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Love, Serve, Grow
Love, Serve, Grow
Friday 7th February 2025
Friday 7th February 2025
Message from Angela Harris:
Message from Angela Harris:
As we come to the end of another busy and exciting week, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the wonderful things that have been happening in school.
As we come to the end of another busy and exciting week, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the wonderful things that have been happening in school.
This week, we have been focusing on the second of our three school values—Service. We began our exploration of this value in church on Monday, where the clergy spoke about how service is something we need to practise, develop precision in, and build the power of. It has been fantastic to see both children and staff demonstrating service in action throughout the week.
This week, we have been focusing on the second of our three school values—Service. We began our exploration of this value in church on Monday, where the clergy spoke about how service is something we need to practise, develop precision in, and build the power of. It has been fantastic to see both children and staff demonstrating service in action throughout the week.
Alongside this, we have also been focusing on mental health and wellbeing, using the characters from Inside Out to help children explore their emotions. Both children and staff have engaged in activities that promote wellbeing, creating a positive and supportive environment for all.
Alongside this, we have also been focusing on mental health and wellbeing, using the characters from Inside Out to help children explore their emotions. Both children and staff have engaged in activities that promote wellbeing, creating a positive and supportive environment for all.
I am looking forward to welcoming you to our Vision Presentation on Friday 14th February 2025. Following this, at 2:45pm, we will hold Reading for Pleasure (RFP)—a wonderful opportunity for parents to enjoy and encourage a love of reading with their children.
I am looking forward to welcoming you to our Vision Presentation on Friday 14th February 2025. Following this, at 2:45pm, we will hold Reading for Pleasure (RFP)—a wonderful opportunity for parents to enjoy and encourage a love of reading with their children.
A quick reminder regarding scooters at drop-off and pick-up: we very much want to support children scooting or cycling to school but they should not be riding them on school grounds and should store them away when arriving at school. Parents remain responsible for ensuring this is followed to help keep everyone safe.
A quick reminder regarding scooters at drop-off and pick-up: we very much want to support children scooting or cycling to school but they should not be riding them on school grounds and should store them away when arriving at school. Parents remain responsible for ensuring this is followed to help keep everyone safe.
Next week, we will be exploring the last of our school values—Grow. As we reflect on this, we hold onto the words of Colossians 2:7:
Next week, we will be exploring the last of our school values—Grow. As we reflect on this, we hold onto the words of Colossians 2:7:
“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Mrs Harris
Mrs Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Important Attendance and Punctuality Notices
Important Attendance and Punctuality Notices
Please read:
Please read:
Message to all parents regarding Unauthorised Absences:
Message to all parents regarding Unauthorised Absences:
We are increasingly concerned about attendance levels at St Michael’s.
We are increasingly concerned about attendance levels at St Michael’s.
Since the start of the academic year, 118 pupils have an attendance rate below 95%. Of these, 35 children from 25 families have taken unauthorised leave due to holidays during term time.
Since the start of the academic year, 118 pupils have an attendance rate below 95%. Of these, 35 children from 25 families have taken unauthorised leave due to holidays during term time.
Unfortunately, some families are repeatedly taking extended holidays, despite clear guidance that term-time absences have a detrimental impact on a child’s education.
Unfortunately, some families are repeatedly taking extended holidays, despite clear guidance that term-time absences have a detrimental impact on a child’s education.
We urge all parents to take holidays only during school breaks. Term time is for learning, and every missed day affects both individual progress and the wider school community.
We urge all parents to take holidays only during school breaks. Term time is for learning, and every missed day affects both individual progress and the wider school community.
Thank you for working with us to prioritise your child’s education.
Thank you for working with us to prioritise your child’s education.
Message to all parents regarding Punctuality:
Message to all parents regarding Punctuality:
We are deeply concerned by the high number of late arrivals in January, with a record 167 late marks recorded last month. Shockingly, some children were late seven times in just one month!
We are deeply concerned by the high number of late arrivals in January, with a record 167 late marks recorded last month. Shockingly, some children were late seven times in just one month!
Punctuality is not just about arriving on time; it is a crucial life skill that helps shape a child’s attitude towards responsibility, discipline, and respect for others. Arriving late is disruptive for the entire class and places unnecessary strain on teaching staff.
Punctuality is not just about arriving on time; it is a crucial life skill that helps shape a child’s attitude towards responsibility, discipline, and respect for others. Arriving late is disruptive for the entire class and places unnecessary strain on teaching staff.
We kindly remind all parents and carers that school starts promptly at 8:40 AM (8:45 AM for nursery children). Please make every effort to arrive on time to ensure your child has the best possible start to the day.
We kindly remind all parents and carers that school starts promptly at 8:40 AM (8:45 AM for nursery children). Please make every effort to arrive on time to ensure your child has the best possible start to the day.
Your cooperation is essential in setting the right example for your child and supporting the smooth running of our school.
