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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
It has been lovely to see so many parents taking part in school life this week.
It has been lovely to see so many parents taking part in school life this week.
I was delighted to see so many parents attend our whole school coffee morning on Monday morning and I do hope you found it helpful.
I was delighted to see so many parents attend our whole school coffee morning on Monday morning and I do hope you found it helpful.
There was another good turnout on Tuesday for the very popular 'Let Girls Play' initiative on the field at 3:30pm. Photos below! I know Mr Rochford has another one planned when the weather is kinder too.
There was another good turnout on Tuesday for the very popular 'Let Girls Play' initiative on the field at 3:30pm. Photos below! I know Mr Rochford has another one planned when the weather is kinder too.
And then of course we had parents evenings on both Wednesday and Thursday which, as ever, were a wonderful opportunity for not only interaction with your child's teacher but also a chance to see their work and their classroom environment.
And then of course we had parents evenings on both Wednesday and Thursday which, as ever, were a wonderful opportunity for not only interaction with your child's teacher but also a chance to see their work and their classroom environment.
A special thank you to my Lead Ambassadors for giving up their evenings to meet and greet our parent visitors.
A special thank you to my Lead Ambassadors for giving up their evenings to meet and greet our parent visitors.
On Wednesday a fabulous French Workshop took place in school for Years 4 and 5 and there is a brief write up further down this web update.
On Wednesday a fabulous French Workshop took place in school for Years 4 and 5 and there is a brief write up further down this web update.
Next Week:
Next Week:
On Monday evening we are holding an Internet Safety Workshop for parents at 6:30pm in the Hall. I urge you to come along and support this vital safeguarding matter.
On Monday evening we are holding an Internet Safety Workshop for parents at 6:30pm in the Hall. I urge you to come along and support this vital safeguarding matter.
And on Thursday morning we look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents to a special whole school assembly on the theme of the Titanic, which they are currently learning about in their History lessons.
And on Thursday morning we look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents to a special whole school assembly on the theme of the Titanic, which they are currently learning about in their History lessons.
Friday is Red Nose Day! Children and staff can come in all things red on their top half (including hair!) and school uniform on their lower half please.
Friday is Red Nose Day! Children and staff can come in all things red on their top half (including hair!) and school uniform on their lower half please.
(Please be reminded of the £3 requested donation via parentmail for taking part in this and for World Book Day and the upcoming Disco. All Lent funds are going toward Winston's Wish as selected by the children themselves....)
(Please be reminded of the £3 requested donation via parentmail for taking part in this and for World Book Day and the upcoming Disco. All Lent funds are going toward Winston's Wish as selected by the children themselves....)
Also on Friday morning there is a talk for Year 6 parents at 8:30am in the school hall on what to expect with the upcoming SATS.
Also on Friday morning there is a talk for Year 6 parents at 8:30am in the school hall on what to expect with the upcoming SATS.
Finally, thank you to all those who have been generously donating to Wandsworth Food Bank as part of our Lent Appeal 2023. Please do keep them coming - every single item helps.
Finally, thank you to all those who have been generously donating to Wandsworth Food Bank as part of our Lent Appeal 2023. Please do keep them coming - every single item helps.
Wishing you a great weekend
Wishing you a great weekend
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Internet Safety Important Talk For Parents:
Internet Safety Important Talk For Parents:
Monday 13th March
Monday 13th March
6:30pm in the School Hall
6:30pm in the School Hall
Industrial Action:
Industrial Action:
School will have restricted opening on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Letters have been sent to all classes stating if they are in or out.
School will have restricted opening on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Letters have been sent to all classes stating if they are in or out.
Once again I ask you to respect these actions and are mindful of making comments that could be seen as defamatory against staff.
Once again I ask you to respect these actions and are mindful of making comments that could be seen as defamatory against staff.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Considerate Drop Off and Collection:
Considerate Drop Off and Collection:
Once again we are receiving complaints (and in some cases photographs) from our neighbours regarding dangerous parking around the area at pick up and drop off.
Once again we are receiving complaints (and in some cases photographs) from our neighbours regarding dangerous parking around the area at pick up and drop off.
Please do not park across driveways, pathways, on corners and/or zig zags or yellow lines and please be considerate for the safety of the children at our school.
Please do not park across driveways, pathways, on corners and/or zig zags or yellow lines and please be considerate for the safety of the children at our school.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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
95.6%
95.6%
This week there are x 22 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 22 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 May. It will be a day of celebration for the pupils and parents. The singing rehearsals are well underway along with planning the day... one to hold in our memories. We would like to join us, dress up and party!
We will be celebrating His Majesty's Coronation on Friday 5th May. It will be a day of celebration for the pupils and parents. The singing rehearsals are well underway along with planning the day... one to hold in our memories. We would like to join us, dress up and party!
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
After a wet and cold week I am sure everyone is glad to be at the weekend
After a wet and cold week I am sure everyone is glad to be at the weekend
The prep work is (nearly) done and we are looking forward to seeing all those with tickets for the Quiz at 7.30pm on Saturday in the school hall for a fun night with Y3 hosting us - always lovely to get together over cheese, nibbles, costumes and questions :)
The prep work is (nearly) done and we are looking forward to seeing all those with tickets for the Quiz at 7.30pm on Saturday in the school hall for a fun night with Y3 hosting us - always lovely to get together over cheese, nibbles, costumes and questions :)
Thank you to Sheila, Amy, Jen, Vicky and Alison for bringing it all together
Thank you to Sheila, Amy, Jen, Vicky and Alison for bringing it all together
As before anyone interested in the Co-Chair role do get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
As before anyone interested in the Co-Chair role do get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Stay warm and dry and see you Saturday
Stay warm and dry and see you Saturday
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
Please do continue to send in donations... we would love to get some more boxes filled up for such a worthy cause.
