Weekly Web Update
Friday 3rd March 2023
Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Today is World Book Day and what a lot of wonderful book characters we are seeing around school, both from the children and the staff! A round up of pictures is below!
Today is World Book Day and what a lot of wonderful book characters we are seeing around school, both from the children and the staff! A round up of pictures is below!
We have continued this week with our focus on Lent and 40 Days of Kindness. If you haven't already donated please do go onto Parentmail to pay £3 in support of our chosen charity 'Winston's Wish' - as nominated by the children themselves. This is to cover World Book Day, Comic Relief and Disco Day.
We have continued this week with our focus on Lent and 40 Days of Kindness. If you haven't already donated please do go onto Parentmail to pay £3 in support of our chosen charity 'Winston's Wish' - as nominated by the children themselves. This is to cover World Book Day, Comic Relief and Disco Day.
On Tuesday Year 3 dressed up as Romans for their History Workshop - see below.
On Tuesday Year 3 dressed up as Romans for their History Workshop - see below.
And as I write, once again the school is buzzing with families reading with their children to celebrate an extra special RFP to mark the end of Book Week.
And as I write, once again the school is buzzing with families reading with their children to celebrate an extra special RFP to mark the end of Book Week.
Next Week:
Next Week:
There is a whole school coffee morning on Monday morning in the Hall from 8.45am-9.45am. All are welcome to come and meet with the Senior Leadership Team, ask questions and generally find out what is happening in school! It will also be available virtually and a link has already been sent out for this via parentmail.
There is a whole school coffee morning on Monday morning in the Hall from 8.45am-9.45am. All are welcome to come and meet with the Senior Leadership Team, ask questions and generally find out what is happening in school! It will also be available virtually and a link has already been sent out for this via parentmail.
After school on Tuesday we are reintroducing our very popular 'Let Girls Play' initiaive on the field at 3:30pm. All female family members are welcome to come along and take part!
After school on Tuesday we are reintroducing our very popular 'Let Girls Play' initiaive on the field at 3:30pm. All female family members are welcome to come along and take part!
On Wednesday there is a French Workshop taking place in school for Years 4 and 5 and of course it is Parents Evening on both Wednesday and Thursday.
On Wednesday there is a French Workshop taking place in school for Years 4 and 5 and of course it is Parents Evening on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Next week we will be collecting for Wandsworth Food Bank - details sent out on parentmail earlier today - and I thank you in advance for your generosity.
Next week we will be collecting for Wandsworth Food Bank - details sent out on parentmail earlier today - and I thank you in advance for your generosity.
Finally, thank you for all the wonderful book donations that have been coming in thick and fast all week and will really enhance and refresh our classroom book corners.
Finally, thank you for all the wonderful book donations that have been coming in thick and fast all week and will really enhance and refresh our classroom book corners.
Wishing you a great weekend
Wishing you a great weekend
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
World Book Day Picture Gallery:
World Book Day Picture Gallery:
Attendance:
Attendance:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is:
Our attendance for the year to date is:
This week our attendance was
This week our attendance was
97.5%
97.5%
And well done to 5S for 100% this week!
And well done to 5S for 100% this week!
This week there are x 28 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance
This week there are x 28 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance
Save the date: Coronation Celebration:
Save the date: Coronation Celebration:
Friday 5th May
Friday 5th May
We will be celebrating His Majesty's Coronation on Friday 5th. It will be a day of celebration for the pupils and parents.
We will be celebrating His Majesty's Coronation on Friday 5th. It will be a day of celebration for the pupils and parents.
Details to be finalised but save the date if you would like to join us and party!
Details to be finalised but save the date if you would like to join us and party!
