Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

It’s been a fun-filled final last week at Christ Church. We have said a goodbye to our Year 6 pupils this week. Freshly back from their Isle of Wight trip, they presented their leavers’ celebration performance on Tuesday, and reminded us of many great memories! We wish them well in their many school destinations that they are journeying to next, and we know that they are ready and prepared to excel further!

Many, many housepoints have been gained, counted and collated over the term, and our winners this term are Chestnut at the infants and Lime at the juniors. Children in these houses on these sites enjoyed an extra ice pop break yesterday afternoon. The scores were very close, which reminds us that every housepoint counts!

We also said a final goodbye to our friend and former colleague, Carol Mitchell, yesterday at a thanksgiving service at Christ Church, and I know some of our parent community came to also join us. We continue to remember Andy Mitchell and the family in our prayers. We also were able to raise money for Princess Alice Hospice through our ‘Sponge the Staff’ afternoon on Monday at the juniors - something I know Carol would have enjoyed! More details below.

We’ve also had celebrations for Mrs Ward and Mrs Wogan this week, with children praying for them in collective worship and they both chose their favourite songs for the children to sing. At an event of staff past and present, we were also able to reflect on the massive contribution they both have made to Christ Church over many years. We wish them all God’s blessings for them in their next adventures!

As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding year, I would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership with the school. This half term, our theme has been Guidance for the Journey, and it has been wonderful to see how the children have reflected on the ways in which we are guided - by our faith, our values, and by those who care for us. As we approach the summer break, we are reminded that journeys often include times of rest as well as movement, and this holiday offers a valuable opportunity for families to pause, recharge, and enjoy time together.

Wherever your summer journey takes you, I pray that it is filled with joy, safety, and special moments. May you find guidance in the simple things - kindness, reflection, and togetherness - and return refreshed for the new academic year ahead. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, ready to continue our journey of learning and growth together, to ‘become the people God made us to be’.

Our School Updates for Parents

School Uniform Reminders

In this hot weather, it has been very appropriate to loosen our uniform expectations towards the end of this term. However, we are looking forward to seeing all our children, smart and fresh, in their school uniforms when they return on Monday 7th September. This will include, just to remind you, in case you may be buying new shoes over the summer, our expectations for footwear: Children should wear black shoes that support their feet and which children can put on by themselves. Trainers can be worn, but they must be completely black (including the sole) with no colour logos - this includes PE. For more information, click here.   

Free School Meals change in eligibility criteria

From the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year, FSM eligibility is being expanded to all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit regardless of household earnings. This letter will give you more information and if you would like us to check whether you are eligible, please complete this form.

Princess Alice Hospice Donations

A huge thank you to everyone involved in our recent fundraisers for the Princess Alice Hospice! Saturday’s cake sale raised £304.53, and Monday’s "Sponge the Staff" event at the juniors raised another £261.55. Together, we raised a fantastic total of £566.08 for a brilliant cause. Thank you for your amazing support! 

Wider Community Updates

Kingston Family Hub & Children's Centres- Summer holiday programme

Please find attached the summer holiday programme for Kingston family hub and children's centres. They have many activities for children aged 0-11 years old. 

Tech and WOW Summer holiday camp at Christ Church 

Next Thing Education are excited to share more information about the fantastic activities taking place at the Tech & WOW Camp at Christ Church New Malden Primary School, KT3 3HN this summer.

Children will develop new coding, engineering and science skills through hands-on activities, while also having plenty of opportunities to be creative and take part in exciting physical activities. This year's camp gives children the opportunity to:

• Work as a team to build and race their own hovercraft.
• Write, record and edit their own music, and learn the basics of DJing.
• Bring toys and drawings to life using stop-motion animation. 
• Learn fundamental coding and robotics skills while controlling their own robots.
• Watch our exciting science show before carrying out their own experiments and building and launching their own rockets...and so much more!

You can view the full day-by-day schedule and book here.

Bake with Rana - Summer Workshops

Rana’s Delights is running Summer workshops on 18th 19th and 20th August. Please see the attached poster for details and to book.

Free Family Fun Day at Cottenham Park – Wednesday 22nd July 

We have been asked to share an invitation to an upcoming local community event that your children might enjoy as the summer holidays begin. London Full Gospel Church is hosting a Family Fun Day at Cottenham Park, Raynes Park on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is 100% free for all families to attend, and all activities, food, and refreshments are completely free of charge. No booking is required—you can simply turn up on the day and enjoy!

Holiday & Multi-Sport Activity Camp

Just over 1 week to go until the Love The Ball Summer Multisport Camp at Coombe Hill Junior School. Join them for three action-packed weeks of fun, and fantastic activities! Start your day with exciting Sporty Mornings, followed by Adventurous Afternoons, and don't miss their fan-favourite Wet Wednesdays—the perfect way to cool off and have a blast! Every day brings something new, with a wide variety of sports and activities designed to help children develop new skills, make new friends, and create unforgettable summer memories in a safe and supportive environment led by their friendly, experienced coaches.

KMS Summer Courses, STARter & Adult Groups 

Please see the attached for information about summer opportunities with Kingston Music Service.

Soundsteps - Free Music Lessons

Soundsteps are supporting a campaign to help more students in primary school from reception year up take an interest in learning a Musical instrument in the new academic year in September. To support they will be holding a number of Free Music lessons across the local area at centres and online in September and October. Please see the attached poster for more information. 

Tiffin Children's Chorus 

Registration for the 2026–2027 Tiffin Children's Chorus is now open! Rehearsals take place every Monday from 4:00–5:00 pm at Tiffin School. Children must be at least 8 years old to join. For more information and to register, please click here.

Useful Links

• Arbor
• Clubs Schedule - Autumn Term 2026
• School Instagram

Key School Dates

Summer 2

• 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)

Autumn 1

• Monday 7th September – Autumn Term Starts
• Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September – INSET Days (School closed to pupils)
• Monday 7th September - Autumn Term Starts
• Thursday 10th September - Y5 Carroty Wood Meeting @ 3:20pm
• Thursday 10th September - SEND Parents Coffee Morning @ 9:00am
• Friday 11th September - Junior Orienteering Day
• Friday 11th September - Reception Phonics Talk@ 2:40pm
• Wednesday 16th September - PTA AGM in the infant hall @ 7pm
• Friday 18th September - Y1 Phonics Talk@ 2:40pm
• Tuesday 22nd September - Y2 Trip to Pizza Express (am)
• Wednesday 23rd - Friday 25th September - Y5 Trip to Carroty Wood
• Thursday 24th September - Infant Orienteering Day
• Wednesday 30th September - Parents Prayer Group @ 6pm
• Thursday 1st October - Antelope Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 2nd October - Harvest Service @ 9:30am
• Tuesday 6th October - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:15am
• Tuesday 6th October - Y2 Trip to Orleans House Gallery
• Friday 9th October - PTA Break the Rules Day
• Monday 12th – Friday 16th October - Chums Week
• Tuesday 13th October - Y5&6 Soloists Concert @ 9am
• Wednesday 14th October - Nursery Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:00am
• Friday 16th October - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:15am
• Wednesday 21st October - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:15am
• Wednesday 21st October - Parents’ Evening @ 3:45 - 6:45pm
• Thursday 22nd October - Parents’ Evening @ 2:45 - 5:45pm (School closes 1 hour early)
• Monday 26th - Friday 30th October - Half Term