End of Term Newsletter: Thursday 21st May

Dear Parents and Carers,

Here we are at the end of another wonderful half term, and what a busy and successful six weeks it has been at St Michael’s. Across the school, the children have shown tremendous enthusiasm for learning, creativity in their work and kindness towards one another. It has been lovely to see classrooms filled with curiosity, teamwork and perseverance as topics have drawn to a close and children have reflected on all they have achieved this term. We are incredibly proud of all that the children have achieved and are already looking forward to the exciting opportunities and experiences that the final half term of the academic year will bring.

This week, some of the children from The Hub enjoyed a fantastic trip to the rail station, where they had the opportunity to enjoy a drink and cake together whilst exploring the local area. Along the way, the children stopped at different points to investigate and spot interesting things around them, showing great curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the visit. The children represented the school brilliantly with their excellent behaviour, thoughtful conversations and positive attitudes, and we were incredibly proud of how well they engaged with the experience.

During Collective Worship this week, we were pleased to welcome Reverend Nigel into school. He shared the story of Joseph with the children and spoke thoughtfully about the importance of forgiveness and persistence. The children reflected on how Joseph continued to show kindness and trust, even during difficult times, and how we too can learn to persevere when things are challenging and show forgiveness towards others. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to think deeply about resilience, compassion and the importance of treating others with love and understanding.

We delighted to come together for our final Celebration Assembly of the half term. It was a joyful occasion where we celebrated all of our Stars of the Week and recognised the many wonderful achievements across the school. We were also incredibly proud to celebrate Quincy, Stanley and George for their fantastic performances in rugby - a wonderful achievement and example of dedication and teamwork. Congratulations to all of the children who were recognised this week; your efforts, talents and kindness help make St Michael’s such a special place to be.

This week’s special pupil recognition goes to George P in Year 4. George showed incredible kindness and helpfulness during our school trip this week, volunteering to help pull the wagon carrying equipment and resources for the other children without complaint. George, thank you for demonstrating such thoughtfulness and teamwork - you are a wonderful role model for our school community.

Chapter 6 of The Mottlesnatch has now been shared, and we encourage all children to continue taking part. Each completed entry earns five house points and contributes towards the House Cup competition.

Dates and Notices
Monday 1st June – School reopens

We are currently advertising for a Mid-Day Assistant to join our wonderful team at St Michael’s. If this is something you, or someone you know, may be interested in, please take a look at the vacancy details here: Essex Schools Jobs – Mid-Day Assistant Vacancy. We would love to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and being part of our caring school community.

Attached to this newsletter is the poster and sponsorship form for the FOSM Annual Summer Fayre. We would be incredibly grateful for any support you are able to offer as we prepare for what is always a wonderful community event for our children and families.

As we head into the half-term break, we hope you are able to enjoy some well-deserved rest, make the most of the beautiful sunshine and spend precious time together with family and friends. Thank you, as always, for your continued support, encouragement and partnership throughout the term. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Monday 1st June, refreshed and ready for an exciting final half term together. As we enter our final term at St Michael’s, Mr Speller and I are both looking forward to making many more special memories with the children, families and wider school community that we have been so privileged to be part of. Should you need any support or wish to contact the school during the break, please do not hesitate to email our admin team.

"Let all that you do be done in love." — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Kind regards,
Mrs Louisa Sillett
Head of School