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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
'Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.' Galatians 6:9
We have had another fun packed week this Autumn term - dodging the showers as best we can!
We have had another fun packed week this Autumn term - dodging the showers as best we can!
It's been a bit of a dress up week because on Monday we had Jeans for Genes Day , which is always popular with the children and all for a great cause and yesterday was International Day, where we saw some spectacular national costumes and learned about so many different cultures and traditions. Thank you to Mrs Stewart and all the staff involved for organising such a stimulating day for everyone. See the photos in our fabulous picture gallery below.
It's been a bit of a dress up week because on Monday we had Jeans for Genes Day , which is always popular with the children and all for a great cause and yesterday was International Day, where we saw some spectacular national costumes and learned about so many different cultures and traditions. Thank you to Mrs Stewart and all the staff involved for organising such a stimulating day for everyone. See the photos in our fabulous picture gallery below.
Our newest pupils continue to come happily into school but we would like to make a plea to the EYFS parents in particular to please try to make your farewells swift and efficient at the gates so there is no blocking of the gate or backlog of children waiting to come in. Sending the children in timely and prepared goes a long way to helping develop their independence and allows them to settle quickly in these early days at St Michael's.
Our newest pupils continue to come happily into school but we would like to make a plea to the EYFS parents in particular to please try to make your farewells swift and efficient at the gates so there is no blocking of the gate or backlog of children waiting to come in. Sending the children in timely and prepared goes a long way to helping develop their independence and allows them to settle quickly in these early days at St Michael's.
Next Week:
Next Week:
On Tuesday our lucky Year 5's are off to the National Gallery for the day and then on Wednesday morning some of our Year 6 pupils are taking the Wandsworth Test.
On Tuesday our lucky Year 5's are off to the National Gallery for the day and then on Wednesday morning some of our Year 6 pupils are taking the Wandsworth Test.
On Thursday there is an in-school Judaism Workshop for Years 1 and 2 and Year 5 are off to Saint Cecilia's for an Author's Visit.
On Thursday there is an in-school Judaism Workshop for Years 1 and 2 and Year 5 are off to Saint Cecilia's for an Author's Visit.
Finally, we continue to hold Mrs Grant and her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Finally, we continue to hold Mrs Grant and her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Deputy Head
Deputy Head
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.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
We've had a great start to the year, rehoming uniform and raising over £270 in the process. This money goes towards the little things like glue sticks and colouring pencils in the classroom as well as the bigger things like chromebooks that help to make St. Michael's a great school.
We've had a great start to the year, rehoming uniform and raising over £270 in the process. This money goes towards the little things like glue sticks and colouring pencils in the classroom as well as the bigger things like chromebooks that help to make St. Michael's a great school.
We have an exciting Autumn Social on the way, tickets to Oktoberfest will go on sale next week so get your lederhosen out and book your babysitter!
We have an exciting Autumn Social on the way, tickets to Oktoberfest will go on sale next week so get your lederhosen out and book your babysitter!
Next Friday kicks off the first of our cake sales so remember to have your coins and cards ready.
Next Friday kicks off the first of our cake sales so remember to have your coins and cards ready.
We are keen to find out what you want from your PTA so watch out for a survey coming your way and please take a few minutes to complete it.
We are keen to find out what you want from your PTA so watch out for a survey coming your way and please take a few minutes to complete it.
Check out the PTA website to keep track of what's coming up
Check out the PTA website to keep track of what's coming up
Have a great weekend,
Have a great weekend,
Louise and Sheila
Louise and Sheila
PTA Co-chair(s)
PTA Co-chair(s)
on behalf of the PTA Committee
on behalf of the PTA Committee
School News:
School News:
International Day:
International Day:
International day was a great success!
International day was a great success!
It was a privilege and honour to see so many wonderful cultures represented in our school from Barbados to Belgium, Nepal to Nigeria and Albania to America and everything in between.
It was a privilege and honour to see so many wonderful cultures represented in our school from Barbados to Belgium, Nepal to Nigeria and Albania to America and everything in between.
The children were able to visit different continents and completed a range of activities including dancing, drama, music, art and the best part of the day food tasting!
The children were able to visit different continents and completed a range of activities including dancing, drama, music, art and the best part of the day food tasting!
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, support staff and children for making this day a great success.
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, support staff and children for making this day a great success.
What a wonderful way to start the school year.
What a wonderful way to start the school year.
Mrs Stewart,
Mrs Stewart,
Upper Phase Lead
Upper Phase Lead
Jeans For Genes Day:
Jeans For Genes Day:
Thank you for your contributions which have raised over £300 for this important cause that supports children with genetic conditions in the UK.
