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St William of York Parent Newsletter - Friday 28th February 2025

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This week's letter from Mrs Mayers...

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you all had a lovely half-term break and that settling back into school routines has gone well for all of you this week. The children have started their new topics with enthusiasm and it been nice to end the week with lots of sunshine!

Thank you to all of the families who attended our Book Look sessions this week; we hope it gave you a good opportunity to talk to your children about their learning ahead of Parents' Evenings over the next two weeks.

This Sunday 2nd March, Yr5 and Yr6 will be leading Family Mass in the church at 9.30am. Please do arrive in good time so that we can organise the children who are singing and reading. Next week, Yr6 will also be leading our Ash Wednesday mass on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 10.30am. Please do join us if you are able to do so!

There are lots of trips, visits and events happening over the remainder of the spring term. Please look ahead at our school diary here. I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Kind regards

Hayley Mayers (Headteacher)

Maths Workshop for Parents -

Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 9am

This maths workshop will take place in the Music Room (next door to the library) and it is aimed at parents of children in Nursery, Reception, Yr1 and Yr2. It will cover a wide range of content about how we teach maths in school and how you can support your children at home. Please do try to join Miss Richards if you are able to do so.

This week's Friday Club was... Chiemerie, Xavier, George, Raheem, Godriean and Jean-Louie.

Well done to all of you! You have been recognised for always being ACE and for consistently going 'over and above'.

24 Feb 2025

Response to our Jubilee Pilgrimage

Some fantastic designs from our Key Stage 2 classes, inspired by the Oscar Romero cross.

World Book Day image World Book Day

Next week, on Thursday 6th March 2025 it is World Book Day. This will be an own clothes day at school.

Children can dress up as their favourite book character or in their pyjamas with their favourite bedtime story!

If any parents or relatives would like to come into school to read or tell a story from your own heritage, please speak to your child's class teacher to arrange a time.

Science Week

We will have our school Science Week on the week commencing 24th March 2025.

We are looking for parents or other family members who work in the world of science. If you are interested in talking to our children about your job, and how it links to science, please complete this form to let us know your availability. Mr Taylor, our science leader, will be in touch to confirm dates and timings with you.

Parents' Evening

REMINDER: If you have not already booked your appointment, please book using the forms below. Please make sure you click on the correct link for your child's year group.

Nursery Parents' Evening Booking Form

Reception Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr1 Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr2 Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr3 Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr4 Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr5 Parents' Evening Booking Form

Yr6 Parents' Evening Booking Form

School Information / Reminders

School Uniform

Please do make sure that you check the school uniform list before you buy or replace any items of clothing.

Key things to remember:

Trainers are NOT uniform
Polo t-shirt: white
School shoes: black
Trousers: grey
Skirts: navy
Hairbands: plain black or navy
Summer dress: light blue gingham
Tights/socks: plan grey or white

Absence Requests

In August 2024, the DfE published new statutory guidance for improving attendance; this is reflected in our school attendance policy, which you can find here.

Section 5 details guidance on requests for authorised absences. There is limited scope for requests that can be approved so please read this section carefully when submitting a request.

You can submit a request for an authorised absence via the form on our website, which is linked here.

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Our school is registered for Young Artists' Summer Show 2025.

For more information & how to upload the artwork, please visit https://youngartists.royalacademy.org.uk/

Submissions close 5 March 2025.

Please submit your child's artwork online (please do not bring it in to school): https://youngartists.royalacademy.org.uk/submissions/2

Late 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.

Does your child have SEND? Would you like to join a WhatsApp group with other parents to share your experiences and support one another? If you are interested, please let Mrs Mayers or Ms Thorn know.

Rainbow 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! Our school office is unable to book spaces.

Email: Rainbow.ASC@hotmail.co.uk Text or Whatsapp: 0785 477 4096

Dates for your diary

Yr5 & Yr6 Family Mass

All Day

02
March

Parent Workshop: EYFS & KS1 Maths

9:00am – 10:00am

04
March

Yr6 to lead Ash Wednesday Mass

Bow Arts workshops with Yr6

SWOYSA News

Design a Poster for SWOYSA

SWOYSA have lots of events coming up this term. We would like our pupils to design a poster for each event. The next event is the Magic Show on Thursday 13th March 2025.

There will be a prize for the best poster! Posters must be returned by Monday 3rd March 2025.

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Local News / Events

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Year 2 is on a roll with learning to measure in meters! We had a blast heading outside in the sunshine to measure lines in the playground. From measuring how tall we are to seeing how far we can jump, it was a fun way to bring our maths skills to life. Can't wait for more outdoor learning adventures! #Year2Learning #MeasuringInMeters #OutdoorClassroom #MathsIsFun

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