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Weekly Parent Update - Friday 3rd July

Congratulations to Macaw class who enjoyed sharing their class worship with us yesterday. 

Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

I think we’ve all enjoyed some cooler temperatures this week, after struggles with the heat last week. Thank you for all your messages of support; our staff worked hard last week in difficult circumstances to adapt our environment and timetables as much as possible while remaining open for business. 

We again have an eye on temperatures for next week in case any adaptations need to be made, and will keep you posted, though thankfully at this stage it is not looking as if it will be as hot as previously.

Thank you if you were able to join us for our last Learning Look of the year yesterday, and let your child show off some of their learning. Congratulations also to Macaw class, who enjoyed sharing their class worship with us yesterday. 

A real highlight of the week was the Year 6 production of the ‘Wizard of Oz’. Despite some rehearsals being curtailed by the heat last week, the children put on a brilliant performance on Monday and Tuesday, and brought the well-loved story to life beautifully, with wonderful singing and acting. 

It’s been our junior sports day this morning (infants, your turn next Friday!) and it was a fun competitive morning of house fun and some great races - and the sun shone! My thanks to Miss Dusting and Mrs Hedman for masterminding the event. Congratulations to our winning houses, Elm and Lime jointly for Years 3 & 4 and Lime for Years 5 & 6.

We are of course getting towards the end of the school year now, and so a little later today, we will be sharing with you all you need to know regarding our staff team for next year and our classes across the school. If you have a child in a cohort being mixed, you will also receive an additional email letting you know which class they are in for September. This information is also being shared with the children this afternoon.

Our Year 6 pupils leave for their residential trip to the Isle of Wight on Monday, so we wish them well, and pray God’s blessings with them for a fun, happy week. 

In the meantime, have a lovely weekend!

Our School Updates for Parents

Meet the Teacher Meetings

Come to meet your child’s new teacher and find more about them and what they are excited about next year. Learn about some of the learning and trips that your child will experience. There will also be an opportunity to talk to the teacher at the end of the meeting. The dates of the Meet the Teacher meetings are as follows:

  • Monday 6th July - Y1 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Wednesday 8th July - Y3 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Thursday 9th July - Y4 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Friday 10th July - Y5 Meet the Teacher@ 3:45pm
  • Monday 13th July - Y6 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm

We will not share any presentation or document after the meeting; all the general information parents need (e.g. uniform and stationery) are on our website and we will not go through this at the meeting.

Connect Survey

Connect are currently planning their light tea menu for the autumn term and would love to hear the children's ideas about what they would like to see on the menu. Please could you encourage your child to complete the form sent via email. Their feedback will help to create a menu that reflects their preferences. The survey will close on Thursday 9th July at 11:59 pm.

Remembering Carol Mitchell 

Memorial Service

We’d like to let you know that there will be a Thanksgiving Service for Carol Mitchell, at Christ Church on Thurs 16th July at 4pm. All families are welcome, and more details will follow on this. 

Fundraising for Princess Alice Hospice

Please note also that we are having a fun 'Sponge the Staff’ afternoon in school on Mon 13th July on the junior playground with the junior children in aid of Princess Alice Hospice, who looked after Carol so well in her final weeks of life. On that morning, we will have buckets on the gate, if you would like to donate to this cause, either with cash or using QR code, then you’d be very welcome.

Cake Sale for Princess Alice Hospice - Saturday 11th July

Mrs Bond is also organising a cake sale on Saturday 11th July, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the New Malden Methodist Church, with all proceeds going to the wonderful Princess Alice Hospice. We would love your support to make this event a success! Here is how you can help:

  • Volunteer your time: If you can lend a hand at any point on the day - including set-up from 9:30 am - please email Mrs Bond at lucy.bond@ccnm.uk.
  • Donate delicious treats: We welcome all donations of cakes, whether homemade or shop-bought! Please deliver them straight to the church on Saturday morning, or, if you can’t do that, drop them off at the school office during Friday afternoon pick-up

Thank you so much for your generosity and support. We hope to see you there!

Wider Community Updates

St John's Summer Fun Day

The St John’s Summer Fun Day in New Malden is taking place on Saturday 18th July. Please see the attached poster for details.

Summer with Kingston Libraries

Searching for family-friendly activities this summer? Kingston Libraries are offering a range of free and low-cost events across their branches, with something to keep children of all ages entertained throughout the holidays, including:

  • Summer arts and crafts
  • Storytime and Rhymetime sessions
  • LEGO Robotics and coding workshops
  • Creative activities and colouring
  • Games and family-friendly fun
  • Nature-inspired events and wellbeing activities
  • Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat! - Saturday 4 July - Tuesday 1 September 2026 - This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat! The theme inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity. For more information please visit their website.

Kingston Music Service Opportunities

As we approach the end of the academic year, KMS are thrilled to share some incredibly exciting updates, new summer opportunities, and a major upgrade to their ensemble membership values starting this September 2026. Please see the attached for details.

Summer Baking Camp

Rana’s Delights is running a Summer Baking Camp on 28th, 29th and 30 July at Stanley Primary School. Please see the attached flyer for information and to book.

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. 

BREAD Lab

BREAD Lab are pleased to share their June 2026 Newsletter, featuring their latest research highlight and updates from their ongoing studies at Kingston University London. They continue to recruit for their child and adult studies at Kingston University. Free parking is provided for all lab-based visits.

  • NEAR-Kids EEG Study - Fun cognitive tasks and safe brain activity measures for children aged 7-14 years.
  • GameFit Exergaming Study - A 6-week exercise + videogame programme exploring how active gaming supports focus and wellbeing in children with ADHD traits.
  • META Study - A 6-week exercise and cognitive programme designed to support focus and wellbeing in children aged 7-14 with ADHD traits.
  • FEAT Study - An 8-week online exercise and meditation programme for adults aged 18-40 with binge eating symptoms.

Useful Links

Key School Dates

  • 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 Trip to New Malden High Street @ 9:00am (new)
  • Tuesday 7th July - Y2 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Wednesday 8th July - Y3 Trip to Hogsmill (am) (new)
  • 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