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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
On Monday evening we held an adult only Internet Safety Workshop for parents. For those who attended I think you'll agree that it was a very eye opening and powerful presentation
On Monday evening we held an adult only Internet Safety Workshop for parents. For those who attended I think you'll agree that it was a very eye opening and powerful presentation
On Tuesday Year 5 spent the afternoon at Southfields Academy for Junior Citizenship Day - see below for more on this.
On Tuesday Year 5 spent the afternoon at Southfields Academy for Junior Citizenship Day - see below for more on this.
Year 2 did a wonderful job on Thursday morning taking us through the story of the Titanic, which they are currently learning about in their History lessons. There was some great acting and costumes, not to mention superb singing and dancing. Well done to all pupils and staff involved. (Pictures below)
Year 2 did a wonderful job on Thursday morning taking us through the story of the Titanic, which they are currently learning about in their History lessons. There was some great acting and costumes, not to mention superb singing and dancing. Well done to all pupils and staff involved. (Pictures below)
Today is Red Nose Day! As ever there are some great red creations on display from pupils and staff - see the picture gallery below! And their lunch today is red nose themed too!
Today is Red Nose Day! As ever there are some great red creations on display from pupils and staff - see the picture gallery below! And their lunch today is red nose themed too!
(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 this morning we held a talk for Year 6 parents on what to expect with the upcoming SATS and how best to support your child and their well-being throughout the process. See link to the presentation below.
Also this morning we held a talk for Year 6 parents on what to expect with the upcoming SATS and how best to support your child and their well-being throughout the process. See link to the presentation below.
Next Week:
Next Week:
On Monday Year 1 have an exciting trip to the Guildhall for a workshop about the Great Fire of London, followed by a visit to Monument and Pudding Lane as part of their history topic.
On Monday Year 1 have an exciting trip to the Guildhall for a workshop about the Great Fire of London, followed by a visit to Monument and Pudding Lane as part of their history topic.
We are also lucky to have a visiting MP (and current parent) come in and talk to the whole school about life in Parliament.
We are also lucky to have a visiting MP (and current parent) come in and talk to the whole school about life in Parliament.
We wish the children taking part in their ABRSM exams on Tuesday all the best.
We wish the children taking part in their ABRSM exams on Tuesday all the best.
On Wednesday lucky 5S have their trip to Pizza Express to make their own pizzas. And 5H are having their own rescheduled pizza making treat on the same day with special thanks to Edwards and Ward!
On Wednesday lucky 5S have their trip to Pizza Express to make their own pizzas. And 5H are having their own rescheduled pizza making treat on the same day with special thanks to Edwards and Ward!
On Thursday we are lucky to have more parents coming to speak about their individual journeys into their chosen profession and how they've exercised a growth mindset (Persistence, Collaboration, Innovation and Reflection). Our speakers include a counsellor, solicitor and the creative director at a large tech company! We hope this initiative will inspire the children and show them they can dream big and achieve their goals.
On Thursday we are lucky to have more parents coming to speak about their individual journeys into their chosen profession and how they've exercised a growth mindset (Persistence, Collaboration, Innovation and Reflection). Our speakers include a counsellor, solicitor and the creative director at a large tech company! We hope this initiative will inspire the children and show them they can dream big and achieve their goals.
On Friday morning all the children in the wind orchestra and string ensembles will be holding a special concert for Year 2 parents. This will be an opportunity for them to see what wonderful peripatetic teaching we have available to the children at St Michael's from Year 3 onwards.
On Friday morning all the children in the wind orchestra and string ensembles will be holding a special concert for Year 2 parents. This will be an opportunity for them to see what wonderful peripatetic teaching we have available to the children at St Michael's from Year 3 onwards.
Finally, we are thrilled with our six fluffy little new arrivals in Mini St Mikes!
Finally, we are thrilled with our six fluffy little new arrivals in Mini St Mikes!
Wishing you a great weekend
Wishing you a great weekend
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Comic Relief Picture Gallery:
Comic Relief Picture Gallery:
Considerate Drop Off and Collection:
Considerate Drop Off and Collection:
As some might have seen, I have extended my job remit to 'parking violation attendant'! I stepped out of the gates to watch (with dismay I might add) at the number of parents who still do not consider careful parking in the bays. My letter sent out earlier in the week giving examples of what we witnessed still causes concern, even at the end of the week. Once again we received complaints from our neighbours regarding dangerous parking around the area at pick up and drop off. One poor neighbour could not get his car out as a parent blocked the driveway.
