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Dear Parents
Dear Parents
I must start this list with a huge AMG Shout Out to the amazing PTA and parent body for such a fabulous Summer Fete last Saturday! A staggering £16k was raised and it was a truly magical event.
I must start this list with a huge AMG Shout Out to the amazing PTA and parent body for such a fabulous Summer Fete last Saturday! A staggering £16k was raised and it was a truly magical event.
See the stunning photo gallery below for a snapshot of the day itself.
See the stunning photo gallery below for a snapshot of the day itself.
This week was Sports Week!
This week was Sports Week!
A huge thank you to Carl Rochford, Head of PE, for organising such a triumphant few days of sporting activities! The children had such an amazing time - taking part, being good sports and most importantly, showing teamwork and collaboration. A reflection on the week, with pictures, is further down this newsletter.
A huge thank you to Carl Rochford, Head of PE, for organising such a triumphant few days of sporting activities! The children had such an amazing time - taking part, being good sports and most importantly, showing teamwork and collaboration. A reflection on the week, with pictures, is further down this newsletter.
On Monday Year 5 spent a very fruitful day at Saint Cecilia's learning all about life as a Year 7 pupil there. Thank you to our local secondary school for putting this on for them and giving them such a great flavour of what to expect when they transition.
On Monday Year 5 spent a very fruitful day at Saint Cecilia's learning all about life as a Year 7 pupil there. Thank you to our local secondary school for putting this on for them and giving them such a great flavour of what to expect when they transition.
On Tuesday pm we welcomed our new Nursery parents to an evening event for them to learn about all things St Michael's and to meet other Mini St Mikes families.
On Tuesday pm we welcomed our new Nursery parents to an evening event for them to learn about all things St Michael's and to meet other Mini St Mikes families.
We also held a coffee morning for Middle and Upper Phase parents yesterday morning .
We also held a coffee morning for Middle and Upper Phase parents yesterday morning .
And on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons there were lots of new little faces in the building while we held our Reception tasters here in school.
And on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons there were lots of new little faces in the building while we held our Reception tasters here in school.
I also met with the Year 5 parents on Wednesday morning to explain to them the Secondary Transfer process. See below a copy of the presentation for those who were unable to attend.
I also met with the Year 5 parents on Wednesday morning to explain to them the Secondary Transfer process. See below a copy of the presentation for those who were unable to attend.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Rehearsals are hotting up for the Year 6 Production on Monday to pupils and Thursday evening to parents, as well as the Reception Assembly on Thursday morning.
Rehearsals are hotting up for the Year 6 Production on Monday to pupils and Thursday evening to parents, as well as the Reception Assembly on Thursday morning.
Year 4 have a Norman Workshop in school on Thursday and lucky Year 2 are off to the Princess Diana Memorial Playground on Friday.
Year 4 have a Norman Workshop in school on Thursday and lucky Year 2 are off to the Princess Diana Memorial Playground on Friday.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead -only three weeks to go!
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead -only three weeks to go!
Best wishes
Best wishes
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
Summer Fete 2022 In Pictures:
Summer Fete 2022 In Pictures:
Sports Week: A Reflection:
Sports Week: A Reflection:
Sports Week 2022
Sports Week 2022
At the time of writing this it is Thursday 30th June 2022 and we have had 4 amazing days of sports week.
At the time of writing this it is Thursday 30th June 2022 and we have had 4 amazing days of sports week.
We started the week with our GB athlete visits. Reuban Arthur (GB Sprinter) and Mercy Brown (GB Weightlifter) came in on Monday and delivered the most inspiring assembly and lessons for our children. We learned about their journeys into their sports and the hard work they have put into achieving excellence in their sports. Please speak to the children about what they learned from the athletes and how they have inspired them.
We started the week with our GB athlete visits. Reuban Arthur (GB Sprinter) and Mercy Brown (GB Weightlifter) came in on Monday and delivered the most inspiring assembly and lessons for our children. We learned about their journeys into their sports and the hard work they have put into achieving excellence in their sports. Please speak to the children about what they learned from the athletes and how they have inspired them.
Our staff have done an amazing job to deliver a range of sports and physical activities to inspire our children.
Our staff have done an amazing job to deliver a range of sports and physical activities to inspire our children.
Everytime I pass a child they shout to me "I love sport" or "I love PE" so I think the children are inspired and have had a great time.
Everytime I pass a child they shout to me "I love sport" or "I love PE" so I think the children are inspired and have had a great time.
We are all so excited for House morning tomorrow.
We are all so excited for House morning tomorrow.
More to follow in next week's web update...
More to follow in next week's web update...
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
We are looking forward to welcoming Heather from the library for a whole school assembly on Wednesday 6th July to launch this year's Challenge.
We are looking forward to welcoming Heather from the library for a whole school assembly on Wednesday 6th July to launch this year's Challenge.
