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Dear Parents
Dear Parents
This week has focused on the arts!
This week has focused on the arts!
On Wednesday we welcomed Heather from Southfields Library to come in and launch their Summer Reading Challenge to a special whole school assembly. We look forward to hearing progress on how everyone is getting on with this popular annual event that really engages the children with their reading over the summer holidays. Watch this space....
On Wednesday we welcomed Heather from Southfields Library to come in and launch their Summer Reading Challenge to a special whole school assembly. We look forward to hearing progress on how everyone is getting on with this popular annual event that really engages the children with their reading over the summer holidays. Watch this space....
We had two amazing performances yesterday, one from Reception classes in the morning focusing on their learning up to now. And they were nothing short of amazing!
We had two amazing performances yesterday, one from Reception classes in the morning focusing on their learning up to now. And they were nothing short of amazing!
And then of course there was the much anticipated Year 6 Production in the evening which certainly had the wow factor!
And then of course there was the much anticipated Year 6 Production in the evening which certainly had the wow factor!
What stars in the making we have at both ends of the school and many congratulations and thank you to all those involved.
What stars in the making we have at both ends of the school and many congratulations and thank you to all those involved.
Yesterday morning Year 4 took part in a Norman Workshop to learn more about the Anglo Saxons and the Norman Conquest. Check out below some fabulous photos of their battles and role play....
Yesterday morning Year 4 took part in a Norman Workshop to learn more about the Anglo Saxons and the Norman Conquest. Check out below some fabulous photos of their battles and role play....
This morning , as I write Year 2 are spending the day at the brilliant Princess Diana Memorial Garden in Kensington Gardens. We look forward to hearing all about their time there when they return.
This morning , as I write Year 2 are spending the day at the brilliant Princess Diana Memorial Garden in Kensington Gardens. We look forward to hearing all about their time there when they return.
And here in school Year 1 have a Dance Day Workshop.
And here in school Year 1 have a Dance Day Workshop.
Reception Sports morning was a lovely sunny event earlier today on the school field and well done to all the children who took part and were such great sports.
Reception Sports morning was a lovely sunny event earlier today on the school field and well done to all the children who took part and were such great sports.
What a very wide variety of creative activities the children across all year groups have enjoyed this week.
What a very wide variety of creative activities the children across all year groups have enjoyed this week.
Next Week:
Next Week:
On Tuesday Year 3 are visiting the River Wandle as part of their topic and then we are welcoming our SAS families to a special summer tea party in the afternoon.
On Tuesday Year 3 are visiting the River Wandle as part of their topic and then we are welcoming our SAS families to a special summer tea party in the afternoon.
Let's Rock concerts are taking place to parents on Wednesday and Thursday and in the evenings we will be holding our Open Evenings. It will be great to have everyone in for face to face interaction and to be able tp showcase the children's work and their beautiful classroom displays.
Let's Rock concerts are taking place to parents on Wednesday and Thursday and in the evenings we will be holding our Open Evenings. It will be great to have everyone in for face to face interaction and to be able tp showcase the children's work and their beautiful classroom displays.
Year 6 are at their Leavers Service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday morning and then on Friday it is MOVE UP DAY! This is when the children will meet their new teachers and any in year transfer children will come in and join us then too.
Year 6 are at their Leavers Service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday morning and then on Friday it is MOVE UP DAY! This is when the children will meet their new teachers and any in year transfer children will come in and join us then too.
And then last but not least.... drum roll.... there will be inflatables on the field on Friday Fun afternoon!
And then last but not least.... drum roll.... there will be inflatables on the field on Friday Fun afternoon!
It's so lovely to see the old favourite traditions are now back with a vengeance after a two year hiatus. Thank you to our wonderful PTA once again for facilitating the inflatable afternoon for us.
It's so lovely to see the old favourite traditions are now back with a vengeance after a two year hiatus. Thank you to our wonderful PTA once again for facilitating the inflatable afternoon for us.
