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Dear Parents
Dear Parents
On Tuesday Year 3 visited St Michael's Church for a topic-related RE Workshop on The Story of The Bible. Thank you to Mrs Constable for leading this.
On Tuesday Year 3 visited St Michael's Church for a topic-related RE Workshop on The Story of The Bible. Thank you to Mrs Constable for leading this.
In the evening it was a pleasure to welcome our new Reception parents who learned all about the process of being part of our wonderful school and it also gave them the opportunity to meet other parents in the year group.
In the evening it was a pleasure to welcome our new Reception parents who learned all about the process of being part of our wonderful school and it also gave them the opportunity to meet other parents in the year group.
On Wednesday morning our Year 1 and 2 pupils attended a musical tuition presentation to showcase all the many musical instrument options available to them when they have moved up to Year 3.
On Wednesday morning our Year 1 and 2 pupils attended a musical tuition presentation to showcase all the many musical instrument options available to them when they have moved up to Year 3.
Well done to our Years 4, 5 and 6 pupils who took part in a special Tennis Skills Festival taking place at Southfields Academy this week too.
Well done to our Years 4, 5 and 6 pupils who took part in a special Tennis Skills Festival taking place at Southfields Academy this week too.
The Year 1 Assembly yesterday was nothing short of phenomenal! The children shared their learning with us all with such confidence and aplomb and considering they have never performed in front of their families - or the whole school - before they really were superstars! Well done to all the children and staff involved.
The Year 1 Assembly yesterday was nothing short of phenomenal! The children shared their learning with us all with such confidence and aplomb and considering they have never performed in front of their families - or the whole school - before they really were superstars! Well done to all the children and staff involved.
In the afternoon we were so proud to unveil the wonderful 'Garden of Wonder' to parents. See below for more on this.
In the afternoon we were so proud to unveil the wonderful 'Garden of Wonder' to parents. See below for more on this.
Today is Mufti Day 3 - when the PTA will be collecting in items for the ... drumroll.... most popular day in the PTA calendar - The PTA Summer Fete! (More on this in their message below of course.)
Today is Mufti Day 3 - when the PTA will be collecting in items for the ... drumroll.... most popular day in the PTA calendar - The PTA Summer Fete! (More on this in their message below of course.)
I hope to see as many of you tomorrow as possible. If I'm not at my usual slot on the gate I will be enjoying visiting the many and varied stalls - I am particularly looking forward to pinning the tail on the corgi!
I hope to see as many of you tomorrow as possible. If I'm not at my usual slot on the gate I will be enjoying visiting the many and varied stalls - I am particularly looking forward to pinning the tail on the corgi!
Next week:
Next week:
.. is Sports Week! We have some exciting events planned throughout, including a visit from two GB athletes on Monday. Further details have been sent out on Parentmail. Please remember to send your child in each day in clean PE Kit (with hat and water bottle and suncream already applied) and on Friday Years 1 - 6 need to come in their House colour t-shirt please.
.. is Sports Week! We have some exciting events planned throughout, including a visit from two GB athletes on Monday. Further details have been sent out on Parentmail. Please remember to send your child in each day in clean PE Kit (with hat and water bottle and suncream already applied) and on Friday Years 1 - 6 need to come in their House colour t-shirt please.
On Monday Year 5 are having a taster day at Saint Cecilia's School and we value highly our partnership with our local secondary school in order to provide an outstanding 'all through education' for the pupils in Southfields.
On Monday Year 5 are having a taster day at Saint Cecilia's School and we value highly our partnership with our local secondary school in order to provide an outstanding 'all through education' for the pupils in Southfields.
On Tuesday pm we look forward to welcoming our new Nursery parents to an evening event to learn about all things St Michael's and to meet other Mini St Mikes families.
On Tuesday pm we look forward to welcoming our new Nursery parents to an evening event to learn about all things St Michael's and to meet other Mini St Mikes families.
There is a coffee morning for Middle and Upper Phase parents at 8.45 on Thursday morning and on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons we have our Reception taster afternoons taking place here in school.
There is a coffee morning for Middle and Upper Phase parents at 8.45 on Thursday morning and on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons we have our Reception taster afternoons taking place here in school.
So with just four weeks to go this term - and academic year - we are as busy as ever.
