Weekly Web Update
Friday 11th November 2022
Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Firstly, congratulations to the Year 4 team and new PTA chairs who helped pull off such a fabulous Fireworks event on Saturday! Despite the variable weather it was as ever a great community event and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces there, past and present.
Firstly, congratulations to the Year 4 team and new PTA chairs who helped pull off such a fabulous Fireworks event on Saturday! Despite the variable weather it was as ever a great community event and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces there, past and present.
We began this week with a special Monday morning assembly where I focused on the week's Gospel Value, Thanksgiving, and the sacrifice made by so many in the past wars.
We began this week with a special Monday morning assembly where I focused on the week's Gospel Value, Thanksgiving, and the sacrifice made by so many in the past wars.
And this morning we held a 2 minute silence at 11am. Well done to all the children for taking it so seriously and showing such respect to the fallen.
And this morning we held a 2 minute silence at 11am. Well done to all the children for taking it so seriously and showing such respect to the fallen.
Thank you to all those who have contributed so generously to our Poppy Appeal these past two weeks - and to our able Lead Ambassadors for doing such a great job at collecting in the funds.
Thank you to all those who have contributed so generously to our Poppy Appeal these past two weeks - and to our able Lead Ambassadors for doing such a great job at collecting in the funds.
We will keep the shop open this afternoon after school too and next week we will let you know the total money you have all raised for The Royal British Legion.
We will keep the shop open this afternoon after school too and next week we will let you know the total money you have all raised for The Royal British Legion.
This week we were delighted to welcome so many parents to the two Open Evenings and I do hope you all enjoyed meeting the teachers, studying your child's work and visiting their classroom to admire the stunning displays on view.
This week we were delighted to welcome so many parents to the two Open Evenings and I do hope you all enjoyed meeting the teachers, studying your child's work and visiting their classroom to admire the stunning displays on view.
As I write, RFP is back! How wonderful to see the whole school -and every corner of it - full of avid readers and their loved ones! We love reading as a school and this is an event that we all very much look forward to sharing with our St Michael's families and friends.
As I write, RFP is back! How wonderful to see the whole school -and every corner of it - full of avid readers and their loved ones! We love reading as a school and this is an event that we all very much look forward to sharing with our St Michael's families and friends.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Anti-bullying week will commence with a special launch assembly on Monday and there will be daily activities run in class each day to raise awareness of this important message.
Anti-bullying week will commence with a special launch assembly on Monday and there will be daily activities run in class each day to raise awareness of this important message.
The intiative will include Odd Socks Day on Monday and an 'Athletes in Schools' (virtual) visit on Wednesday. And the Year 5 Assembly to their parents on Thursday morning will also continue with the Anti-Bullying Theme.
The intiative will include Odd Socks Day on Monday and an 'Athletes in Schools' (virtual) visit on Wednesday. And the Year 5 Assembly to their parents on Thursday morning will also continue with the Anti-Bullying Theme.
Mrs Jennings and Miss Bostock (Assistant Heads) are hosting an English and Maths Workshop on Monday morning in the Hall - all Years 1 and 2 parents welcome.
Mrs Jennings and Miss Bostock (Assistant Heads) are hosting an English and Maths Workshop on Monday morning in the Hall - all Years 1 and 2 parents welcome.
Also on Monday Year 6 are off to the local Magistrates Court and lucky Year 5 are heading to the Science Museum on Friday.
Also on Monday Year 6 are off to the local Magistrates Court and lucky Year 5 are heading to the Science Museum on Friday.
In the meantime, rehearsals for our Christmas performances continue apace and it is going to start feeling more and more festive around school as the weeks go on....
In the meantime, rehearsals for our Christmas performances continue apace and it is going to start feeling more and more festive around school as the weeks go on....
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
"We will remember them."
"We will remember them."
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Lest We Forget:
Lest We Forget:
A Prayer for those lost in Wartime
Dear Lord,
We honor our veterans,
worthy men and women
who gave their best
when they were called upon
to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord,
for their unselfish service
bless them abundantly
for the hardships they faced,
for the sacrifices they made.