She will also bring along library joining forms for those not already members.
She will also bring along library joining forms for those not already members.
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.
Any purchased canvases will be sent home with the children before the end of term.
Any purchased canvases will be sent home with the children before the end of term.
Reception Class Assembly:
Reception Class Assembly:
Thursday 7th July
Thursday 7th July
9am
9am
School Hall
School Hall
Secondary Transfer:
Secondary Transfer:
Follow the link to the presentation that took place earlier this week:
Follow the link to the presentation that took place earlier this week:
Here also is the link to the Secondary Transfer page on our website:
Here also is the link to the Secondary Transfer page on our website:
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 6 Key Dates:
Year 6 Key Dates:
Year 6 Production: (parents welcome - 2 tickets per family):
Year 6 Production: (parents welcome - 2 tickets per family):
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
PE Notices:
PE Notices:
Message from the Wimbledon LTA:
Message from the Wimbledon LTA:
Middle Saturday Opened Up!
Middle Saturday Opened Up!
Saturday 2nd July, 10am – 4pm, Wimbledon Park (SW19 7HR)
Saturday 2nd July, 10am – 4pm, Wimbledon Park (SW19 7HR)
Hosted by the AELTC and the LTA, ‘Middle Saturday Opened Up’ is a fun, inclusive and FREE tennis day for the community of Merton and Wandsworth – open to all ages and abilities, almost 400 people will be able to take part in the day.
Hosted by the AELTC and the LTA, ‘Middle Saturday Opened Up’ is a fun, inclusive and FREE tennis day for the community of Merton and Wandsworth – open to all ages and abilities, almost 400 people will be able to take part in the day.
There will be a particular focus on providing taster sessions for children for LTA Youth (the LTA’s junior programme) – and therefore there are opportunities for children of all ages to play, from aged 4 and above throughout the day.
There will be a particular focus on providing taster sessions for children for LTA Youth (the LTA’s junior programme) – and therefore there are opportunities for children of all ages to play, from aged 4 and above throughout the day.
There are also opportunities for adults of all abilities – with an energetic cardio tennis session on offer, a disability session (children and adults), and a fun Team Challenge competition, which is open to all the family to take part in.
There are also opportunities for adults of all abilities – with an energetic cardio tennis session on offer, a disability session (children and adults), and a fun Team Challenge competition, which is open to all the family to take part in.
We advise signing up to a session before the day, to secure your place. For details and to book on, please go to www.middlesaturday.org
We advise signing up to a session before the day, to secure your place. For details and to book on, please go to www.middlesaturday.org
All participants that are booked onto the day will receive further details before the event takes place.
All participants that are booked onto the day will receive further details before the event takes place.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
Wombles Day:
Wombles Day:
Saturday 9th July: 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9th July: 9am - 6pm
Unveiling a sculpture to recapture that Womble spirit!
Unveiling a sculpture to recapture that Womble spirit!
AFC Wimbledon supporters are combining to unveil a lasting legacy to the Wombles – and a fun schedule of events will make it an unforgettable occasion!
AFC Wimbledon supporters are combining to unveil a lasting legacy to the Wombles – and a fun schedule of events will make it an unforgettable occasion!
The highlight of ‘Wombles Day’ will be the big reveal of a wood-carved Wombles sculpture at 11am called the Orinoco & Womble Bench outside AFC Wimbledon’s stadium at Plough Lane.
The highlight of ‘Wombles Day’ will be the big reveal of a wood-carved Wombles sculpture at 11am called the Orinoco & Womble Bench outside AFC Wimbledon’s stadium at Plough Lane.
There will be a serious edge to the fun event too as organisers WiSH (Wimbledon in Sporting History), with the help of Dons Local Action Group, have arranged a community litter pick and recycling initiative that could become a monthly clean-up.
There will be a serious edge to the fun event too as organisers WiSH (Wimbledon in Sporting History), with the help of Dons Local Action Group, have arranged a community litter pick and recycling initiative that could become a monthly clean-up.
Volunteers will be recapturing that famous Womble spirit as the lovable creatures apparently spent their days helping the environment by collecting rubbish on Wimbledon Common!
Volunteers will be recapturing that famous Womble spirit as the lovable creatures apparently spent their days helping the environment by collecting rubbish on Wimbledon Common!