Finally, don't forget that clubs go live tomorrow morning at 9am.
Finally, don't forget that clubs go live tomorrow morning at 9am.
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead -only two weeks to go!
Wishing you all a sunny weekend ahead -only two weeks to go!
Best wishes
Best wishes
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
House Morning/Sports Day Review:
House Morning/Sports Day Review:
We have reflected on House Morning on Friday 1st July and feel that it was a great success!
We have reflected on House Morning on Friday 1st July and feel that it was a great success!
The children's feedback about the event has been very positive and they had a fun morning.
The children's feedback about the event has been very positive and they had a fun morning.
DJ Harris (aka Jason!) did an amazing job with the music which really created a great atmosphere on the field and there was lots of dancing from parents, staff and children.
DJ Harris (aka Jason!) did an amazing job with the music which really created a great atmosphere on the field and there was lots of dancing from parents, staff and children.
The children really liked the medals and of course there was some disappointment about not winning medals but this is also a valuable lesson for our children. We cannot always win but we can learn to be graceful in defeat and be happy for our peers who did win.
The children really liked the medals and of course there was some disappointment about not winning medals but this is also a valuable lesson for our children. We cannot always win but we can learn to be graceful in defeat and be happy for our peers who did win.
Next year I will be looking at the inclusion of a relay or some fun races to make the track events more inclusive.
Next year I will be looking at the inclusion of a relay or some fun races to make the track events more inclusive.
Parents have been very positive about the event and we appreciate you staying back and allowing the children to focus on the events.
Parents have been very positive about the event and we appreciate you staying back and allowing the children to focus on the events.
Well done to everyone involved and being such a great school community.
Well done to everyone involved and being such a great school community.
A special thank you to all the staff for adapting to the new format and doing such an amazing job making the morning a positive experience for the children.
A special thank you to all the staff for adapting to the new format and doing such an amazing job making the morning a positive experience for the children.
And congratulations to Melrose for winning the house cup for house morning!
And congratulations to Melrose for winning the house cup for house morning!
CARL ROCHFORD, HEAD OF SPORT
(And well done to Jason and Mr Venn for winning the staff three legged race!)
(And well done to Jason and Mr Venn for winning the staff three legged race!)
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Class Photos:
Class Photos:
The orders have now arrived and been sent home with the children.
The orders have now arrived and been sent home with the children.
(Please let the office know if there is any issue with your order and we can forward this to the photographer accordingly)
(Please let the office know if there is any issue with your order and we can forward this to the photographer accordingly)
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
Southfields Library Summer Reading Challenge:
Now that we have had the launch in school don't forget to pop along to Southfields Library from tomorrow to pick up your pack and your six books for the summer!
Now that we have had the launch in school don't forget to pop along to Southfields Library from tomorrow to pick up your pack and your six books for the summer!
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 on Monday 18th July.
Any purchased canvases will be sent home with the children on Monday 18th July.
Jubilee Book For Every Primary School Child:
Jubilee Book For Every Primary School Child:
These will be coming home with the children on Monday 18th July.
These will be coming home with the children on Monday 18th July.
Year 6 Cake Sale Fundraiser:
Year 6 Cake Sale Fundraiser:
Monday 11th July
Monday 11th July
Front playground at pick up time:
Front playground at pick up time:
This is to help reduce the costs of the Year 6 Leavers Books.
This is to help reduce the costs of the Year 6 Leavers Books.
Please give generously :)
Please give generously :)
Year 6 Key Dates:
Year 6 Key Dates:
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.
Clubs for Autumn Term:
Clubs for Autumn Term:
Clubs Go Live:
Clubs Go Live:
Saturday 9th July at 9am!
Saturday 9th July at 9am!