We respect them, we thank them,
we honor them, we are proud of them,
and we pray that you will watch over
these special people
and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus’ name we pray for Peace in this beautiful world.
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.
We Love Reading:
We Love Reading:
RFP In Pictures:
RFP In Pictures:
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Anti-Bullying Week:
Anti-Bullying Week:
14th- 18th November
14th- 18th November
"Reach Out"
"Reach Out"
On Monday 14th November there will be a whole school assembly to introduce the themes - as well as a call to action to be kind!
On Monday 14th November there will be a whole school assembly to introduce the themes - as well as a call to action to be kind!
In the ensuing days there will be various related initiatives taking place in school, including "Secret Student", PHSE Lessons, a poster competition and culminating in an end of week celebration when each child will complete a 'compliment slip' to show appreciation of their table partner.
In the ensuing days there will be various related initiatives taking place in school, including "Secret Student", PHSE Lessons, a poster competition and culminating in an end of week celebration when each child will complete a 'compliment slip' to show appreciation of their table partner.
We will encourage them to compliment their peers using the growth mindset language of collaboration, persistence, reflection and innovation.
We will encourage them to compliment their peers using the growth mindset language of collaboration, persistence, reflection and innovation.
Odd Sock Day:
Odd Sock Day:
Monday 14th November
Monday 14th November
Children come in odd socks on this day to celebrate each child’s individuality, creativity and to understand it is OK to be different.
Children come in odd socks on this day to celebrate each child’s individuality, creativity and to understand it is OK to be different.
Children will join together, wearing their odd socks, to hear the key messages and themes planned for the week.
Children will join together, wearing their odd socks, to hear the key messages and themes planned for the week.
We want to impress upon the children that being different is unique, which is their special gift from God. On this day, we will be encouraged to wear school uniforms but with different ‘odd’ socks. Children will design their own odd socks, which will be displayed in the classroom. The colourful odd socks will represent each unique pupil at St Michael’s school.
We want to impress upon the children that being different is unique, which is their special gift from God. On this day, we will be encouraged to wear school uniforms but with different ‘odd’ socks. Children will design their own odd socks, which will be displayed in the classroom. The colourful odd socks will represent each unique pupil at St Michael’s school.
Positive Post:
Positive Post:
Each child will have the opportunity to write a postcard and deliver it to the "Positive Post".
Each child will have the opportunity to write a postcard and deliver it to the "Positive Post".
The children will given a name of a student to write a positive comment on the positive post card and the Rights Respecting Ambassadors and School Council representatives will deliver these throughout the week.
The children will given a name of a student to write a positive comment on the positive post card and the Rights Respecting Ambassadors and School Council representatives will deliver these throughout the week.
Year 5 Assembly:
Year 5 Assembly:
Thursday 18th, 8:50am
Thursday 18th, 8:50am
Year 5 are presenting a special Anti-bullying themed year group assembly to their parents on Thursday morning. All Year 5 parents are welcome to join us.
Year 5 are presenting a special Anti-bullying themed year group assembly to their parents on Thursday morning. All Year 5 parents are welcome to join us.
Road Safety Week:
Road Safety Week:
We are excited to take part in this year's #RoadSafetyWeek and to learn more about making safe and healthy journeys to and from school.
We are excited to take part in this year's #RoadSafetyWeek and to learn more about making safe and healthy journeys to and from school.
We are working with @brakecharity to help create "Safe Roads For All", bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone's right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads.
We are working with @brakecharity to help create "Safe Roads For All", bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone's right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads.
During the week the Junior Travel Ambassadors will be sharing with the rest of the school about why Road Safety is so very important and will be handing out stickers to everyone.
During the week the Junior Travel Ambassadors will be sharing with the rest of the school about why Road Safety is so very important and will be handing out stickers to everyone.
Message from Wandsworth Local Authority:
Message from Wandsworth Local Authority:
Children attending clubs outside school:
Children attending clubs outside school:
Please follow the link for guidance from the Local Authority regarding safeguarding checks for your child's extra curricular activities.
Please follow the link for guidance from the Local Authority regarding safeguarding checks for your child's extra curricular activities.
