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Weekly Parent Update - Friday 8th November

We have just started our new iShare Learning theme, ‘A Fair Share’, focused around this Bible verse: God loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth. (Psalm 33 v5).

Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

It’s been so good to get started after half term; I hope you and your family had a good time over last week, maybe including some light celebrations! This is a lovely part of the school year, as we (always rather rapidly) head towards Christmas.

It’s been a great week at Christ Church, which has included our first class-led worship of the year. A huge well done to Leopard class, who gave us a real treat. They reflected on much of their learning so far this year, and also gave us an introduction to next week’s National Anti-Bullying Week. This special week this year takes the theme of ‘Choose Respect’ - which is in line with our ‘Ways to Be’. Our Pupil Leaders are leading an assembly on Monday about this, and we are having an ‘Odd Socks Day’ on Tuesday to demonstrate how we value and celebrate difference. We’ll also be marking Remembrance on Monday in school, and some of our Year 6 pupils are also taking part in the wreath-bearing, as part of the New Malden Remembrance Parade this Sunday (see below).

We have also just started our new iShare Learning theme, ‘A Fair Share’, focused around this Bible verse: God  loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth. (Psalm 33 v5). As part of our thoughts for this theme, our Pupil Leadership Team will be helping us set out three charities for the year ahead, which we will support on Christmas Jumper Day and throughout Spring and Summer with our ‘Charity Tuesdays’.

It was good to meet with our class reps during the week, and we discussed themes such as the outdoor sites, home/school communications and lunches, among other things. It is always helpful to hear feedback and we are thankful for this input and the ideas shared. In terms of home/school links, don’t forget our Learning Look coming up later this month, on Thurs 21st November between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.

We were also pleased to finally get the news over half term that planning permission has now been granted for our boundary fence at the front of our infant site; having put in for planning permission for this three times over the last 18 months, this is great news, and we will now be in discussion with our building consultant to make this happen shortly. 

In the meantime, have a great weekend, especially if you are enjoying some firework parties!

Our School Updates for Parents

New Lunch Menu

Please see attached the new Nourish lunch menu.

Reminder: Individual & Sibling Photographs - Wednesday 13th November

Pret-a-Portrait will be at the Junior site next Wednesday, 13th November to take individual photographs of all the children in Reception to Year 6, as well as sibling photographs before and after school. If you have requested a sibling photograph you should have received an email confirmation with your appointment time.

Infant classes will be walked up to the Junior site during the day for their individual photographs.

Please ensure your child is wearing full school uniform. No P.E. kit should be worn; children will be able to do P.E. in their uniform on this day and may bring in trainers to change into.

Please can we also remind you that the following usual Wednesday clubs will not be running on this day.

  • Judo
  • Orchestra - this will run on Friday 15th at usual time 7.50am-8.45am
  • Pop and Rock
  • Y5 & 6 Football

Primary School Applications 

For any parents making primary school applications for September 2025 entry, you can apply online here. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025. 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 2025, please complete this form. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025.

Remembrance Day Parade & Service - Sunday 10th November

A group of our Year 6 pupils will participate in the Remembrance Parade along the High Street at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday, followed by laying a wreath on behalf of the school at the War Memorial during the service at 9:30 a.m. Do join us if you can.

Wider Community Updates

Christmas Tech Camp

Next Thing Education will be hosting a variety of tech filled activities at both our Junior site on the 30th and 31st December and the 2nd and 3rd January from 9 am to 4 pm each day for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Their mission is simple: to inspire, engage, and empower the next generation of innovators. Here's a glimpse of what awaits: 

  • Lego Engineering – Create and build frames with axles and crankshafts that allow you to explore and learn about different functions like spinning or turning back and forth.
  • Fantastical Virtual Reality - With the magic of VR, you can explore breath-taking virtual worlds, design your own adventures, and unleash your imagination like never before.
  • 3D Festive Creations - Unlock your inner Tech Artist and create mesmerising three-dimensional creations, letting your imagination soar!
  • Laser Tag - Step into the action-packed world of laser tag! Engage in thrilling battles and team up with friends in the ultimate test of skill and strategy.
  • Christmas Circuitry and Electronics - Learn about electronics with circuit cubes and test your building skills with endless projects possibilities! 