As some might have seen, I have extended my job remit to 'parking violation attendant'! I stepped out of the gates to watch (with dismay I might add) at the number of parents who still do not consider careful parking in the bays. My letter sent out earlier in the week giving examples of what we witnessed still causes concern, even at the end of the week. Once again we received complaints from our neighbours regarding dangerous parking around the area at pick up and drop off. One poor neighbour could not get his car out as a parent blocked the driveway.
So.....once again,
So.....once again,
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.
Could I also rally the support of parents who do walk to school to encourage others to do so and if you witness inconsiderate and dangerous parking, alert the office with the car registration number and the make of car, as the traffic enforcement office is now taking a list. Thank you and let's keep our school community safe.
Could I also rally the support of parents who do walk to school to encourage others to do so and if you witness inconsiderate and dangerous parking, alert the office with the car registration number and the make of car, as the traffic enforcement office is now taking a list. Thank you and let's keep our school community safe.
Attendance:
Attendance:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7%
Our attendance for the year to date is: 96.7%
This week our attendance was: 96.2%
This week our attendance was: 96.2%
Well done to 5S for 100% this week!
Well done to 5S for 100% this week!
This week there are 21 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 21 pupils who have had 10% or more absence in this school year to date, falling under the Government's 94% attendance guidance.
As we near the end of term, please be reminded that taking days off before the Easter break will be unauthorised.
As we near the end of term, please be reminded that taking days off before the Easter break will be unauthorised.
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.
We will be celebrating His Majesty's Coronation on Friday 5th May.
It will be a day of celebration for the pupils and parents.
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.
The singing rehearsals are well underway along with planning the day... one to hold in our memories.
We would like you to join us in all your regal finery and come and party!
We would like you to join us in all your regal finery and come and party!
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun quiz night and finally to everyone involved in the organisation of the event. Y3 did a great job .
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun quiz night and finally to everyone involved in the organisation of the event. Y3 did a great job .
I hope you managed to get some yummy Y5 cake this afternoon . Thanks as always to those who supplied the delicious goodies and ran the stands.We hope there were lots of very happy tummies at home time.
I hope you managed to get some yummy Y5 cake this afternoon . Thanks as always to those who supplied the delicious goodies and ran the stands.We hope there were lots of very happy tummies at home time.
Next week we will have PTA Meeting open to all teachers and parent to attend – Tuesday 21st at 8pm via zoom link:
Next week we will have PTA Meeting open to all teachers and parent to attend – Tuesday 21st at 8pm via zoom link:
Please join us to learn more about the PTA past present and future
Please join us to learn more about the PTA past present and future
If anyone is interested in finding out more about Co-chairing PTA next year, please get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
If anyone is interested in finding out more about Co-chairing PTA next year, please get in touch pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
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:
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Wandsworth Junior Citizenship Scheme:
Wandsworth Junior Citizenship Scheme:
Earlier this week Year 5 were very privileged to participate in this local scheme.
Earlier this week Year 5 were very privileged to participate in this local scheme.
The afternoon included children learning essential life skills such as personal safety, road safety, home and fire safety, street smarts and rail safety. The children gained vital information which will equip them as they become citizens of Wandsworth.
The afternoon included children learning essential life skills such as personal safety, road safety, home and fire safety, street smarts and rail safety. The children gained vital information which will equip them as they become citizens of Wandsworth.
SATS Presentation To Parents:
SATS Presentation To Parents:
Please follow the link to this morning's talk to parents:
Please follow the link to this morning's talk to parents:
Summer Clubs Go Live!
Summer Clubs Go Live!
Saturday 18th March, 9am
Saturday 18th March, 9am
There are 18 clubs (excluding the by invite only music clubs) which range from computing, skyscraper club, mathemagicians, yoga, dance, tennis, rugby, athletics and plenty more besides.
There are 18 clubs (excluding the by invite only music clubs) which range from computing, skyscraper club, mathemagicians, yoga, dance, tennis, rugby, athletics and plenty more besides.
To give everyone a fair chance, please only book one club per child on this day and any additional clubs can be booked from Monday 20th.
