St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 3rd October 2025

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

The children had a fantastic time with the coach from Tottenham Football Club on Wednesday! This week, he worked with our older children, and we're excited that the rest of the classes will get their turn next week. 

It may feel a little early to mention Christmas, but over the next few days, children will be bringing home their Christmas card designs. If you would like to order printed cards featuring your child's artwork, please follow the instructions provided and ensure the artwork is returned to school by Friday 17th October. 

A reminder that Parents' Evenings will take place on Wednesday 15th October and Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Please book your appointment using the links below. 

Next Friday (10 October) is World Mental Health Day. Children can wear their own clothes and wear yellow to raise awareness, and to show young people that they’re not alone with their mental health. Optional £1 donation which will support YoungMinds charity. 

I wish you a restful weekend.

Warm regards 

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 

School Information / Reminders

Yr3 Welcome Mass 

A reminder that there is a Welcome Mass for our Yr3 children who are preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist. The Welcome Mass is this weekend on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 9.30am. 


Parents' Evenings 

Walmsley C.E. Primary School

Autumn Term Parents' Evenings will be held on: 

Wednesday 15th October 

OR 

Wednesday 22nd October 

Meetings will take place in your child's classroom with the class teacher between 4.00 - 6.30pm. 

Please book your Parents' Evening Appointment using the booking links below: 

Nursery Parents' Evening Booking Link 

Reception Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr1 Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr2 Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr3 Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr4 Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr5 Parents' Evening Booking Link

Yr6 Parents' Evening Booking Link



This week's Friday Club was... Kayla, Mickey, Pharrell and William.

Well done to all of you! You have been recognised for being ACE and for consistently going 'over and above'.


Summer Reading Challenge, congratulations to...

Raphael Scott, Piper Zawyrucha and Jorge Espinasa who completed their Summer Reading Challenge at Lewisham Libraries and received their certificates and medals at their local library.

 

Credit Union Young Savers 

Wednesday 5th November 8.45am 

In the school hall 

Would you like to start a young savers account for your child?

Credit Union Young Saver accounts are savings accounts for individuals under 16, designed to promote early financial literacy and regular saving habits by allowing parents or guardians to open and manage accounts for the child.

Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL)

We're excited to introduce OPAL, our new program that will bring fresh opportunities for creativity, play and exploration to our children.

We are looking forward to working with the children and our play leaders to redevelop our school playgrounds and approaches to play!

In the weeks ahead, we will share more about how this will look in our community and how families can support this important work.

To find out more about OPAL visit our website here.


Teacher's Email Addresses: 

Nursery: cdempsey@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Reception: gmeara@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 1: nrolt@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk or kjones@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 2: nogston@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 3: vhazelton@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 4: lperry@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 5: dmayers@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

Year 6: swebster@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk


Arbor logoArbor

Parent Login: All primary guardians will have received an email with their login information. If you have not received it, please contact the office.

In-App Notifications: If you are not receiving In-App notifications, please follow these instructions to ensure you do not miss important messages & reminders: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002598038-Parents-not-receiving-push-notifications

Payments, we are now using Arbor Payments this includes school trips, clubs - small group music lessons, nursery lunches and nursery additional hours. 

  • School trips: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008180414-Signing-my-child-up-for-a-Trip-on-the-Parent-Portal-or-the-Parent-App
  • Clubs (includes choir & small group music lessons): https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008179494-Signing-my-child-up-for-a-Club-on-the-Parent-Portal-or-Parent-App

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! Our school office is unable to book spaces.

Email: Rainbow.ASC@hotmail.co.uk Text or Whatsapp: 0785 477 4096


Dates for your diary

Tottenham Next Generation Football Sessions (Yr3 - Yr6)
All Day
08
October
Prospective Parent Tours (Reception 2026)
9:45am
10
October
Yr6 Horniman Museum
9:45am
10
October
Yr2 St Paul's Cathedral - Great Fire of London
All Day
13
October
Parents' Book Look
3:15pm – 3:45pm
13
October
Parents' Book Look
8:40am – 9:00am
14
October
Parents' Evening
4:00pm – 6:30pm
15
October
Christmas Artwork - Deadline
All Day
17
October

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The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old.  For fun, friendship and activities that get you thinking as well as doing.

Our parish Scout Group meet on Thursday evenings (term time only) at Lewisham Scouts DHQ on St Germans Road.

We have a few spaces for new members who are turning 6 to join our Beaver Colony.  Check out our website http://www.12thforesthill.scoutsonline.co.uk/  and get on the waiting list now.

Adults - if you have a skill you could share with us, please get in touch.  We all love learning.  Could you be one of our volunteers with Beavers, Cubs or even our new Scout Troop we'd like to re-open in October?  Could you be a group Trustee?  Training and support provided.

Get in touch if you would like to find out more ahesketh@12thswoyscouts.org


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Dance Ability  for disabled dancers 5-8yr Book Now for Autumn Term 2025!

Experience the joy of dance in Dance Ability; a fun and creative weekly dance class, specifically designed for young dancers with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, or who identify as neuro-divergent.

Dance Ability uses props, music and movement to boost confidence, physicality and social interaction skills.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child to explore their creativity and express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Book Now!


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Free Trial Session and £40 discount at Perform

Popular children's drama and dance school Perform is offering a Free Trial Session and a special introductory discount of £40 for members of St William of York RC Primary School if they sign up by Monday 22nd September 2025. Parents should quote YWSI92025 when they book their free session by going to perform.org.uk/try or calling 020 7255 9120.

You can find out more about the classes at perform.org.uk/try. Alternatively, pdf flyers can be downloaded from here.

Click to find your nearest classes or view a list of all areas.