Friday 26th June 2026

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

It has been an incredibly hot week, but we have been very grateful that we have air conditioning in the school, which has luckily allowed us to keep cool. The children have thoroughly enjoyed a bit of water play at playtimes and lunchtimes, which has been lovely to watch, and they have been making some truly special memories together. Please do remember, as the hot weather continues, to apply suncream to your child before school and send them in with a sunhat and a water bottle.

We also held our welcome event for the new families joining us in Reception in September 2026, which was a wonderful success, and my fantastic EYFS team and Senior Leaders delivered brilliant mini-workshops for our new parents. The event, which highlighted the warmth of our community, was a great reminder of how special our school is, and I am, as always, incredibly grateful for my fantastic staff team.

Warm regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 

Moments from our week

19 Jun 2026
SWOY Day Picnic
Sunshine and Smiles: Celebrating Our Feast Day with the SWOY Day Picnic!
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Friday Club with Mrs Mayers

This week's Friday Club was... 

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

Our Makaton Sign of the Week is...

Our Rights Respecting School Article of the Week is...

Article 13 - Freedom of Expression

We have been thinking about how important it is to speak up for ourselves and for others

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After diving deep into Victorian history and learning all about the incredible work of Thomas Barnardo in class, our students got to experience it firsthand last week @raggedschoolmuseum They traded their modern whiteboards for slates and chalk, stepped into an authentic 1890s classroom, and even faced a very strict Victorian schoolteacher! (Let's just say they're all quite glad to be back in 2026!)#SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #Catholicprimaryschool #Selondon #Lewisham #Foresthill #SE23 #education #thomasbarnardo #raggedschoolmuseum
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School Information / Reminders

Key Information for Next Week

Yr4 will have swimming Monday - Friday next week

 

Gentle Reminders

Please do remember to put sun cream on your children whilst the weather remains hot and they must have a sunhat for playtimes. 

There will be NO CHOIR for the rest of the term.

Summer Fair is on Sunday 12th July. See below for more details.

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Parents and Carers are Invited to Join Us

On: Wednesday 8th July 2026

At: 2pm

In: School Hall

For: Rock Steady Concert

News and Updates - Sports Day

We will be sending out information about Sports Day soon so that you can sign up if you are able to accompany your child's class.

We will be having our Sports Day at Catford Cyphers Cricket ground on Wednesday 15th July 2026. Look out for more details on this next week. 

Thank You 

We held our New Reception Parents' Welcome Evening this week, and I am very grateful to my dedicated EYFS team and senior leaders for all of the effort and hard work that they put into welcoming our new families ahead of September 2026.  I would also like to thank the SWOYSA reps for promoting all of the great work the PTA does!

Congratulations to Eduard in Year 1

Congratulations to Eduard for achieving his 5-meter swimming certificate. Well done.

 

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Dates for your diary...

Yr4 Swimming
All Day
from 22 Jun until 03 Jul
22
June
Year 3 School trip
All Day
30
June
Year 5 school trip
All Day
01
July
Reception Forest School
All Day
03
July
Yr5 Bikeability Cycle Training
All Day
from 06 Jul until 10 Jul
06
July
Rock Steady Concert
2:15pm
08
July
Reception & Yr6 Beach Trip
All Day
09
July
Yr6 Leavers' Play
All Day
14
July
Sports Day (Rec - Yr6)
All Day
15
July
Leavers' Disco
6:00pm – 8:00pm
16
July

Local News / Events

Lewisham Best Start Family Hubs

At Best Start Family Hubs, our mission is to provide the right help, in the right place, at the right time. We offer support to all families with children aged 0–19, or up to 25 for young people with SEND, along with additional help for families during pregnancy and throughout a baby’s early years.

Watch our Films

https://youtu.be/GmLyuQC7EBg?si=_5Vp6wRl5QowxjBt

To find out more or to signpost families to our services:

  • Website: The Hub@Lewisham - HOME
  • Email: Hubs@lewisham.gov.uk
  • Instagram: @lewishamfamilyhubs

Facebook: @lewishamfamilyhubs

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