Your cooperation is essential in setting the right example for your child and supporting the smooth running of our school.
Thank you for your commitment to this important matter.
Thank you for your commitment to this important matter.
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Well Being Week:
Well Being Week:
Last Friday we held a special assembly where the children launched mental health week with the theme 'know yourself, grow yourself'.
Last Friday we held a special assembly where the children launched mental health week with the theme 'know yourself, grow yourself'.
Thank you to Rosemary, our mental health and wellbeing governor for joining us.
Thank you to Rosemary, our mental health and wellbeing governor for joining us.
Throughout the week there were various activities planned along the themes of:
Throughout the week there were various activities planned along the themes of:
'Islands of Personality',
'Islands of Personality',
Managing my emotions,
Managing my emotions,
"I can and I'd like to learn to..."
"I can and I'd like to learn to..."
and culminating in a Maths Mufti Day on Friday.
and culminating in a Maths Mufti Day on Friday.
There was even a special 'face yoga' workshop for the staff after hours!
There was even a special 'face yoga' workshop for the staff after hours!
6H Magistrates Court Visit
6H Magistrates Court Visit
.. and the children also got to try on one of the parent's wig and gown!
.. and the children also got to try on one of the parent's wig and gown!
Year 4's Ukulele Lesson..
Year 4's Ukulele Lesson..
.... was a very colourful affair this week!
.... was a very colourful affair this week!
Year 2 have been creating delicious sandwiches this week!
Year 2 have been creating delicious sandwiches this week!
Playground Safety Reminder:
Playground Safety Reminder:
Please ensure that your child does NOT scoot or cycle in the school playground.
Please ensure that your child does NOT scoot or cycle in the school playground.
All children need to be supervised by an adult at all times. This is an important health and safety request.
All children need to be supervised by an adult at all times. This is an important health and safety request.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Internet Safety Workshops for KS2 Pupils:
Internet Safety Workshops for KS2 Pupils:
These are taking place on Wednesday and Thursday next week as part of our safeguarding commitment to our children.
These are taking place on Wednesday and Thursday next week as part of our safeguarding commitment to our children.
Year 3 Assembly
Year 3 Assembly
Friday, 14 February⋅
Friday, 14 February⋅
9:00 – 9:30am
9:00 – 9:30am
All Year 3 friends and family welcome.
All Year 3 friends and family welcome.
New School Vision Talk:
New School Vision Talk:
Friday 14th February, 2:15pm, School Hall
Friday 14th February, 2:15pm, School Hall
Join the SLT who will be explaining how the guiding principles of our new Vision and our School Values enrich the school experience for every child.
Join the SLT who will be explaining how the guiding principles of our new Vision and our School Values enrich the school experience for every child.
Stay on for RFP straight afterwards!
Stay on for RFP straight afterwards!
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Friday 14th February: 2:45pm
Friday 14th February: 2:45pm
Immediately following our new Vision session, at approximately 2:45pm, you are welcome to stay and enjoy our Reading for Pleasure (RFP) session — a much-loved opportunity to immerse yourself in the joy of books with your child!
Immediately following our new Vision session, at approximately 2:45pm, you are welcome to stay and enjoy our Reading for Pleasure (RFP) session — a much-loved opportunity to immerse yourself in the joy of books with your child!
Arabic Calligraphy at Battersea Arts Centre:
Arabic Calligraphy at Battersea Arts Centre:
11-15 February
We have been sent this flyer for a special exhibition at Battersea Arts Centre.
We have been sent this flyer for a special exhibition at Battersea Arts Centre.
This may be of particular interest to Year 4 with their current Art Topic.
This may be of particular interest to Year 4 with their current Art Topic.
Free Half Term Putney Swimming Lessons:
Free Half Term Putney Swimming Lessons:
FREE swim lessons for children aged 3 to 12 at Granard Primary School (SW15 6XA) during the half term from February 17 to 21.
FREE swim lessons for children aged 3 to 12 at Granard Primary School (SW15 6XA) during the half term from February 17 to 21.
These lessons offer an opportunity for our local children to learn a vital life-saving skill while having fun in the water!
These lessons offer an opportunity for our local children to learn a vital life-saving skill while having fun in the water!
Free swimming sessions offer for eligible children in Years 2-7 who have not yet learned to swim 25 metres.
Free swimming sessions offer for eligible children in Years 2-7 who have not yet learned to swim 25 metres.
For further details, see attached flyer or visit: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-fitness/sports-offer/swimming-offers/
For further details, see attached flyer or visit: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-fitness/sports-offer/swimming-offers/
Access_for_All_-_Web_4_EC831(2.25).pdf
All Star Tennis:
All Star Tennis:
Early Bird Offer:
Early Bird Offer:
Their Early Bird 20% offer will be running till February 3rd and is valid for all junior camps from toddlers to teens, from February half-term camps, through Easter and May half-term, to all 8 weeks of summer camps.
