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Create, Equip, Partner
Create, Equip, Partner
Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
The clergy team began our week in our worship on Monday exploring the gospel value of 'trust'.
The clergy team began our week in our worship on Monday exploring the gospel value of 'trust'.
'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths'. Proverbs 3:5-6
'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths'. Proverbs 3:5-6
Well done to Year 6 for being so sensible and conscientious all week. They deserved their fun morning at King George's Park today after completing their SATS each morning from Monday to Thursday. Rumour has it there was also cake! A huge thank you to all those who helped prepare and support the children throughout.
Well done to Year 6 for being so sensible and conscientious all week. They deserved their fun morning at King George's Park today after completing their SATS each morning from Monday to Thursday. Rumour has it there was also cake! A huge thank you to all those who helped prepare and support the children throughout.
We are now in our assessment period and KS1 non-statutory assessments began this week at a slightly slower pace so we are wishing Year 2 the best of luck.
We are now in our assessment period and KS1 non-statutory assessments began this week at a slightly slower pace so we are wishing Year 2 the best of luck.
On Tuesday Year 2 went to visit St Mike's church to learn all about God's promises - see below.
On Tuesday Year 2 went to visit St Mike's church to learn all about God's promises - see below.
Congratulations to Year 1 for the visually wonderful musical assembly we all enjoyed this morning. We travelled back in time to 'The Great Fire of London' and explored how it was started, how it continued to spread and what London learnt from the experience. Thank you to the Year 1 team and all who took part and for providing us with a brilliant fire dance!
Congratulations to Year 1 for the visually wonderful musical assembly we all enjoyed this morning. We travelled back in time to 'The Great Fire of London' and explored how it was started, how it continued to spread and what London learnt from the experience. Thank you to the Year 1 team and all who took part and for providing us with a brilliant fire dance!
Also today Year 5 took part in a special 'Junior Roadwatch' session all morning - more on this next week.
Also today Year 5 took part in a special 'Junior Roadwatch' session all morning - more on this next week.
Next Week:
Next Week:
It's the last week before the half term break!
It's the last week before the half term break!
On Wednesday we have a special French Cafe opening up to Middle and Upper Phase pupils, hosted by Year 6 and some Saint Cecilia's students who are studying French.
On Wednesday we have a special French Cafe opening up to Middle and Upper Phase pupils, hosted by Year 6 and some Saint Cecilia's students who are studying French.
On Thursday the rescheduled Drama Workshop is taking place across the day for Nursery, Reception and KS1 children and on Friday we look forward to welcoming back some of our Year 7 pupils to chat to the current Year 6 about Secondary School transition. We always love welcoming back ex pupils and hearing all about their progress and new experiences.
On Thursday the rescheduled Drama Workshop is taking place across the day for Nursery, Reception and KS1 children and on Friday we look forward to welcoming back some of our Year 7 pupils to chat to the current Year 6 about Secondary School transition. We always love welcoming back ex pupils and hearing all about their progress and new experiences.
Finally, on Friday at 2:30pm all are welcome to our bi-termly Reading For Pleasure (RFP) sessions. Always a lovely calming way to enter the half term break.
Finally, on Friday at 2:30pm all are welcome to our bi-termly Reading For Pleasure (RFP) sessions. Always a lovely calming way to enter the half term break.
Wishing you a lovely sunny weekend ahead.
Wishing you a lovely sunny weekend ahead.
Angela Harris
Angela Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
The Y6 Poem (written by a pupil in 6H)
The Y6 Poem (written by a pupil in 6H)
St Mikes 2024,
St Mikes 2024,
Lots of memories and we’ll make many more
Lots of memories and we’ll make many more
SATS are over,
SATS are over,
We screamed and shouted
We screamed and shouted
All the children old and new,
All the children old and new,
All the teachers are oh so bold
All the teachers are oh so bold
No matter good at Maths or English,
No matter good at Maths or English,
You are welcome
You are welcome
Welcome in year six!
Welcome in year six!
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
Hello,
Hello,
D&G are back! If you are able to support with having a D&G estate agent board outside your house please register here https://forms.gle/o7S9tPuAzNPYgRg56
D&G are back! If you are able to support with having a D&G estate agent board outside your house please register here https://forms.gle/o7S9tPuAzNPYgRg56
PTA Co-chair(s)
PTA Co-chair(s)
on behalf of the PTA Committee
on behalf of the PTA Committee
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.
Facegroup Group for Parents:
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:
PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY
PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY
We are still receiving emails from neighbours stating that some parents are continuing to park illegally and dangerously across driveways and on pavements. We have also had emails from the Local Authority parking department with registered complaints which have been made to them.
