St Michael's CE VAPrimary School

Value of the Week: HONESTY This week, we've been shining a light on honestya value that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and helps us grow as individuals and as a community. A huge well done to our three stars who have truly lived out this value in school! Whether it was owning up to a mistake, speaking truthfully, or showing integrity in their actions, they've set a brilliant example for us all. Let's keep celebrating honesty in everything we do.

Celebrating Respect at St Michael's! This week, we are incredibly proud of our pupils who have beautifully demonstrated our Christian value of Respect in their words, actions, and attitudes. Whether it's showing kindness to classmates, listening attentively, or caring for our school environment their thoughtful behaviour has truly shone through. Thank you for being such positive role models. You inspire us every day!

A Special Visit to St Michael's School, Lyme Regis We were delighted and deeply honoured to welcome the Lyme Regis Town Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs Evans, for a memorable visit to our school on Tuesday. The visit, thoughtfully arranged by our Chair of Governors, Mrs Cox, brought a real sense of occasion as they joined us for a tour of the school, followed by a warm and thoughtful conversation over tea with our wonderful Year 6 pupils. Moments like these remind us of the strength of our local community and the importance of celebrating the people who help shape our town and our future. Thank you to everyone who made the afternoon so special!

New Outdoor Learning & Reflection Space! We're thrilled to unveil our brand new pergolaa peaceful outdoor space designed for learning, reflection, and soaking in the stunning views of our school, Lyme Regis, and the sparkling sea beyond. This beautiful area also features large planters, ready for action! Our budding gardeners are eager to get growing, and we'd love your help. If you have green fingers and a bit of spare time, please let the school office knowwe'd be so grateful! Special thanks to Nicole, who's already donated manure from her two sheep to get us started! Let's grow something amazing together

Exciting News from St Michael's Over the summer, our playground got a vibrant makeover with brand-new playground markings designed for fun, learning, and creativity! From classic games like hopscotch and number grids to imaginative trails and activity zones, there's something for everyone to enjoywhether you're racing, jumping, or just exploring with friends. We've already seen our pupils making the most of these colourful additions during playtime. Let the adventures begin!

Value of the Week: Peace This week, our school community has been focusing on the value of Peace promoting kindness, understanding, and harmony in everything we do. Whether it's resolving conflicts calmly, supporting friends, or creating a welcoming environment for all, peace begins with each of us. Peace Award Winner A huge congratulations our children who have been awarded the Peace Award for consistently showing empathy, patience, and a peaceful attitude towards others. Your actions inspire us all! Let's continue to build a school where peace thrives in our classrooms, playgrounds, and hearts.

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Year 6 Taste Test Alert! Our Year 6 pupils had a delicious time today trying Louise's new mashed potato - a cozy addition to our Autumn Menu! Creamy, fluffy, and full of flavour, it got plenty of thumbs up from our young food critics. Thanks to Louise and our amazing kitchen team for keeping lunchtimes exciting and tasty!

First Day Back We're proud to welcome everyone back for the start of a new school year. There's a real sense of purpose and possibility in the air a return not just to routine, but to our value that drives us: learning, growth, and hope, 'Do to others as you would like them to do to you.' Here's to a year of thinking harder, being focused and sharing success.

Year 6 Leavers 2025 Congratulations! You've been amazing, grown into brilliant young minds, and now you're ready for the next big adventure! We're so proud of you all go shine in the World!

Farewell and Thank You This week, we say goodbye to three incredible members of the St Michael's family – Mrs Tappin, Mrs Paterson, and Mrs Parsons – who are retiring after a combined 65 years of dedicated service to our school. Their care, commitment, and passion have left a lasting legacy in the hearts of pupils, families, and colleagues alike. We will miss them dearly and wish them all the happiness and relaxation they so richly deserve in retirement.

Beach Day We had a fantastic time at this year's annual beach visit! From beach games, to digging holes and making sand angels or just relaxing with friends, it was a great morning out for everyone. The weather mostly held up, though we did get a surprise rainshower on the way homeclassic British summer! But even that couldn't dampen the good vibes and laughter. Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it such a memorable trip.

Thank You, Lyme Regis Town Council! A big shoutout to Lyme Regis Town Council for inviting us to play mini-golf this week! Our pupils had an great round, full of fun, excitement, and friendly competition. We're so grateful for opportunities like this that bring our community together and create lasting memories. Thank you again for a fantastic time!

Assembly Fun with Lyme Regis Town Band! Today's school assembly was filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of hot airliterally! A huge thank you to the Lyme Regis Town Band for entertaining us with their brilliant brass sounds and infectious energy. From bold brass sounds to well-known tunes, the band had everyone smilingand our pupils even got to try out the instruments with real enthusiasm! A huge thank you to the band for sharing their talent and inspiring some future musicians. If you'd like to find out more or get involved, you can reach them at: info@lymeregistownband.co.uk

Assembly Highlight: The Power of Hope Today, Reverend Fi led a heartwarming assembly on the value of hope, reminding us that no situation is beyond God's reach. The story of Jesus healing the paralysed man (Mark 2:1–12) came alive as our children beautifully re-enacted the moment of faith, friendship, and miraculous healing. "Hope is believing that something good can happen, even when it seems impossible." Through drama and prayer, our children shared how hope can lift us, heal us, and bring us closer to one another and to God. Let's carry the message of hope into our week!