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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
Its been a very busy week at school with lots of events having taken place. Firstly, well done to all those who took part in the series of ABRSM exams this week, you have done so well.
Its been a very busy week at school with lots of events having taken place. Firstly, well done to all those who took part in the series of ABRSM exams this week, you have done so well.
Secondly the curriculum workshops have been well attended. I do hope the KS2 parents found our English and Maths (hybrid) Workshop helpful on Monday. Link below for those who couldn't attend.
Secondly the curriculum workshops have been well attended. I do hope the KS2 parents found our English and Maths (hybrid) Workshop helpful on Monday. Link below for those who couldn't attend.
It was great to see the whole school taking part in age appropriate First Aid Training this week and developing all important life skills. The children have all been given a useful handout to bring home.
It was great to see the whole school taking part in age appropriate First Aid Training this week and developing all important life skills. The children have all been given a useful handout to bring home.
Lucky Year 4 went out for pizza! They had a great trip to Pizza Express in Fulham as part of this term's DT Topic: "Food Technology".
Lucky Year 4 went out for pizza! They had a great trip to Pizza Express in Fulham as part of this term's DT Topic: "Food Technology".
And this morning Reception took part in a special 'Starry Night' Workshop in the Hall.
And this morning Reception took part in a special 'Starry Night' Workshop in the Hall.
The visit to Nursery from the local Fire Brigade has been postponed until December now, but in the meantime the local Police are visiting Mini St Mikes on Wednesday morning. Once again this shows our commitment to pupil safety in partnership with our local community.
The visit to Nursery from the local Fire Brigade has been postponed until December now, but in the meantime the local Police are visiting Mini St Mikes on Wednesday morning. Once again this shows our commitment to pupil safety in partnership with our local community.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Rehearsals for the various performances will continue apace throughout the week.
Rehearsals for the various performances will continue apace throughout the week.
Year 3 has an exciting all day trip to Tate Modern on Wednesday and on Friday Year 1 are expecting some special visitors......
Year 3 has an exciting all day trip to Tate Modern on Wednesday and on Friday Year 1 are expecting some special visitors......
Finally, earlier in the week we held an 'emergency lockdown' practise so that the children could learn the distinctive sound of the special alarm. We will follow this up with a full trial emergency lockdown in the coming week. We will send out a communication when this happens so you can reassure your children.
Finally, earlier in the week we held an 'emergency lockdown' practise so that the children could learn the distinctive sound of the special alarm. We will follow this up with a full trial emergency lockdown in the coming week. We will send out a communication when this happens so you can reassure your children.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
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.
Nursery and Reception Parents:
Nursery and Reception Parents:
Important Safeguarding Message From Mrs Grant:
Important Safeguarding Message From Mrs Grant:
I have been made aware of an incident today (Friday) where a parent and their children could not pass by safely and one of the children slipped into the road due to parents standing in pairs with buggies.
I have been made aware of an incident today (Friday) where a parent and their children could not pass by safely and one of the children slipped into the road due to parents standing in pairs with buggies.
Please could I ask that when queuing for the start of day you ensure that your children are with you and that it is single file to allow other parents to pass by safely. Thank you for your support.
Please could I ask that when queuing for the start of day you ensure that your children are with you and that it is single file to allow other parents to pass by safely. Thank you for your support.
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
It's been a wet and windy one this week, and we are hoping that it hasn't affected today's cake sale, prepared and hosted by opposite ends of the school journey - Year 6 and Mini-Mike's. Last one for Year 6 and hopefully first of many for Mini-Mike's. Many thanks to everyone involved.
It's been a wet and windy one this week, and we are hoping that it hasn't affected today's cake sale, prepared and hosted by opposite ends of the school journey - Year 6 and Mini-Mike's. Last one for Year 6 and hopefully first of many for Mini-Mike's. Many thanks to everyone involved.
We held our first ordinary meeting of the PTA earlier this week and we would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed.
We held our first ordinary meeting of the PTA earlier this week and we would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed.