To give everyone a fair chance, please only book one club per child on this day and any additional clubs can be booked from Monday 20th.
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...can the children think up ideas to raise funds, no matter how small, towards our Lent charity...
The focus for this week will be on being an individual courageous advocate and finding ways to raise funds for Winston's Wish...can the children think up ideas to raise funds, no matter how small, towards our Lent charity...
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 Winston's Wish, 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 Winston's Wish, our nominated charity.
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
Friday 24th March
Friday 24th 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.
PE News:
PE News:
Pupil Voice:
Pupil Voice:
The children were asked their thoughts on PE this week:
The children were asked their thoughts on PE this week:
“I have enjoyed tennis in PE, especially bouncing the ball with the tennis racket. I have got better at catching and bouncing balls. I have got better at balancing in gymnastics. PE helps me feel happy” Green Class pupil)
“I have enjoyed tennis in PE, especially bouncing the ball with the tennis racket. I have got better at catching and bouncing balls. I have got better at balancing in gymnastics. PE helps me feel happy” Green Class pupil)
“I like tennis in PE. I like bouncing the ball and catching it with the cone. I have learned to go across the balance beam and jump. PE makes me happy but sometimes I am tired.” (Green Class pupil)
“I like tennis in PE. I like bouncing the ball and catching it with the cone. I have learned to go across the balance beam and jump. PE makes me happy but sometimes I am tired.” (Green Class pupil)
“I like it because I learn new things that I don’t do often like tennis and hockey. I have made progress in tennis and hitting the ball in the right direction by hitting it in the middle. In dance and gymnastics I have developed my strength and technique. I am starting to remember the muscles we stretch. PE helps me control my feelings and stay calm.” (2J pupil)
“I like it because I learn new things that I don’t do often like tennis and hockey. I have made progress in tennis and hitting the ball in the right direction by hitting it in the middle. In dance and gymnastics I have developed my strength and technique. I am starting to remember the muscles we stretch. PE helps me control my feelings and stay calm.” (2J pupil)
“I enjoy playing tennis and football. I have also enjoyed dancing. I have learned how to play tennis and score points. I have learned to make letters with my body in gymnastics and dance. I am starting to remember the muscles like biceps and gluteus maximus. PE helps me feel happy but I am sad when it finishes.” (1C pupil)
“I enjoy playing tennis and football. I have also enjoyed dancing. I have learned how to play tennis and score points. I have learned to make letters with my body in gymnastics and dance. I am starting to remember the muscles like biceps and gluteus maximus. PE helps me feel happy but I am sad when it finishes.” (1C pupil)
“I definitely have enjoyed PE this term because you give us fun new games we can play at break times. My favourite sport has been football. I have learned how to put more power in my shots in football and learned to volley. I made progress with my flexibility in gymnastics and dance. I have learned about dynamic stretches and the muscles we are stretching like quadriceps and hamstrings. PE has helped me with my well-being and especially controlling my emotions.” (4L pupil)
“I definitely have enjoyed PE this term because you give us fun new games we can play at break times. My favourite sport has been football. I have learned how to put more power in my shots in football and learned to volley. I made progress with my flexibility in gymnastics and dance. I have learned about dynamic stretches and the muscles we are stretching like quadriceps and hamstrings. PE has helped me with my well-being and especially controlling my emotions.” (4L pupil)
“I am enjoying working with different people in tennis to see if we work well together. I am enjoying that each term we are learning new things in dance and gymnastics. I have learned to shoot in the high goals in netball and I think I have done well at that. I have developed my hitting and making more accurate shots in tennis. PE has helped with my well being because I get to play with my classmates away from my big brother.” (3G pupil)
“I am enjoying working with different people in tennis to see if we work well together. I am enjoying that each term we are learning new things in dance and gymnastics. I have learned to shoot in the high goals in netball and I think I have done well at that. I have developed my hitting and making more accurate shots in tennis. PE has helped with my well being because I get to play with my classmates away from my big brother.” (3G pupil)
“I am enjoying PE because it is a way to connect with people and have friendly competition. We also support each other when we get things wrong. I definitely think I have improved in netball because I don’t do it outside of school. I have improved my shooting and defending. I also learned how to play different positions. I have learned to do canons in dance which really helps teamwork. When we do PE and dance it is a happy environment and it helps me forget other worries or problems. Also being able to learn about different people and their talents helps build relationships.” (5S pupil)
“I am enjoying PE because it is a way to connect with people and have friendly competition. We also support each other when we get things wrong. I definitely think I have improved in netball because I don’t do it outside of school. I have improved my shooting and defending. I also learned how to play different positions. I have learned to do canons in dance which really helps teamwork. When we do PE and dance it is a happy environment and it helps me forget other worries or problems. Also being able to learn about different people and their talents helps build relationships.” (5S pupil)
“I am enjoying PE and all the sports we are learning. I have developed tactics in netball and where each position can go. I have learnt how to do a cannon in dance, one after the other. I am starting to remember the scientific names of muscles like quadricep. It helps me get moving and uses some energy so it supports my well being.” (5H pupil)
“I am enjoying PE and all the sports we are learning. I have developed tactics in netball and where each position can go. I have learnt how to do a cannon in dance, one after the other. I am starting to remember the scientific names of muscles like quadricep. It helps me get moving and uses some energy so it supports my well being.” (5H pupil)
Community Events:
Community Events:
Children’s Reading group at Wandsworth Town Library.