We are still receiving emails from neighbours stating that some parents are continuing to park illegally and dangerously across driveways and on pavements. We have also had emails from the Local Authority parking department with registered complaints which have been made to them.
Please park safely and with courtesy when dropping off and collecting your children.
Please park safely and with courtesy when dropping off and collecting your children.
Attendance and Punctuality:
Attendance and Punctuality:
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: 97.7%
This week our attendance was: 97.7%
There were 12 late marks this week involving 10 pupils
There were 12 late marks this week involving 10 pupils
Santander and Our Surprise Visitors!:
Santander and Our Surprise Visitors!:
We are thrilled to share our partnership with Twinkl and Santander.
We are thrilled to share our partnership with Twinkl and Santander.
It has been a challenge to keep this a secret, but I am ecstatic to finally share more about this fantastic event.
It has been a challenge to keep this a secret, but I am ecstatic to finally share more about this fantastic event.
The CEO of Santander, Mike Regnier, and the National Treasures, Ant and Dec, visited our school to celebrate our wonderful work.
The CEO of Santander, Mike Regnier, and the National Treasures, Ant and Dec, visited our school to celebrate our wonderful work.
Twinkl, a world-renowned educational resources company, reached out to discuss the idea of Ant and Dec visiting our school to celebrate our commitment to teaching children about financial literacy.
Twinkl, a world-renowned educational resources company, reached out to discuss the idea of Ant and Dec visiting our school to celebrate our commitment to teaching children about financial literacy.
In May, we surprised the children and staff with a wonderful event! The lucky children of 5S had the opportunity to ask Ant and Dec questions, including what they were currently saving for, their largest purchase to date, their ethical investments, and what they spent their pocket money on when they were younger.
In May, we surprised the children and staff with a wonderful event! The lucky children of 5S had the opportunity to ask Ant and Dec questions, including what they were currently saving for, their largest purchase to date, their ethical investments, and what they spent their pocket money on when they were younger.
CEO Mike and Ant and Dec then surprised the whole school and took a wonderful Santander School Selfie to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful learning taking place across our school. I want to say a huge thank you to the children for their wonderful behaviour, to the staff for delivering the wonderful lessons, and to Twinkl and Santander for delivering this fantastic and creative event.
CEO Mike and Ant and Dec then surprised the whole school and took a wonderful Santander School Selfie to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful learning taking place across our school. I want to say a huge thank you to the children for their wonderful behaviour, to the staff for delivering the wonderful lessons, and to Twinkl and Santander for delivering this fantastic and creative event.
I'm absolutely sure that this will be a moment that all the children and staff will cherish and remember for many years to come!
I'm absolutely sure that this will be a moment that all the children and staff will cherish and remember for many years to come!
Adele Stewart, Upper Phase Lead
Adele Stewart, Upper Phase Lead
Reception Visit To Bocketts Farm:
Reception Visit To Bocketts Farm:
Reception has recently been on a trip to Bocketts Farm. The children had a wonderful time and enjoyed looking around at the animals and wildlife, making links to all their previous learning.
Reception has recently been on a trip to Bocketts Farm. The children had a wonderful time and enjoyed looking around at the animals and wildlife, making links to all their previous learning.
When we arrived we went on a bumpy tractor ride around the beautiful fields, sight seeing lots of animals. We saw cows, sheep, alpacas, pigs and lambs.
When we arrived we went on a bumpy tractor ride around the beautiful fields, sight seeing lots of animals. We saw cows, sheep, alpacas, pigs and lambs.
Afterwards, we got to handle some very small rabbits and guinea pigs, learning about how to pet them safely and carefully.
Afterwards, we got to handle some very small rabbits and guinea pigs, learning about how to pet them safely and carefully.
We were all very excited about lunch after seeing all the animals.
We were all very excited about lunch after seeing all the animals.
Once we had finished, we were ready to cheer on the pigs in the afternoon pig race. We had an orange flag and cheered loudly for the orange team.
Once we had finished, we were ready to cheer on the pigs in the afternoon pig race. We had an orange flag and cheered loudly for the orange team.
It was a very enjoyable and tiring day!
It was a very enjoyable and tiring day!
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Lead
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Lead
Year 2 Visit to St Michael's Church:
Year 2 Visit to St Michael's Church:
The Year 2 children are learning all about the promises Christians make to God and visited St Mike's Church to immerse themselves further in their learning.
The Year 2 children are learning all about the promises Christians make to God and visited St Mike's Church to immerse themselves further in their learning.