So with just four weeks to go this term - and academic year - we are as busy as ever.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead.
Best wishes
Best wishes
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Jubilee Canvas Sale:
Jubilee Canvas Sale:
Please be reminded that your child's fabulous Jubilee Artwork is now available to purchase on Parentmail for £5.00.
Please be reminded that your child's fabulous Jubilee Artwork is now available to purchase on Parentmail for £5.00.
Proceeds from this sale will fund our beautiful permanent Jubilee bronze tree sculpture
Proceeds from this sale will fund our beautiful permanent Jubilee bronze tree sculpture
Reception Class Assembly:
Reception Class Assembly:
Thursday 7th July
Thursday 7th July
9am
9am
School Hall
School Hall
Love To Visit:
Love To Visit:
Discounts for Families:
Discounts for Families:
Use the code opposite for discounts on hundreds of local and national attractions, museums, theatres, theme parks, sports activities and West End Shows.
Use the code opposite for discounts on hundreds of local and national attractions, museums, theatres, theme parks, sports activities and West End Shows.
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
Year 5 Secondary Transfer:
There is a presentation in the school hall at 8am on Wednesday 29th June.
There is a presentation in the school hall at 8am on Wednesday 29th June.
Attending parents can bring their children in at that time and they will be able to sit outside with a book until school begins.
Attending parents can bring their children in at that time and they will be able to sit outside with a book until school begins.
A further letter has been sent out inviting Year 5 parents to 1:1 meetings with AMG at various times across the next few weeks.
A further letter has been sent out inviting Year 5 parents to 1:1 meetings with AMG at various times across the next few weeks.
This is aimed at those parents who haven't before been through the secondary transfer process and the time slots are offered on a first come first served basis.
This is aimed at those parents who haven't before been through the secondary transfer process and the time slots are offered on a first come first served basis.
Coffee Morning:
Coffee Morning:
Meeting Senior Leadership:
Meeting Senior Leadership:
Middle and Upper Phase
Middle and Upper Phase
Thursday 30th June: 8:45-9:30am
Thursday 30th June: 8:45-9:30am
In the School Hall
In the School Hall
Year 6 Key Dates:
Year 6 Key Dates:
Year 6 Production: (parents welcome):
Year 6 Production: (parents welcome):
Thursday 7th July: 6pm-7pm
Thursday 7th July: 6pm-7pm
Year 6 Southwark Service (children only)
Year 6 Southwark Service (children only)
Thursday 14th July
Thursday 14th July
Year 6 Leavers Service: (parents welcome)
Year 6 Leavers Service: (parents welcome)
Monday 18th July: 6pm-7pm
Monday 18th July: 6pm-7pm
Parent Volunteers Needed:
Parent Volunteers Needed:
We are looking to extend the children's experiences of the world outside St Michael's.
We are looking to extend the children's experiences of the world outside St Michael's.
This is a call out to any parents who might feel able to come in and share their professions, cultures and backgrounds with us. For instance, during the Spring term the Upper Phase enjoyed a visit from a doctor.
This is a call out to any parents who might feel able to come in and share their professions, cultures and backgrounds with us. For instance, during the Spring term the Upper Phase enjoyed a visit from a doctor.
If you feel able to offer your services please contact the school office for us to pass this on to Miss Bostock and Mrs Jennings, Assistant Heads.
If you feel able to offer your services please contact the school office for us to pass this on to Miss Bostock and Mrs Jennings, Assistant Heads.
Messages to school:
Messages to school:
Please be reminded that emails to teachers always need to be copied into the office email too please: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Please be reminded that emails to teachers always need to be copied into the office email too please: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
This is especially important if it relates to absences and changes of pick up please so that important safeguarding messages don't get missed.
This is especially important if it relates to absences and changes of pick up please so that important safeguarding messages don't get missed.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
The Parent Prayer Group is meeting in the school playground at the following times this term:
The Parent Prayer Group is meeting in the school playground at the following times this term:
Monday 4th July - from 8.40am
Monday 4th July - from 8.40am
Friday 8th July – from 2.30pm
Friday 8th July – from 2.30pm
ALL WELCOME
ALL WELCOME
Sun Cream Advice:
Sun Cream Advice:
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
Children also need a hat and a water bottle in the hot weather.
