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As we settle back into school, children have been working with their class teachers to create class charters for the year.

We are excited that we will have our Silver Accreditation session later this month. 

Key Information for Next Week

Nursery Class

Existing Nursery children to return to school on Monday 7th September. New joiners start dates will be staggered over the next few weeks. Please refer to your letters for start dates if your child is new to Nursery.

Reception Class

Reception children to start on Tuesday 8th September for a half day session (morning or afternoon). Please refer back to your welcome letter to remind yourselves whether your child is attending for a morning or afternoon session. 

All Reception children will attend for full days from Wednesday 9th September.

Gentle Reminders

Please make sure your child is wearing the correct school uniform. Trainers are not part of our school uniform. You can find the school uniform list here.

ALLERGIES - if your child has an allergy, please make sure you have completed the allergy form as a matter of urgency. 

Parents and Carers are Invited to Join Us

On: Wednesday 16th September

At: 3.30pm

In: Your child's classroom

For: Meet the Teacher

Parents and Carers are Invited to Join Us

On: Friday 18th September 

At: 2pm

In: School Hall

For: Welcome Assembly 

This will be followed by our Welcome BBQ at 4.30pm in the school playground. This SWOY tradition marks the beginning of our new families journey at SWOY and gives us the opportunity to welcome you to the SWOY family.

News and Updates

Ms Thorn will be with us for one more week and then she will be starting her maternity leave. 

In her absence, Miss Ogston, will be taking on the role of Acting Deputy Headteacher and SENCo. 

Congratulations

If your child has achieved something and you would like us to share it in the newsletter, please email a brief summary to the school office.

Topmark Wraparound Care at St William of York Catholic Primary School bookings are OPEN for September 2026!

If your child requires Breakfast Club and/or After School Club, we encourage you to book as soon as possible to secure your place.

Information on how to do this can be found here. 

CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFERS 

Parents and carers intending to apply for a Catholic secondary school place for September 2027 admission are asked to collect a yellow priest reference form from Fr Habte or Fr Michael after Mass.   Completed forms should be returned via the Presbytery letterbox, together with your contact details and a copy of your child's Baptism Certificate (if your child was not baptised at St William of York. Please ensure that all documents are submitted by Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Fr Habte will contact families if he wishes to discuss any aspect of their application. We will notify you when your child's Certificate of Catholic Practice is ready for collection. Thank you for your cooperation.