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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
I have been thankful that for some of the time the sunshine arrived this week and we have been exploring thankfulness as our gospel value in worship sessions. There is so much in the world of nature and creation that should make us thankful, as one of our Year 1 children pointed out to me this morning.
I have been thankful that for some of the time the sunshine arrived this week and we have been exploring thankfulness as our gospel value in worship sessions. There is so much in the world of nature and creation that should make us thankful, as one of our Year 1 children pointed out to me this morning.
All creation bares God's autograph. Genesis 1:31
All creation bares God's autograph. Genesis 1:31
It's so lovely to see the children making the most of the world of nature and all the beautiful outdoor space we have here at St Michael's. We are so lucky to have not just the MUGA and the multiple playgrounds but also the Garden of Wonder, the sporting facilities and activities, the outdoor classroom, reading areas and library.
It's so lovely to see the children making the most of the world of nature and all the beautiful outdoor space we have here at St Michael's. We are so lucky to have not just the MUGA and the multiple playgrounds but also the Garden of Wonder, the sporting facilities and activities, the outdoor classroom, reading areas and library.
Year 4 are out at the Tower of London today. We hope they manage to stay dry and look forward to hearing more about their trip next week.
Year 4 are out at the Tower of London today. We hope they manage to stay dry and look forward to hearing more about their trip next week.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Red and Green pupils are off to Bocketts Farm on Friday! Every child that passes through this school always remembers their trip to Bocketts Farm while they are here at St Michael's so we know they will have a memorable and special time.
Red and Green pupils are off to Bocketts Farm on Friday! Every child that passes through this school always remembers their trip to Bocketts Farm while they are here at St Michael's so we know they will have a memorable and special time.
We are also looking forward to a very important morning where we are welcoming the head of Santander and a film crew for a very special Maths event taking place on Wednesday. This will be used in promotional snippets which will appear on Santander and Twinkl websites.
We are also looking forward to a very important morning where we are welcoming the head of Santander and a film crew for a very special Maths event taking place on Wednesday. This will be used in promotional snippets which will appear on Santander and Twinkl websites.
Finally, please note the message below regarding the amendment to the October Half Term Break.
Finally, please note the message below regarding the amendment to the October Half Term Break.
Have a wonderful bank holiday weekend and see you on Tuesday!
Have a wonderful bank holiday weekend and see you on Tuesday!
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Change to October Half Term Dates:
Change to October Half Term Dates:
Further to the Parentmail sent out this week please be advised that the new dates are as follows, in order to fall in line with the Local Authority:
Further to the Parentmail sent out this week please be advised that the new dates are as follows, in order to fall in line with the Local Authority:
Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November
Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November
Any parents who have already booked a holiday during the w/c 21st October and can provide proof that their booking is dated before today’s date, will be marked as authorised in your child’s records.
Any parents who have already booked a holiday during the w/c 21st October and can provide proof that their booking is dated before today’s date, will be marked as authorised in your child’s records.
Everyone else will be expected to attend school that week.
Everyone else will be expected to attend school that week.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
Summer fete planning has begun. Lookout for an email after the Bank Holiday for more news. In the meantime, please do think of the PTA if you have anything you would be:
Summer fete planning has begun. Lookout for an email after the Bank Holiday for more news. In the meantime, please do think of the PTA if you have anything you would be:
- able to donate to the raffle
- interested in advertising in our summer fete brochure - 400+ brochures published and slots available for as little as £40!
If you are considering doing any online shopping over the Bank Holiday please consider using Easyfundraising. Easyfundraising is a simple free app that gives the PTA cashback for purchases made at brands including Sainsbury's, H&M, Screwfix, Booking.com alongside 4,000 others. Last year the school's shopping raised £700.
If you are considering doing any online shopping over the Bank Holiday please consider using Easyfundraising. Easyfundraising is a simple free app that gives the PTA cashback for purchases made at brands including Sainsbury's, H&M, Screwfix, Booking.com alongside 4,000 others. Last year the school's shopping raised £700.