Children also need a hat and a water bottle in the hot weather.
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
Clubs for Autumn Term:
Clubs for Autumn Term:
We are in the process of planning the clubs for the Autumn term.
We are in the process of planning the clubs for the Autumn term.
Notification of clubs available will be sent out on Wednesday 6th July.
Notification of clubs available will be sent out on Wednesday 6th July.
Clubs Go Live on Saturday 9th July
Clubs Go Live on Saturday 9th July
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
Grand Opening of the Garden of Wonder:
Grand Opening of the Garden of Wonder:
Grand Opening
Grand Opening
We are very pleased to announce The Garden of Wonder is now officially open!
We are very pleased to announce The Garden of Wonder is now officially open!
Many thanks to Helen Edie, Libby Brice and David Wood, who conceived the idea 3 years ago and to Mrs Harris and Jason who, with David, saw this project through to its completion.
Many thanks to Helen Edie, Libby Brice and David Wood, who conceived the idea 3 years ago and to Mrs Harris and Jason who, with David, saw this project through to its completion.
Also, huge thanks to the families who generously donated 3 of our installations and our Eco Warriors who created the hanging bottle tops.
Also, huge thanks to the families who generously donated 3 of our installations and our Eco Warriors who created the hanging bottle tops.
And thank you to children in 6K for thinking of such a perfect name.
And thank you to children in 6K for thinking of such a perfect name.
Ordinary Available Provision:
Ordinary Available Provision:
This was presented at this week's coffee afternoon and is available to all children in education.
This was presented at this week's coffee afternoon and is available to all children in education.
The document refers to the support that all Wandsworth schools, early years and post 16 settings should be able to provide for children/young people including those with additional educational needs and/or disabilities from within their own resources:
The document refers to the support that all Wandsworth schools, early years and post 16 settings should be able to provide for children/young people including those with additional educational needs and/or disabilities from within their own resources:
Mental Health & Well-Being:
Mental Health & Well-Being:
We are currently working on gaining an understanding of how our staff, parents and pupils understand Mental Health and Wellbeing at St Michael's school with a view to preparing a workshop or whole school meeting.
We are currently working on gaining an understanding of how our staff, parents and pupils understand Mental Health and Wellbeing at St Michael's school with a view to preparing a workshop or whole school meeting.
Our Mental Health Governor, Magda Harrison, has been conducting a wellbeing survey with our staff and we are now focusing on the pupils and our parents.
Our Mental Health Governor, Magda Harrison, has been conducting a wellbeing survey with our staff and we are now focusing on the pupils and our parents.
Next week you will receive a link to a survey and we would be grateful if you could kindly compete this by Friday 8th July.
Next week you will receive a link to a survey and we would be grateful if you could kindly compete this by Friday 8th July.
Many thanks
Many thanks
ANGELA HARRIS, INCLUSION MANAGER
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
Prayer and Reflection:
Prayer and Reflection:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Reverence:
Reverence:
Reflections of the Heart:
Reflections of the Heart:
Our God is an awesome God.
Our God is an awesome God.
He is kind, tenderhearted, and merciful.
He is kind, tenderhearted, and merciful.
Our Father loves us with an everlasting love and He is always concerned about our welfare.
Our Father loves us with an everlasting love and He is always concerned about our welfare.
All that we need, He provides through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
All that we need, He provides through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
God should always be revered and adored.
God should always be revered and adored.
He should have our utmost respect.
He should have our utmost respect.
Today, bless the Lord.
Today, bless the Lord.
Lift up your praises to the One who is the living God, our God who is our Father.
Lift up your praises to the One who is the living God, our God who is our Father.
Supporting the Ukraine:
Supporting the Ukraine:
The school and local community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
The school and local community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
Summer Holiday Camps for Ukranian Children:
Summer Holiday Camps for Ukranian Children:
24th July - 3rd September 2022
24th July - 3rd September 2022
"Premier Inns are funding 20,000 places at fun, activity-filled Holiday Camps this summer - offering a respite for the thousands of Ukrainian children that have been displaced from their homes.
"Premier Inns are funding 20,000 places at fun, activity-filled Holiday Camps this summer - offering a respite for the thousands of Ukrainian children that have been displaced from their homes.
