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Weekly Parent Update - Friday 10th July

Year 6 have just returned from a wonderful week on the Isle of Wight. Thank you to the children, who made lifelong memories, and to the staff who enabled that.

Weekly Update from Mr Burkinshaw

Year 6 have just returned from a wonderful week on the Isle of Wight. Blessed with brilliant weather, we enjoyed a jam-packed itinerary that included stepping back in time at Carisbrooke Castle, testing their teamwork with thrilling water sports, visiting the gentle residents at the Donkey Sanctuary, taking a scenic boat trip around the Needles, exploring the magic of Blackgang Chine, and enjoying multiple visits to the beach. It was a truly fantastic week. Thank you to the children, who made lifelong memories, and to the staff who enabled that.

We have experienced exceptionally hot weather back at school this week. The health and well-being of the children is always our top priority, and while the soaring temperatures have meant adapting our usual routines and postponing some planned activities, the children and staff have coped magnificently. Thank you for your continued support in sending children to school equipped with water bottles, hats, and sun cream. Because of this extreme heat, our Infant Sports Day has been postponed until next Tuesday; we look forward to a fantastic morning of sport then, hoping the slightly cooler forecast makes it a much more comfortable experience for our athletes and spectators alike.

As we approach the final stretch of the summer term, children will spend time with their new teachers and classes on Wednesday’s transition morning. Following this, on Friday 17th, we will hold our End of Year Service at 9:30am to celebrate the year and say goodbye to Year 6. Parents are welcome to join us at the church for this special occasion.

This afternoon, you will receive a letter with details of how to read your child’s record of achievement. I do hope you will take time to celebrate your child’s progress with them, once you receive the report. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Our School Updates for Parents

Carol Mitchell

  • Sponge the Staff event This is happening at the juniors, for the junior children, on Monday 13th July, and children (on both sites) are being asked to bring a charity donation in on that day for Princess Alice Hospice for the joy of sponging the staff!
  • Thanksgiving Service This is at Christ Church at 4pm on Thurs 16th July. There is no special dress code, but Andy Mitchell has requested we keep it colourful, as Carol would have wanted that. The service is likely to be about 45-60 minutes, with tea and biscuits afterwards.
  • Just Giving Page Should you wish to make a donation, please find attached the link and QR code for the Just Giving page set up in memory of Carol for donations to The Princess Alice Hospice.
  • Cake Sale for Princess Alice Hospice - Saturday 11th July Mrs Bond is 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. 

Where our Year 6 leavers are heading

We have so enjoyed having our Year 6 pupils as part of our school community, but now we wish them well as they move on to pastures new. They have a leavers’ celebration on Tuesday and we will be saying one last goodbye to them at our church service next week. 

Our 58 Year 6 leavers are moving on to 15 different secondary schools this September. The majority - 46 pupils - are heading to one of the excellent local state secondary schools, with Coombe Girls' (22) and Coombe Boys' (12) the most popular destinations, alongside The Holy Cross, Wimbledon College and Tolworth Girls'. Eight pupils secured places at selective grammar schools, including Tiffin, Nonsuch and Wilson's, and four are moving to selective independent schools, among them St Paul's Girls'. We wish all our leavers every success as they take this next step, and thank them and their families for being part of our school community.

End of Term Early Finish Next Friday

Please remember that school will close early next Friday as it is the last day of term, at the following times:

  • Infants @ 1:05pm
  • Juniors @ 1:20pm
  • Connect will start at 1:05 p.m. and run until 5:15 p.m.

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.

Wider Community Updates

Dance Shack Summer Courses 

Established in 2006, Dance Shack is dedicated to nurturing confidence and creativity in every individual through the three core disciplines of dancing, acting, and singing. They have sent us the attached flyer regarding their upcoming summer holiday courses. 

Raynes Park Little League

Raynes Park Little League is setting up a Girls League for Season 2026-27. The aim is to have six teams made up of girls starting in School Years 7, 8 and 9 in September 2026. There is a taster session taking place on Saturday 11th July from 9.30 to 10.30am at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields (KT3 6NF). Please see their website for more information.

U11 Kingston District Girls football team 

The Borough of Kingston will be running an U11 Kingston Girls District football team in the new 2026/2027 season. Please see the attached for details.

Old Kingstonian HC Club Open Day - 6 September 2026 

The Old Kingstonian Hockey Club is a small local club offering hockey for the whole family, with sessions available from age four. They are hosting their annual Club Open Day on 6 September and have sent the attached flyer with more details.

Kingston Outdoor Cinema

Vision Cinema will be hosting a series of outdoor cinema events during the summer holiday. They are excited to offer discounted tickets to families providing 50% off tickets for 100 families to attend one of our outdoor cinema events this summer. Please see the attached flyer for information that includes a discount code.

Ultimate Activity Camps at Holy Cross Prep School

Ultimate Activity Camps provide activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm. Running this Summer at Holy Cross Prep School, children will enjoy a fantastic range of over 40 sports, games and art activities every week. Please see their website for more information.

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.

Useful Links

Key School Dates

  • Friday 10th July - Y5 Meet the Teacher@ 3:45pm
  • Monday 13th - Friday 17th July - Chums Week
  • Monday 13th July - Sponge the staff event at the juniors for Princess Alice Hospice
  • Monday 13th July - Y6 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
  • Tuesday 14th July -  Infant Sports Day (am) (rearranged)
  • 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