Dear Parents and Carers

We are well and truly into the new term now and it's been a particularly busy week, both in school and out on trips.

As you know, Mrs Vanotti has been in to take the individual and sibling photos all this week and there is information to follow on how to order these in time for Christmas.

Years 4 and 5 took part in a Buddhist Workshop in school on Monday, then on Tuesday Year 2 spent the day at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club. Also, Year 5 spent a morning at Saint Cecilia's for a literary workshop with bestselling author Vicky Holmes.

Later in the week the Year 6 pupils who were registered took part in the Wandsworth Test here in school and as I write, Year 5 are enjoying a day at the National Gallery.

With all these trips and outings our pupils' behaviour has been exemplary and as always, they have done us all proud in their representing of St Michael's when out and about.

Next Week:

The Police are coming in on Tuesday to speak to the Reception children!

On Wednesday we look forward to welcoming Heather from Southfields Library to present the more than 90 certificates from the Summer Reading Challenge.

Also, we wish the best of luck to those pupils taking part in the Cross Country race mid week.

On Thursday morning the school nurse will be in to administer flu nasal spray to all children from Reception to Year 6 who has completed the e-form, excluding anyone who has opted out. See below.

On Thursday afternoon we will be hosting a special coffee afternoon and food tasting from Edwards and Ward for our Nursery and Reception parents. Numbers to be in today please so that the kitchen can order the appropriate amount of food.

Finally, we wish good luck to those pupils in Years 3 and 4 representing St Michael's at the Netball Festival on Friday afternoon.

Best wishes for the weekend.

Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)

Headteacher

Harvest:

Wednesday 12th October: Advance warning:

Any donated items will be collected in school ready for the special Harvest Festival church service which will be led by Megan.

Message from Wandsworth Food Bank:

We’re still seeing high levels of need in our community, and your generosity this Harvest will go a long way to helping us meet this need. Below is information on donating to the Wandsworth Foodbank if you are thinking of collecting food to share with local people and families in hardship this autumn.

We've put together a list of items we are asking schools to donate in their Harvest collections:

Tinned fruit

Tinned fish

Tinned meat (beef and chicken)

Tinned potatoes

Tinned custard

Tinned rice pudding

Cooking oil (small bottles)

Chocolates

Loo rolls (4 per pack)

Laundry tablets (non-bio)

Toothpaste & toothbrushes

Tinned dog and cat food

Tin openers

Please bring donations into school from Monday 10th October:

Many thanks

Parking Places Plea:

If any kind parent has space in their driveways for any of our members of staff struggling to park in the mornings we would be very grateful.

Please message the school office if you are able to help.

Thank you

Birthday Treats:

Please be reminded that birthday treats, such as cupcakes or sweets or lollipops, each need to be indivudally wrapped for distribution at the end of the school day .

(And please remember our NO NUTS AND NO SESAME POLICY)

Thank you

Walking To and From School Unaccompanied:

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.

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.

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.

These sessions will start 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.

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

The Inclusion Team

MHST Newsletter:

Follow the link for information about MHST's services for Mental Health. There are some helpful tips and links to online parent workshops that they are offering this term.

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