Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

The week started well this week on Sunday, with our school taking part in the New Malden Remembrance Parade. We had some of our Year 6 children taking part, including those in the parade and laying the Christ Church wreath. The parade was followed by a service around the New Malden war memorial.

Following this, it was lovely to start our week together back in school on Monday marking Remembrance at both sites, with our own Mr Bartlett on hand to play for us The Last Post. On Monday, our PLT children also led us in getting started in Anti-Bullying Week, in leading assemblies at both infants and juniors. There was a fantastic array of Odd Socks on Tuesday too.

The children were looking even smarter than normal on Wednesday - it must have been photo day! There were lots of smiles, extra smart uniforms and freshly-combed hair. 

Thank you to parents who have been attending our phonics workshops run by Mrs Honeybone in recent weeks; we are keen to support you in supporting your children in gaining the most important life skill of reading. On a related note, with our new scheme books that we only purchased earlier this year, please do ensure all books are returned to us promptly, so all children can benefit from each book. 

It’s been a week of football this week, with infant and junior children participating in various inter-school events, with lots of success! Some of our Year 6 boys played their district cup match on Tuesday evening, advancing to the next round on penalties. They then played the Kingston Borough competition on Wednesday morning and reached the semi finals, losing in a very close game. Also yesterday morning, some of our Year 2 boys took part in a football festival; playing 6 games, resulting in 4 wins and 2 draws. Well done everyone!

We are holding our autumn term ‘Learning Look’ next Thursday 21st November between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, so we look forward to seeing you; come and see all that your children have been up to, by having a look at their books and in their classrooms. Let them show off and show you around!

We welcome two new staff members to our team next week, which we are excited about. Mrs Underwood joins our teaching team, as a maths teacher in Years 5 and 6, and Miss Lo joins our Connect staff team. 

I hope you and your family have a great weekend.

Our School Updates for Parents

Parrot Street Pop Up - Friday 29th November It is Black Friday, and Emily and Sarah from Parrot Street will be coming to school with a carefully chosen selection of new childrens’ books which would make perfect Christmas presents for your children! They will be running their pop-up:

• After drop-off at the Juniors site (8:45-9:15) 
• Before pick-up at the Infants. (2:30-3:05)

For more information see the flyer, a paper copy of which your child brought home today. 

Primary School Applications 

For any parents making primary school applications for September 2025 entry, you can apply online here. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025. You must submit your application online and return any supplementary information forms to the school office by this date. Please ensure that you choose Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School (and not Christ Church CofE Primary School Surbiton).

Nursery Applications

For any parents making nursery applications for September 2025, please complete this form. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025.

Wider Community Updates

Colin Bull Swimming Lessons

Colin Bull swimming classes and private lessons for all ages are held at Downsend School and Epsom College in Surrey. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club

HWRCC are looking to grow their girls section.They are waiving memberships for all girls u8s-u13s in the 2025 season. Winter training starts on Sunday 12th January at Esher College. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Princess Alice Santa Fun Run - 8th & 15th December

Princess Alice Hospice are holding their annual Santa Fun Run again this year. Help them reach their goal of 1,000 Santa Fun Runners and complete 5k however you want to – run, jog or walk. You can choose between Sunday 8th December at Bushy Park and Sunday 15th December at Sandown Park Racecourse. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Key School Dates 

• Monday 18th - Friday 22nd November - Y4 Learn to Ride Bikeability
• Monday 18th November - Nasal Flu Immunisations
• Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th November - Y5 Junior Roadwatch
• Wednesday 20th November - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
• Wednesday 20th November - Y2 Diwali Workshop 
• Thursday 21st November - Learning Look @ 3:30-4:30pm 
• Friday 22nd November - PTA Mufti day (£1)
• Friday 22nd November - PTA School disco for Infants @ 3.30-4.30pm (Junior hall)
• Friday 22nd November - PTA School disco for Juniors @ 5.00-6.30pm (Junior hall)
• Tuesday 26th November - Y2 Christmas Journey at The Baptist Church 
• Wednesday 27th November - Y3 Rainbow Theatre Greek Workshop
• Thursday 28th November - Antelope Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Saturday 30th November - Christmas Fair @ 1:00-4:00pm
• Wednesday 4th December - Turtle Class “Try The Train” Trip 
• Monday 9th - Friday 13th December - Chums Week
• Tuesday 10th December - Junior Christmas Production @ 4:00pm
• Wednesday 11th December - Christmas Lunch
• Wednesday 11th December - Junior Christmas Production @ 6:00pm
• Thursday 12th December - Nursery & Reception Joint Nativity @ 9:00am
• Thursday 19th December - Church Service @ 9:30am
• Thursday 19th December - Term finishes early at 1.05pm (infants) and 1.20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
• Friday 20th December - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
• Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January - Christmas Holidays
• Monday 6th January - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
• Tuesday 7th January - Spring Term starts