Please do continue to send in donations... we would love to get some more boxes filled up for such a worthy cause.
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:
Let Girls Play:
Let Girls Play:
Years 4 & 5 French Workshop:
Years 4 & 5 French Workshop:
Le mercredi, Year 4 and 5 enjoyed a fun, energetic and interactive storytelling workshop entirely in French. A lovely lady called Martina from Freshwater Theatre Company entertained us with the stories of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood) and Jacques et Les Haricots Magiques (Jack and the Beanstalk), wonderfully playing the accordion to engage us all with songs and involving us with actions, props and costumes.
Le mercredi, Year 4 and 5 enjoyed a fun, energetic and interactive storytelling workshop entirely in French. A lovely lady called Martina from Freshwater Theatre Company entertained us with the stories of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood) and Jacques et Les Haricots Magiques (Jack and the Beanstalk), wonderfully playing the accordion to engage us all with songs and involving us with actions, props and costumes.
The children really impressed her with their vocabulary knowledge and pronunciation as well as their acting skills!
The children really impressed her with their vocabulary knowledge and pronunciation as well as their acting skills!
Afterwards the children said how much they had enjoyed the performance, commenting that they found it easy to follow and were excited to be able to use so many of the French phrases we have been learning in lessons.
Afterwards the children said how much they had enjoyed the performance, commenting that they found it easy to follow and were excited to be able to use so many of the French phrases we have been learning in lessons.
We agreed that repetition and clear, expressive body gestures are important when learning to understand and speak a foreign language.
We agreed that repetition and clear, expressive body gestures are important when learning to understand and speak a foreign language.
The complete immersion experience was very valuable.
The complete immersion experience was very valuable.
RACHEL LEE
RACHEL LEE
SATS Talk to Year 6 Parents
SATS Talk to Year 6 Parents
Friday 17th March
Friday 17th March
8:30am in the School Hall
8:30am in the School Hall
British Pie Week Lunch:
British Pie Week Lunch:
Wednesday 8th March:
Wednesday 8th March:
Thank you to Leisha and her team for the yummy pies on Wednesday this week!
Thank you to Leisha and her team for the yummy pies on Wednesday this week!
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.
Community Events:
Community Events:
Rugby 7s Save the Date:
Rugby 7s Save the Date:
Rosslyn Park vs Sale FC
Rosslyn Park vs Sale FC
Saturday 15th April
Saturday 15th April
All St Michael's parents are welcome to attend with their son/daughter for the last home match of the season.
All St Michael's parents are welcome to attend with their son/daughter for the last home match of the season.
There will be some pre-match fun sessions at circa 2pm, a guard of honour, then some on pitch activity at half time.
There will be some pre-match fun sessions at circa 2pm, a guard of honour, then some on pitch activity at half time.
All staff are invited (plus one) as well.
All staff are invited (plus one) as well.
Further details to follow nearer the time
Further details to follow nearer the time
Karate Classes:
Karate Classes:
Please see the flyer from James Ricketts - spaces available
Please see the flyer from James Ricketts - spaces available
Rainbows:
Rainbows:
Ages 5-7 year olds
Ages 5-7 year olds
Thursdays in term time, 5.30- 6.30pm
Thursdays in term time, 5.30- 6.30pm
Brathway Hall SW18 4BE
Brathway Hall SW18 4BE
Spaces available from September 2023
Spaces available from September 2023
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Our lovely Pets As Therapy dog Nelson is so patient when he reads/plays with the children!
Our lovely Pets As Therapy dog Nelson is so patient when he reads/plays with the children!
Online Webinar for Parents:
Online Webinar for Parents:
Supporting children with Common Fears and Worries, Including Exam Stress
Supporting children with Common Fears and Worries, Including Exam Stress
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:
Gentleness:
Gentleness:
Lord, in this world that values power over gentleness, and influence over meekness, I struggle to even want to be gentle.
Lord, in this world that values power over gentleness, and influence over meekness, I struggle to even want to be gentle.
It makes me feel weak.
It makes me feel weak.
But You, Jesus, were gentle, and You call us to be gentle; so renew my mind.
But You, Jesus, were gentle, and You call us to be gentle; so renew my mind.
Help me to think Your thoughts and to reflect Your kind and tender heart toward all.
Help me to think Your thoughts and to reflect Your kind and tender heart toward all.
In Your Name
In Your Name
Amen
Amen
Father God, help me be a more gentle person today. Let me follow the Spirit’s leading. Let me show grace and love to those I encounter.
Father God, help me be a more gentle person today. Let me follow the Spirit’s leading. Let me show grace and love to those I encounter.
May they sense the gentleness in my heart, soul, and mind. Help me do this in Your strength, not my own.
May they sense the gentleness in my heart, soul, and mind. Help me do this in Your strength, not my own.
If there is any good found in me, may You get all the glory because You are the source of that goodness.
If there is any good found in me, may You get all the glory because You are the source of that goodness.
Help me reflect a gentleness throughout all my dealings in this world today.
Help me reflect a gentleness throughout all my dealings in this world today.
... and finally....
... and finally....
with our Lent Appeal focusing on Courageous Advocates here is another one:
with our Lent Appeal focusing on Courageous Advocates here is another one:
a Year 5 pupil who helped the Inclusion team translate these toy sheets for younger children
a Year 5 pupil who helped the Inclusion team translate these toy sheets for younger children
Another notable act of kindness number is from these two siblings who gifted some stunning flowers to the office team for us to enjoy this week. Aren't they fabulous?!
Another notable act of kindness number is from these two siblings who gifted some stunning flowers to the office team for us to enjoy this week. Aren't they fabulous?!
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