St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 10th January 2025

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome back after the Christmas break. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and I wish you all a happy new year. The children have returned to school with enthusiasm and they have all settled back into school life quickly. It has been fantastic to see them so engaged with their new topics already. 

Next week, teachers will send you their termly letters with topic overviews and planning for the spring term. Please do take the time to read these so that you can talk to your child about their learning and any upcoming trips or visits. 

I have included a list of important dates for parents this term so that you can add them to your diaries and make arrangements to attend. 

Kind regards 

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher) 

PINS Coffee Morning

Friday 17th January 2025 at 9am 

Our PINS project is continuing to hold termly coffee mornings for parents and carers of children with SEND. It aims to provide a safe space to: 

  • Discuss your child's needs and well-being
  • Learn strategies for well-being
  • Share experiences
  • Connect and exchange ideas 
  • Explore support options

Please join us on Friday 17th January 2025 at 9am in the Music Room (next door to the library) for our PINS Parent Forum.  

EYFS & KS1 Parent Workshop - Reading

Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 9am 

The session will be led by Ms Webster, our English leader, who will be sharing some hints and tips for reading with your child at home. Please join us in the Music Room (next door to the library).

Yr1 & Yr2 Family Mass

Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 9.30am 

Please join us at St William of York Church on Sunday 2nd February for Family Mass. This family mass will be led by the children in our Yr1 and Yr2 classes. 

EYFS & KS1 Parent Workshop - Maths

Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 9am 

The session will be led by Miss Richards, our Maths leader, who will be talking about strategies for developing number fluency and using concrete resources with your child. Please join us in the Music Room (next door to the library). 

Yr1 - Yr6 Book Look

Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 3.30pm - 4.00pm 

OR

Thursday 27th February 2025 at 8.45 - 9.00am

Come into class and spend some time with your child so that they can show you their amazing work and you can see their progress so far this year. 

Parents' Evening 

This term our Parents' Evenings will be held on Wednesday 5th March 2025 and Wednesday 12th March 2025. Appointments will be in your child's classroom between 4.00 - 6.30pm. We will send out a link for you to book your appointment time in the next few weeks. Please do make sure that you have these dates in your diary as it is an important opportunity to discuss your child's learning. 

We would like to say a massive 'Congratulations' to Rapha, who got an award at Junior Parkrun last week for completing a half-marathon! Rapha loves running and it is fantastic to be able to celebrate his success with him. Well done and keep it up! 

School Information / Reminders

Smart Watches

A gentle reminder that children are not allowed to wear smart watches to school. Children can wear a watch, but this should be a simple analogue or digital watch. 

Reception Class 2025 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025. You must submit your preferences to the E-Admissions website by this date. If you are applying under Criteria 2, as a practising Catholic, you should also submit your Certificate of Practice to the school office by the 15th too. Full details on our website.

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. 

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

PINS Parent Forum
9:00am
17
January
Brass & Recorder Lessons start (Yr5 & Yr4)
9:00am
17
January
Yr4 Trip to the National Maritime Museum
9:00am
20
January
Nursery Trip Horniman Museum & Gardens
All Day
21
January
Reception Hearing & Vision Checks
All Day
22
January
Yr5 & Yr6 Breck Foundation Workshop
All Day
23
January

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