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The Way of the Cross Service

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:28:42 GMT

Our Year 4, 5, and 6 pupils led a moving The Way of the Cross service this morning, beautifully retelling the Easter story through a cohesive blend of readings, prayer, and song that offered a profound reminder of faith and love as we approach Holy Week

Recorder & Brass Assembly

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:21:08 GMT

Our Year 4 and Year 5 musicians showcased their fantastic progress in this week's assembly, demonstrating the impressive skills they have developed through their dedicated weekly lessons with specialist music teachers

Reception Trip to the Fire Station

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:04:02 GMT

Our Reception children experienced a day in the life of a firefighter at the local station, where they learned about community service from the "real-life superheroes" of Blue Watch through plenty of water-based fun

Yr6 Trip to Imperial War Museum

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:42:11 GMT

Year 6 recently visited the Imperial War Museum London to explore the extensive World War II galleries and participate in an immersive workshop about the daily lives of Londoners during the Blitz

Yr3 Reconciliation Service

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:22:39 GMT

Year 3 led a truly beautiful reconciliation service this afternoon as they gathered in our church for a special time of reflection and prayer. The children once again rose to the occasion by reading their parts with great care and singing with wonderful enthusiasm.

Wiggly Wild Show Visited SWOY

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:16:40 GMT

Our brave young explorers from Year 2 through to Year 6 came face to face with nature today as they met a spectacular collection of giant snails and scaly reptiles. Every student had the hands-on opportunity to handle these incredible creatures!

Yr4 & Yr5 Trip to the Centre of the Cell

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:11:33 GMT

Year 4 and 5 had a great start to the week with a trip to Centre of the Cell. Our young scientists dove deep into the microscopic world, exploring different types of cells and fascinating parts of the human digestive system.

Sandpit Grand Opening

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:38:07 GMT

The Sandpit is finally finished and we had our Grand Opening today! The children are delighted with this new addition to our playground

World Book Day at SWOY

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:02:10 GMT

We had a magical World Book Day at SWOY this week. Each class focused on a different mythical creature and we are creating a whole school bestiary!

Yr5 & Yr6 Talk Consent Workshops

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:47:58 GMT

As part of our safeguarding curriculum, Yr5 & Yr6 took part in workshops about keeping themselves safe

ACE Card Competition Winners

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 18:31:18 GMT

Last month, we asked children to create their own design for our school ACE Award Cards. Here are the winning designs..

Forest School Sessions

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:02:43 GMT

Nursery and Reception Take to the Woods!

Lunar New Year

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:34 GMT

Nursery have been learning about Lunar New Year

Kent County Cricket

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:38:42 GMT

A term full of cricket for Yr2, 3, 5, & 6

Yr4 Trip to Deptford Creekside

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:58:52 GMT

Yr4 had a fantastic time river wading at Deptford Creekside. They learnt loads about rivers and the water cycle.

EYFS Inclusion Award

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:08:31 GMT

Congratulations to Miss Dempsey our EYFS Leader for achieving this award

Spring Term Topic Maps

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:35:47 GMT

Please find our termly letters and curriculum maps here

KS2 Christmas Carol Service

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:41 GMT

Key Stage 2 performed exceptionally at our annual Christmas Carol Service

Nativity

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:20:01 GMT

EYFS and KS1 Deliver a Magical Nativity

Yr4 Christingle Service

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:50:39 GMT

Yr4 led a beautiful Christingle Service to mark the first week of Advent

Christmas Fair

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:42:15 GMT

The SWOY community came together for our annual Christmas Fair

Albany Theatre Trip

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 09:45:55 GMT

Yr3 and Yr4 visited the Albany Theatre this week

Rock Steady Concert

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:42:54 GMT

Rock Steady Concert Shines with Superstar Performers!

Advent Breakfast 2025

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:45:45 GMT

The whole school community came together for Advent Breakfast to raise money for St Christopher's Hospice