Please note that this does NOT relate to any clubs run at St Michael's School as we have watertight Letters of Assurance from all our external suppliers who work here in school with your children.
Please note that this does NOT relate to any clubs run at St Michael's School as we have watertight Letters of Assurance from all our external suppliers who work here in school with your children.
Save The Hedgehogs!
Save The Hedgehogs!
At this time of year hedgehogs are busy in preparation for the winter and hibernation; however, this is not as simple as it may seem as some hedgehogs require support throughout the colder months.
At this time of year hedgehogs are busy in preparation for the winter and hibernation; however, this is not as simple as it may seem as some hedgehogs require support throughout the colder months.
Follow the link for the SW15 Hedgehogs newsletter to see how you can help:
Follow the link for the SW15 Hedgehogs newsletter to see how you can help:
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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:
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
The Bridge Newspaper:
The Bridge Newspaper:
Here is the link to the November edition of The Bridge and as always it is packed full of stories and features from across the Southwark Diocese
Here is the link to the November edition of The Bridge and as always it is packed full of stories and features from across the Southwark Diocese
Level 1 Cycle Training for Year 6:
Level 1 Cycle Training for Year 6:
Final call:
Final call:
There are still spaces available for this course.
There are still spaces available for this course.
It is advisable and preferable for this half day Level 1 lesson to be completed in order to progress to the four day Level 2 course which will take place in the New Year. Dates to be advised.
It is advisable and preferable for this half day Level 1 lesson to be completed in order to progress to the four day Level 2 course which will take place in the New Year. Dates to be advised.
Final Call for Jubilee Artwork!
Final Call for Jubilee Artwork!
This is the last opportunity to pay £5 for your child's fabulous Jubilee artwork , via Parentmail, before the remaining canvases are disposed of.
This is the last opportunity to pay £5 for your child's fabulous Jubilee artwork , via Parentmail, before the remaining canvases are disposed of.
It will be such a shame if we are to get rid of them when they are all so stunning and such a lovely memento of that special time!
It will be such a shame if we are to get rid of them when they are all so stunning and such a lovely memento of that special time!
Christmas 2022:
Christmas 2022:
Christmas Trees:
Christmas Trees:
Order by 25th November for collection 3rd December
Order by 25th November for collection 3rd December
You will have seen the notices on the school fence which feature a QR code.
You will have seen the notices on the school fence which feature a QR code.
Please remember to order your trees and help raise money for PTA funds.
Please remember to order your trees and help raise money for PTA funds.
(Apparently we are considerably cheaper than others locally....)
(Apparently we are considerably cheaper than others locally....)
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: Was Monday 7th November
Deadline: Was 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 £2.75 for KS2 and Nursery pupils.
Cost is £2.75 for KS2 and Nursery pupils.
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
All welcome. We do hope you and your families will join us at this special whole school event at St. Michael's Church...save the date and evening!
All welcome. We do hope you and your families will join us at this special whole school event at St. Michael's Church...save the date and evening!
Community Events:
Community Events:
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
St Paul's Christmas Fair:
Saturday 19th November,
Saturday 19th November,
11am - 3pm
11am - 3pm
Christ The King Christmas Fair:
Christ The King Christmas Fair:
Saturday 19th November,
Saturday 19th November,
11am - 3pm
11am - 3pm
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Saturday 26th November,
Saturday 26th November,
11am
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.
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Trust
Trust
Prayer for Unwavering Trust
Prayer for Unwavering Trust
O God, my Strength, I put my trust in You.
O God, my Strength, I put my trust in You.
You have never forsaken those who seek You.
You have never forsaken those who seek You.
You have never let me down.
You have never let me down.
I know that You never will let me down because my life so far has been a testimony of Your greatness.
I know that You never will let me down because my life so far has been a testimony of Your greatness.
Mould me into Your image, and hold me close to You.
Mould me into Your image, and hold me close to You.
Show me how to mature as a Christian and improve on my walk of faith.
Show me how to mature as a Christian and improve on my walk of faith.
Steady my trust in You so that it never wavers, no matter what battles I face on this earth.
