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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
The third and final Year 6 Cycle Training course has taken place this week and they have managed to condense the four day instruction into two sessions so all pupils taking part have now passed and received their proficiency certificates.
The third and final Year 6 Cycle Training course has taken place this week and they have managed to condense the four day instruction into two sessions so all pupils taking part have now passed and received their proficiency certificates.
This morning KS1 visited the Gurdwara in Wandsworth and as always, their behaviour was impeccable and we are grateful to our hosts for welcoming us to their temple.
This morning KS1 visited the Gurdwara in Wandsworth and as always, their behaviour was impeccable and we are grateful to our hosts for welcoming us to their temple.
Next Week:
Next Week:
.... looks to be a busy one!
.... looks to be a busy one!
It is Well-Being Week with the theme, 'Let's Connect'. A parentmail has already been sent outlining the various activities and the Parent Workshop on Tuesday.
It is Well-Being Week with the theme, 'Let's Connect'. A parentmail has already been sent outlining the various activities and the Parent Workshop on Tuesday.
On Wednesday some of our Middle Phase pupils are taking part in a New Age Kurling competition along with other local schools.
On Wednesday some of our Middle Phase pupils are taking part in a New Age Kurling competition along with other local schools.
Year 3 have been busy rehearsing for their assembly ready for when they perform it to the school and their parents on Thursday 9th February.
Year 3 have been busy rehearsing for their assembly ready for when they perform it to the school and their parents on Thursday 9th February.
Thursday is also Geography Day for Year 5 and their schedule promises to provide a great variety of activities to reflect this subject.
Thursday is also Geography Day for Year 5 and their schedule promises to provide a great variety of activities to reflect this subject.
On Friday lucky Year 6 are spending the afternoon exploring AFC Wimbledon in Plough Lane.
On Friday lucky Year 6 are spending the afternoon exploring AFC Wimbledon in Plough Lane.
It is also our ever popular RFP (Reading For Pleasure) afternoon on Friday. All parents and carers welcome.
It is also our ever popular RFP (Reading For Pleasure) afternoon on Friday. All parents and carers welcome.
And please note that children can come in their favourite colour on this day as an opportunity for self-expression. Further information below.
And please note that children can come in their favourite colour on this day as an opportunity for self-expression. Further information below.
Finally.... drum roll....tomorrow is the School Disco and I look forward to seeing many of you throwing your moves on the dancefloor!
Finally.... drum roll....tomorrow is the School Disco and I look forward to seeing many of you throwing your moves on the dancefloor!
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead.
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
Jam sandwich making in Year 1
Jam sandwich making in Year 1
Kandinsky art in Year 4
Kandinsky art in Year 4
Year 5 have been learning to write ancient hieroglyphics on tea stained paper - I wonder which names they have written here.....?!
Year 5 have been learning to write ancient hieroglyphics on tea stained paper - I wonder which names they have written here.....?!
Plea for help! Calling all alumni....
Plea for help! Calling all alumni....
I have been talking to the children at the end of each of my weekly worship sessions about the school and the changes I have seen over the past 23 years! It made me think about all of the pupils who have passed through whilst I have been here (some of you are now parents here too!).
I have been talking to the children at the end of each of my weekly worship sessions about the school and the changes I have seen over the past 23 years! It made me think about all of the pupils who have passed through whilst I have been here (some of you are now parents here too!).
I am keen to set up up an Alumni and meet up either in person or virtually with as many as possible this year. It also got me thinking about those pupils who have gone through the school many, many years ago....before even my time! ...It would be great to hear from them....
I am keen to set up up an Alumni and meet up either in person or virtually with as many as possible this year. It also got me thinking about those pupils who have gone through the school many, many years ago....before even my time! ...It would be great to hear from them....
So here is the plea as I am not tech savvy here...
So here is the plea as I am not tech savvy here...
...Is there any parent who can help us with setting up an Alumni for the ex pupils of St. Michael's?
...Is there any parent who can help us with setting up an Alumni for the ex pupils of St. Michael's?
We are keen to make contact and join groups together from as far back as we can and share stories, have events and fundraise. If you can help or know of someone who can give time free of charge to help us that would be amazing. Please see me!
We are keen to make contact and join groups together from as far back as we can and share stories, have events and fundraise. If you can help or know of someone who can give time free of charge to help us that would be amazing. Please see me!
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
Kind regards,
Kind regards,
AMG
AMG
Attendance Matters:
Attendance Matters:
Please remember always to let the office know BY 9AM each day if your child is not going to be in school. You can also do this by clicking on the Parent Mail App to record any absence.