A summer of fun, with action-packed days of sport and activities, awaits children that get involved - it’s the perfect environment to make friends, develop new skills and build confidence, and every step is being taken to ensure that any language barriers are not an issue."
A summer of fun, with action-packed days of sport and activities, awaits children that get involved - it’s the perfect environment to make friends, develop new skills and build confidence, and every step is being taken to ensure that any language barriers are not an issue."
St Michael's Church Stands with Ukraine:
St Michael's Church Stands with Ukraine:
Fridays: 6-9pm
Fridays: 6-9pm
Brathway Hall,
Brathway Hall,
Brathway Road, SW18 4BE
Brathway Road, SW18 4BE
St Barnabas Church Refugee Welcome Cafe:
St Barnabas Church Refugee Welcome Cafe:
Saturdays: 10:30am - 12 noon
Saturdays: 10:30am - 12 noon
This is a drop in cafe aimed at enabling refugees, particularly those recently arrived from Ukraine, to meet each other.
This is a drop in cafe aimed at enabling refugees, particularly those recently arrived from Ukraine, to meet each other.
Free light refreshments will be available in the Parish Room and the church will be open for prayer and reflection.
Free light refreshments will be available in the Parish Room and the church will be open for prayer and reflection.
Children are welcome and there is outside garden space.
Children are welcome and there is outside garden space.
PE News:
PE News:
PE this half term
PE this half term
This half term for PE we are doing athletics. Children in year 1-6 have been learning the different events that will be taking place on house day and doing qualifiers in each house. The medal events they have been qualifying for are 60 metres, 300 metres, standing long jump and shot put. They are allowed to do one track event and one field event and some houses have decided to be more inclusive and share the event between them. I have been really impressed with the way the children have approached qualifying and how they have supported each other. There has been a lot of determination and resilience shown by the children especially in the 300 metres.
This half term for PE we are doing athletics. Children in year 1-6 have been learning the different events that will be taking place on house day and doing qualifiers in each house. The medal events they have been qualifying for are 60 metres, 300 metres, standing long jump and shot put. They are allowed to do one track event and one field event and some houses have decided to be more inclusive and share the event between them. I have been really impressed with the way the children have approached qualifying and how they have supported each other. There has been a lot of determination and resilience shown by the children especially in the 300 metres.
Sitting Volleyball and Year 5 District Football :
Sitting Volleyball and Year 5 District Football :
Last week 6 of year 6 children took part in the London Youth Games sitting volleyball competition. They lost their first game then won the rest of the group games finishing at the top. We then lost to the second place in the final and got a silver medal meaning we are second place out of the whole of London. This is an amazing achievement and tops my highest finish of bronze at a London Youth Games event and all credit goes to the children who were amazing and worked so well as a team.
Last week 6 of year 6 children took part in the London Youth Games sitting volleyball competition. They lost their first game then won the rest of the group games finishing at the top. We then lost to the second place in the final and got a silver medal meaning we are second place out of the whole of London. This is an amazing achievement and tops my highest finish of bronze at a London Youth Games event and all credit goes to the children who were amazing and worked so well as a team.
The year 5 football team also represented St Michael's at the Wandsworth District football tournament. They drew 1-1 with the eventual winners in the group stage and after getting beat in the semi-final they won a bronze medal in the 3rd and 4th playoff. Once again our children were amazing and represented themselves, their families and our school so well.
The year 5 football team also represented St Michael's at the Wandsworth District football tournament. They drew 1-1 with the eventual winners in the group stage and after getting beat in the semi-final they won a bronze medal in the 3rd and 4th playoff. Once again our children were amazing and represented themselves, their families and our school so well.
Tennis Festival:
Tennis Festival:
This Wednesday 7 of year 4 children went to the panathlon tennis festival and came back with beaming smiles having finished in 4th place and showing their amazing medals. Well done to the children attending this amazing event and showing how fantastic you are.
This Wednesday 7 of year 4 children went to the panathlon tennis festival and came back with beaming smiles having finished in 4th place and showing their amazing medals. Well done to the children attending this amazing event and showing how fantastic you are.
CARL ROCHFORD, HEAD OF SPORT
Sports Week:
Sports Week:
Monday 27th June - Friday 1st July:
Monday 27th June - Friday 1st July:
It is really important that children wear a clean PE kit every ready for all the activities taking place. They will also need to wear their house colour on their house day.