Enjoy the Bank Holiday!
Enjoy the Bank Holiday!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Louise & Sheila
Louise & Sheila
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.
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:
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: 96.6%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.6%
This week our attendance was: 97.6%
This week our attendance was: 97.6%
There were 28 late marks this week involving 24 pupils
There were 28 late marks this week involving 24 pupils
School Street Enforcement Update:
School Street Enforcement Update:
You will by now have received a letter from the Head of Transport Strategy at Wandsworth Council outlining the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera enforcement from 20th May.
You will by now have received a letter from the Head of Transport Strategy at Wandsworth Council outlining the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera enforcement from 20th May.
Exemptions are only available to those who live within the School Street Zone which is on Viewfield Road between Granville Road and Seymour Road.
Exemptions are only available to those who live within the School Street Zone which is on Viewfield Road between Granville Road and Seymour Road.
Illustrator Visit to KS1:
Illustrator Visit to KS1:
EYFS and KS1 were lucky enough to have a visit in school today. Gabriela Larios, a Year 2 parent, came in to St Michael's to discuss the book she has illustrated, entitled: 'The Nipa Hut'. She read the children the book and captured their imaginations. The children also got the chance to ask some questions and some left feeling inspired to become an illustrator in the future.
EYFS and KS1 were lucky enough to have a visit in school today. Gabriela Larios, a Year 2 parent, came in to St Michael's to discuss the book she has illustrated, entitled: 'The Nipa Hut'. She read the children the book and captured their imaginations. The children also got the chance to ask some questions and some left feeling inspired to become an illustrator in the future.
We are sure the children will be coming home to share their experience today.
We are sure the children will be coming home to share their experience today.
If you would like to purchase the book to share with your family and friends below is the link:
If you would like to purchase the book to share with your family and friends below is the link:
Charlotte Williams
Charlotte Williams
KS1 Phase Leader
KS1 Phase Leader
Children's Author Visit:
Children's Author Visit:
Thursday 9th May:
Thursday 9th May:
We are excited that well-known children's author and ex teacher Abi Elphinstone will be leading an assembly next week.
We are excited that well-known children's author and ex teacher Abi Elphinstone will be leading an assembly next week.
In advance of the assembly children will have the opportunity to order her books which she is happy to sign on the day.
In advance of the assembly children will have the opportunity to order her books which she is happy to sign on the day.
There are two books available to order via Parentmail: Ember Spark at the Thunder of Dragons (7.99) and Sky Song (7.99). There is also an option to buy the two for £14.
There are two books available to order via Parentmail: Ember Spark at the Thunder of Dragons (7.99) and Sky Song (7.99). There is also an option to buy the two for £14.
Also, feel free to send in with your child any other books you might own by the same author for her to sign while she is with us.
Also, feel free to send in with your child any other books you might own by the same author for her to sign while she is with us.
Further details to follow.
Further details to follow.
With thanks to Tara from Learn To Love To Read for organising this exciting event.
With thanks to Tara from Learn To Love To Read for organising this exciting event.
Message from the Wandsworth School-Age Immunisation Team:
Message from the Wandsworth School-Age Immunisation Team:
Is your child fully protected?
Is your child fully protected?
Summer Term Clubs:
Summer Term Clubs:
Spaces on Summer clubs may be booked via Parentmail as follows:
Spaces on Summer clubs may be booked via Parentmail as follows:
Monday:
Monday:
Poetry and Creative writing Y3-5
Poetry and Creative writing Y3-5
Lego Summer 2 Reception
Lego Summer 2 Reception
Yoga with Kick Y3-6
Yoga with Kick Y3-6
Homework Y3-6
Homework Y3-6
Mixed striking and fielding Y5-6
Mixed striking and fielding Y5-6
Tuesday:
Tuesday:
Rugby Y4-6
Rugby Y4-6
Sewing 3-6
Sewing 3-6
Thursday:
Thursday:
Mixed Football Y5-6
Mixed Football Y5-6
Friday:
Friday:
Mixed Football Y3-4
Mixed Football Y3-4
Skyscraper Y1-3
Skyscraper Y1-3
The Santander Financial Education Recognition Scheme:
The Santander Financial Education Recognition Scheme:
This was launched in collaboration with Twinkl and aims to promote financial literacy among children and young people in schools across the UK.
