Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend last weekend; it’s been a short week, but still with lots going on!

Not least of all, the children were all looking very smart for their annual class photos on Wednesday, all full of smiles. These are going to look good!

The Year 6 pupils are looking particularly smart in their new leavers’ hoodies; thank you to the parents who helped to organise this. Of course, we wish our Year 6 pupils well for next week, as they sit the national SATs tests. I know their teachers are very proud of them and how hard they have been working. 

It was lovely to gather to pray for the school this week with parents, staff, governors and friends of the school. We were reminded and encouraged of our Christian ethos at our heart, both the long history of the school and praying for a bright future for generations to come after us.

Back to the present day, though, and, as always, it was lovely to celebrate our Pupils of the Week today in school. At Christ Church, we always aim to give every child their moment to shine. I know some of our infant children have been waiting a bit longer for the Pupil of the Week tea parties, but I am now catching up!

I wish you a lovely weekend ahead, as more of these longer summer days approach.

Our School Updates for Parents

Clubs next week - Reminder

Please note that there are no morning clubs running at the Junior site next week from Monday to Thursday. Year 5 and 6 netball club will run on Friday. Infant site clubs will run as normal.

Class Mixing Protocol 

Usually at this time of year, we share with you a fresh our class mixing protocol, which explains all about the rationale and the processes involved in our class mixing patterns. Our pattern will continue to be to mix classes when they complete Year 3 and Year 5. Please note, however, that we will also be mixing our Year 2 cohort this year, as they were not mixed in Year 1. Parents with children in these current cohorts will particularly want to read the protocol and, as recommended, ensure class teachers are aware if you have any particular aspects pertinent to your child which you would like us to bear in mind in putting the new classes together. 

KS2 SATS - Volunteer Test Administrators Still Needed 

We still need volunteers every morning when Year 6 sit their SATs in English and maths from Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May. 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.

Wider Community Updates

Coombe Girls' School & Sixth Form - July Open Evening & Tours  

Please see the attached information about the upcoming Open Evening on 8th July and Open Mornings in June and July at Coombe Girls’ School.

MNS May Half-Term Science Activity Holiday STEM Camp 

Mother Nature Science are delighted to confirm their May Half-Term Activity Holiday STEM Camp - Epic Engineering! is now open for booking -at locations across London! Don’t forget your Special School Basket Discount Code ‘COOLSCHOOL60’ for an extra £60-off list price for full-week 4-day places. Note: for greater affordability for parents Childcare Vouchers are accepted by MNS. Just book online as normal and choose ‘Pay by Other Method’ at Checkout (not Pay by Card) to receive further instructions. Book Online by Entering your Home Postcode (in under 5 mins) or see the attached flyer for more details.

Half Term Golf Camps

Please see the attached flyer for details of half term camps at Coombe Wood Golf Club. 

Perform Free Trial Session 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 Tuesday 22nd September 2026. Parents should quote CHCH220926 when they book their free session by going to perform.org.uk/try or calling 020 7255 9120.  Alternatively, please see the attached flyer. Click to find your nearest classes or view a list of all areas. They are all running Summer holiday courses based on Peter Pan. More information can be found in the attached flyer.

Useful Links

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

Key School Dates

Summer 1

• Monday 11th May - Early Years Planting Afternoon @ 2pm 
• Wednesday 13th May – Reception Trip to Polka Theatre
• Thursday 14th May – Special Seaside Lunch Menu
• Thursday 14th May - Owl Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 15th May - Y2 Trip to Kew Gardens 
• Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May - Chums Week & Science Week
• Friday 22nd May - Eagle Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Monday 25th - Friday 29th May - Half Term

Summer 2

• Tuesday 2nd June - Y5 & Y6 Soloist’s Concert @ 9am 
• Friday 5th June – PTA Mufti Day
• Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th June – Y3-6 BMX Academy Workshops
• Wednesday 10th June - Y4 Trip to BFI - "Bonjour Les Amis"
• Friday 12th June – PTA Break the Rules Day
• Monday 15th June - Y6 Trip to Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court
• Monday 15th June - New Reception Parents’ Meeting @ 4:00pm
• Tuesday 16th June – Y3 (all) &Y4 Maypole Team @ Country Dancing Festival (am)
• Tuesday 16th June – Y5/6 Choir: Primary Singing Festival @ Rose Theatre
• Wednesday 17th June - Whole School Booknic
• Wednesday 17th June - New Nursery Parents’ Meeting @ 4:00pm
• Thursday 18th June – Special Picnic Lunch Menu
• Thursday 18th June - Macaw Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Thursday 18th June - Isle of Wight Meeting @ 4:00pm
• Thursday 18th June - Infant Poetry Recital Final
• Friday 19th June - Junior Poetry Recital Final
• Saturday 20th June – Summer Fair at the Junior site @ 1:00-4:00pm
• Monday 22nd - Thursday 25th June - Wellbeing Week
• Monday 22nd June – Y6 Trip to Parliament
• Tuesday 23rd June - Summer Concert @ 4:00pm
• Tuesday 23rd June - Charity Tuesday for Kingston Young Carers (change of date)
• Wednesday 24th June - Parent Reps Meeting @ 9:00am
• Wednesday 24th June – Reception Trip to Orleans House Gallery
• Wednesday 24th June  - Y6 Royal Festival Hall Brightsparks Concert (new)
• Thursday 25th June - Turtle Class Worship @ 2:40pm (change of date)
• Friday 26th June - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
• Monday 29th June - Y6 Production @ 4:00pm
• Tuesday 30th June - Y6 Production @ 4:00pm
• Wednesday 1st July - Y6 New School Day
• 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 - 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 @ 12:00-3:00pm
• Thursday 9th July - Reception Trip to Hampton Court
• Thursday 9th July - Y4 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Friday 10th July - Infant Sports Day (am)
• Friday 10th July - SEND Parents’ Meetings @ 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) (new)
• Tuesday 14th July - Y6 Leavers’ Event @ 1:45pm
• Wednesday 15th July - New Class Day
• Friday 16th July - End of Year Church Service @ 9:30am
• Friday 16th 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