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
Another exciting week at School ! We hope everyone had fun pulling together Book Day costumes and seeing all the characters at Reading for Pleasure – always so much fun
Another exciting week at School ! We hope everyone had fun pulling together Book Day costumes and seeing all the characters at Reading for Pleasure – always so much fun
Quiz night tickets are now on sale! Please join us for a fun night of quizzing next Saturday 11th . Would be so lovely to see as many as can make it. Just buy your ticket and we will make the teams. Tickets are a bargain at £12 ! Don't delay, buy now via ticket tailor. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/852949
Quiz night tickets are now on sale! Please join us for a fun night of quizzing next Saturday 11th . Would be so lovely to see as many as can make it. Just buy your ticket and we will make the teams. Tickets are a bargain at £12 ! Don't delay, buy now via ticket tailor. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/852949
Finally, if anyone is interested in finding out more about the PTA Committee and would like to chat about it, please get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Finally, if anyone is interested in finding out more about the PTA Committee and would like to chat about it, please get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Have a brilliant weekend and we'll see you at the quiz!
Have a brilliant weekend and we'll see you at the quiz!
Cora and Sheila, PTA Co Chairs
Cora and Sheila, PTA Co Chairs
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:
Lent Appeal 2023
Lent Appeal 2023
Being A Courageous Advocate:
Being A Courageous Advocate:
An overview:
An overview:
40 Days of Kindness:
40 Days of Kindness:
A daily chart has been sent home with your child to share with their family.
A daily chart has been sent home with your child to share with their family.
Winston's Wish:
Winston's Wish:
Giving hope to grieving children:
Giving hope to grieving children:
This is the first UK childhood bereavement charity who have supported grieving children and young people since 1992. Winston's Wish provides emotional and practical support to children, young people and also to those who care for them.
This is the first UK childhood bereavement charity who have supported grieving children and young people since 1992. Winston's Wish provides emotional and practical support to children, young people and also to those who care for them.
Wandsworth Food Bank:
Wandsworth Food Bank:
w/c Monday 6th March
w/c Monday 6th March
We will be collecting for the Wandsworth Foodbank. Donations can be brought into schohol from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. This is a really worthy cause supporting those in need. Please add items to the tables that will be set out in the playground. Thank you so much.
We will be collecting for the Wandsworth Foodbank. Donations can be brought into schohol from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. This is a really worthy cause supporting those in need. Please add items to the tables that will be set out in the playground. Thank you so much.
Comic Relief Day:
Comic Relief Day:
Friday 17th March:
Friday 17th March:
On this day the children can come in red top half and school uniform bottom half... red hair, red faces, red noses, red top half clothes..
On this day the children can come in red top half and school uniform bottom half... red hair, red faces, red noses, red top half clothes..
Comic Relief Day Lunch:
Comic Relief Day Lunch:
Being A Courageous Advocate:
Being A Courageous Advocate:
w/c Monday 20th March
w/c Monday 20th March
The focus for this week will be on being an individual courageous advocate and finding ways to raise funds for Winston's Wish
The focus for this week will be on being an individual courageous advocate and finding ways to raise funds for Winston's Wish
Disco Day:
Disco Day:
Friday 31st March
Friday 31st March
Children can enjoy a brilliant disco. It will be held during the school day (no Mufti for this one) and all the money raised will go towards our nominated charity.
Children can enjoy a brilliant disco. It will be held during the school day (no Mufti for this one) and all the money raised will go towards our nominated charity.
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Book Week:
Book Week:
Upper Phase came together to discuss the importance of reading.
Upper Phase came together to discuss the importance of reading.
They then completed a World Book Day quiz.
They then completed a World Book Day quiz.
Today the children have participated in Quidditch, character biscuit decorating, drama and art activities.
Today the children have participated in Quidditch, character biscuit decorating, drama and art activities.
Well done children and staff.
Well done children and staff.
Year 3 History Workshop:
Year 3 History Workshop:
This week the Year 3s took part in a 'Gripping History' Prehistoric workshop. They learnt all about life in the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.
This week the Year 3s took part in a 'Gripping History' Prehistoric workshop. They learnt all about life in the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.
The children explored hunting and farming as well as looking at various prehistoric houses.
The children explored hunting and farming as well as looking at various prehistoric houses.