“Wombles Day” runs from 9am until 6 pm at the stadium and includes the following:
“Wombles Day” runs from 9am until 6 pm at the stadium and includes the following:
· Live music and the launch of the Wombles from the Lane CD
· Live music and the launch of the Wombles from the Lane CD
· Stadium Tours including access to the Greatest Story exhibition
· Stadium Tours including access to the Greatest Story exhibition
· ‘Meet the Wombles’ – Uncle Bulgaria, Mme Cholet and Haydon
· ‘Meet the Wombles’ – Uncle Bulgaria, Mme Cholet and Haydon
· Special commemorative T-shirts presented to children
· Special commemorative T-shirts presented to children
· Prizes, raffles, games and giveaways
· Prizes, raffles, games and giveaways
· Food stalls and drinks
· Food stalls and drinks
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"
Internet Safety:
Internet Safety:
Please follow the links for some helpful advice to parents regarding the Tik Tok app:
Please follow the links for some helpful advice to parents regarding the Tik Tok app:
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
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:
Compassion:
Compassion:
Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8
1 Peter 3:8
A Prayer for Compassion:
A Prayer for Compassion:
Lord, thank you for being a God of compassion. When I feel hungry or beat down by the heat of this world, you offer refreshment. With you there is nourishment for dry and hurting places. May I see where you provide for me, because sometimes I don’t notice it. Sometimes I reject it. But Lord, I admit that I need your refilling often.
Lord, thank you for being a God of compassion. When I feel hungry or beat down by the heat of this world, you offer refreshment. With you there is nourishment for dry and hurting places. May I see where you provide for me, because sometimes I don’t notice it. Sometimes I reject it. But Lord, I admit that I need your refilling often.
When I feel shaken, you are not. You never cease to offer love and compassion for those who are weary. When I can’t figure out what to do and it feels like everything I do is wrong, your arms remain open to receive me. I can’t understand your acceptance and love, but you offer it. Help me accept it.
When I feel shaken, you are not. You never cease to offer love and compassion for those who are weary. When I can’t figure out what to do and it feels like everything I do is wrong, your arms remain open to receive me. I can’t understand your acceptance and love, but you offer it. Help me accept it.
Have compassion for my doubts, fears, actions, thoughts, and the wrestling that happens in me. Show me new ways, Lord. Help me see your care and kindness, especially when I feel empty and alone.
Have compassion for my doubts, fears, actions, thoughts, and the wrestling that happens in me. Show me new ways, Lord. Help me see your care and kindness, especially when I feel empty and alone.
Lord, I need compassion from others. I need compassion for myself too. Help me notice and embrace compassion offered to me. Help me extend compassion to myself and others, especially when it’s hard to do.
Lord, I need compassion from others. I need compassion for myself too. Help me notice and embrace compassion offered to me. Help me extend compassion to myself and others, especially when it’s hard to do.
Amen.
Amen.
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.
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:
Well this week has definitely been far calmer and quieter than last week! But wow, what an amazing fete we enjoyed! Thank you to everyone for making it an incredible day and we were delighted to see so many happy faces!
Well this week has definitely been far calmer and quieter than last week! But wow, what an amazing fete we enjoyed! Thank you to everyone for making it an incredible day and we were delighted to see so many happy faces!
We are in the final stretch of this academic year. Please join us next Tuesday night for the final PTA meeting of this academic year. We will discuss the fete - seeking and providing feedback and of course an update on the money raised. The meeting will be on zoom and we'll circulate details on Monday night.
We are in the final stretch of this academic year. Please join us next Tuesday night for the final PTA meeting of this academic year. We will discuss the fete - seeking and providing feedback and of course an update on the money raised. The meeting will be on zoom and we'll circulate details on Monday night.
We are also planning for the next academic year and finalising the calendar of events for the Autumn term. As part of that planning is the need for new volunteers - both on the committee and as a parent rep. We have several positions that need filling on the committee and we ask for two parent reps for each class. Being part of the committee is an amazing experience and one we've really enjoyed. Plus our children love us being involved. So please get in touch and get involved. The PTA need you!
We are also planning for the next academic year and finalising the calendar of events for the Autumn term. As part of that planning is the need for new volunteers - both on the committee and as a parent rep. We have several positions that need filling on the committee and we ask for two parent reps for each class. Being part of the committee is an amazing experience and one we've really enjoyed. Plus our children love us being involved. So please get in touch and get involved. The PTA need you!
We are also looking for volunteers to help supervise the inflatables for the fun day on the 15th July. If you are able to help any time between 3pm and 5pm, please let us or your reps know. The children will enjoy the inflatables during the afternoon but as most of you know, that is never enough time (would any time be enough really!!) so we are delighted to be opening them up (to school families only) between 3 and 5pm. The church cafe will also be on the field for refreshments!
We are also looking for volunteers to help supervise the inflatables for the fun day on the 15th July. If you are able to help any time between 3pm and 5pm, please let us or your reps know. The children will enjoy the inflatables during the afternoon but as most of you know, that is never enough time (would any time be enough really!!) so we are delighted to be opening them up (to school families only) between 3 and 5pm. The church cafe will also be on the field for refreshments!
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and enjoy the tennis and sunshine!
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and enjoy the tennis and sunshine!
See you next week on zoom!
See you next week on zoom!
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee.
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee.
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