After School and Breakfast Club:
After School and Breakfast Club:
From September 2022 to March 2023:
From September 2022 to March 2023:
Regular users: Bookings go live Monday 25th July at 6pm
Regular users: Bookings go live Monday 25th July at 6pm
For new users: Bookings go live Monday 1st August at 6pm
For new users: Bookings go live Monday 1st August at 6pm
email: EYISSChildcare@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
email: EYISSChildcare@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Red Tribe Fundraising:
Red Tribe Fundraising:
£578 was raised during our Lent Appeal towards the Maasai Academy.
£578 was raised during our Lent Appeal towards the Maasai Academy.
Here is a lovely thank you letter from the Treasurer of Red Tribe:
Here is a lovely thank you letter from the Treasurer of Red Tribe:
St Barnabas 'Performathon':
St Barnabas 'Performathon':
Saturday 16th July: 7.30am-7.30pm
Saturday 16th July: 7.30am-7.30pm
St Barnabas Church,
St Barnabas Church,
146 Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP:
146 Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP:
Drop in anytime during 12 hours of non-stop joyful noise, from Bach to Klezmer (including some of our very own St Michael's families as well as Putney MP, Fleur Anderson, playing the flute!), plainsong to poetry, mystery drama to Broadway song and dance.
Drop in anytime during 12 hours of non-stop joyful noise, from Bach to Klezmer (including some of our very own St Michael's families as well as Putney MP, Fleur Anderson, playing the flute!), plainsong to poetry, mystery drama to Broadway song and dance.
Admission is free; cash café and donations at your discretion.
Admission is free; cash café and donations at your discretion.
Singers of all ages and abilities can join the Come-and-Sing Choral Evensong that will cap the day (£20 donation includes scores, refreshments and a glass of wine).
Singers of all ages and abilities can join the Come-and-Sing Choral Evensong that will cap the day (£20 donation includes scores, refreshments and a glass of wine).
Proceeds will support music and the arts at St Barnabas.
Proceeds will support music and the arts at St Barnabas.
For the full schedule of performers and Come-and-Sing sign-up form, visit:
For the full schedule of performers and Come-and-Sing sign-up form, visit:
PE Notices:
PE Notices:
Reception House Morning
Reception House Morning
Today we held our reception house/sports morning and it was great to see all the reception children so engaged.
Today we held our reception house/sports morning and it was great to see all the reception children so engaged.
It was a really hot morning but the children did a great job performing in each activity.
It was a really hot morning but the children did a great job performing in each activity.
Thank you to all the parents that came to support the children.
Thank you to all the parents that came to support the children.
The results for the event were Viewfield in 4th place with 636 points, Melrose in 3rd place with 805 points, Granville in 2nd place 813 points and Seymour in 1st place with 879 points.
The results for the event were Viewfield in 4th place with 636 points, Melrose in 3rd place with 805 points, Granville in 2nd place 813 points and Seymour in 1st place with 879 points.
You are all winners to us .
You are all winners to us .
CARL ROCHFORD, HEAD OF SPORT
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:
The parent survey has now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey.
The parent survey has now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey.
We will now analyse and feed back next week.
We will now analyse and feed back next week.
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:
Hope:
Hope:
Prayers of Hope from Lourdes:
Prayers of Hope from Lourdes:
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
Hope overcomes
Hope overcomes
Hope heals
Hope heals
Hope restores
Hope restores
Hope inspires
Hope inspires
Hope conquers
Hope conquers
Hope frees
Hope frees
Hope is your gift to the world
Hope is your gift to the world
Thank you
Thank you
Amen.
Amen.
Almighty God,
Almighty God,
You reach into the darkness with hope, truth and light. Stretch out your strong hand in this situation, hold and rescue those who have suffered. Let your almighty love move mountains, cross seas and breathe life into the darkest places. Light that redeems.
You reach into the darkness with hope, truth and light. Stretch out your strong hand in this situation, hold and rescue those who have suffered. Let your almighty love move mountains, cross seas and breathe life into the darkest places. Light that redeems.
Light that restores.
Light that restores.
Light that heals.
Light that heals.
Light that protects.
Light that protects.
Light that saves.
Light that saves.