The children had the opportunity to explore a range of artefacts and costumes from the time periods which helped their understanding of how life changed from Stone Age to Iron Age.
The children had the opportunity to explore a range of artefacts and costumes from the time periods which helped their understanding of how life changed from Stone Age to Iron Age.
Secondary School Offers 2023:
Secondary School Offers 2023:
We are delighted that over three quarters of our Year 6 pupils have been offered their first choice of school this year.
We are delighted that over three quarters of our Year 6 pupils have been offered their first choice of school this year.
Rosslyn Park Families Event:
Rosslyn Park Families Event:
Saturday 4th March, 3pm
Saturday 4th March, 3pm
Rosslyn Park have kindly offered our staff and families the opportunity to attend their home game on Saturday 4th March at 3pm.
Rosslyn Park have kindly offered our staff and families the opportunity to attend their home game on Saturday 4th March at 3pm.
Children can come and take part in pre-match activities on the main pitch, cheer the teams on to the pitch and guard of honour, then play at half time, a tag game, on the main pitch.
Children can come and take part in pre-match activities on the main pitch, cheer the teams on to the pitch and guard of honour, then play at half time, a tag game, on the main pitch.
To confirm attendance you will need to email community@rosslynpark.co.uk.
To confirm attendance you will need to email community@rosslynpark.co.uk.
Any adults attending need to get an e-ticket via our website, using “community” as the discount code, you can have as many as they like!
Any adults attending need to get an e-ticket via our website, using “community” as the discount code, you can have as many as they like!
(That goes for staff too!)
(That goes for staff too!)
"Let Girls Play":
"Let Girls Play":
Tuesday 7th March from 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 7th March from 3:30pm-4:30pm
After last year's success we will be taking part in the national #LETGIRLSPLAY event aiming to get as many girls playing football as possible. We invite all girls at school, grandma's, mums and sisters to join us on the school field on Tuesday 7th March from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
After last year's success we will be taking part in the national #LETGIRLSPLAY event aiming to get as many girls playing football as possible. We invite all girls at school, grandma's, mums and sisters to join us on the school field on Tuesday 7th March from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
Please bring a ball if you have one and we will bring school balls for those that can't and let's have a great time getting all the women and girls in our school community playing football.
Please bring a ball if you have one and we will bring school balls for those that can't and let's have a great time getting all the women and girls in our school community playing football.
All the children that attend girls football on Tuesdays will be asked to attend and help lead the event.
All the children that attend girls football on Tuesdays will be asked to attend and help lead the event.
British Pie Week Lunch:
British Pie Week Lunch:
Wednesday 8th March:
Wednesday 8th March:
Parent's Evening:
Parent's Evening:
Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th March
Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th March
The bookings went live on Wednesday evening this week.
The bookings went live on Wednesday evening this week.
Please ensure you book your slot so that you have an opportunity to meet your child's teacher and view their work.
Please ensure you book your slot so that you have an opportunity to meet your child's teacher and view their work.
Commonwealth Day Lunch:
Commonwealth Day Lunch:
Tuesday 14th March
Tuesday 14th March
USA Day Lunch:
USA Day Lunch:
Wednesday 29th March
Wednesday 29th March
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40 to about 9:15am
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40 to about 9:15am
Monday 6th March & Friday 17th March
Monday 6th March & Friday 17th March
Friday 21st April
Friday 21st April
Monday 15th May
Monday 15th May
Monday 5th June & Friday 23rd June
Monday 5th June & Friday 23rd June
Monday 3rd July & Friday 14th July
Monday 3rd July & Friday 14th July
Come through the front office and the Oasis room is through to KS1 on the left hand side.
Come through the front office and the Oasis room is through to KS1 on the left hand side.
Prayer Box:
Prayer Box:
We now have a new prayer box at the front desk of the office for any of your prayer requests.
We now have a new prayer box at the front desk of the office for any of your prayer requests.
Please feel free to come and post them into the box in advance of the Parent Prayer Group meetings.
