Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

Welcome to the summer term, and I do hope you had some lovely family and friends times over the Easter break. As always, we have a packed and exciting term ahead, and this week our Year 1s have already been out and about at Wisley, and our Year 2s are visiting the National Gallery today. 

As we begin our new term, our iShare Learning theme is ‘All you Need is Love’, centred around the Bible verse, ‘Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails’. 1 Corinthians 13 vv7-8. We’ll be reflecting on this more in the coming weeks in our collective worship.

We have enjoyed seeing the impact of our OPAL programme in our playground over recent months. If you would like to know more and understand more about the vision and our next steps, do come to next week’s presentation for parents from our OPAL consultant on the infant site, followed by an opportunity to ‘Stay and Play’ with your infant child in the playground, and enjoy some playtime yourself! This is happening on Friday 2nd May at 9am. There will be a similar opportunity for junior parents at 2:30pm on Friday 23rd May at the junior site. 

One of our focuses over this year is developing children’s oracy, which is about giving them confidence in effective communication and use of their voice. Later this term, as part of this focus, we will be launching a poetry recital and story telling competition across the school. More details of this exciting event will follow in future weeks.

In the meantime, have a lovely weekend, and let’s hope that we continue to see more of summer on its way.

Our School Updates for Parents

Revised Behaviour Policy 

As shared with you just before Easter, over last term, we’ve been talking with children and staff and hearing feedback from parents, which has helped us revise our behaviour policy, which has now taken effect at the beginning of this term. You can find here a copy of this reviewed policy.

KS2 SATS - Volunteer Test Administrators Needed 

Year 6 sit their SATS in English and maths from Monday 12th May to Thursday 15th May. We need two adults in each room each day, one is always a member of school staff and one a volunteer. Please use the form sent via email if you are able to volunteer on any or all of the days. Training and refreshments will be provided.

Parent Governor Vacancy: message from Chair of Governors, Robert Shrimpton

We would like to thank Claire Caldwell for all the time, effort and expertise she has given to the School and Governing Body over the last four years as parent governor but, as Claire’s term of office is coming to a close, we have a vacancy and you have the opportunity to elect a new parent governor. Please see the attached letter which gives more details of the role and the nomination / election process. The timeline is as follows:

• Nominations close Friday 9th May @ noon
• Ballot if more than 1 nomination received 
  • opens Friday 9th May 
  • closes Friday 16th May @ 3:30pm
• NB The next Full Governing Body Meeting of the school year is scheduled for Tuesday 6th July 2025.

The nomination form was sent via email.

Nourish New Menu and App

A reminder that Nourish’s new menu launched this week. For more details see here or sign up for Nourish’s parents/carers App where you can view menus, theme day details and recipes. Please see the attached poster for details on how to sign up.

Wider Community Updates

Surbiton HC - Family Fun Day Event

On Saturday 26th April, Surbiton Hockey Club are hosting a free, fun-filled Community Day to mark the final day of the regular season – and you’re invited! There’ll be plenty of activities for all ages, great food and drink, and an electric atmosphere as our Men’s and Women’s 1st Teams battle it out for a place in the Play-Off Finals the following weekend. It’s set to be an action-packed day both on and off the pitch, and a brilliant way to celebrate the season together. Please see the attached flyer for details.

The Nonsuch Country Show 

The Nonsuch Country Show and The Nonsuch Festival of Dogs will be taking place at Nonsuch Park, Epsom (KT17 2DL) on Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May 2025. The event promises to be a fantastic day out for all ages, with a wide range of activities and entertainment for the whole community to enjoy. Please see the attached poster for details.

FREE May Half Term Holiday Cricket Camp

Surrey Cricket are running a free May Half Term holiday camp at Alexandra Park Recreation Ground, Alexandra Dr, Surbiton KT5 9BQ over May half term. The All-Stars Cricket Camp (open to 5–8-year-olds ) will run from Tuesday 27th May – Friday 30th May 10am-11am each day. The Dynamos Cricket Camp (open to 8–11-year-olds) will run from Tuesday 27th May – Friday 30th May 11:15 - 12:15 each day. 

Perform Drama - Term time classes and Summer Holiday Courses

Popular children's drama and dance school Perform is offering a Free Trial Session and a special introductory discount of £40 for members of Christ Church New Malden School if they sign up by Sunday 1st June 2025. Parents should quote CHCH62025 when they book their free session by going to perform.org.uk/try or calling 020 7255 9120. They also have some fantastic forthcoming holiday courses based on Alice in Wonderland during the Summer.

Parent Drop in clinic - Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 9.15am – 11.15am

The Your Healthcare School Health Team offer parents/carers of children attending Kingston Primary schools, access to a Parent Advice Health Clinic once a term. Please see the attached letter with information about the next clinic and how to book. 

Key School Dates

Summer 1

• Tuesday 29th April - Y5 Insight Visit - Worship & Liturgy
• Thursday 1st May - Squirrel Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 2nd May - OPAL - Infant Stay and Play @ 9am
• Friday 2nd May - Y6 Leavers ice pop sale fundraiser after school - Infant & Junior site (new)
• Monday 5th May - Bank Holiday (School closed)
• Tuesday 6th May - Y5/6 Soloist Concert @ 9am in Junior Hall
• Wednesday 7th May - Class photographs
• Thursday 8th May - Space Day Lunch menu
• Friday 9th May - Y5 Trip to Richmond Theatre (Awful Egyptians)
• Saturday 10th May - Wimbledon Singfest (Junior choir)
• Tuesday 13th May - Reception Insight Visit - Why is Jesus so special?
• Tuesday 13th May - Y6 Insight Visit - Courageous Advocacy
• Friday 16th May - Reception Trip to Hampton Court
• Friday 16th May - Y2 Concert @ 2:35pm
• Friday 16th May - Y6 Leavers ice pop sale fundraiser after school - Infant & Junior site (new)
• Monday 19th - Friday 23rd May - Chums Week 
• Tuesday 20th May - Charity Tuesday
• Wednesday 21st May - Parent, Church & Staff Prayer Meeting @ 6:00-7:00pm
• Thursday 22nd May - Y4 Saxons Workshops at Kingston Museum (am)
• Thursday 22nd May - Eagle Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 23rd May - OPAL - Junior Stay and Play @ 2:30pm (new)
• Friday 23rd May - Y6 Leavers ice pop sale fundraiser after school - Infant & Junior site (new)
• Monday 26th - Friday 30th May - Half Term