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

Article 13 - Sharing Thoughts Freely

We have been thinking about why listening matters. As a school, some of our ideas included that we feel valued and respected and that it helps us to build trust and confidence.

In Assembly we have been reflecting on the importance of forgiveness...

‘Peter came up and said to Jesus, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?”’

Matthew 18:21

Small Group Music Lessons / Choir 

• Giles' Violin lessons will restart on Monday 21st September. 
• Brass, Guitar & Ukulele lessons restart Friday 25th 

Please make sure your child brings their violin if they already have one assigned. 

Choir will restart on Tuesday 22nd September at 3.15pm. Children should be collected from the main school entrance at 4.15pm. If you are unsure if your child is booked in, please call the school office.

Gentle Reminders

You can find the term dates for this year and next year here. 

Please note, that school will be closed on Friday 23rd October 2026 as we have an INSET day on this date.

Parents and Carers are Invited to Join Us

On: Thursday 24th September 2026

At: 6pm

In: School Hall

For: SWOYSA (PTA) Annual General Meeting - Please do join us and get involved in our wonderful PTA to support our school and build community

News and Updates

The playground works are progressing well and it is looking likely that it should complete by the beginning of October 2026. 

We are very excited to explore the area when it is complete and it will support us on our OPAL journey!

Thank You 

Thank you for all of the SWOYSA PTA volunteers and helpers, who dedicated their time organising the spare uniform that we have.

The uniform will be put out during our Welcome BBQ. Please do help yourself to any spare uniform that you would like.

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.