This was launched in collaboration with Twinkl and aims to promote financial literacy among children and young people in schools across the UK.
Recognising the importance of instilling healthy financial habits from a young age, the scheme not only prepares them to manage their finances effectively but also contributes to their mental health and well-being.
Recognising the importance of instilling healthy financial habits from a young age, the scheme not only prepares them to manage their finances effectively but also contributes to their mental health and well-being.
Understanding how to navigate financial pressures in today's world is crucial, and the resources help lay the foundation for students to develop confidence and resilience in handling financial challenges.
Understanding how to navigate financial pressures in today's world is crucial, and the resources help lay the foundation for students to develop confidence and resilience in handling financial challenges.
The Maths faculty and wellbeing leads look forward to sharing these resources with our school community.
The Maths faculty and wellbeing leads look forward to sharing these resources with our school community.
Adele Stewart, Maths Faculty and Deputy Mental Health Lead
Adele Stewart, Maths Faculty and Deputy Mental Health Lead
PE News:
PE News:
PE This Half Term:
PE This Half Term:
We have started our striking and fielding unit (cricket), rhythmic gymnastics unit and 4S doing their swimming lessons.
We have started our striking and fielding unit (cricket), rhythmic gymnastics unit and 4S doing their swimming lessons.
The children have started with fielding for the last 2 weeks developing their throwing, catching, barriers and target throwing.
The children have started with fielding for the last 2 weeks developing their throwing, catching, barriers and target throwing.
The older children have also started developing their overarm bowling and batting techniques.
The older children have also started developing their overarm bowling and batting techniques.
They have made a great start and I have given them some tips on how they can practice at home.
They have made a great start and I have given them some tips on how they can practice at home.
Hopefully we get some good weather soon.
Hopefully we get some good weather soon.
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Sports Day:
Sports Day:
Save the Date:
Save the Date:
Sports Week starts on Monday 24th June 2024 and children in Years 1 to 6 will need to wear a PE kit for the whole week.
Sports Week starts on Monday 24th June 2024 and children in Years 1 to 6 will need to wear a PE kit for the whole week.
Sports Day for Years 1 to 6 is on Friday 28th June 2024 as follows:
Sports Day for Years 1 to 6 is on Friday 28th June 2024 as follows:
9-12 Sports Day. (We cannot specify times of individual races.)
9-12 Sports Day. (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
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
Netball Match:
Netball Match:
St Michaels vs Sheringdale
St Michaels vs Sheringdale
Reviewed by the Year 5 and 6 pupils:
Reviewed by the Year 5 and 6 pupils:
"A good competition against Sheringdale (our rivals) they put up a great game against us.
"A good competition against Sheringdale (our rivals) they put up a great game against us.
Lots of teamwork around both teams and loads of sportsmanship. We really enjoy playing Sheringdale all the time even if it's Dover House Road or a friendly game. They play very well all the time. When shooting, passing and most importantly their sportsmanship."
Lots of teamwork around both teams and loads of sportsmanship. We really enjoy playing Sheringdale all the time even if it's Dover House Road or a friendly game. They play very well all the time. When shooting, passing and most importantly their sportsmanship."
