St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 12th December 2025

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

Our classes have all been enjoying their recent theatre adventures over the last couple of weeks. Years 1–4 were captivated by The Snow Queen at The Albany and Years 5 have visited Peckham Theatre. Yr6 will have their theatre trip next week!

A huge thank you for your support and generosity at Sunday’s Christmas Fair. We are delighted to share that we raised an incredible £2,404.39, surpassing last year’s total! The money raised will continue to support the development of our school playground and enriching our children's playtimes. 

A special and heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated PTA, SWOYSA, whose hard work and commitment made this year’s Christmas Fair such a wonderful success.

Warm regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 

End of Term: Friday 19th December at 2pm

Please note the early finish time 

Return to School: Tuesday 6th January at 9am

Please click here to find the term dates for 2025 - 2026 and 2026 - 2027.

Key Dates: 

Tues 16th Dec: KS2 Christmas Carol Service 5pm (Yr3 - Yr6 children return to school at 4.30pm)

Thurs 18th Dec: Own Clothes Day (£1 donation), Christmas lunch at school for all children

Fri 19th Dec: Christmas Jumpers & own clothes

07 Dec 2025
Christmas Fair
The SWOY community came together for our annual Christmas Fair
Read more
04 Dec 2025
Albany Theatre Trip
Yr3 and Yr4 visited the Albany Theatre this week
Read more
03 Dec 2025
Rock Steady Concert
Rock Steady Concert Shines with Superstar Performers!
Read more

School Information / Reminders

Congratulations to Noah

Warmest congratulations to Noah and his family on his baptism!


This special day marks a beautiful step in your faith journey, and we hope it brings joy, love, and blessings to you and your family. May it be the start of many wonderful moments ahead.

New Parent Governor Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Ian Smith as our new Parent Governor. Ian, whose child has just joined our Reception class, is looking forward to supporting the school community and working with staff and families to help our school continue to thrive. Please join us in congratulating Ian on his new role.

No Choir / Small Group Music Lessonsmusic notes

Choir & small group lessons have finished for this term.

We will restart:

  • Brass, Guitar and Ukulele on Friday 9th January 2026
  • Violin on Monday 12th January 2026
  • Choir on Tuesday 13th Jan 2026.
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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

Raising Money for Our Playground

Justin (parent of children in Y2 & Nursery) is raising money for the school by wearing his massive collection of Xmas jumpers.

He is raising money to help upgrade the school outside play 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/christmas-jumper?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Dates for your diary

KS2 Christmas Carol Service
5:00pm
16
December
Yr6 to Theatre
All Day
17
December
Christmas Lunch
All Day
18
December
Own Clothes Day
All Day
18
December
Christmas Jumper Day
All Day
19
December
Last day of term 2pm FINISH
2:00pm
19
December
Return to School
All Day
06
January
Yr6 Epiphany Mass
All Day
06
January
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Last Friday, our Year 4s led a truly beautiful Christingle service. Their readings, singing, and reflections were thoughtful, heartfelt, and filled with the real spirit of the season. Well done Year 4! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #catholicprimaryschool #se23 #SELondon #Lewisham #foresthill #honoroak #catford #brockley
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Salvation Army Toy Appeal 2025

 

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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