Please feel free to come and post them into the box in advance of the Parent Prayer Group meetings.
PE News:
PE News:
PE News
PE News
Our activity this half term is tennis and we are already in full swing. The children are once again showing a growth mindset and proving they are very skilled. We have All Star Tennis in year 1 and 2 lessons for their outreach programme. Please do get out with the children if you can. I am sure they will be keen to show you their skills.
Our activity this half term is tennis and we are already in full swing. The children are once again showing a growth mindset and proving they are very skilled. We have All Star Tennis in year 1 and 2 lessons for their outreach programme. Please do get out with the children if you can. I am sure they will be keen to show you their skills.
The children are learning dance this term with Louise. Year 6 are learning breakdance, year 5 are learning hip hop, year 4 are learning popping/robot, year 3 are learning hip hop, year 1 and 2 are learning dances from around the world and reception are learning a dinosaur dance. It would be great if you could get the children to perform their moves/routines at home.
The children are learning dance this term with Louise. Year 6 are learning breakdance, year 5 are learning hip hop, year 4 are learning popping/robot, year 3 are learning hip hop, year 1 and 2 are learning dances from around the world and reception are learning a dinosaur dance. It would be great if you could get the children to perform their moves/routines at home.
House Cup
House Cup
The winners for the last half term basketball and netball competitions was Viewfield.
The winners for the last half term basketball and netball competitions was Viewfield.
Well done Viewfield I am sure this is the first of many.
Well done Viewfield I am sure this is the first of many.
Girls Football Team
Girls Football Team
We had our first 3 games at Dover House Road for the PPSSA girls league.
We had our first 3 games at Dover House Road for the PPSSA girls league.
We drew 2 games and won one 2-0.
We drew 2 games and won one 2-0.
I was proud of how well the girls played and especially their effort and determination.
I was proud of how well the girls played and especially their effort and determination.
Well done team.
Well done team.
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant:
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant:
Our ELSAs aim to build a child's emotional development and help them cope with life's challenges.
Our ELSAs aim to build a child's emotional development and help them cope with life's challenges.
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 started 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 started 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
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
The Fruits of the Spirit:
The Fruits of the Spirit:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Next week's Gospel Value is:
Faithfulness:
Faithfulness:
Heavenly and merciful Father, help me to be faithful, even amidst the storms of this life.
Heavenly and merciful Father, help me to be faithful, even amidst the storms of this life.
May I keep my focus on You, oh Lord, and your purpose for my life.
May I keep my focus on You, oh Lord, and your purpose for my life.
Open my heart to desire Godly things and to shun evil.
Open my heart to desire Godly things and to shun evil.
Proverbs 20:6 –
Proverbs 20:6 –
“Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
“Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a trustworthy (faithful) man?
But who can find a trustworthy (faithful) man?
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
Teach us to be the servants you have called us to be.
Teach us to be the servants you have called us to be.
Help us to walk in humility, and to stand firm in our faith no matter how difficult the road becomes.
Help us to walk in humility, and to stand firm in our faith no matter how difficult the road becomes.
Thank you that because of you we will only ever know the shadow of death- death will never have victory over our lives! Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness to my family and me.
Thank you that because of you we will only ever know the shadow of death- death will never have victory over our lives! Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness to my family and me.
Amen
Amen
... and finally....
... and finally....
with our Lent Appeal focusing on Courageous Advocates here is our first one!
with our Lent Appeal focusing on Courageous Advocates here is our first one!
This kind Year 3 boy baked cakes and raised £7.64 in aid of our Lent Appeal charity Winston's Wish. How wonderful.
This kind Year 3 boy baked cakes and raised £7.64 in aid of our Lent Appeal charity Winston's Wish. How wonderful.
..also.. what a lovely Act of Kindness when this Year 6 pupil presented a stunning painting to AMG this week!
..also.. what a lovely Act of Kindness when this Year 6 pupil presented a stunning painting to AMG this week!