St William of York Catholic Primary School Parent Portal - St William of York Primary School Newsletter

Parent Newsletter - Friday 30th January 2026

@swoyschoolse23 and @swoyeyfs

Check out our website:

www.swoy.lewisham.sch.uk

This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

It has been a wonderful week at St William of York, with a strong focus on the love of reading. Our Year 1 and Year 3 classes paid a fantastic visit to the library this week, exploring new books and enjoying the community space.

Reading is the foundation of our entire curriculum as it is the key that unlocks learning in all other areas. Fostering both the skill and the passion for reading is one of the most important things we do. To support this journey at home, research recommends reading to your child every night, even when they can read themselves, as this has a huge impact on their development.

We also received a visit from Sam Gower from the Education Commission today, and it was a pleasure to show her around. She saw our fantastic school in action, and the children were, as always, incredible!

If you can, please do join us for our Yr1 & Yr2 Family Mass this weekend on Sunday 1st February at 9.30am at St William of York Church.

Warm regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher)

20 Jan 2026

EYFS Inclusion Award

Congratulations to Miss Dempsey our EYFS Leader for achieving this award

Yr1 - Yr6

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 (3.25 - 3.45pm)

Wednesday 4th February 2026 (8.40 - 9.00am)

Come into school to look through your child's books with them. They can tell you all about their learning.

School Information / Reminders

Join us

Yr1 & Yr2 are leading our next Family Mass on Sunday 1st February 2026 at 9.30am

Spring Term Parents' Evenings

Wednesday 4th February 2026

and

Wednesday 11th February 2026

4.00 - 6.30pm

Book Your Parents' Evening Appointment

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

Parent/Carer Questionnaire

We would like to hear your views on our lovely school. Please take 2 minutes to complete the Parent/Carer Questionnaire here.

Your feedback helps us to review our school priorities and make changes to improve your child's experiences.

We are looking for donations of...

Beanbags

Large floor cushions

Indoor exercise trampoline

SWOY is a Rights Respecting School

The articles we have been learning about this week are...

This week's Friday Club was... Cassius, Kiki, Uria, Yazhini, Kady and Mario

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

Safeguarding at SWOY

If you have any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child, whether it is your own or another student, please do not hesitate to speak with a member of our safeguarding team.

The staff members responsible for safeguarding at our school are:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Hayley Mayers
Deputy DSL: Zoe Thorn
Deputy DSL: Nikita Ogston

If you would prefer, you can submit your concerns anonymously using the form here.

After February Half Term, the ArtPalette will be offering an after-school club on Tuesdays at SWOY

They host a variety of illustration, art and 'stretch & sketch' classes for children in primary schools.

These super fun, hour-long sessions enable children to learn techniques through unique projects and expertly sourced inspiration from the world of art and illustration.

We love to sow an ‘idea’ seed then 'water' with encouragement so your mini illustrator is able to explore and create the way they want to.

Please head to their website for more info and to book

Please book with them directly via the website link above.

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Rainbow 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...

Parents' Book Look (Yr1 - Yr6)

3:20pm – 3:40pm

03
February

Kent Cricket Class Sessions

All Day

from 07 Jan and on Wednesday each week until 11 Feb

04
February

Yr4 Deptford Creekside

Yr2 to Catford Library

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It may have been a rainy day here at SWOY, but it definitely didn't dampen our spirits! The classrooms were buzzing with writing, art and music, while @munchkinsports_ brought the energy during their sports sessions and lunchtime dance club in the playground! We're sure the children will sleep well this evening! Have a lovely weekend! Team SWOY. #stwilliamofyork #catholicprimaryschool #SELondon #lewisham #SE23 #munchkinsports #dance #sport #music #art #creativewriting

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Local News / Events

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Beavers Logo

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