St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 13th December 2024

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

It has been lovely to welcome so many parents and families into school this week for some of our end of term and Christmas celebrations. The children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 were absolutely fantastic in their Christmas Nativity 'The Fleece Force'. It was great to see the four classes come together with singing, dancing and acting; they all played their parts so well and we were very proud of them. 

The Rock Steady Concert this week was also a huge success. We have lots of very talented musicians across the school and the bands performed exceptionally well. If your child is interested in joining one of our Rock Steady bands, you can find more information about signing up here. 

I would also like to take this opportunity to say a massive 'Thank You' to SWOYSA and all of the parents and staff who made our Christmas Fair such a success last week. The winning raffle numbers can be found below.

As we approach our final week of the Autumn term, there are lots of reminders below about events that we have going on next week. Please do take the time to read through this section so you know what is happening each day. 

Kind regards 

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 


KS2 Christmas Carol Service - Tuesday 17th December 2024

The Christmas Carol Service led by Yr3, 4, 5, & 6 will be held on Tuesday 17th December at 5.30pm in the church. Children will need to be back at school by 5pm. They should be wearing full school uniform. 


No Choir - Tuesday 17th December 2024

There will be NO choir on Tuesday 17th December 2024 as we will need to prepare for the Christmas Carol Service. 


Panto Theatre Trip - Wednesday 18th December 2024

Sleeping Beaty JPGThe whole school (Reception - Yr6) will be going to Catford Broadway Theatre on Wednesday 18th December 2024. We will be leaving shortly after 9am to walk to the theatre for a 10am performance. Please make sure your child has a packed lunch and a warm coat.


Christmas Lunch - Thursday 19th December 2024

The children will be having their Christmas Lunch on Thursday 19th December 2024. If your child usually has a packed lunch, but you would like them to have a school dinner on this day, please complete this form before 10am on Monday 16th December. Children can wear their Christmas jumpers & own clothes on this day. School shoes or trainers only.


End of Term - Friday 20th December 2024 

School closes at 2pm on Friday 20th December 2024. Please ensure your child is collected promptly.

We will return to school on Tuesday 7th January 2025.


Parent Tours for Nursery & Reception 2025 

Do you have friends who are looking at local schools and nurseries?  Please direct them to our admissions page where they can book a Parent Tours and see for themselves how lovely our school is. 

School Information / Reminders

ParentPay logoWe have received reports that ParentPay has started to show dinner money 'balances'. We are investigating this with ParentPay - but please do ignore, if you have anything outstanding to pay, we will contact you via email or text.

Thank you and apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

Christmas winning raffle tickets Fair Raffle 

Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets at our Christmas Fair and congratulations to the winners! The winning raffle numbers are listed below...

Pizzarte £50 voucher              01604

Corrie Christmas jumper       01100

Café 41 coffee                          00057

Fitness 4 Mummies                 01566

Miss Margarita £20                 00703

Miss Margarita £20                 01678

Miss Margarita £20                 01636

Miss Margarita £20                 01677

Whispering Angel                    01637

Champneys/Avon Hamper    01710

The Rise Hair Voucher £25    01717

Marchetti voucher £25           01178

Babur Gift Box                         00588

Marvellous Greens Box          01657

Cub and Pudding £15             01575

Smokey Yard £20                     00867

Loose Women tickets                01169

Rise Café (coffee and cake)      01532

Lovely Nails 50% off                  00275

Rainbows (2 long sessions)      01487

Mathnasium 1 month               01422

Nona Maria £25                         01656

Yard Sale pizza £25                   01574

Amazon Fire Tablet                   00622

Hamper 1                                   01569

Hamper 2                                   01747

Hamper 3                                   01243

Hamper 4                                   01262

Hamper 5                                   00225

Mindful/Relaxation voucher   00277

Mindful/Relaxation voucher   00714

Mindful/Relaxation voucher   01494


Lost Property - please ensure your child's clothing has their name on

To help us reunite lost property with the owner, please ensure all items have your child's name. Even handwritten on the wash label, you do not need printed labels. 


Christmas Card Designs 

Thank you for all of the wonderful Christmas Card designs that you have submitted to our parish church. Father Habte was really impressed with all of our entries and was so pleased to have so many fantastic designs to use this Christmas. 


children with clock - freep!kLate children - please ensure your child is in their classroom by 8:55am, ready for the register at 9am. 

Children who arrive in class after 9am will be marked as late.

If you are late, an adult must sign the child/ren in at the main office using the tablet (instructions are below the screen). 

Office staff will collect the children while parents/carers sign them in on the tablet.


If your child is unwell - please let the office know before 9am.

Please call the school office (BEFORE 9am) - we have a voicemail that is available any time of day (or night).

Please provide the child's name, class and reason for absence. 

 

If someone else is collecting your child from school.

Please ensure you call the school office asap (before 2:30pm - to ensure we have time to get the message to the teacher).

We have a 24-hr voicemail available.


Jpg of cartoon childrenRainbow 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! Email: Rainbow.ASC@hotmail.co.uk Text or Whatsapp: 0785 477 4096


Dates for your diary

No choir today 17th Dec 2024
3:15pm – 4:15pm
17
December
KS2 Christmas Carol Concert
5:30pm
17
December
Catford Broadway Theatre (Sleeping Beauty)
All Day
18
December
Christmas Lunch
All Day
19
December
Last Day of Autumn Term - 2pm finish
All Day
20
December
Christmas holiday - school closed
All Day
From 23 Dec until 06 Jan
23
December
Return to School
All Day
07
January

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