There is nothing higher, stronger or greater than your love.
There is nothing higher, stronger or greater than your love.
We trust in you.
We trust in you.
Amen
Amen
Lord,
Lord,
Your hope arises with each dawn, pushing back the rubble of our lives.
Your hope arises with each dawn, pushing back the rubble of our lives.
Each new day reminds us of your grace, you paint hope across our skies.
Each new day reminds us of your grace, you paint hope across our skies.
Into the deafening cry of hopelessness you whisper love. Love that catches us, holds us. There is no end, just new beginnings. No finish, just new starts.
Into the deafening cry of hopelessness you whisper love. Love that catches us, holds us. There is no end, just new beginnings. No finish, just new starts.
Into your resurrection we follow you to bathe in hope.
Into your resurrection we follow you to bathe in hope.
You are alive! Not only in the world but in us. And so we carry your hope within our souls. Help us to lift our eyes, and feel resurrection hope arise in our lives.
You are alive! Not only in the world but in us. And so we carry your hope within our souls. Help us to lift our eyes, and feel resurrection hope arise in our lives.
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:
I scream, you scream, we all scream ice cream!! Thanks so much to our year 4 and 5 parent/carers for serving the cold treats and to all the delighted children who enjoyed them! When we looked at the weather forecast last week and saw it was looking rather warm, we thought an ice cream was the perfect way to end the school week. Thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative!
I scream, you scream, we all scream ice cream!! Thanks so much to our year 4 and 5 parent/carers for serving the cold treats and to all the delighted children who enjoyed them! When we looked at the weather forecast last week and saw it was looking rather warm, we thought an ice cream was the perfect way to end the school week. Thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative!
As we head into the penultimate week of this year, we are looking forward to the inflatables day next Friday. This is the last of the PTA events for the year and an opportunity for the children to enjoy the inflatables for another couple of hours after school! The field will be open to all school families (not open to the general public) from 3 to 5pm and we are asking for £2.50 for one child or £5 for two or more children as you enter. Then once in, you have unlimited inflatable access for the two hours! The Church café will also be on the field serving refreshments.
As we head into the penultimate week of this year, we are looking forward to the inflatables day next Friday. This is the last of the PTA events for the year and an opportunity for the children to enjoy the inflatables for another couple of hours after school! The field will be open to all school families (not open to the general public) from 3 to 5pm and we are asking for £2.50 for one child or £5 for two or more children as you enter. Then once in, you have unlimited inflatable access for the two hours! The Church café will also be on the field serving refreshments.
We need volunteers to help man the inflatables so please let us or your reps know if you are able to help for any time between 3 and 5pm.
We need volunteers to help man the inflatables so please let us or your reps know if you are able to help for any time between 3 and 5pm.
Thank you to those who attended the final PTA meeting of the year Tuesday night. We updated everyone on the fete profit (£16.1k) and general feedback as well as the plans in place for next academic year. As always, the minutes will be on our website for your information and please get in touch if you have any questions.
Thank you to those who attended the final PTA meeting of the year Tuesday night. We updated everyone on the fete profit (£16.1k) and general feedback as well as the plans in place for next academic year. As always, the minutes will be on our website for your information and please get in touch if you have any questions.
We are still searching for PTA committee members for next year. Thank to everyone who has volunteered to be a Parent Rep, the spots are filling quickly. But we really need people to volunteer for the PTA Committee. Without a committee there will be no PTA so please let us know if you are interested in any of the positions available.
We are still searching for PTA committee members for next year. Thank to everyone who has volunteered to be a Parent Rep, the spots are filling quickly. But we really need people to volunteer for the PTA Committee. Without a committee there will be no PTA so please let us know if you are interested in any of the positions available.
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the amazing weather, tennis finals if that’s your thing and we wish everyone a great final full week of this academic year!
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the amazing weather, tennis finals if that’s your thing and we wish everyone a great final full week of this academic year!
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
Rachel, Naomi and the PTA Committee
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