School News

PTA Fund raising

Our incredible PTA: I would like to say a huge thank you to our PTA who have helped make the Christmas period so special for our children. It's my first experience of a Micheldever Christmas and I have really enjoyed every minute of it. Our Winter Wonderland on Saturday was a huge success and a lovely community event; the children thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas shopping experience on Tuesday; and it was such a lovely gesture for teas and coffees to be offered out at our Christmas service this morning. I have had so many comments across the week about how lucky we are to have such an active and enthusiastic PTA and we really are. Over the last term, £2,500 has been raised for the school, which is just an incredible amount that will be so valuable. Thank you to you all also for your incredibly generous support of our PTA events.

                                     

Poppy Appeal

Thank you to everyone who support this we raised £50.57 for Royal British Legion.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Bushell and everyone who supported our MacMillan Coffee Morning, We raised £320.34

Calshot Residential

What an awesome 3 and a half days! On Tuesday we enjoyed a beginner ski lesson and a team building exercise where we had to work collaboratively to complete challenges (including going through a pitch black tunnel-which we all achieved despite our fears). In the evening we had fun on the ski slopes whizzing down in the ringos! On Wednesday, we had a morning in and on the sea learning how to sail - in force 5 winds which was certainly challenging but there was only one capsize! The afternoon consisted of a 2nd ski lesson, where we all successfully skied from the very top! We also enjoyed the BIG swing. The evening was all things chicken egg related, including a chicken quiz and an egg drop activity. Thursday bought climbing and belaying each other and cycling in the velodrome. Then in the afternoon we did a crate stack activity and faced fears in the high ropes. Come Thursday evening we were grateful for popcorn and a movie as we were pretty shattered! Friday's fun included an archery lesson and a 2nd climbing session. In between all these activities we've laughed,  joked, cheered each other on, shared bedrooms, had room inspections, made new friends, eaten delicious food and snacks, had midnight feasts (at 9pm), found shells and special stones on the beach and put lots of harnesses and helmets on and off! It has been an absolute pleasure to spend 3 days with these children and I'm super proud of all of them. I think we're all going to sleep well tonight! 

 

Welcome Mr Bint

Dear Micheldever families, 

I'd like to start this week's newsletter by thanking you for the warm welcome that I've received since starting at Micheldever this week. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first week here and am looking forward to the challenges that we will tackle together as a school community and the successes that we will celebrate.

 I'd also like to thank Mrs Griffiths for accompanying our Y6s on their residential trip to Calshot this week. It was lovely to visit them last night and hear all about the exciting activities and experiences that they have enjoyed this week. I'm sure they are all (Mrs Griffiths included) looking forward to a very relaxing weekend! 

Mr T Bint

Headteacher

 Farewell Mr Johnston

As I write this final newsletter, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and reflection. Over the past 6 years, it has been a genuine privilege to serve as first Head of School and then Headteacher of Micheldever C of E Primary School, and I am so very proud of what we have achieved together.

To our staff, your commitment to excellence in education has been inspirational. Your tireless efforts have shaped the lives of so many children and given an exceptional school experience for them. Children finish Micheldever living in Love, Hope, Trust and Forgiveness because of what you do day in, day out. Thank you. 

To our governors, your support and guidance have been invaluable in steering our school towards continuous improvement and success. Thank you. 

To our parents, my thanks to you for the trust and belief you have put in me and our school. Now having my own children in school, I realise the magnitude of that decision! Your partnership, 'hellos' on the gate, your engagement and support have truly made a difference.

Finally, to our wonderful children, you have been the heart and soul of Micheldever and why I have come to work every day for the past 6 years. Your enthusiasm, curiosity and joy are what make the school such a special place to be. 

As I bid farewell, I leave with a heart full of cherished memories and immense pride in what we have accomplished together. I am confident that the strong foundations we have built will continue to support the school's future success.

 

Mr T. Johnston

Cross Country and Swimming

Well done to our children who represented the school in cross country  and swimming events recently.

                              

Ballet Awards

Two of our pupils completed their grade 1 ballet exam, both achieved a high merit, which is a silver medal. They were presented with their medals and certificates by Miss Katy at their ballet class this week. 

                                        

PTFA

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the PTFA this term, from generous donations, to attending events, we appreciate and thank each and every one of you!

We have had a busy term with not 1 but 3 Christmas events! Our activities this term, including but limited to, the sale of Christmas trees, Christmas Shopping and our fantastic Winder Wonderland raised £2089.91 profit for our school! We’re busy planning more events next term, so look out for more information on this in the New Year, including the much anticipated school disco!

 If you have any queries or suggestions for future events, or would like to be involved, please email micheldever-pfa@live.co.uk

 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!   

                            

Cross Country Event

Well done to the children in KS2 who took part in a cross country event this week.     

Remembrance Day

As part of our remembrance Day Service and events the children listened to a talk by Group Captain  Roberts OBE DFC  and also got to watch a chinook helicopter land at the Lord Rank field and then where able to go on board and explore it.

   

         

          

Macmillan coffee morning

Once again Mrs Jackson did an amazing job of organising our coffee morning, we not only had tea, coffee and lots of cakes but some fun games and a raffle. Each class came along and  provided some wonderful entertainment. A big thank you to everyone who came along to support us.

         

Classroom and climb

The work on installing our classroom and climb outdoor area has now been completed and the children have being able to start using it this week. Thank you to Rhythm and Hue who installed it.

Dance

The children from integr8 dance class at Micheldever performed at The Lights Theatre in Andover at the weekend at the first of our Dance Off shows for 2024.  They did absolutely brilliantly and were awarded the prize for ‘Most Entertaining Performance’.  They all performed so well and we were very proud of them

                          

Classroom and Climb update

We have had excellent progress this week on the classroom and climb area and the children are very excited to start using it. Our thanks again to our PTA who have funded the majority of the work—we are very appreciative.