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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
On Monday we held a SATS workshop for Year 6 parents - see below for the link to the presentation for those who couldn't attend.
On Monday we held a SATS workshop for Year 6 parents - see below for the link to the presentation for those who couldn't attend.
Year 3 enjoyed a great day trip to the Tate Modern on Wednesday to learn more about Pop Art.
Year 3 enjoyed a great day trip to the Tate Modern on Wednesday to learn more about Pop Art.
In the afternoon Mini St Mikes had a visit from the local Police force.
In the afternoon Mini St Mikes had a visit from the local Police force.
And this morning Year 1 welcomed some special visitors......older family members who came in to tell the children about the toys they played with when they were little.....More on this in next week's web update.
And this morning Year 1 welcomed some special visitors......older family members who came in to tell the children about the toys they played with when they were little.....More on this in next week's web update.
Next Week:
Next Week:
....Christmas really will have arrived at St Michael's in a big way!
....Christmas really will have arrived at St Michael's in a big way!
Not only do we have our Reception and KS1 Nativity performances taking place but it is also the switching on of the Southfields Lights on Wednesday evening, when our choir will take part after a two year hiatus.
Not only do we have our Reception and KS1 Nativity performances taking place but it is also the switching on of the Southfields Lights on Wednesday evening, when our choir will take part after a two year hiatus.
And then of course there is the much loved PTA Fair on Friday.....
And then of course there is the much loved PTA Fair on Friday.....
In the meantime, don't forget to collect your pre-ordered Christmas trees tomorrow morning from the front playground!
In the meantime, don't forget to collect your pre-ordered Christmas trees tomorrow morning from the front playground!
Finally, as you will know from the parentmail that went out, yesterday we held a practise emergency lockdown and all the children were brilliant and so sensible. This is all part of our commitment to keeping children safe in education.
Finally, as you will know from the parentmail that went out, yesterday we held a practise emergency lockdown and all the children were brilliant and so sensible. This is all part of our commitment to keeping children safe in education.
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
Best wishes for the weekend ahead...
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Ann-Marie Grant (AMG)
Headteacher
Headteacher
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.
Our PTA:
Our PTA:
The elves have been busy again this week ....
The elves have been busy again this week ....
Christmas trees will be ready for collection tomorrow (Saturday 3rd) from the school playground. We hope to have them ready to collect from midday but we will send confirmation via tickettailor email in the morning.
Christmas trees will be ready for collection tomorrow (Saturday 3rd) from the school playground. We hope to have them ready to collect from midday but we will send confirmation via tickettailor email in the morning.
We are also now open for donations to the fair, so make space in your home for the coming season by giving us your no longer used books and toys for redistribution at the fair. Donations can be dropped off either to the Christmas tree playground on Saturday or at drop-off or pick-up at the school every day next week.
We are also now open for donations to the fair, so make space in your home for the coming season by giving us your no longer used books and toys for redistribution at the fair. Donations can be dropped off either to the Christmas tree playground on Saturday or at drop-off or pick-up at the school every day next week.
Raffle tickets hopefully arrived home in bags - if you want to take part please fill in and return the stubs by Monday 5th. Either pay in cash with the returned stubs in an envelope or online at https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/800746
Raffle tickets hopefully arrived home in bags - if you want to take part please fill in and return the stubs by Monday 5th. Either pay in cash with the returned stubs in an envelope or online at https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/800746
The Christmas Fair will be next Friday unbelievably! Games have been prepared, gingerbread is baking across Southfields, and gluesticks are at the ready for Christmas crafts. Snowballs will be thrown, Santa will give gifts, and Mr. Rochford will oversee a seasonal obstacle course! If you haven't paid yet, the link is still open at https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/800750
The Christmas Fair will be next Friday unbelievably! Games have been prepared, gingerbread is baking across Southfields, and gluesticks are at the ready for Christmas crafts. Snowballs will be thrown, Santa will give gifts, and Mr. Rochford will oversee a seasonal obstacle course! If you haven't paid yet, the link is still open at https://buytickets.at/ptastmichaels/800750
And that's all the news for now - have a great weekend everyone,
And that's all the news for now - have a great weekend everyone,
The PTA Committee
The PTA Committee
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Christmas Bundles:
Christmas Bundles:
We are running a 'Reverse Advent Calendar' campaign here in school, starting from Monday, whereby we are asking our school families if they might kindly bring in a treat that might benefit a needy family in the community this Christmas.