Thank you for your contributions which have raised over £300 for this important cause that supports children with genetic conditions in the UK.
Cycle To School Week:
Cycle To School Week:
25th - 29th September 2023
25th - 29th September 2023
EYFS each day: Scooters only to be left in their usual place (no bikes please)
EYFS each day: Scooters only to be left in their usual place (no bikes please)
Bikes and scooters as follows:
Bikes and scooters as follows:
Years 1 & 2: Monday
Years 1 & 2: Monday
Year 3: Tuesday
Year 3: Tuesday
Year 4: Wednesday
Year 4: Wednesday
Year 5: Thursday
Year 5: Thursday
Year 6: Friday
Year 6: Friday
All bikes need to be left locked in the official bike racks. Any bikes left unlocked are left at their owners' own risk.
All bikes need to be left locked in the official bike racks. Any bikes left unlocked are left at their owners' own risk.
Scooters to be parked in the usual area beside the outdoor classroom.
Scooters to be parked in the usual area beside the outdoor classroom.
School Streets:
School Streets:
This will go live on October 16th!
This will go live on October 16th!
Dr Bike!
Dr Bike!
As part of the School Streets initiative Dr Bike is coming in on Tuesday 10th October from 1pm-5pm.
As part of the School Streets initiative Dr Bike is coming in on Tuesday 10th October from 1pm-5pm.
Children from St Michael's can bring their bikes in to school that morning for checking between 1pm-3pm.
Children from St Michael's can bring their bikes in to school that morning for checking between 1pm-3pm.
Parents and staff members can have their bikes checked from 3pm-5pm.
Parents and staff members can have their bikes checked from 3pm-5pm.
Harvest 2023:
Harvest 2023:
Church Service:
Church Service:
We are looking forward to a whole school service led by St Michael's clergy on Monday 16th October (pupils only).
We are looking forward to a whole school service led by St Michael's clergy on Monday 16th October (pupils only).
Wandsworth Food Bank:
Wandsworth Food Bank:
As with previous years, we would love you to bring in contributions to the Wandsworth Food Bank during Harvest, w/c: 16th October.
As with previous years, we would love you to bring in contributions to the Wandsworth Food Bank during Harvest, w/c: 16th October.
These are the items they are particularly requesting this Autumn:
These are the items they are particularly requesting this Autumn:
Noodles
Noodles
Chocolate/nut & raisins
Chocolate/nut & raisins
Tea
Tea
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Packet soup
Packet soup
Tinned tomatoes
Tinned tomatoes
Tinned potatoes
Tinned potatoes
Tinned pulses
Tinned pulses
Tinned fish
Tinned fish
Tinned custard
Tinned custard
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Cooking oil (small bottles)
Cooking oil (small bottles)
Shower gel
Shower gel
Tinned dog & cat food
Tinned dog & cat food
Laundry tablets (non-bio)
Laundry tablets (non-bio)
Love In A Box:
Love In A Box:
Advance Notice:
Advance Notice:
These will be collected by Mustard Seed in November and leaflets will be sent home with the children in their book bags just before the half term break.
These will be collected by Mustard Seed in November and leaflets will be sent home with the children in their book bags just before the half term break.
Community News:
Community News:
Artists Open House:
Artists Open House:
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th October
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th October
and Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th October
and Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th October
11am-6pm
11am-6pm
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church
Autumn Fair:
Autumn Fair:
Saturday 30th September: 12noon - 3pm
Saturday 30th September: 12noon - 3pm
This family-friendly community festival Southfields Harvest is back!
This family-friendly community festival Southfields Harvest is back!
Hosted by St Barnabas Church as usual (on the corner of Merton and Lavenham Roads).
Hosted by St Barnabas Church as usual (on the corner of Merton and Lavenham Roads).
There will be allotment veg, locally made cider, honey and jam, music, art activities and ample opportunity to engage with your neighbours and celebrate Southfields.
There will be allotment veg, locally made cider, honey and jam, music, art activities and ample opportunity to engage with your neighbours and celebrate Southfields.
£1 donation entry, children free.
£1 donation entry, children free.
Office Noticeboard:
Office Noticeboard:
Lunches:
Lunches:
Please be reminded that children need to be consistent as to whether they are going to have EITHER a school lunch OR a packed lunch for at least half a term please.
Please be reminded that children need to be consistent as to whether they are going to have EITHER a school lunch OR a packed lunch for at least half a term please.
Also, please remember: we are a NO NUTS AND NO SESAME school.
