Dear Parents,
We have had an enjoyable and action-packed week both in and out of the classroom. You can see these activities either through the Twitter feed or via the information below. They have ranged from class assemblies, music performances, Battle of the Books and of course the school disco last night.
Thank you to those who helped with the disco events across the afternoon and the evening, including the staff who gave up their time to support the children. Everyone had a great time.
We are really looking forward to the seeing the school community at the summer fair tomorrow. It seems such a long time since we have been able to share this event together.
School events this week
We had three assemblies this week; Year 5 recapped their Isle of Wight trip, Year 3 performed their rainforest assembly and we had our first Reception assembly led by Squirrels class, which was all about their learning throughout the year.
Some children from Years 4, 5 and 6 were able to enjoy a Richmond Music Trust Instrumental day in Twickenham this week. Mrs Boa was very impressed with their behaviour and attitude on the day and this is what the children had to say:
Bea: "I loved being part of a band."
Isla: "I loved making new friends."
Lana: "I am really glad I did a jazz solo on stage improvising - even though I was nervous."
Jamie: "It was amazing!"
Isabella: "I loved playing pieces of music with other schools."
Teo: "I played Wipeout by the Surfaris."
Year 4 visited Hampton Court Palace this week for the day. Further information is in their section below.
Farm visit - Some children from across the year groups were able to visit Crockford Bridge Farm with Mrs Jeffery. Children picked beetroot to make into Chutney and then will be selling it back to Whole Foods in Richmond as part of the School Food Matters Farm to Fork initiative.
The Year 4s enjoyed their day at Battle Of the Books today where they did some art, drama and a quiz.
Sports Day
KS2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) - as you aware this event is being held on the
morning of Thursday 7th July and is going to take place at Sheen Common.
We will aim to start by 9.45am on the common once we have all the children registered at school, walked them up and got them ready to start the activities. It will run as per previous pre-Covid sports days, so the children will be in colour teams which will then be split into different fruits. Make sure you know which colour team and fruit your child is in and then you will be able to spot them quickly!
We will send an email on Monday with a few reminders and requests about the event - specifically around dogs on the common and parents keeping a sensible distance when the children are taking part in their activities.
Reception/KS1 - as you aware this is on the morning of Friday 8th July and is on the school field, with a start time of 9.15am. A letter has been sent to parents today to explain how it will run.
Staffing
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jeffery (teacher in Doves class) on the birth
of Henry. A lovely little brother for Charlotte and we look forward to meeting them.
Requests for the school garden
Ewa Hay and the school gardeners would kindly request your help with the following items: any spare compost, bamboo canes of any size/length, undamaged egg cartons and packaging wool.
There will be clear marked boxes outside the main reception of the school to drop off any of these things. Many thanks in advance for your support.
Communication
A reminder, I am more than happy to speak to parents at drop off and pick up, or you can contact me directly at:
headteacher@sheenmount.richmond.sch.uk
PSA Corner
PSA – newsletter contribution 01 July 2022
Yet more events to talk about this week, with big thanks for all the fun at the discos yesterday and ahead of the Summer Fair tomorrow!! Once again to reiterate, we know it is particularly busy… and at an already busy time of year… so appreciate all the help everyone is able to offer.
“Oh what a night” - the Sheen Mount Disco was back and better than ever. A massive thank you to Laura Reilly and all the volunteers who navigated over 500 children through dance routines and various shapes on the dance floor.
A very special thank you to our Disco Producer Mads Hauge and resident DJ Dan Haver who made last night such a special event. Finally, a special thanks to parents and children who danced their way to over £2000 for the school.
Summer Fair – one of our biggest events of the year is upon us! Tomorrow, July 2nd, at Sheen Mount from 11am to 3pm. Fun for all ages!!
COME FOR THE RIDES, CAKES, COMPETITIONS WITH AMAZING PRIZES, FOOTBALL SKILLS, GAMES FOR ALL AGES, WAND MAKING, ICE CREAM, BEAUTY PARLOUR, TENNIS, SWEET STALL, MIDSUMMER GROTTO, TOYS, BOOKS, RAFFLE WITH FAB PRIZES, TEACHERS’ RAFFLE, GARDEN STALL, BOTTLE TOMBOLA, COFFEE VAN, BAR & BBQ
We are card, cash and tokens, but aiming mainly for card payments please!
And here is an advance look at the map for this year’s Summer Fair. We can’t wait to see you all there!! Thanks again to all of you who have given time and energy to pull the event together, in particular our dedicated class rep coordinator Arabella Ferrer and all the class reps across the year groups… thank you, we couldn’t do it without you!
Plant Sponsorship – the plants and trees have now been planted in the courtyard and year 1 beds. Please consider sponsoring one of these lovely plants and help improve the aesthetics and sustainability of the school! See Classlist for more detail or go to the below link:
https://app.classlist.com/events/#/events/view/866482110
100 Club
To be the next £100 winner, email sm100club@gmail.com to sign-up ahead of the July drawing. We have a number of people who have signed up, but have not completed the forms, so we will be in touch again shortly. The more the merrier… you’ve got to be in it, to win it!!!
As always, if you have any general PSA-related questions or want to get involved, please contact us via email (smpsachair@gmail.com) or through the class reps.
Have a good weekend and see you all at the fair.
Tom Holmes - Headteacher
Maria O'Brien - Deputy Headteacher
