St Michael's CE VAPrimary School

What a magical afternoon in Lyme Regis Our wonderful carol singers visited the nursing home today to share Christmas songs, spread joy, and fill the halls with the most amazing voices. So proud of this lovely group; their kindness and talent brought smiles, warmth, and a whole lot of festive cheer to our community.

Today we celebrated our Christingle service a beautiful tradition where each part of the Christingle carries a special meaning: the orange represents the world, the red ribbon reminds us of God's love, the candle is the light of Christ, and the sweets symbolise the fruits of the earth and the four seasons. As we made our Christingles together, we learned about their meaning and shared in the joy of this special service. A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our community who joined us, and especially to those who so kindly donated the oranges.

What a feast! Miss Whiteley treated us all to the most amazing Christmas dinner today; turkey with all the trimmings, beautifully cooked and enjoyed by every pupil and member of staff. It even left us all with that lovely, sleepy afternoon feeling that only a proper festive lunch can bring. A huge thank you to Miss Whiteley for preparing and cooking such a delicious meal, to our visitors who joined us, and to all the staff who helped make the day such a success. A truly wonderful festive celebration!

Advent is here! A big thank you to Lister Class for helping us get our Christmas tree ready as we begin this special season of hope and preparation. Advent reminds us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the joy of Christmas. It's a time of waiting with expectation and sharing light with others.

Celebrating Our STARS of the Week: Value of Trust This week, our STARS have truly shone by living out our school vision: "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Through their actions, they've shown what trust looks like; being reliable, respectful, and kind to everyone around them. Trust builds strong friendships, helps us learn together, and makes St Michael's a place where everyone feels safe and valued. Well done to each of our STARS for showing these qualities every day!

Value of the Week: RESPECT Today we are so proud of our amazing children who have been showing and demonstrating our core value of Respect in everything they do this week. From listening carefully to each other's ideas, to using kind words and helping friends, they've shown that respect is at the heart of our school community. Respect isn't just about good manners; it's about valuing everyone's thoughts, feelings, and differences. Our pupils are shining examples of this every day! Well done to all our respectful learners

SUPERSTAR Award – Living Our Value of Trust This week, we're celebrating something extra special! Our SUPERSTAR Award goes to children who haven't just shown trust once, but have demonstrated it consistently over time – in their learning, friendships, and the way they support others. We're reminded of the words from Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." When we trust in God and in each other, amazing things happen! A huge well done to our SUPERSTARS – your example inspires us all!

STAR Awards – Celebrating Trust This week, we've been focusing on our school value of Trust – being honest, reliable, and supportive of one another. Our STAR Award winners have shown what trust looks like in action: helping friends, keeping promises, and working together. Just like the words from Psalm 56:3 remind us, "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." These children have shown that trust brings confidence and kindness to our school community. Well done to all our STAR Award winners – you are shining examples of our values!

Langmoor Class Smash It at The Woodroffe School! This afternoon, Langmoor Class had an amazing PE session at The Woodroffe School, where they got the chance to put their newly learnt badminton skills into action! A huge thank you to Mr Snowling for organising such a fantastic opportunity; our budding badminton stars showed great energy, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout.

A Special Gift from the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis Our Year 6 children were delighted to receive beautiful dictionaries, kindly presented by members of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis. This thoughtful gift will support them in their learning and see them through their final year at St Michael's and beyond! We are so grateful for the Rotary Club's continued generosity and support of our school community. Thank you for making this moment so special for our pupils!

Harvest Celebration at St Michael's Before half term, our Reception and KS1 children took part in a wonderful Harvest Service to celebrate this special time of year. They worked together to make harvest bread and warming soup, which they then shared with the rest of the school a lovely way to show kindness, community spirit, and gratitude for all that we have. A huge thank you to our pupils and staff for making this such a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Our Reception and KS1 classes have been busy exploring the world of mono block printing and their inspiration came from the incredible insects all around us! From buzzing bees to beautiful butterflies and curious beetles, our young artists created stunning prints that celebrate the tiny wonders of nature. We're so proud of their creativity, focus, and imagination what amazing work from our budding printmakers!

Compassion in Action – A Week of Kindness at School! This week, our children have truly embodied our core value of compassionthrough both their words and actions. It's been heart-warming to see so many moments of kindness, empathy, and care across the school. These everyday acts remind us that compassion is more than just a valueit's a way of life in our school community. We're incredibly proud of our students for making kindness a priority and showing that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference.

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Calling All prospective parent Governors At St Michael's, we believe that working together makes our school stronger and that's why we're inviting YOU to consider joining our Governing Body. Why join? Governors help shape the future of our school making key decisions, supporting teachers and families, and ensuring every child gets the best education possible. It's a chance to bring your ideas to the table and make a real difference! No special experience needed! Just bring your passion for our school, a willingness to collaborate, and a desire to help our community thrive. We welcome all parents your voice matters! Interested or curious? Pop by the school office to chat with Mr Kiddle or our Chair of Governors, Mrs Penny Cox. We're happy to answer any questions and tell you more. Let's make St Michael's the best it can be together!