OLSG Newsletter

As part of our commitment to ensure pupils' safety online, last week, pupils at both sites took part in Online safety workshops delivered by the Breck Foundation. The children learnt about keeping safe online and about how to use online devices responsibly. We will continue this focus as we celebrate safer internet day on February 10th. If your child does access the internet at home, please be reminded to monitor their use and be mindful that what they are accessing is age appropriate and safe.

We are pleased to announce that our school is now part of the Tesco Stronger Starts campaign. Look out for our school name and voting box in your local Tesco supermarket. Remember to ask for your blue tokens at the till and put them in the OLSG box to cast your vote. The more votes we get, the closer we get to raising funding for school projects. Thank you to everyone who has already voted for OLSG.

Please click on the picture for more details about the stronger starts campaign

On 13th January, Year 6 went on a school trip to the British Film Institute to learn about World War 2. The students watched film excerpts and answered questions. We finished the day by watching a heart warming film called Goodnight Mr Tom. Everyone agreed that the films were engaging and emotive, really helping pupils to develop their understanding of war time life.

On the 16th January, a group of Year 3 pupils were selected to attend the Tri-borough golf tournament at Score centre. The children had a great time, practised their golf skills and represented our school brilliantly. Well done children.

Last week we announce the winner of the KS2 Christmas poetry competition. We received many fantastic entries inspired by the Garden Year by Sara Coleridge- full of imaginative vocabulary and thoughtful descriptions. Well done to all the pupils were took part, it really was a tough decision choosing a winner.

The winning poem was written by Valentina in Year 3. Not only did Valentina write a wonderful poem but she was so inspired that she created seasonal paintings and sculpture to accompany her poem. Fantastic job Valentina!

January brings a cold blow when it snows.

February bring love to the doves above.

March brings Spring when we all sing.

April brings Easter and its close to Summer.

May brings tons of sun that makes it fun.

June brings joy to a little boy.

July brings holidays and its so fun to play.

August brings the last day of Summer to others.

September brings my birthday and its the best day.

October brings Halloween to make your scream. November brings Christmas near that makes everyone cheer.

December brings Christmas holly to make everyone jolly.

By Valentina

On Sunday 25th January, we celebrated our first Sunday Family Mass of 2026. As always, it was wonderful to see a good number of children and their families join together in Church. Thank you to our readers, altar servers and those participating in the offertory. Of course special thanks to Canon Niall, Jonathon, Mrs Quinton and Mrs Rodrigues.

Our next Family Masses will be on Sunday 8th March and Sunday 17th May. Everyone is welcome to join us in Worship.

Our Childcare provision at Lower Site continues to be popular. Going forward this term, after school club is full on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lower site. Any child that requires a place on those days will be put on a waiting list. One off bookings will also be subject to availability

Overall attendance this week:

94.7% which is below our target of 96%

🏆 Class of the Week: Class Discernment with 97.3% attendance — well done!

⏰ Punctuality reminder: Please ensure children arrive on time 8:30am at the Upper Site and 8:40am at the Lower Site (Gates open at 8:20am and 8:30am respectively) so they don’t miss the start of learning.

📞 Absences: If your child is absent, please notify the school office by 8:30am via email office@olsgschool.org or telphone.

Thank you for your continued support.

The school nurse holds a monthly drop-in session for parents and carers to discuss any health or wellbeing concerns, including sleep, nutrition, toileting, or emotional health. The next session will be on Thursday 12th February between 10:45am and 11:45am. The session will be held at the Upper Site —no appointment needed.

Term dates are always available on our school website for reference: OLSG Term Dates 2025-26

Our prayer room contribution come from Allessia, Year 6 and Abigail, Year 5.

Dear all mighty God,

In the name of Jesus Christ the Only One Worthy of this Holy name, that all ordinary people will be blessed and live in harmony with everyone. Even if they are different to other people that they will have the same opportunities. Jesus help us to believe in you, help us to know your always their, help us to see the light you bring to our earth. Baptise us so that we can put others over ourselves, so we can see right from wrong, so we have the grace and kindness that you showed to each and one of us. Teach us to be like you, to create peace with those who wish us harm, to love our enemies, to help everyone and not be bias because one is our friend.

Jesus I pray that you always help those who feel burden, who feel they are alone, who feel neglected or ignored by those around them, teach them to always rely on you so they know that they don't need to live in fear, they don't have to be independent all the time, they don't have to always fight their own battles because they have You to rely on.

Amen

By Allessia

Dear Lord,

Thank You for giving up Your life for us to wash away our sins and for loving all us no matter how we act or what we do. Thank You for always encouraging us to make the right choices and to be the best people we can be. Thank You for always being by our side and guiding us. Thank You for being light in our darkness and the peace in our world.

Help us to treat others fairly and not treat people different from others just because of their race, religion and what or who they respect. Help us to be loving towards others and to put others, like our friends or maybe someone who needs help more than us first. Lord, please help us to create a world of peace, unity, harmony and happiness and to be all live in unity with one another just like You teach us to.

Amen

By Abigail

January arrived quietly, almost humbly, after the intensity of Christmas fades. The lights come down, the decorations are stored away, and the Church steps into Ordinary Time. Yet there is nothing ordinary about this moment. January invites us to begin again—to listen once more to God’s call and to choose, deliberately, the path of discipleship.

In the Gospels proclaimed during these weeks, we hear familiar but challenging words: “Come follow me.” Jesus does not wait for the perfect moment or the perfect person. He calls ordinary people in the middle of their daily lives—fishermen casting nets, workers at their tasks. Their response is striking: “They left their nets and followed him.” Discipleship begins not with having everything figured out, but with trust and movement.

Discipleship is not about short lived new years resolutions it is a way of life. It shapes how we pray, how we love, how we forgive, and how we serve. At this time of year we are reminded that we are beloved sons and daughters of the Father, called not only to believe in Christ but to live as Christ did. We follow God not out of fear or obligation, but because we have first been loved. January discipleship is often quiet and unseen. It looks like choosing prayer when motivation is low, returning to Mass with renewed intention, practicing patience in family life, and seeking God’s will in small, ordinary decisions, allowing God to shape our hearts and minds this year.

As this new year unfolds, we are invited to walk forward—not perfectly, but faithfully. Like the first disciples, we may not know exactly where the road will lead. This year is an opportunity to leave behind what holds us back, and to follow God more deeply into the life He desires for us.

Each month Ten Ten produces a newsletter for parents and carers. This newsletter shares some of the payer and liturgy content children will experience in school throughout December and suggests ways for you to engage with them about it. It is also a useful resource for your family prayer time.

Click here to view January's Newsletter

Tuesday 27th January

Resilience Class Assembly @ 2:15pm

Tuesday 3rd February

Truth Class Assembly @ 2:15pm

Tuesday 10th February

Honesty Class Assembly @ 2:15pm

Thursday 12th February

School Nurse Drop-in Session @ Upper Site from 10:45-11:45am

Friday 13th February

School finishes for half term break

Monday 23rd February

Return to School

Wednesday 25th February

Year 5 Trip to Greenwich Park Learning Centre

Year 2 Great Fire of London Trip

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