All staff are DBS Checked and qualified to run the greatest sessions in the safest environment. For more information please see the attached flyer or to book:

HAF places available at this camp on 2nd and 3rd January! They have a number of HAF spaces available at camp which are completely FREE to eligible children on benefits-related FSM and include a hot lunch alongside the fantastic activities. You can click on the link above and find the ‘funded booking link’ button for more information. HAF bookings at this camp open on 25th November.

Kingston Music Service

Kingston Music Service have sent us the below information regarding their current opportunities for pupils should these be of interest to you:

Metropolitan Police Youth Football Club

We have been sent the below flyers promoting opportunities at the Metropolitan Police Youth Football Club. Their home ground is at Imber Court, Molesey but they have various training facilities in the local area. All their coaches are DBS checked and are FA licenced coaches. 

Perform Drama Free Trial Session

Y1 and 2 enjoyed a visit from Perform on Tuesday. The children had a wonderful time exploring the theme of Outer Space and using drama, dance and singing to help develop their confidence, concentration and social skills. Perform run regular weekly classes in the local area and they are offering a special introductory discount to all parents of Christ Church New Malden School if they come along for a free trial session before Wednesday 25th December. Please see the attached flyer for more information. 

Kingston Christmas Market

The popular Christmas Market will be making a return to Kingston town centre from 14 November 2024 - 5 January 2025, filled with unique gifts and artisan food, including a festive bar, and a stage with live music performances. Please see their website for more details.

The Fulham Palace Festive Light Display

The Fulham Palace Festive Light Display will be running from the 28th November - 22nd December. Please see the attached poster for details.

Key School Dates 

  • Monday 11th - Friday 15th November - Anti-Bullying Week
  • Monday 11th November - Y1 Visit from Pollock's Toy Museum (pm) 
  • Tuesday 12th November - Odd Socks Day
  • Tuesday 12th November - Nursery Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
  • Tuesday 12th November - Y2 Little Wandle Phonics Talk @ 2:30-3:00pm 
  • Wednesday 13th November - Reception to Y6 Individual & Sibling Photographs
  • Friday 15th November - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
  • Monday 18th - Friday 22nd November - Y4 Learn to Ride Bikeability
  • Monday 18th November - Nasal Flu Immunisations
  • Wednesday 19th - Thursday 20th November - Y5 Junior Roadwatch
  • Wednesday 20th November - Reception Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
  • Wednesday 20th November - Y2 Diwali Workshop 
  • Thursday 21st November - Learning Look @ 3:30-4:30pm 
  • Friday 22nd November - PTA Mufti day(£1)
  • Friday 22nd November - PTA School disco for Infants @ 3.30-4.30pm (Junior hall)
  • Friday 22nd November - PTA School disco for Juniors @ 5.00-6.30pm (Junior hall)
  • Tuesday 26th November - Y2 Christmas Journey at The Baptist Church 
  • Wednesday 27th November - Y3 Rainbow Theatre Greek Workshop
  • Thursday 28th November - Antelope Class Worship @ 2:40pm
  • Saturday 30th November - Christmas Fair
  • Monday 9th - Friday 13th December - Chums Week
  • Tuesday 10th December - Junior Christmas Production @ 4:00pm
  • Wednesday 11th December - Christmas Lunch
  • Wednesday 11th December - Junior Christmas Production @ 6:00pm
  • Thursday 12th December - Nursery & Reception Joint Nativity @ 9:00am
  • Thursday 19th December - Church Service @ 9:30am
  • Thursday 19th December - Term finishes early at 1.05pm (infants) and 1.20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
  • Friday 20th December - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
  • Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January - Christmas Holidays
  • Monday 6th January - INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
  • Tuesday 7th January - Spring Term starts