It is really important that children wear a clean PE kit every ready for all the activities taking place. They will also need to wear their house colour on their house day.
Year 1-6 House Morning - 9am-12pm on Friday 1st July 2022
Year 1-6 House Morning - 9am-12pm on Friday 1st July 2022
Reception House Morning - 9:30am-11am on Friday 8th July 2022
Reception House Morning - 9:30am-11am on Friday 8th July 2022
Here are some of the activities the children will be doing during the week.
Here are some of the activities the children will be doing during the week.
Monday 27th June:
Monday 27th June:
GB Athlete visit from Ryan Raghoo and Reuban Arthur (Whole School).
GB Athlete visit from Ryan Raghoo and Reuban Arthur (Whole School).
Year 6 artistic gymnastics.
Year 6 artistic gymnastics.
Tuesday 28th June:
Tuesday 28th June:
Year 3 and 4 doing boules and athletics with Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Year 3 and 4 doing boules and athletics with Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Year 5 and 6 - orienteering, zumba, korfball and soft archery.
Year 5 and 6 - orienteering, zumba, korfball and soft archery.
Year 2, 4L, year 3 and green class - artistic gymnastics.
Year 2, 4L, year 3 and green class - artistic gymnastics.
Wednesday 29th June:
Wednesday 29th June:
Reception and year 5 boules and athletics Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Reception and year 5 boules and athletics Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Year 3 and 4 - orienteering, benchball, soft archery and Zumba.
Year 3 and 4 - orienteering, benchball, soft archery and Zumba.
Year 5, year 1 and red class - artistic gymnastics.
Year 5, year 1 and red class - artistic gymnastics.
Thursday 30th June:
Thursday 30th June:
Year 6 athletics and performance with Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Year 6 athletics and performance with Mr Rochford and Mrs Minster.
Year 1 and 2 - zumba, cycle tour demo, sitting volleyball and soft archery
Year 1 and 2 - zumba, cycle tour demo, sitting volleyball and soft archery
Friday 1st July:
Friday 1st July:
House Morning
House Morning
Reception afternoon activities
Reception afternoon activities
(Seymour: Green, Granville: Red, Viewfield: White, Melrose: Blue)
(Seymour: Green, Granville: Red, Viewfield: White, Melrose: Blue)
Sporting Achievement Show and Tell:
Sporting Achievement Show and Tell:
During sports week we would like children to bring in any trophies or medals they have won to share with their classes. They could also bring in some memorabilia or photos from any sporting events they have been to. Teachers will give the children more information about when this will take place or they could bring it in on Monday and take it home on Friday.
During sports week we would like children to bring in any trophies or medals they have won to share with their classes. They could also bring in some memorabilia or photos from any sporting events they have been to. Teachers will give the children more information about when this will take place or they could bring it in on Monday and take it home on Friday.
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
Our PTA News:
Our PTA News:
All that is needed for today is to give you your fete checklist and to say we can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!
All that is needed for today is to give you your fete checklist and to say we can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!
Fete checklist
Fete checklist
Don’t forget your….
Don’t forget your….
- Ticket for free entry (coming home today with the brochure)
- Cards as we are cash only
- Tokens (if pre-ordered or purchased during the week) and raffle tickets if you are yet to return them
- Sun-cream, hat and sunglasses
Leave room in….
Leave room in….
- Your tummies for lots of delicious treats
- Toy boxes for the treasures coming home!
While at the fete….
While at the fete….
- Remind your children if/when they are due to perform on the stage
- Remember the stand and time you have volunteered to help on and be sure to be there on time
- Enjoy yourselves!
Tokens are available to buy at the token stand just inside the entrance gate and can be used on every stand and food stall!
Tokens are available to buy at the token stand just inside the entrance gate and can be used on every stand and food stall!
See you tomorrow at the St Michael’s Royal Garden Party!
See you tomorrow at the St Michael’s Royal Garden Party!
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
.... and finally.... following the disappointment of the royal postbox topper in Southfields being vandalised, this lovely 'hug' has now appeared by the same (anonymous creator) to thank the community for all their support
.... and finally.... following the disappointment of the royal postbox topper in Southfields being vandalised, this lovely 'hug' has now appeared by the same (anonymous creator) to thank the community for all their support
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