We are running a 'Reverse Advent Calendar' campaign here in school, starting from Monday, whereby we are asking our school families if they might kindly bring in a treat that might benefit a needy family in the community this Christmas.
For example, soap, bubble bath, festive biscuits, chocolates, small family games etc.
For example, soap, bubble bath, festive biscuits, chocolates, small family games etc.
Further information on what items to donate has been sent out on Parentmail and we thank you so much in advance for your generosity.
Further information on what items to donate has been sent out on Parentmail and we thank you so much in advance for your generosity.
SATS Workshop:
SATS Workshop:
Please follow the link for the presentation that took place on Monday for Year 6 parents:
Please follow the link for the presentation that took place on Monday for Year 6 parents:
Spring Term Clubs:
Spring Term Clubs:
Now that the initial bookings have taken place all clubs with spaces are open for further payment on Parentmail.
Now that the initial bookings have taken place all clubs with spaces are open for further payment on Parentmail.
Mufti Days:
Mufti Days:
Please follow the link to the PTA website for how to pay your ÂŁ3 donation for all three Mufti Days.
Please follow the link to the PTA website for how to pay your ÂŁ3 donation for all three Mufti Days.
Friday 2nd December
Friday 2nd December
Friday 9th December
Friday 9th December
(and Christmas Jumper Day to wear at The Fair!)
(and Christmas Jumper Day to wear at The Fair!)
Packed Lunch for KS2 on Christmas Fair Day:
Packed Lunch for KS2 on Christmas Fair Day:
Friday 9th December:
Friday 9th December:
Please be aware that all of KS2 will need to bring a packed lunch on the day of the Christmas Fair as the Hall will need to be set up for the Fair early in the day.
Please be aware that all of KS2 will need to bring a packed lunch on the day of the Christmas Fair as the Hall will need to be set up for the Fair early in the day.
Southfields Library:
Southfields Library:
Free introductory Coding Workshop:
Free introductory Coding Workshop:
Saturday 17th December
Saturday 17th December
Ages 6-10: 12:30-2pm
Ages 6-10: 12:30-2pm
Ages 10 plus: 2pm-3:30pm
Ages 10 plus: 2pm-3:30pm
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Mini St Mikes Nursery:
Spaces available
Spaces available
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour in the New Year.
If anyone knows a local family who would like to apply to Mini St Mikes for September 2023 please contact the school office to book a prospective parents tour in the New Year.
January tour dates:
January tour dates:
Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 31st January 9:30am
Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 31st January 9:30am
Closing date for applications is 24th February 2023
Closing date for applications is 24th February 2023
Parent Prayer Group:
Parent Prayer Group:
Meeting in school at the following time:
Meeting in school at the following time:
Monday 5th Dec from drop off until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Monday 5th Dec from drop off until 9.30 – with coffee and pastries
Punctuality and Attendance:
Punctuality and Attendance:
Our target for this year is 97%
Our target for this year is 97%
This week we have achieved: 96.2%
This week we have achieved: 96.2%
This year to date we have achieved: 97.3%
This year to date we have achieved: 97.3%
Thank you for supporting us continue to meet our overall target to date.
Thank you for supporting us continue to meet our overall target to date.
Christmas 2022:
Christmas 2022:
Christmas Trees:
Christmas Trees:
Collection 3rd December
Collection 3rd December
Christmas Performances:
Christmas Performances:
The Panto!
The Panto!
Tuesday 13th December
Tuesday 13th December
You will soon be receiving a parentmail with full details for the day.
You will soon be receiving a parentmail with full details for the day.
We can't wait to get back to this whole school outing* after a three year hiatus...
We can't wait to get back to this whole school outing* after a three year hiatus...
(* excluding Nursery)
(* excluding Nursery)
Please note we are aware of the potential transport industrial action and are planning ahead. We will let parents know next week what is happening.