Children’s Reading group at Wandsworth Town Library.
Saturday 25th March 2:30pm-3:15pm
Saturday 25th March 2:30pm-3:15pm
Ages 8-11
Ages 8-11
Meet The Author: ‘The Corny Scaredy-Cat Paranormal Investigation Squad’.
Meet The Author: ‘The Corny Scaredy-Cat Paranormal Investigation Squad’.
AELTC Nature Weekend:
AELTC Nature Weekend:
25-26 March 2023 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
25-26 March 2023 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
"Together with the London Wildlife Trust we will be exploring the power of water and how important water is for wildlife and nature to thrive.
"Together with the London Wildlife Trust we will be exploring the power of water and how important water is for wildlife and nature to thrive.
With frog spawning season focused around the month of March, we are celebrating amphibians and their environment in several different ways; by crafting our own toads, going pond-dipping and hearing the story about the Toad and the Frog.
With frog spawning season focused around the month of March, we are celebrating amphibians and their environment in several different ways; by crafting our own toads, going pond-dipping and hearing the story about the Toad and the Frog.
Young explorers can join our Nature Safari walks to look for creatures and wildlife, you can learn about how sustainable drainage works, and there will also be the opportunity to speak with our Horticulture and Grounds teams for advice on water-friendly plants and find out how we harvest water for our grass courts."
Young explorers can join our Nature Safari walks to look for creatures and wildlife, you can learn about how sustainable drainage works, and there will also be the opportunity to speak with our Horticulture and Grounds teams for advice on water-friendly plants and find out how we harvest water for our grass courts."
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
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Internet Safety Talk:
Internet Safety Talk:
Due to popular demand the internet safety talk will be rerun on Friday 31st March at 8:45am in the Main Hall.
Due to popular demand the internet safety talk will be rerun on Friday 31st March at 8:45am in the Main Hall.
Please note this is for adults only so please do not bring any children including babes in arms.
Please note this is for adults only so please do not bring any children including babes in arms.
Sensory Garden:
Sensory Garden:
Do you have any old CDs to donate for the children to decorate for our Sensory Garden?
Do you have any old CDs to donate for the children to decorate for our Sensory Garden?
All gratefully received to the spare office please.
All gratefully received to the spare office please.
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:
Self-Control:
Self-Control:
Lord, I pray that the fruit of self-control will grow in me like a tree of strength.
Lord, I pray that the fruit of self-control will grow in me like a tree of strength.
I pray that I will control what I say and do and make them subject to Your spirit.
I pray that I will control what I say and do and make them subject to Your spirit.
In Jesus' name.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.
Amen.
Almighty Father, in this world filled with temptation my desire is to have the fruit of Your Spirit evident in my daily life.
Almighty Father, in this world filled with temptation my desire is to have the fruit of Your Spirit evident in my daily life.
Grant me Father I pray, a spirit of self control. May I face all life's issues with calm control, from self and over-indulgence.
Grant me Father I pray, a spirit of self control. May I face all life's issues with calm control, from self and over-indulgence.
Amen
Amen
... and finally.....more lovely Acts of Kindness created by the children during this period of Lent to make AMG smile....
... and finally.....more lovely Acts of Kindness created by the children during this period of Lent to make AMG smile....
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