Mrs Constable and Megan Taylor spoke to them about the promises God makes to us, the promises we make to God and the promises we can make to one another.
Mrs Constable and Megan Taylor spoke to them about the promises God makes to us, the promises we make to God and the promises we can make to one another.
Charlotte Williams, Lower Phase Lead
Charlotte Williams, Lower Phase Lead
Year 1 Celebration of Learning:
Year 1 Celebration of Learning:
Sharon Cunningham and Rebecca Craythorne
Sharon Cunningham and Rebecca Craythorne
Walk To School Week:
Walk To School Week:
w/c 20th May 2024
w/c 20th May 2024
Next week, we will be celebrating ‘Walk to School Week’.
Next week, we will be celebrating ‘Walk to School Week’.
This year's challenge is ‘The Magic of Walking’. Children are encouraged to travel actively to school every day of the week.
This year's challenge is ‘The Magic of Walking’. Children are encouraged to travel actively to school every day of the week.
Our Junior Travel Ambassadors will be collecting their data to see how many active journeys were possible throughout the week.
Our Junior Travel Ambassadors will be collecting their data to see how many active journeys were possible throughout the week.
We look forward to a great week of walking, wheeling, scooting, cycling or parking and striding to school!
We look forward to a great week of walking, wheeling, scooting, cycling or parking and striding to school!
Abby Elstob
Abby Elstob
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Reading For Pleasure (RFP):
Friday 24th May, 2:30pm
Friday 24th May, 2:30pm
Please note that all are welcome to come to this ever popular family event and there is no need for a DBS check to take part.
Please note that all are welcome to come to this ever popular family event and there is no need for a DBS check to take part.
If you do wish to join us please arrive through your child's usual entrance at 2:30pm that day.
If you do wish to join us please arrive through your child's usual entrance at 2:30pm that day.
Years 5 and 6 Science Fair:
Years 5 and 6 Science Fair:
Thank you so much for the support at home with the Years 5 and 6 Science Fair projects. It is so exciting to hear the students' investigations are underway.
Thank you so much for the support at home with the Years 5 and 6 Science Fair projects. It is so exciting to hear the students' investigations are underway.
A reminder to come along and browse the projects on Wednesday 5 June from 4:15-5:15 in the Upper Phase classrooms.
A reminder to come along and browse the projects on Wednesday 5 June from 4:15-5:15 in the Upper Phase classrooms.
Winning projects announced at 5pm!
Winning projects announced at 5pm!
Greer Smith, Science Lead
Greer Smith, Science Lead
The Santander Financial Education Recognition Scheme:
The Santander Financial Education Recognition Scheme:
This was launched in collaboration with Twinkl and aims to promote financial literacy among children and young people in schools across the UK.
This was launched in collaboration with Twinkl and aims to promote financial literacy among children and young people in schools across the UK.
Recognising the importance of instilling healthy financial habits from a young age, the scheme not only prepares them to manage their finances effectively but also contributes to their mental health and well-being.
Recognising the importance of instilling healthy financial habits from a young age, the scheme not only prepares them to manage their finances effectively but also contributes to their mental health and well-being.
Understanding how to navigate financial pressures in today's world is crucial, and the resources help lay the foundation for students to develop confidence and resilience in handling financial challenges.
Understanding how to navigate financial pressures in today's world is crucial, and the resources help lay the foundation for students to develop confidence and resilience in handling financial challenges.
The Maths faculty and wellbeing leads look forward to sharing these resources with our school community.
The Maths faculty and wellbeing leads look forward to sharing these resources with our school community.
Adele Stewart, Maths Faculty and Deputy Mental Health Lead
Adele Stewart, Maths Faculty and Deputy Mental Health Lead
The Teacher of the Year competition is now open:
The Teacher of the Year competition is now open:
"Do you know a teacher that goes above and beyond?
"Do you know a teacher that goes above and beyond?
Sponsored by Town & City Gift Cards the Teacher of the Year competition is free to enter and is open to all types of teachers including primary school teachers, special educational needs teachers, early years teachers, teaching assistants and even headteachers.
Sponsored by Town & City Gift Cards the Teacher of the Year competition is free to enter and is open to all types of teachers including primary school teachers, special educational needs teachers, early years teachers, teaching assistants and even headteachers.
The closing date for entries is the 31st August 2024 at midnight. The Teacher of the Year will be announced in September 2024.
The closing date for entries is the 31st August 2024 at midnight. The Teacher of the Year will be announced in September 2024.
and winners will receive Gift Cards for themselves and also their school."
and winners will receive Gift Cards for themselves and also their school."
PE News:
PE News:
Year 2 really enjoyed their gymnastics session this week!
