OLSG Newsletter
11th May 2026 | Newsletter 12
Dear Parents and Carers,
Today marks the start of an important week for our Year 6 pupils, as they embark on KS2 SATs week. I want to start by saying how proud we all of each and everyone of you. Your hard work and commitment to your learning this year has been wonderful to see. We know that SATs tests are simply a chance to show what you already know. This week, remember that whatever the result, we celebrate the confident, creative and independent young people you have grown to be. Good luck Year 6 we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Please keep in mind these reminders, for the warmer weather to come:
Uniform: Please ensure children are in their summer uniform and have a sun hat for outdoor play.
Sun Protection: As the weather warms up, please apply sun cream before school.
Water Bottles: Staying hydrated is essential for focused learning- please ensure your child brings a refillable water bottle to school.
Best wishes,
Ms R McGylnn
Headteacher
Autism Acceptance Assembly
Year 2 trip to Meridian Gardens
Year 4 Swimming
Prayer Challenge
For the month of May, Mrs Rodrigues has set everyone a challenge- to join together in saying the Hail Mary 1000 times this month. In the prayer room children a contribute a Hail Mary and write what or who they would like to prayer for, as we ask our Mother Mary to intercede for us. It's looking likely that we will have over 1000 Hail Mary's altogether, well done everyone.
First Holy Communion
On Saturday 9th May some of our pupils from received the sacrament of blessed Eucharist for the very first time. It was a wonderful celebration of our children as they made the next step in faith, with their family and friends proudly witnessing. On Saturday 16th, the next group of children will make their first Holy Communion together at our church. We ask that you keep all these pupils in your thoughts and prayer during this special time in their lives.
Reflection for our community
As we begin a new week together, we remember that every day is an opportunity to live with kindness, courage, and faith. In the busyness of school life — learning, playing, helping, and growing — God is present in the small moments as much as the big ones. In this week’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us to love one another. Love is shown not only through words, but through actions: welcoming someone who feels left out, showing patience, forgiving quickly, and doing our best even when things are difficult. For our school community, this is a chance to think about how we can be signs of God’s love to each other: In our classrooms through respect and encouragement, in the playground through friendship and fairness, at home through gratitude and helpfulness and in prayer through trust and hope. May we remember that each person in our community is created in the image of God and has gifts to share. When we work together with compassion and joy, we help build a school filled with peace and belonging.
May
Monday 11th May- Thursday 14th May, Year 6 SATs Week (Year 6 pupils start school at 8.00am, breakfast provided)
Sunday 17th May- Family Mass 10.00am
Marian procession 1.30pm
Wednesday 20th May - Year 1 Trip to Museum of Childhood
Friday 22nd May- Finish for half term break (normal finishing time)
June
Monday 1st June- School reopens
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📍Upper site: Shernall Street, Walthamstow, E17 3EA
📍Lower site: Maynard Path, Walthamstow, E17 9HU