Please remember always to let the office know BY 9AM each day if your child is not going to be in school. You can also do this by clicking on the Parent Mail App to record any absence.
We need a full reason each time for our records please.
We need a full reason each time for our records please.
Every morning the office staff are having to chase up missing children:
Every morning the office staff are having to chase up missing children:
- If a message hasn't been received by 9am the office will call the child's parents
- If no response from them the office will then call the other nominated contacts in their records to ascertain why the child is absent.
- If no one can be reached we will then visit the family residence to check
- If we cannot find a child at their main residence we will contact the police/MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
Attendance:
Attendance:
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our target for the year is: 97%
Our attendance for the year to date is:
Our attendance for the year to date is:
This week our attendance was 96.3%
This week our attendance was 96.3%
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
A massive well done to Y4 for raising over £300 in the cake sale last week – clearly a lot of happy customers!
A massive well done to Y4 for raising over £300 in the cake sale last week – clearly a lot of happy customers!
Dancing shoes and sparkly outfits at the ready - Disco extravaganza in the School Hall this Saturday:
Dancing shoes and sparkly outfits at the ready - Disco extravaganza in the School Hall this Saturday:
Reception and Nursery – 3pm to 4pm
Reception and Nursery – 3pm to 4pm
Years 1 to 3 – 4:30pm to 6pm
Years 1 to 3 – 4:30pm to 6pm
Years 4 to 6 – 6:30pm to 8pm
Years 4 to 6 – 6:30pm to 8pm
Thank You Thank You to all you wonderful DBS checked volunteers that no doubt have their moves perfected by now.
Thank You Thank You to all you wonderful DBS checked volunteers that no doubt have their moves perfected by now.
Now the children’s fun is sorted, adults get to have some too! Parent Quiz Night is on Saturday March 11th, compliments of the Y3 organisers, so get your childcare booked.
Now the children’s fun is sorted, adults get to have some too! Parent Quiz Night is on Saturday March 11th, compliments of the Y3 organisers, so get your childcare booked.
Don’t be shy if you are interested in finding out more about co-chairing the PTA next year or taking on second hand uniforms sales immediately …
Don’t be shy if you are interested in finding out more about co-chairing the PTA next year or taking on second hand uniforms sales immediately …
Ideas and thoughts are always welcome - pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Ideas and thoughts are always welcome - pta@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Dare we say there is stretch in the evening and spring is getting ready – hope you are as excited about that as we are..
Dare we say there is stretch in the evening and spring is getting ready – hope you are as excited about that as we are..
Cora and Sheila - PTA Co-chairs
Cora and Sheila - PTA Co-chairs
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:
Well-Being Week:
Well-Being Week:
'Let's Connect':
'Let's Connect':
This is about making meaningful connections. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing.
This is about making meaningful connections. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing.
When we have healthy connections - to family, friends and others - this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.
When we have healthy connections - to family, friends and others - this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.
A full programme is taking place throughout the week to reflect this subject, including such activities as Hoola Hoop connections, Let's Connect Bingo and paper chain making.
A full programme is taking place throughout the week to reflect this subject, including such activities as Hoola Hoop connections, Let's Connect Bingo and paper chain making.
Mental Health Workshop for Parents:
Mental Health Workshop for Parents:
Tuesday 7th February: 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 7th February: 6:30-7:30pm
Educational Psychologists 'Developing Resilience' all parents welcome
Educational Psychologists 'Developing Resilience' all parents welcome
Dress to Express:
Dress to Express:
Friday 10th February
Friday 10th February
On this day pupils can wear their favourite colour or a unique outfit to express how they’re feeling, it can be as simple or elaborate as you like!
On this day pupils can wear their favourite colour or a unique outfit to express how they’re feeling, it can be as simple or elaborate as you like!
Dress to Express is an opportunity for self-expression and celebrating a diverse range of emotions. The day also provides a great opportunity to be open about mental health and start conversations within the school community.
Dress to Express is an opportunity for self-expression and celebrating a diverse range of emotions. The day also provides a great opportunity to be open about mental health and start conversations within the school community.
We are looking for a £2 donation (made via parentmail) which we will give to a mental health charity that has been chosen by the staff, parents and pupils democratically.
We are looking for a £2 donation (made via parentmail) which we will give to a mental health charity that has been chosen by the staff, parents and pupils democratically.
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Friday 10th February at 2:30pm
Friday 10th February at 2:30pm
All family members and carers welcome and you do not need a DBS to attend.
All family members and carers welcome and you do not need a DBS to attend.