Please note we are aware of the potential transport industrial action and are planning ahead. We will let parents know next week what is happening.
Nine Lessons and Carols:
Nine Lessons and Carols:
St Michael's Church,
St Michael's Church,
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
Thursday 15th December, 6pm
You will by now have received further details of this very special Christmas service.
You will by now have received further details of this very special Christmas service.
We hope our families and the wider community will all join us.
We hope our families and the wider community will all join us.
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
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 are every Tuesday between 8:30-9am and run each week. If you wish to attend please come to the office reception area after drop off.
These sessions are every Tuesday between 8:30-9am and run each week. If you wish to attend please come to the office reception area 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
CONTACT Wandsworth
CONTACT Wandsworth
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
Please see the dates opposite for November at CONTACT.
Community Events:
Community Events:
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
St Michael's Christmas Fair:
Friday 2nd December
Friday 2nd December
11am - 8pm
11am - 8pm
There are over 30 stalls, food and entertainment to launch us into Christmas at the fair including stalls selling beautiful gifts, Santa’s Grotto, movies for kids, crafting, music, a pocket money stall and bargain Heidi Klein resort wear.
There are over 30 stalls, food and entertainment to launch us into Christmas at the fair including stalls selling beautiful gifts, Santa’s Grotto, movies for kids, crafting, music, a pocket money stall and bargain Heidi Klein resort wear.
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
St Barnabas Christmas Fair:
Saturday 3rd December,
Saturday 3rd December,
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Featuring live music, festive food, stalls from local businesses and a gift raffle, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Southfields Christmas Lights:
Southfields Christmas Lights:
Wednesday 7th December
Wednesday 7th December
This popular community event is back and St Michael's Choir will be taking part once again.
This popular community event is back and St Michael's Choir will be taking part once again.
Sumdog Winter Wonderland Maths Competition:
Sumdog Winter Wonderland Maths Competition:
9th- 15th December
9th- 15th December
Our Christmas Displays:
Our Christmas Displays:
Reflection and Prayers :
Reflection and Prayers :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Next Week's Gospel Value is :
Service:
Service:
Prayer to Serve Faithfully
Prayer to Serve Faithfully
Lord, let the knowledge of salvation
Lord, let the knowledge of salvation
enlighten our hearts, so that,
enlighten our hearts, so that,
freed from fear and from the power of our enemies,
freed from fear and from the power of our enemies,
we may serve you faithfully all the days of our life.
we may serve you faithfully all the days of our life.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Prayer to Serve God With Love
Prayer to Serve God With Love
Lord, help us to follow
Lord, help us to follow
the example of saints who have gone before
the example of saints who have gone before
so that we may serve You with love
so that we may serve You with love
and obtain perfect joy.
and obtain perfect joy.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Prayer To Serve With All Our Hearts
Prayer To Serve With All Our Hearts
God of mercy,
God of mercy,
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
that we may serve you with all our hearts
that we may serve you with all our hearts
and work together with unselfish love.
and work together with unselfish love.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Prayer to be Faithful in Serving
Prayer to be Faithful in Serving
Father of all that is good,
Father of all that is good,
keep us faithful in serving you,
keep us faithful in serving you,
for to serve you is our lasting joy.
for to serve you is our lasting joy.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Prayer to Lovingly Serve Others
Prayer to Lovingly Serve Others
God our Father,
God our Father,
yours is the beauty of creation
yours is the beauty of creation
and the good things you have given us.
and the good things you have given us.
Help us to begin this day joyfully in your name
Help us to begin this day joyfully in your name
and to spend it in loving service
and to spend it in loving service
of you and our fellow man.
of you and our fellow man.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Prayer To Serve You Almighty God,
Prayer To Serve You Almighty God,
our creator and guide,
our creator and guide,
may we serve you with all our heart
may we serve you with all our heart
and know your forgiveness in our lives.
and know your forgiveness in our lives.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
.... and finally....
.... and finally....
This year 1 pupil received a very special reply from His Majesty The King to her letter of condolence recently....
This year 1 pupil received a very special reply from His Majesty The King to her letter of condolence recently....
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