Their Early Bird 20% offer will be running till February 3rd and is valid for all junior camps from toddlers to teens, from February half-term camps, through Easter and May half-term, to all 8 weeks of summer camps.
The bespoke code for the promotion is:
The bespoke code for the promotion is:
EB2025-S.
EB2025-S.
Netball Camps Wandsworth:
Netball Camps Wandsworth:
Netball Coach UK are running half term & Easter netball camps in partnership with Spencer NC in Wandsworth
Netball Coach UK are running half term & Easter netball camps in partnership with Spencer NC in Wandsworth
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
Advance Notice
Advance Notice
24 March - 4 April
24 March - 4 April
We hope everyone will want to get involved in this initiative.
We hope everyone will want to get involved in this initiative.
This is a great way to build physical activity in children's daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental well being.
This is a great way to build physical activity in children's daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental well being.
Any questions about your specific needs please contact Mr Rochford who can look into how your child(ren) can take part. crochford@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Any questions about your specific needs please contact Mr Rochford who can look into how your child(ren) can take part. crochford@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Wandsworth Open Door Community Centre:
Wandsworth Open Door Community Centre:
6th January - 27th March 2025
6th January - 27th March 2025
(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)
(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)
New Ways To Be Happier:
New Ways To Be Happier:
Want some new ideas to make life happier?
Please find below details of a webinar taking place on 12 February 2025 - online via Zoom.
Please find below details of a webinar taking place on 12 February 2025 - online via Zoom.
The webinar will be led by positive psychology expert Vanessa King, who will share new science-based ideas on how to be happier, even in difficult times.
The webinar will be led by positive psychology expert Vanessa King, who will share new science-based ideas on how to be happier, even in difficult times.
Education Wellbeing Service Webinars:
Education Wellbeing Service Webinars:
- Understanding and supporting your child's sleep
- Understanding and supporting your child's sleep
- Supporting common child anxieties and worries - including around exams
- Supporting common child anxieties and worries - including around exams
- Promoting sibling harmony
- Promoting sibling harmony
Our February Half Term Camp, taking place at Riversdale Primary School, is fast approaching and we are very excited to release our finalised schedule with you!
Our February Half Term Camp, taking place at Riversdale Primary School, is fast approaching and we are very excited to release our finalised schedule with you!
Mini golf, Inflatables, Genies Got Talent and many crafts including resin keyrings and clay work.
Mini golf, Inflatables, Genies Got Talent and many crafts including resin keyrings and clay work.
A daily breakfast and cooked meal included in the price.
A daily breakfast and cooked meal included in the price.
We offer sign up for individual days.
We offer sign up for individual days.
Sibling discount of 50% off the 2nd child and 10% off subsequent children.
Sibling discount of 50% off the 2nd child and 10% off subsequent children.
10. Our camp days are slightly longer than most of our competitors: 9.30am - 4.30pm.
10. Our camp days are slightly longer than most of our competitors: 9.30am - 4.30pm.
All of the above for only £45 a day!
All of the above for only £45 a day!
For any NEW families who book on to 2 days or more and use the below referral code will receive a free day deducted (£45 a day).
For any NEW families who book on to 2 days or more and use the below referral code will receive a free day deducted (£45 a day).
CODE: Geniescampreferral
CODE: Geniescampreferral
World Book Day:
World Book Day:
Friday 7th March
Friday 7th March
Further details to follow
Further details to follow
Girls Football:
Girls Football:
Friday 7th March, 3:30-4:30 on the field.
Friday 7th March, 3:30-4:30 on the field.
Once again we are celebrating International Women’s Day by taking part in this nationwide celebration, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in sports and demonstrating that girls belong in football.
Once again we are celebrating International Women’s Day by taking part in this nationwide celebration, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in sports and demonstrating that girls belong in football.
Chat Health supports parents of children aged 5-19 and young people aged 11-19 to access physical and emotional health advice and onward referrals in a simple online process.
Chat Health supports parents of children aged 5-19 and young people aged 11-19 to access physical and emotional health advice and onward referrals in a simple online process.
The number for parents is 07312263901 and is a texting service.
The number for parents is 07312263901 and is a texting service.
The number for young people is 07480 635996 and is a texting service.
The number for young people is 07480 635996 and is a texting service.
- Response Time: Within 24 hours, 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
- Response Time: Within 24 hours, 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Learn To Love To Read Fundraiser:
Learn To Love To Read Fundraiser:
We are proud of Miss Hotten and Miss Bostock who are taking part in a half marathon on 6th April in aid of such a wonderful charity:
We are proud of Miss Hotten and Miss Bostock who are taking part in a half marathon on 6th April in aid of such a wonderful charity:
Our Church School :
Our Church School :
Next week's spiritual question which links to our school values:
Next week's spiritual question which links to our school values:
How does growing in Wisdom help us to follow God’s plan for our lives?
How does growing in Wisdom help us to follow God’s plan for our lives?
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