents, exploring child sleep and routines.
You can sign up for one of the sessions by using this link:
You can sign up for one of the sessions by using this link:
SENCO Surgery:
SENCO Surgery:
Tuesday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Tuesday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Mrs Harris, Head of SENCO, on a first come first served ad hoc basis.
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Mrs Harris, Head of SENCO, on a first come first served ad hoc basis.
We Love Reading:
We Love Reading:
Reading For Pleasure (RFP)
Advance Notice:
Reading For Pleasure (RFP)
Advance Notice:
Friday 9th February 2:30pm - 3pm.
Friday 9th February 2:30pm - 3pm.
All parents and carers welcome.
All parents and carers welcome.
You do not need a DBS for this activity.
You do not need a DBS for this activity.
Please arrive through your child's usual entrance and come and join this lovely half an hour of pleasurable reading before half term starts!
Please arrive through your child's usual entrance and come and join this lovely half an hour of pleasurable reading before half term starts!
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Our Big Questions:
Our Big Questions:
Each Term we set the year groups a series of RE Big Questions focusing on the RE topics for the term ahead:
Each Term we set the year groups a series of RE Big Questions focusing on the RE topics for the term ahead:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Our Middle Phase Reflection Area:
Our Middle Phase Reflection Area:
The Fruit of the Spirit:
The Fruit of the Spirit:
Next Week's Gospel Value is Peace:
Next Week's Gospel Value is Peace:
Walking in the Spirit means living every day
Looking up to Jesus and following His way.
And when I give Him all of me
Just like a mighty tree–
My actions will become sweet fruit
For all the world to see.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7, NIV
Philippians 4:6-7, NIV
...and finally....
...and finally....
.... How very kind of one of our parents to gift the staff this feel good quarterly magazine:
.... How very kind of one of our parents to gift the staff this feel good quarterly magazine:
"Positive News is the magazine for good journalism about the good things that are happening. It boots your wellbeing and helps you engage in the world."
"Positive News is the magazine for good journalism about the good things that are happening. It boots your wellbeing and helps you engage in the world."
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