Steady my trust in You so that it never wavers, no matter what battles I face on this earth.
I declare that my faithfulness to You will be strong at all times.
I declare that my faithfulness to You will be strong at all times.
Amen.
Amen.
I Place My Trust In You:
I Place My Trust In You:
Lord, You are the God of peace and love in Whom I place my trust. Give me a peaceful heart that rests in You and a loving spirit that pours fourth Your love to others.
Lord, You are the God of peace and love in Whom I place my trust. Give me a peaceful heart that rests in You and a loving spirit that pours fourth Your love to others.
Lord, You are the God of comfort and rest in Whom I put my hope. Give me a heart that abides in You so that Your comfort may stream through me to others who need comfort and strength.
Lord, You are the God of comfort and rest in Whom I put my hope. Give me a heart that abides in You so that Your comfort may stream through me to others who need comfort and strength.
Lord, You are the God of hope and joy in Whom I stand secure. Give me a spirit of devotion that worships only You so that I may be a worthy witness that points to Jesus, for in Him is all peace and love and comfort and rest and hope and joy and love.
Lord, You are the God of hope and joy in Whom I stand secure. Give me a spirit of devotion that worships only You so that I may be a worthy witness that points to Jesus, for in Him is all peace and love and comfort and rest and hope and joy and love.
I place my trust in You, Lord.
I place my trust in You, Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
We were thrilled by the fantastic fireworks on Saturday - a truly spectacular show! As always, the PTA wants everyone to enjoy events safely, and, while we already follow HSE guidance on holding fireworks displays, we will continue to review our procedures to ensure the continued enjoyment of the display. It is an absolute highlight (!) of the PTA year and so much work is involved behind the scenes which we really appreciate.
We were thrilled by the fantastic fireworks on Saturday - a truly spectacular show! As always, the PTA wants everyone to enjoy events safely, and, while we already follow HSE guidance on holding fireworks displays, we will continue to review our procedures to ensure the continued enjoyment of the display. It is an absolute highlight (!) of the PTA year and so much work is involved behind the scenes which we really appreciate.
We are especially grateful to all the people who made it all come together on the day/ night so thank you to all the Year 4 volunteers, building gazebos in the rain, serving out the stickiest of donuts and well loved Franklands hotdogs, the amazing fireworks team lighting up the skies and marshals keeping us in line. As with all things PTA, there are too many people involved to list them all but a few names deserve a special mention - the Year 4 reps, Greg, Myco and Sally, our fireworks lead, Chris Pillings, (and Steve Voss who kindly popped back to assist), Leisha who cooked the sausages as only a professional could, AMG for her stalwart duty as bouncer, and...there was some woman, said her name was Rachael....seemed to be everywhere...Our thanks to you all.
We are especially grateful to all the people who made it all come together on the day/ night so thank you to all the Year 4 volunteers, building gazebos in the rain, serving out the stickiest of donuts and well loved Franklands hotdogs, the amazing fireworks team lighting up the skies and marshals keeping us in line. As with all things PTA, there are too many people involved to list them all but a few names deserve a special mention - the Year 4 reps, Greg, Myco and Sally, our fireworks lead, Chris Pillings, (and Steve Voss who kindly popped back to assist), Leisha who cooked the sausages as only a professional could, AMG for her stalwart duty as bouncer, and...there was some woman, said her name was Rachael....seemed to be everywhere...Our thanks to you all.
The PTA website has finally had some new faces added to its pages and also provides lots of information about what we do and when it is happening so do take a quick look https://sites.google.com/stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk/stmichaelsptasite
The PTA website has finally had some new faces added to its pages and also provides lots of information about what we do and when it is happening so do take a quick look https://sites.google.com/stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk/stmichaelsptasite
If you have any suggestions or ideas do get in touch with us at pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
If you have any suggestions or ideas do get in touch with us at pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Have a great weekend,
Have a great weekend,
The PTA committee
The PTA committee
P.S. No, it's not a mistake - I decided not to mention the season that is almost upon us - you all know it's coming...
P.S. No, it's not a mistake - I decided not to mention the season that is almost upon us - you all know it's coming...
