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Weekly Parent Update - Thursday 25th June

Due to the heat this week we’ve adapted in all sorts of creative ways whilst trying to keep things as normal as possible, and keep open for business. We have needed to cancel, move and postpone some curriculum events, so thank you for your flexibility.

Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

What a fantastic day we had on Saturday, and there was a wonderful vibe in our PTA Summer Fair. The weather was kind to us as well, and we were blessed with a beautiful day.

I cannot thank our PTA enough, especially our co-chairs Kendra and Jason who worked tirelessly to make it a success. Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who gave of their time in set up, during the fair and in the clear up. A big thank you to staff who gave of their time as well, especially Mrs Bond who worked the choir hard and Mr O’Connor, who was on site all day, always around to help out. 

You do not need me to tell you that it has been a very hot one this week, and we’ve adapted in all sorts of creative ways whilst trying to keep things as normal as possible, and keep open for business. We have needed to cancel, move and postpone some curriculum events, so thank you for your flexibility. I also would like to thank our staff for their resilience and flexibility - it has not been an easy week.

Our week included our final Charity Tuesday, which was in aid of Kingston Young Carers. Thank you for your donations, and we were able to raise £146.45. Thank you for your support all year for our focus charities that our Pupil Leadership Team chose.

Next week, it’s our final Learning Look, straight after school on Thursday, so do join us if you can so the children can show off their learning to you.

We are also looking forward to our Year 6 production of The Wizard of Oz next week. We’ve been trying to do some rehearsal, though the heatwave has curtailed some rehearsing!

Have a lovely weekend and remember the children can cool off tomorrow instead of being at school!

Our School Updates for Parents

Junior Choir 

Please can we remind you that choir is still taking place for the next two weeks. Although there is no performance we will be singing mostly fun, clapping and action, playground type songs and we may spend some of choir outside. Also on Tuesday 30th we are doing a small performance of Oliver to the juniors during singing worship so please can children come in their costumes and bring their school clothes to change into. 

Carol Mitchell 

Last week, we shared with you the sad news of the passing of Carol Mitchell, a much loved, long-standing teaching assistant at Christ Church. We will be organising a fun charity event at the juniors for the children, in aid of Princess Alice Hospice in the last week of term. More details will follow on this.

Wider Community Updates

Harlequins Rugby Taster Session for U10 & U11 Rugby Players 

Pupils are invited to an exciting Open Harlequins Taster Session for U10 and U11 rugby players, hosted by Ibstock Place School, Ibstock Place School Playing Fields, SW15 5PY in partnership with Harlequins Rugby Club.This session offers a unique opportunity for young players to experience professional coaching and gain insight into their rugby programme, which continues to develop talented athletes - some of whom are already part of the Harlequins Developing Player Programme (DPP). Please see the attached poster for details. 

The Big Sleep Out 2026 

On 10th October, local charity Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness is challenging families to hold a sponsored sleep out in their own garden. By spending one night in the open to experience a glimpse of what life is like on the streets, you can fundraise and make a massive difference for a single adult living without a home in the Kingston borough. Please see the attached flyer to register via the QR code and help them ensure everyone in Kingston is in a safe and stable home.

Tech and WOW Summer holiday camp at Christ Church 

Next Thing Education are introducing WOW Camps, the Tech Camp SUPERCHARGED. This will be running at our junior site 10th - 21st August for children aged 5–11 (Years 1–6). Children can experience LIVE Science Shows & Experiments, New Roblox and Minecraft Workshops, Laser Tag & Nerf Battles in a giant arena, Hovercraft Experiments, Djing and Music Making and much more! Please see the attached flyer for more details or book here. 

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Key School Dates

  • Friday 26th June - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
  • Monday 29th June - Y6 Production @ 4:00pm
  • Tuesday 30th June - Gazelle Trip to Royal Society Science Exhibition / Antelope visit from Surbiton High School for Science Workshop (new)
  • Tuesday 30th June - Y6 Production @ 4:00pm
  • Wednesday 1st July - Y6 New School Day
  • Thursday 2nd July - History Day
  • Thursday 2nd July - Macaw Class Worship @ 2:40pm (rearranged date)
  • Thursday 2nd July - Learning Look from pick up until 4:30pm
  • Friday 3rd July - Junior Sports Day (am)
  • Friday 3rd July - Y6 Leavers' Celebration @ 4:00 - 6:00pm
  • Monday 6th - Friday 10th July - Y6 Trip to Isle of Wight
  • Monday 6th July - Y4 Trip to Gurdwara
  • Monday 6th July - Y2 Summer Showcase @ 2:30pm
  • Monday 6th July - Y1 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Tuesday 7th July - Y2 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Wednesday 8th July - Y3 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Wednesday 8th July - SEND Parents’ Meetings (Nursery - Y5) @ 12:00-3:00pm
  • Thursday 9th July - Reception Trip to Hampton Court
  • Thursday 9th July  - Y4 parents invited to attend lunch @ 12:30pm 
  • Thursday 9th July - Y4 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Friday 10th July - Infant Sports Day (am)
  • Friday 10th July - SEND Parents’ Meetings (Nursery - Y5) @ 12:00-3:00pm
  • Friday 10th July - Y5 Meet the Teacher@ 3:45pm
  • Monday 13th - Friday 17th July - Chums Week
  • Monday 13th July - Y6 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Tuesday 14th July -Y3 Trip to Royal Academy (Junior Summer Exhibition)
  • Tuesday 14th July - Y6 Leavers’ Event @ 1:45pm
  • Wednesday 15th July - New Class Day
  • Friday 17th July - End of Year Church Service @ 9:30am
  • Friday 17th July - Term finishes early at 1:05pm (infants) and 1:20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
  • Monday 20th July - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
  • Tuesday 21st July – Wednesday 2nd September – Summer Holiday
  • Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th September - INSET Days (School closed to pupils)
  • Monday 7th September – Autumn Term Starts