Year 2 really enjoyed their gymnastics session this week!
Message From Balham Football Club:
Message From Balham Football Club:
"Balham FC Girls will be holding open training sessions during May as we look for new players for next season.
"Balham FC Girls will be holding open training sessions during May as we look for new players for next season.
We have some spaces in our current under 10 - 16 teams and plan to add a new under 10 team and hope to start our first under 9 team for the 2024/25 season.
We have some spaces in our current under 10 - 16 teams and plan to add a new under 10 team and hope to start our first under 9 team for the 2024/25 season.
As well as our first under 18 Youth team to support the transition into playing adult senior football with our Women’s team."
As well as our first under 18 Youth team to support the transition into playing adult senior football with our Women’s team."
Current school Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Next season under 9 - under 12)
Current school Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Next season under 9 - under 12)
Thursdays - 5.45 -7.00 at Tooting Bec Common
Thursdays - 5.45 -7.00 at Tooting Bec Common
LOCATED OPPOSITE The CORNER OF ELMBOURNE ROAD & DRAKEFIELD ROAD
LOCATED OPPOSITE The CORNER OF ELMBOURNE ROAD & DRAKEFIELD ROAD
Thursday 23rd May
Thursday 23rd May
Thursday 6th June
Thursday 6th June
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 13th June
There will be no session during half term
There will be no session during half term
Link for registration below or use the QR code on the flyer
Link for registration below or use the QR code on the flyer
Sports Week:(Years 1 - 6)
Sports Week:(Years 1 - 6)
w/c 24th June 2024
w/c 24th June 2024
Children in Years 1 - 6 will need to come in full PE KIT all week and wear their House colour t-shirt on Friday 28th for Sports Day please.
Children in Years 1 - 6 will need to come in full PE KIT all week and wear their House colour t-shirt on Friday 28th for Sports Day please.
Seymour: Green
Seymour: Green
Viewfield: White
Viewfield: White
Granville: Red
Granville: Red
Melrose: Blue
Melrose: Blue
A fun packed week will commence with a visit from two GB athletes and will culminate in a special House Sports Day Competition on Friday 28th June, 9am - 12 noon.
A fun packed week will commence with a visit from two GB athletes and will culminate in a special House Sports Day Competition on Friday 28th June, 9am - 12 noon.
Please remember on warm days to send your child in with a hat, a water bottle and suncream pre applied.
Please remember on warm days to send your child in with a hat, a water bottle and suncream pre applied.
Sports Day: (Years 1 - 6)
Sports Day: (Years 1 - 6)
Friday 28th June 2024:
Friday 28th June 2024:
9-12 Sports Day.
9-12 Sports Day.
(We cannot specify times of individual races.)
(We cannot specify times of individual races.)
12-12:45 Shade break and comfort break.
12-12:45 Shade break and comfort break.
12:45-1:15 Family picnic
12:45-1:15 Family picnic
(PLEASE ORDER VIA PARENTMAIL BY 10th JUNE IF YOU REQUIRE YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A SCHOOL PACKED LUNCH ON THIS DAY)
(PLEASE ORDER VIA PARENTMAIL BY 10th JUNE IF YOU REQUIRE YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A SCHOOL PACKED LUNCH ON THIS DAY)
Sports Day for Reception is on Friday 5th July 2024 .
Sports Day for Reception is on Friday 5th July 2024 .
Further details to follow...
Further details to follow...
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Carl Rochford, Head of Sport
Reception Sports Day:
Reception Sports Day:
Friday 5th July,
Friday 5th July,
10am-11-30am Sports Day
10am-11-30am Sports Day
11:30am - 12 noon: Shade break and toilets
12 noon-12:30 Picnic on the field (Families are encouraged to stay for the picnic).
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Phase Lead
Chloe Fryer, EYFS Phase Lead
Learn To Love To Read:
Learn To Love To Read:
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Royal Parks Half Marathon
There are spaces available on this half marathon in October.
There are spaces available on this half marathon in October.
Follow the link for further details:
Follow the link for further details:
All Stars Tennis Camps: £25 off!
All Stars Tennis Camps: £25 off!
Our Well-Being:
Our Well-Being:
Cyber Security Resources for Young People - Parent Zone
Cyber Security Resources for Young People - Parent Zone
The issues around cyber security, have featured heavily in safeguarding discourse over the past few years.
The issues around cyber security, have featured heavily in safeguarding discourse over the past few years.
This is largely in response to the massive shift in people's social and familial life from the real world, to the digital space.
This is largely in response to the massive shift in people's social and familial life from the real world, to the digital space.