Christmas is well and truly here now with our first mufti day kicking off the season (apologies for football reference). Plans are well underway for the Fair, with energy and enthusiasm coming from the grown ups of Years 1 and 5, and the students of Year 6 adding some sparkle of their own.... we can't wait to see it all come together. The Christmas Fair is a day of fun intended for all pupils and no tickets are needed for entry but you can contribute to the fair and mufti days via the link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/800750
Christmas is well and truly here now with our first mufti day kicking off the season (apologies for football reference). Plans are well underway for the Fair, with energy and enthusiasm coming from the grown ups of Years 1 and 5, and the students of Year 6 adding some sparkle of their own.... we can't wait to see it all come together. The Christmas Fair is a day of fun intended for all pupils and no tickets are needed for entry but you can contribute to the fair and mufti days via the link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/800750
Look out for raffle tickets coming home in school bags over the next week. There are separate raffles for adults and children and we have some great prizes in the mix. If you want to take part then please pay for tickets either by returning cash with ticket stubs in envelopes to the school, or, by going to tickettailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/800746 but do remember to return your ticket stubs to the school in an envelope (not doing so will seriously reduce your chance of winning).
Look out for raffle tickets coming home in school bags over the next week. There are separate raffles for adults and children and we have some great prizes in the mix. If you want to take part then please pay for tickets either by returning cash with ticket stubs in envelopes to the school, or, by going to tickettailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ptastmichaels/800746 but do remember to return your ticket stubs to the school in an envelope (not doing so will seriously reduce your chance of winning).
Have a wonderful weekend everyone,
Have a wonderful weekend everyone,
The PTA Committee
The PTA Committee
***DADS XMAS CURRY NIGHT.
***DADS XMAS CURRY NIGHT.
For Dads & Sads! (Former dads)
For Dads & Sads! (Former dads)
Thurs 1st Dec 8pm
Thurs 1st Dec 8pm
Gardeners Pub
Gardeners Pub
£25 per head for food excluding drinks (so you can drink as fast or as slow as you wish!).
£25 per head for food excluding drinks (so you can drink as fast or as slow as you wish!).
We got 45 Dads together last year so let's see if we can exceed that number this year!
We got 45 Dads together last year so let's see if we can exceed that number this year!
Looking forward to it
Looking forward to it
Chris Pillings
Chris Pillings
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Spring Term Clubs:
Spring Term Clubs:
.....Go Live tomorrow, Saturday, at 9am!
.....Go Live tomorrow, Saturday, at 9am!
You will by now have received the parentmail detailing all the 19 options on offer - incluiding external opportunities from Kick, All Stars Tennis and Roslyn Park Rugby.
You will by now have received the parentmail detailing all the 19 options on offer - incluiding external opportunities from Kick, All Stars Tennis and Roslyn Park Rugby.
One club per child on Go Live day and then further spaces can be booked in the course of next week.
One club per child on Go Live day and then further spaces can be booked in the course of next week.
First Aid Training:
First Aid Training:
The whole school benefited from age related sessions with our regular instructor Louise this week, from Nursery right up to Year 6.
The whole school benefited from age related sessions with our regular instructor Louise this week, from Nursery right up to Year 6.
The younger ones learned about ‘Calling 999’ and the older children were taught:
The younger ones learned about ‘Calling 999’ and the older children were taught:
- ‘Recovery asthma, burns’
- ‘Bleeding and fractures’
- ‘Choking and anaphylaxis’
- ‘DRABC’ (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
KS2 English and Maths Workshop:
KS2 English and Maths Workshop:
Here is the link to the Workshop that took place on Monday morning:
Here is the link to the Workshop that took place on Monday morning:
Mufti Days:
Mufti Days:
Please follow the link to the PTA website for how to pay your £3 donation for the three Mufti Days ahead:
Please follow the link to the PTA website for how to pay your £3 donation for the three Mufti Days ahead:
Friday 25th November
Friday 25th November
Friday 2nd December
Friday 2nd December
Friday 9th December
Friday 9th December
(and Christmas Jumper Day to wear at The Fair!)
(and Christmas Jumper Day to wear at The Fair!)
Term Dates - Update:
Term Dates - Update:
We have an extra Bank Holiday thanks to His Majesty The King!