"The netball went really well because we worked well together and worked hard. We did well because we all did our bit and when we were getting tired we had a minute to recharge because there were subs. I think we had good competition so it wasn't super easy which was good because it made us push ourselves. I loved the crowd they were helpfull and cheered when we scored which helped our confidence. Overall it was great. "
"The netball went really well because we worked well together and worked hard. We did well because we all did our bit and when we were getting tired we had a minute to recharge because there were subs. I think we had good competition so it wasn't super easy which was good because it made us push ourselves. I loved the crowd they were helpfull and cheered when we scored which helped our confidence. Overall it was great. "
AFC Wimbledon:
AFC Wimbledon:
FREE ADULT AND CHILDREN tickets to all parents/guardians of all pupils for this Sunday 5th May:
FREE ADULT AND CHILDREN tickets to all parents/guardians of all pupils for this Sunday 5th May:
What? AFC Wimbledon Women vs Actonians
What? AFC Wimbledon Women vs Actonians
When? Sunday 5th May, 2pm kick off, and the gates opened at 12.30
When? Sunday 5th May, 2pm kick off, and the gates opened at 12.30
Where? Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, SW17 0NR
Where? Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, SW17 0NR
FREE TICKETS can be ordered via the following link:
FREE TICKETS can be ordered via the following link:
"Come and join in the celebrations as AFC Wimbledon Women lift the league trophy after gaining promotion to the FAWNL Southern Premiership.
"Come and join in the celebrations as AFC Wimbledon Women lift the league trophy after gaining promotion to the FAWNL Southern Premiership.
Besides the great football on display, we also have a Fan Zone with inflatables, face painting, drawing and a chance to meet our mascot Haydon before the game. Also, we have food vans and kiosks on site for hot and cold drinks, snacks, and food. The Phoenix Bar will be open, as will the AFC Wimbledon Club shop.
Besides the great football on display, we also have a Fan Zone with inflatables, face painting, drawing and a chance to meet our mascot Haydon before the game. Also, we have food vans and kiosks on site for hot and cold drinks, snacks, and food. The Phoenix Bar will be open, as will the AFC Wimbledon Club shop.
After the game, you get the chance to meet all the players for photos and autographs. "
After the game, you get the chance to meet all the players for photos and autographs. "
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 Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
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 Library:
Our Library:
A day in the life of our library!
A day in the life of our library!
Community News and Events:
Community News and Events:
St Michael's Church Projector Facilitator Role:
St Michael's Church Projector Facilitator Role:
Please follow the link to a job ad for the Project Facilitator role on the Social Action team at St Michael's church:
Please follow the link to a job ad for the Project Facilitator role on the Social Action team at St Michael's church:
Family Bike Rides:
Family Bike Rides:
Please see the message below from the School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools:
Please see the message below from the School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools:
Dear Schools and STC’s,
To encourage more people to get cycling in the borough this summer my Road safety Education colleagues have organised three ‘Family Cycle Rides’ which will take place in June, July and August at various locations in the borough, see details below and attached.
June 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Wandsworth Park to Richmond Park
July 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Tooting Athletics Track to Battersea Park
August 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Richmond Park to King George’s Park
Please share this with the wider school community via your communication channels and hopefully the rides will be well attended
Kind regards,
Lindi Louw
School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools
Working for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Justice:
Justice:
The Lord's Prayer for Justice:
The Lord's Prayer for Justice:
Your kingdom come, your will be done … help us to create a world where, we will act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you and each other.
Your kingdom come, your will be done … help us to create a world where, we will act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you and each other.
On earth as in heaven … may the work of our hands, your glory so that the joy, graciousness, tenderness, and justice of heaven will show forth on earth.
On earth as in heaven … may the work of our hands, your glory so that the joy, graciousness, tenderness, and justice of heaven will show forth on earth.
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:
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.
..... and finally..... the Nursery children have found a tiny cocoon in the garden and have been asking us to guess what colour the butterfly might turn out to be ...
..... and finally..... the Nursery children have found a tiny cocoon in the garden and have been asking us to guess what colour the butterfly might turn out to be ...
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