St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 25th October 2024

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you for taking the time to come into school to meet with your child’s class teacher for Parents’ Evenings this week. We hope that you found the meetings useful and have an understanding of your child’s learning experience. If you have any further concerns or queries, please do contact your child’s class teacher via the email addresses below.

This week we have noticed that some children are wearing trainers instead of their school shoes, I would like to gently remind you that children should be wearing plain black shoes every day. More information about our School Uniform can be found on our website here.

The children had a fantastic time at the Spooky Sparkly disco this week and I would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to all of the parents who helped to make the evening such a success. It takes a lot of planning, preparation and hard work to organise school events and we are very grateful for the commitment of SWOYSA.

Yr5 led our Harvest Assembly this morning and they performed exceptionally well! It was a lovely way to end our half term and served as a reminder of the importance of looking after our world and our community, and being kind and charitable to all of those who need a helping hand.

I would like to wish you a happy half-term break and I look forward to seeing you when we return to school on Monday 4th November 2024.

Kind regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher)


25 Oct 2024
Black History Month at SWOY
This month children have been engaged in their topics for Black History Month. Each class has focused on a significant individual and we have included a brief summary of these individuals below. 
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22 Oct 2024
Yr2 Trip to St Paul's
Yr2 visited St Paul's Cathedral to learn more about the Great Fire of London. 
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BBC 500 Words Competition - write a story you would love to read!

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words BBC 500 words is the UK’s largest story writing competition for 5 -11 year olds.

Closing Date: 9pm Friday 9th November.

The story must be an original piece of fiction and not an account of real events – either historical or current. However, the stories can:

  • Feature well known public figures from today or from history (e.g. Harry Kane or Neil Armstrong)
  • Take place in historical eras (e.g. Roman Britain)
  • Use real life experiences as a creative springboard as long as the story is fictional

Your story can be less than, but no more than 500 words.

If your child has completed their story but you do not have access to a computer at home, please email Ms Webster at s.webster@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk by the end of day Monday 4th November.


Teacher's Email Addresses

Nursery: nursery@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk 

Reception: cdempsey@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk 

Yr1: gmeara@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Yr2: krichards@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Yr3: dmayers@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Yr4: staylor@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk 

Yr5: vhazelton@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Yr6: swebster@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

School Information / Reminders

Sleeping Beauty tickets PANTOMIME at Catford Broadway £10 per child.

On Wednesday 18th December, Reception to Year 6 will all go to the Pantomime!

Please pay via ParentPay asap.


ParentPay / Cash Payments to the office

Where possible, please make payments using your child's online ParentPay account.

If you need to pay in cash, please ensure that you have the correct money, as we do not have change. 


children with clock - freep!kLate children - please ensure your child is in their classroom by 8:55am, ready for the register at 9am. 

Children who arrive in class after 9am will be marked as late. 

If you are late, an adult must sign the child/ren in at the main office using the tablet (instructions are below the screen). 


If your child is unwell - please let the office know before 9am.

Please call the school office (BEFORE 9am) - we have a voicemail that is available any time of day (or night).

Please provide the child's name, class and reason for absence. 

 

If someone else is collecting your child from school.

Please ensure you call the school office asap (before 2:30pm - to ensure we have time to get the message to the teacher).

We have a 24-hr voicemail available.


Jpg of cartoon childrenRainbow Breakfast and After School       Club at SWOY

  • Drop off from 7.30am for Breakfast Club
  • Collect at either 4.15pm or 6pm for After-School Club

Book your place in advance! Email: Rainbow.ASC@hotmail.co.uk Text or Whatsapp: 0785 477 4096


Dates for your diary

Half Term - school closed
All Day
From 28 Oct until 01 Nov
28
October
Secondary School Application Deadline
All Day
31
October
Yr5 Cycle Training
9:00am
From 04 Nov until 08 Nov
04
November
Credit Union
All Day
05
November
Yr4 Deptford Creek
All Day
07
November
SWOYSA - Krispy Kreme sale
3:15pm – 3:30pm
08
November

Local News / Events

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Raymond Briggs’ timeless animated classic, The Snowman, on a big screen with live orchestral accompaniment performed by the musicians of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in W14. A perfect treat for all the family as Christmas approaches.

Due to popular demand, a second performance of the Snowman has been added at 7.30 pm as the 6 pm show is almost sold out.

Tickets £10 adults and £5 children

Bookings:  https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DVUN


GOOD NEWS! Reduced  "Child" tickets to only £9 for performances during the half-term week (including 30th Oct - 1 Nov).

£9 Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/3XEz5g0 

The Family Stage said: "And this is what’s truly special about The Revel Pucks. This is a circus where everyone is welcome and everyone is celebrated."

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Year 2 had a great time exploring St. Paul's Cathedral today! We were amazed by Christopher Wren's design and climbed all 528 steps to the Golden Gallery, with a stop at the Whispering Gallery on the way. A day full of history and adventure! #StPaulsCathedral #Year2Trip #GoldenGallery
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Yesterday's Induction Mass was filled with heartfelt moments as we officially welcomed Mrs. Mayers into her new role as Head Teacher. The children and parents offered her meaningful gestures, symbolising the many different parts of our school that she will now nurture and lead. Year 6 students brought items representing the enrichment opportunities at SWOY, while Year 5 presented a map to highlight our close relationship with the parish. Year 4 shared a photo of our school community, and Year 3 brought medical supplies, symbolising her care for our physical and emotional well-being. Year 2 presented exercise books to reflect the high-quality learning under her guidance, and Year 1 shared a dove, representing her role as a peacemaker. SWOYSA offered tokens, symbolising the fundraising efforts Mrs. Mayers will lead to support our community. It was a beautiful moment of unity, faith, and gratitude as we brought the gifts of the Eucharist to the altar, giving thanks for the many blessings that Mrs. Mayers will continue to help grow in our school. #WelcomeMrsMayers #InductionMass #CommunitySpirit #FaithInLeadership #GrowingTogether
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Our Science Ambassadors had so much fun visiting the local nursery today! They showed the little ones how to make giant bubbles, and everyone loved it! Such a fun way to learn about science! #ScienceFun #GiantBubbles #YoungScientists
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