It is vital that we begin teaching children and young people, the do's and don'ts of online safety before they have to learn the hard way.
It is vital that we begin teaching children and young people, the do's and don'ts of online safety before they have to learn the hard way.
Parent Zone, an organisation that deals with the digital aspect of young people's lives have produced child oriented resources to this end.
Parent Zone, an organisation that deals with the digital aspect of young people's lives have produced child oriented resources to this end.
To find out more about these resources, please follow the link below:
To find out more about these resources, please follow the link below:
Heavy and Light Feelings:
Heavy and Light Feelings:
It is very common for children to feel like their emotions are not being understood or recognised.
It is very common for children to feel like their emotions are not being understood or recognised.
Therefore, it is crucial to discuss mental health and well-being topics with them regularly. By doing so, we can help our children learn how to express their feelings more clearly.
Therefore, it is crucial to discuss mental health and well-being topics with them regularly. By doing so, we can help our children learn how to express their feelings more clearly.
This resource can be used at home to encourage discussions about emotions and how we can cope with them.
This resource can be used at home to encourage discussions about emotions and how we can cope with them.
Mrs Stewart, Deputy Mental Health Lead
Mrs Stewart, Deputy Mental Health Lead
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
Look at the wonderful sensory art wall that Year 6 and Mr Harris created last year for the Garden of Wonder, now proudly in position!
Look at the wonderful sensory art wall that Year 6 and Mr Harris created last year for the Garden of Wonder, now proudly in position!
Southfields Educational Well Being Service:
Southfields Educational Well Being Service:
Please see the message below from our contact, Jo Norman, at the NHS and also follow the links to the relevant flyers:
Please see the message below from our contact, Jo Norman, at the NHS and also follow the links to the relevant flyers:
"We are currently accepting referrals for individual parent interventions, so if St. Michael’s have parents who would like to receive support, please get the parents SENCO or the class teacher of the child to fill out the referral form with parents, and send to SOUTHFIELDSTRAILBLAZERMHST@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk "
"We are currently accepting referrals for individual parent interventions, so if St. Michael’s have parents who would like to receive support, please get the parents SENCO or the class teacher of the child to fill out the referral form with parents, and send to SOUTHFIELDSTRAILBLAZERMHST@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk "
SENCO Surgery:
SENCO Surgery:
Monday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Monday mornings : 8:30am - 9:00am
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Jenny Constable, SENCO, on a first come first serve ad hoc basis.
Feel free to drop in via the front office to speak to Jenny Constable, SENCO, on a first come first serve ad hoc basis.
Community News and Events:
Community News and Events:
Family Bike Rides:
Family Bike Rides:
Please see the message below from the School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools:
Please see the message below from the School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools:
Dear Schools and STC’s,
To encourage more people to get cycling in the borough this summer my Road safety Education colleagues have organised three ‘Family Cycle Rides’ which will take place in June, July and August at various locations in the borough, see details below and attached.
June 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Wandsworth Park to Richmond Park
July 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Tooting Athletics Track to Battersea Park
August 2024 Family Cycle Ride - Richmond Park to King George’s Park
Please share this with the wider school community via your communication channels and hopefully the rides will be well attended
Kind regards,
Lindi Louw
School Travel Advisor for Richmond and Wandsworth Schools
Working for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Next Week's Gospel Value is:
Pentecost:
Pentecost:
Lord, as we worship today on Pentecost Sunday, give us a vision.
Lord, as we worship today on Pentecost Sunday, give us a vision.
Move us by your Holy Spirit. Bring good news to us all.
Move us by your Holy Spirit. Bring good news to us all.
Bring freedom and peace to broken people,
Bring freedom and peace to broken people,
And let us get a taste of Heaven here on Earth.
And let us get a taste of Heaven here on Earth.
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40am to about 9:15am
Meeting in school straight after drop off from 8.30/40am to about 9:15am
Future Dates:
June 3rd
June 3rd
1 July
1 July
Come through the front office to collect a Visitor pass and then meet in the Oasis room through to KS1 and on the left hand side.
Come through the front office to collect a Visitor pass and then meet in the Oasis room through to KS1 and on the left hand side.
Prayer Box:
Prayer Box:
Please feel free to come and post your prayer requests in the box at the front desk of the office in advance of each Parent Prayer Group meeting.
Please feel free to come and post your prayer requests in the box at the front desk of the office in advance of each Parent Prayer Group meeting.
..... and finally..... who remembers the cocoon the children found in Nursery? ... well it has now hatched...!
..... and finally..... who remembers the cocoon the children found in Nursery? ... well it has now hatched...!
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