Also, please remember: we are a NO NUTS AND NO SESAME school.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Walking To and From School Unaccompanied:
Walking To and From School Unaccompanied:
For Years 5 and 6 only
For Years 5 and 6 only
Please ensure you complete the online form LINK and return to the school office so that we have a record of any permissions given.
Please ensure you complete the online form LINK and return to the school office so that we have a record of any permissions given.
If your child is walking to school unaccompanied please be extra vigilant in advising the office by 9am if they are going to be absent from school. This is a vital safeguarding requirement.
If your child is walking to school unaccompanied please be extra vigilant in advising the office by 9am if they are going to be absent from school. This is a vital safeguarding requirement.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
Saint Cecilia's Open Events for September 2024 entry:
Saint Cecilia's Open Events for September 2024 entry:
Please book your places early to avoid disappointment:
Please book your places early to avoid disappointment:
See oppposite for dates
See oppposite for dates
"You will have a tour of the school and have an opportunity to hear from our Headteacher and some of our pupils.
"You will have a tour of the school and have an opportunity to hear from our Headteacher and some of our pupils.
To read our prospectuses and book your place, please visit our website:"
To read our prospectuses and book your place, please visit our website:"
Southfields Academy Open Events 2023:
Southfields Academy Open Events 2023:
Please see the flyer for dates and booking details, also sent out via parentmail.
Please see the flyer for dates and booking details, also sent out via parentmail.
For bookings please email: sean.french@southfieldsacademy.com
For bookings please email: sean.french@southfieldsacademy.com
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Inspirational Quotes From Around The School:
Inspirational Quotes From Around The School:
SWLSTG NHS Education Wellbeing Service Parent Webinar Series
SWLSTG NHS Education Wellbeing Service Parent Webinar Series
The SWLSTG Education Wellbeing Service is offering evening and lunchtime parent Webinars across the year to help support your child’s wellbeing and mental health.
The SWLSTG Education Wellbeing Service is offering evening and lunchtime parent Webinars across the year to help support your child’s wellbeing and mental health.
You can sign up to any of their free webinars by copying this URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/primary-parents-nhs-wellbeing-workshops-682309?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
You can sign up to any of their free webinars by copying this URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/primary-parents-nhs-wellbeing-workshops-682309?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Their next webinar will be Through the School Gates- Overcoming Daily Challenges Getting into School, running on the 25th & 26th of September.
Their next webinar will be Through the School Gates- Overcoming Daily Challenges Getting into School, running on the 25th & 26th of September.
SENCO Surgery
SENCO Surgery
Tuesday mornings, 8:30am
Tuesday mornings, 8:30am
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.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue. Please come and wait in the School Office.
At the moment these sessions will be run on a first come first served basis, so there may be a queue. Please come and wait in the School Office.
Kind regards
Kind regards
The Inclusion Team
The Inclusion Team
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Yom Kippur is the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar.
Yom Kippur is the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar.
In 2023, it will occur from sunset on Sunday, Sept. 24, until sundown on Monday, Sept. 25
In 2023, it will occur from sunset on Sunday, Sept. 24, until sundown on Monday, Sept. 25
Next Week's Gospel Value Is Reverence:
Next Week's Gospel Value Is Reverence:
Prayers for Autumn:
Prayers for Autumn:
O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.
O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.
Remind us to take time to rest.
Remind us to take time to rest.
Remind us of the wonder of your creation. remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.
Remind us of the wonder of your creation. remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.
God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising.
God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising.
We need courage to enter into the transformation process. God of Autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been.
We need courage to enter into the transformation process. God of Autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been.
Gracious and loving Lord,
Gracious and loving Lord,
Thank you for the seasons we can count on, find routine in, and that will never cease while the earth remains. As we enter into autumn, when the cooler winds drift in and the days grow shorter, draw us closer to you. Let us feel your warm and loving presence.
Thank you for the seasons we can count on, find routine in, and that will never cease while the earth remains. As we enter into autumn, when the cooler winds drift in and the days grow shorter, draw us closer to you. Let us feel your warm and loving presence.
May we imagine ourselves in your arms, close to your heart, surrounded by your light, and find comfort in your consistency when the world around us seems to be constantly changing.
May we imagine ourselves in your arms, close to your heart, surrounded by your light, and find comfort in your consistency when the world around us seems to be constantly changing.
Thank you for your lovingkindness that engulfs us and your light that drives the darkness away.
Thank you for your lovingkindness that engulfs us and your light that drives the darkness away.
We praise you for being a God who loves us and takes care of us.
We praise you for being a God who loves us and takes care of us.
We are grateful you are with us in all circumstances and seasons.
We are grateful you are with us in all circumstances and seasons.
Amen.
Amen.
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