Friday 6th November 2026

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to everyone who attended our Parents' Evening this week. We hope you found it useful to meet with your children's class teachers, hear about their fantastic achievements, and discuss their next steps for learning.

Our pupils looked wonderful in their own clothes for our Fireworks Night-inspired SWOYSA fundraiser on Thursday. A big thank you for your generous donations. All funds raised at the moment are directly supporting the development of our new Sensory Room, which will be located in one of our small teaching rooms near the Music Room.

As the weather turns colder, please make sure your child comes to school with a warm coat so that they can enjoy their play times. 

This Sunday, children in Year 5 and Year 6 will be leading Family Mass in church. Please do join us at 9.30am if you are able to do so. 

I have also included some other key dates for your diary in the lead up to Christmas. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Warm regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 

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Moments from our week

23 Oct 2026
Black History Month
We have been learning about icons throughout Black History Month
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20 Oct 2026
Yr4 Trip to Horniman Museum
Yr4 step back in time at the Horniman Museum
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16 Oct 2026
Harvest Assembly
A Joyful Celebration of Harvest led by Yr5
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Friday Club with Mrs Mayers

This week's Friday Club was... MinkaiLou, Melly, Chloe M, Dandara, Ruth, Ibrahim, Vincent and Petru

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...

Children 

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

Article 2 - Non-discrimination

We have been thinking about article 2 that states every child has equal rights, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or background. In our fortnightly sharing assembly, each class shared their learning from black history month.

In Assembly we have been learning about...

We have been thinking about the Beatitudes and how these can help us in our daily lives. We thought about the different qualities we want to embrace in our school community and this one was a popular choice:

"Blessed are you who are pure in heart" (Matthew 5: 1-12)

Question of the Week...

 

If animals could talk, which species do you think would be the best storyteller and why?

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🪩 SWOY Harvest Moon Disco! 🪩 Get ready to dance, celebrate, and have fun at our Harvest Moon Disco this Thursday! ✨ Event Highlights: 🍕 Delicious Pizza Arte available to buy 🎧 Live DJ, music, and dance floor fun 🎨 Face Painting & a glowing Glow Shop 🥤 Food & drinks 📅 When: Thursday, 22nd October ⏰ Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm 🎟️ Admission: £3 per child | £6 per family (Cash or card on the door) Bring your dancing shoes—we can't wait to see you there! 🌟✨ #HarvestMoonDisco #SchoolDisco #FamilyFun #SWOY #SchoolEvents #CommunityFun #foresthill #se23 #lewisham
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School Information / Reminders

Key Information for Next Week

Year 5 pupils will have their cycle training (Level 1 and Level 2) next week (Monday - Friday). If your child is bringing their own bike/helmet, please leave it in the top playground on Monday morning. If you have not yet booked a space for your child, please use the link here.

Next week on Friday 13th, SWOYSA will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at the end of the school day.

Gentle Reminders

Top Marks are starting their Multi-sports and Football Clubs next week. 

Mondays: Multisports for Yr1 & Yr2 

Wednesdays: Football for Yr3, 4, 5, & 6

If you would like your child to join, you can book a place here.

Parents and Carers are Invited to Join Us

On: Sunday 8th November 2026

At: 9.30am

In: St William of York Church

For: Family Mass led by Yr5 & Yr6

News and Updates

We are delighted to welcome Miss Baptiste to the SWOY team this week.

Miss Baptiste will be working with our Yr1 class as their teaching assistant this year. 

 

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. 

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Dates for your diary...

Family Mass - Yr5 & Yr6
9:30am
08
November
Yr5 Bikeability
All Day
from 09 Nov until 13 Nov
09
November
Yr4 Trip
All Day
10
November
Yr5 & Yr6 Cyber Choices Workshop
All Day
12
November
Yr6 Trip
All Day
13
November
Movie Night
5:00pm – 7:00pm
19
November
Reception Forest School
All Day
20
November
Reception Forest School
All Day
27
November

Local News / Events

AN INVITATION TO JOIN OUR ALTAR SERVING TEAM                                                 

Has your child received their First Holy Communion? If so, we would be delighted to invite them to consider becoming an Altar Server.

Altar serving is a wonderful opportunity for children to deepen their faith, take an active role in the Mass, and become more involved in the life of our parish. It is also a great way to build confidence, learn new skills, and make friendships with other young people in the parish.

Children who have received their First Holy Communion are warmly welcome to join our Altar Serving Team. Full training will be provided.

If your child is interested, please contact Mary in the Parish Office, foresthill@rcaos.org.uk with their name and age, and we will be in touch regarding the next training session.

We look forward to welcoming many new young people to this important ministry and helping them grow in faith and service within our parish family. 🙏✨

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