Come to the usual entrance for your child and enjoy reading with them in a relaxed environment around school.
Come to the usual entrance for your child and enjoy reading with them in a relaxed environment around school.
Pancake Day:
Pancake Day:
Tuesday 21st February
Tuesday 21st February
For those children who usually have a school lunch the menu will include pancakes for pudding on this day!
For those children who usually have a school lunch the menu will include pancakes for pudding on this day!
Royal Academy Young Artists Summer Show:
Royal Academy Young Artists Summer Show:
We have registered as a school again this year so you can submit your child's artwork via the following link:
We have registered as a school again this year so you can submit your child's artwork via the following link:
ABRSM Exams:
ABRSM Exams:
For the upcoming ABRSM exam session, running from 27th February until 1st April 2023, we are looking to run the exams at St Michael's.
For the upcoming ABRSM exam session, running from 27th February until 1st April 2023, we are looking to run the exams at St Michael's.
If your child's private teacher is in the process of organising their instrumental exam, then please let them know that your child can take their exam at St Michael's (rather than an outside venue), but they need to contact Mrs Minster by next week at musicadmin@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk Please note that children who already have peripatetic lessons at St Michael's have already been included in the entry.
If your child's private teacher is in the process of organising their instrumental exam, then please let them know that your child can take their exam at St Michael's (rather than an outside venue), but they need to contact Mrs Minster by next week at musicadmin@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk Please note that children who already have peripatetic lessons at St Michael's have already been included in the entry.
Tracey Minster
Tracey Minster
Head of Music Faculty
Head of Music Faculty
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
Monday 6th February & Friday 24th February
Monday 6th February & Friday 24th February
Monday 6th March & Friday 17th March
Monday 6th March & Friday 17th 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.
Local Community Events:
Local Community Events:
Boom Sports Holiday Camps in February Half Term.
Boom Sports Holiday Camps in February Half Term.
Based in Hammersmith - see flyer for booking details
Based in Hammersmith - see flyer for booking details
Southfields Library:
Southfields Library:
FREE Online Safety Course for Parents and Carers
FREE Online Safety Course for Parents and Carers
Group 4 Theatre for Young People:
Group 4 Theatre for Young People:
Putney Arts Theatre:
Putney Arts Theatre:
February half term:
February half term:
"A fantastic opportunity for ages 4-11 to get involved in fun and engaging performance-based activities and put on a show for family and friends! "
"A fantastic opportunity for ages 4-11 to get involved in fun and engaging performance-based activities and put on a show for family and friends! "
Window Wanderland
Window Wanderland
Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th February 2022
Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th February 2022
Sadly we will not be participating this year but everyone in the community is welcome and taking part is free.
Sadly we will not be participating this year but everyone in the community is welcome and taking part is free.
You can make a display in the windows of your flat, house, business, school, nursery, car, campervan, shop – or in your front garden!
You can make a display in the windows of your flat, house, business, school, nursery, car, campervan, shop – or in your front garden!
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Zones of Regulation:
Zones of Regulation:
Message from the Wandsworth Contact Team:
Message from the Wandsworth Contact Team:
Contact are holding a Webinar by Dr Naomi Fisher on the subject of emotionally based school avoidance.
Contact are holding a Webinar by Dr Naomi Fisher on the subject of emotionally based school avoidance.
This is taking place on Monday 6th February via Zoom at 10:30am.
This is taking place on Monday 6th February via Zoom at 10:30am.
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
We Love Our Reading Corners:
We Love Our Reading Corners:
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:
Love:
Love:
Bless us with Love, O Merciful God; That we may Love as you Love!
Bless us with Love, O Merciful God; That we may Love as you Love!
That we may show patience, tolerance, kindness, caring and love to all!
That we may show patience, tolerance, kindness, caring and love to all!
We thank you for many blessings.
We thank you for many blessings.
We pray you may bless and fill our family with love, peace and prosperity.
We pray you may bless and fill our family with love, peace and prosperity.
We also pray for joy, abundance and strength.
We also pray for joy, abundance and strength.
We pray for great health and continued healing.
We pray for great health and continued healing.
We pray for our loved ones.
We pray for our loved ones.
We pray for your kindness and mercy.
We pray for your kindness and mercy.
We pray for your guidance and protection,
We pray for your guidance and protection,
Amen.
Amen.
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails…But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Love never fails…But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
... and finally....
... and finally....
With kindness being one of our Fruits of the Spirit it is so lovely to receive such kind messages to brighten up the days.....
With kindness being one of our Fruits of the Spirit it is so lovely to receive such kind messages to brighten up the days.....
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