We have an extra Bank Holiday thanks to His Majesty The King!
Monday 8th May
Monday 8th May
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Spaces available
Spaces available
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour.
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school at the following times this term:
Meeting in school at the following times this term:
December:
December:
Friday 2nd December before pick up from 2.30pm – with tea and cake
Friday 2nd December before pick up from 2.30pm – with tea and cake
Monday 5th Dec from drop off from until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Monday 5th Dec from drop off from until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Christmas 2022:
Christmas 2022:
Christmas Trees:
Christmas Trees:
Order by 25th November for collection 3rd December
Order by 25th November for collection 3rd December
You will have seen the notices on the school fence which feature a QR code.
You will have seen the notices on the school fence which feature a QR code.
Please remember to order your trees and help raise money for PTA funds.
Please remember to order your trees and help raise money for PTA funds.
(Apparently we are considerably cheaper than most others locally....)
(Apparently we are considerably cheaper than most others locally....)
Christmas Performances:
Christmas Performances:
The Panto!
The Panto!
Tuesday 13th December
Tuesday 13th December
You will soon be receiving a parentmail with full details for the day.
You will soon be receiving a parentmail with full details for the day.
We can't wait to get back to this whole school outing* after a three year hiatus...
We can't wait to get back to this whole school outing* after a three year hiatus...
(* excluding Nursery)
(* excluding Nursery)
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
All welcome. We do hope you and your families will join us at this special whole school event at St. Michael's Church..... save the date and evening!
All welcome. We do hope you and your families will join us at this special whole school event at St. Michael's Church..... save the date and evening!
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
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 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.
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.
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
CONTACT Wandsworth:
CONTACT Wandsworth:
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
Community Events:
Community Events:
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival:
Saturday 26th November,
Saturday 26th November,
11am
11am
Santa Claus is coming to Wandsworth Town..
Santa Claus is coming to Wandsworth Town..
The Christmas Festival returns to Wandsworth Town on Saturday 26 November. Expect fun for the whole family, traditional activities, and of course, the Christmas light switch-on, with special guests.
The Christmas Festival returns to Wandsworth Town on Saturday 26 November. Expect fun for the whole family, traditional activities, and of course, the Christmas light switch-on, with special guests.
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
Friday 2nd December
Friday 2nd December
11am - 8pm
11am - 8pm
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
Saturday 3rd December,
Saturday 3rd December,
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Southfields Christmas Lights:
Southfields Christmas Lights:
Wednesday 7th December
Wednesday 7th December
This popular community event is back and St Michael's Choir will be taking part once again.
This popular community event is back and St Michael's Choir will be taking part once again.
Sumdog Winter Wonderland Maths Competition:
Sumdog Winter Wonderland Maths Competition:
9th- 15th December
9th- 15th December
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Compassion:
Compassion:
Loving God, You have commanded us to show mercy and compassion to one another.
Loving God, You have commanded us to show mercy and compassion to one another.
I come to You for help because I believe You always provide what we need to accomplish Your will, and also, I know I lack what I need.
I come to You for help because I believe You always provide what we need to accomplish Your will, and also, I know I lack what I need.
With so much at stake in this lost and hurting world, Lord, I pray that You please give me a heart that is compassionate and merciful towards others.
With so much at stake in this lost and hurting world, Lord, I pray that You please give me a heart that is compassionate and merciful towards others.
Amen
Amen
Heavenly Father, You are the God of all compassion.
Heavenly Father, You are the God of all compassion.
You have shown me kindness my whole life, and Your word teaches me that I should respond to others with this same kindness.
You have shown me kindness my whole life, and Your word teaches me that I should respond to others with this same kindness.
My life experiences have taught me to stay at arm’s length from others, so I need Your help.
My life experiences have taught me to stay at arm’s length from others, so I need Your help.
Please give me the compassion I need to reach those around me.
Please give me the compassion I need to reach those around me.
Amen
Amen
..and finally.... the Reception children had a morning reaching for the stars today......
..and finally.... the Reception children had a morning reaching for the stars today......
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