Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

It’s been a busy week at Christ Church. Although Monday started wet and dreary, the weather was kind for the annual New Malden Remembrance parade on Sunday (some photos here), where four of our Year 6 children, Jakov, Ellie, Izzy and Poppy took part in the parade, as well as Bella and Paula being the Kingston Mayor’s wreath bearers. Thank you to all who took part. We marked remembrance also with all our children in school on Tuesday with a time of silence.

Additionally, this week has been National Anti-Bullying Week, with the theme ‘Power for Good’. Our Pupil Leadership Team introduced this in collective worship at both infants and juniors on Monday and all the colourful odd socks on Monday were a welcome bit of colour and fun around the school.

We are also grateful for some design ideas for our new ‘Nook’ at the juniors; this week two of our parent experts in interior design (thanks to Kim Plummer and Lindsay Bosonotto) met the pupil leadership team to discuss ideas. Thank you again for your patience as work continues on our new boundary fence outside the infant site - it is great to see the fence beginning to appear!

In staffing news, we have welcomed in the last couple of weeks Mrs Forey to our Starfish Nursery, as Miss Dusting has now taken up her role as Sports Coach in the school. We have also welcomed Mr Mallett to the juniors, who is here on Mondays and Wednesdays, working as a mentor for KICK, a partner Church of England organisation. 

Yesterday, Leopard class led our first class worship of the year. We were hosted by several “old” Y6s in their nursing home, reminiscing about WW2! With their confidence clear, the children also told us about our hearts and circulation. Well done, Leopard class. 

Finally, we hope to see many of you at our ‘Learning Look’ next Thursday, when our classrooms will be open from pick up until 4:30pm for your children to show off their learning and invite you in. Drop in with your children as you are able to during this time to see their books and learning environment. Your child’s class teacher will be there to welcome you and your child.

Despite the wet weather, do have a lovely weekend.

Our School Updates for Parents

Urgent call out! Looking for a brick-layer 

As parents will know, we are looking to make the white wall in the junior playground in to a new colourful ‘Ways to Be’ wall - and we’ve been asking for ideas from the children. A parent has offered to paint the wall and get it ready for this, but unfortunately, we have discovered that the top few layers of the wall first need to be properly reconstructed as there is too much damage and wear from time. We are keen to progress this project, so wanted to put a shout out in case there are any parents/families in the bricklaying trade who could help with this first initial work. Please speak to Mr Duncan or just pop in to the school office if you would like to help or give us a quote for the work.

Primary School Applications 

For any parents making primary school applications for September 2026 entry, you can apply online here. The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th January 2026. 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 2026, please complete this form. The closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026.

Wider Community Updates

Christmas Together in Kingston

Christmas in Kingston begins on 13th November - 28th December 2025, and for the first time, there will be real-life reindeer at All Saints Church on 13th and 21st December, 11am-2pm. The popular Christmas Market will make a return, including a festive bar, gift stalls and live music performances. And to top it off, the new InKingston app is your essential Christmas companion to exploring Kingston - filled with exclusive offers and discounts, exciting events, hidden gems, and more! For more information, visit their website.

Jam Coding Club

Following a successful, fully-booked first event, Jam Coding have added a new date for their Free Discovery Session to launch their Computing Lab program. This is for children aged 7-13 who want to develop their computing and digital skills in a fun, structured, and curriculum-based environment.

• What: A free, 2-hour Discovery Session to try The Computing Lab.
• When: Saturday, November 22nd, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Where: Tiffin School, Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston (KT2 6RL)
• Booking: This session is free, but booking is required.

You can reserve your child's free spot at this link. This is a great opportunity for any child interested in taking their coding and computing skills to the next level.

Key School Dates

• Monday 17th – Friday 21st November - Y4 Learn to Ride Bikeability
• Tuesday 18th November - Nursery Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:00am
• Thursday 20th November - Learning Look from pick up until 4:30pm
• Friday 21st November - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30-10:15am
• Friday 21st November - PTA Break the Rules Day
• Friday 21st November - Antelope Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Monday 24th – Friday 28th November - Wellbeing Week
• Tuesday 25th November - Y5/6 Choir Singing in John Lewis (am) 
• Wednesday 26th November - Y1 Trip to Natural History Museum 
• Friday 28th November - Special lunch menu: St Andrew’s Day
• Saturday 29th November - PTA Christmas Fair at the Juniors
• Monday 1st December - SEND Parents @ 9am -10:30am 
• Tuesday 2nd December - Reception Try the Train Trip to Waterloo (am)
• Tuesday 2nd December - Y3/4 Choir Singing at Christ Church Elderberry Cafe 
• Monday 8th – Friday 12th December - Chums Week
• Tuesday 9th December – Junior Christmas Production @ 4pm
• Wednesday 10th December - Christmas Lunch
• Wednesday 10th December - Junior Christmas Production @ 4pm
• Thursday 11th December - EYFS Nativity @ 9am
• Monday 15th December - Class Christmas Parties
• Tuesday 16th December - Y4 Trip to Rose Theatre (Cinderella) PM
• Friday 19th December - Christmas Service @ 9:30am
• Friday 19th December - Term finishes early at 1.05pm (infants) and 1.20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
• Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January - Christmas Holiday
• Monday 5th January - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
• Tuesday 6th January - Spring Term Starts