Posted on: 10/06/2025Sports Day Timetable - Friday 27th June 2025Please click on the link for the latest information for the Sports Days timetable arrangements for Friday 27th June 2025. Sports Day Timetable
Posted on: 6/06/2025Cricket London FinalsHaving won the South East London regional tournament last year the now Year 5 cricket team participated in the much delayed London Finals. Held at Rectory Field, Charlton the finals featured 20 schools from all over London. Following victory in the group stages OLOG were knocked out at the quarter finals by the eventual winners. They were placed 6th overall. This is a fantastic achievement as 400 schools entered the competition. This year's Year 4 team will be back on 4th July for the regional heats. Paul Dillon Vice-Chair of Governors
Posted on: 3/06/2025Pirate Week - EYFSJoin us for a Pirate Week… We ended pirate week with a pirate themed party – arghhhhhh! Our little pirates experienced ‘pirate times’ with pirate themed food including dry crackers, breadsticks, different fruits and juice, tuna and raisins. They also enjoyed a treasure hunt, pirate games, music, dancing, stories and creative crafts which were so much fun! We have had a fantastic week of excitement and discovery!
Posted on: 3/06/2025Current Year 5 Pupils - Bexley Admissions Special Arrangements extended to 9th JunePlease be aware that Special Arrangements for the 2025 Secondary Selection Tests are as attached. The document previously published on the Bexley website has been withdrawn. The window for Special Arrangements has been extended to 5pm on Monday 9th June 2025. All requests must be supported by the child’s headteacher (except for electively home educated children). All applications already submitted are currently being processed by education professionals in the LA who will agree on arrangements on a case-by-case basis for any additional support required at the time of the test. Special Arrangements Information School Place Planning, Transport & Admissions London Borough of Bexley Civic Offices 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT 020 3045 5323 Zoe.addison@bexley.gov.uk Customer Contact Centre - 020 8303 7777
Posted on: 2/06/2025EYFS Road Safety WorkshopsWe had a road safety workshop today where we learnt all about the rules of the road. We were taught a clever chant to help us remember, “we stop, look, listen, think and hold hands.” We learnt that police, ambulance and fire trucks are allowed to ‘break the rules’ and not stop at a red light. In groups, we took turns to practice crossing the ‘road’ safely. We got to hold objects to help us remember that we have to, stop, look, listen and think.
Posted on: 2/06/2025Cricket Final - Blackheath Rectory Fields - 3rd JuneLast year's year 4 Platform Cricket final to be re-played on 3rd June. From 9.30am - 3pm.
Posted on: 21/05/2025Future of Our Lady of Grace Parish Church - updateAs many of you will be aware, the future of Our Lady of Grace parish church is uncertain, and by extension the existence of the parish. The Archdiocese of Southwark does not currently own the land or buildings of the parish and the current owners have attempted to serve notice on the parish, requesting it to vacate the buildings and cease use by the end of June. There are legal reasons why this is not acceptable and the Archdiocese has made clear to the owners that the parish vacating the site is not possible nor accepted. As a school we are very concerned by these developments. Our relationship with the parish is very strong and the links between home, parish and school are absolutely essential for the authentic Catholic education and formation that our children currently receive. The parish community has quickly mobilised to work with the Archdiocese to find a permanent solution that will be acceptable to the site's owners, and the school is working very closely with the parish to offer whatever assistance and support it can. There will be opportunities for the wider school community to support the parish community via petitioning decision makers and fundraising. These efforts will be organised by the parish and the school will communicate any calls to action to parents as soon as they are received. Please pray for a successful resolution to this very concerning situation and the protection of Our Lady of Grace over our whole community. Please see the letter that was read out by Canon Victor Darlington at Mass on 3rd May 2025 by clicking below. Canon Victor Darlington's Letter to Parishioners We have been informed that the church will not close on 30th June but that there is a reprieve for at least one year.
Posted on: 21/05/2025The New Building Update May 2025The school building work is ahead of schedule. Over the course of the summer half term, the builders will carry out essential works most notably trench works for cabling and connecting the main school to the new building.
Posted on: 20/05/2025School Disco - Friday 23rd MayThe PTFA have been busy organising the school disco that will take place during school time on Friday 23rd May 2025. There will be a disco for the infants early afternoon, followed by the juniors. The discos will take place during school time with pick up as normal. In order to be able to put on the disco, we are asking the children to donate £3.00 each, this will include their entrance, a drink and a snack. Following discussions with the PTFA and the upcoming school disco on Friday, a decision has been taken that children should come into school wearing either their school uniform or PE kit dependent on their timetable. Please see the list below of those classes which should wear their PE kit into school on Friday – St Bernadette St Francis St David St Patrick St Teresa St Oscar Romero We believe that this is a fair solution under the circumstances as it ensures everyone can participate equally. As the discos normally take place on Friday, the school will work with the PTFA to find a long-term solution going forward.The children should give their donation to their class teacher in the morning or payment can be made through ParentPay. Our discos have always been popular with the children. It’s great to give them an opportunity to dance, sing and have fun with their friends. If you haven’t already volunteered to help on the day and would like to do so please email ptfa@ourladyofgraceschool.co.uk or WhatsApp your class representatives. We want to continue to make these events happen and this wouldn’t be possible without your continued support and financial contributions. More details of the upcoming events will be communicated shortly.
