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Christmas Jumper Day 19 December 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Winter Non–Uniform Day
Christmas jumpers encouraged!
If you wear non uniform you MUST pay £1.00 on entry to school.
Cash or card payments will be accepted.
All proceeds go towards the Waltham Forest Eat or Heat Foodbank.
Jewellery rules apply and lanyards are compulsory and must be worn.
PLEASE NOTE
Clothing must be appropriate with no crop tops showing exposed midriff, no pyjamas or bedwear.
Christmas Dinner at WSFG
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Christmas Lunch 2025
Wednesday 17th December
Lunchtime arrangements for
Year 7 – 12.05 (to be escorted to dining hall by Tutor)
Year 9 – 12.20 (dismiss early from registration)
Year 11 – 12.35
Year 10 – 12.55
Year 8 - 1.10
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There will be NO break time service on this day.
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ONLY Christmas lunch (with vegetarian and vegan options) will be served.
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The pod will not be open.
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Please do not come to line up for lunch until your appointed time.
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Have your one card ready!
End of Term Arrangements
Student Christmas Lunch Wednesday 17th December.
There will be NO break-time service in the dining hall on this day.
Arrangements for final day of Term Friday 19th December 2025
- Students will arrive at their usual time and follow the usual routines for lessons 1 to 3.
- This will be a non-uniform day / Christmas Jumper Day.
- Non–uniform donations of £1 will be collected at the gate – see poster in the student bulletin.
- Card readers will be available at the gate to take donations.
- Breaktime offer in the dining hall will be served as normal.
- If Free School Meals students want to order a grab bag to take with them, they must see their HOY by Tuesday 16 December.
- Ordered grab bags are to be picked up at break on 19 December from the dining hall.
- Lesson 3 will finish as normal at 12.05 and students will then return to form rooms for registration with tutors.
- Students will be dismissed at 12.20/25 by the Heads of Year and Senior Leadership Team.
Start of Spring Term 2026 Information
- The start of term for all Year Groups is Monday 5/01/26.
- This will be a Week B.
- All students are expected in full school uniform.
- Due to an extended staff briefing, students should enter school from 9.15am.
- Lessons will start at 9.45am with lesson 2.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
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Letter from the Headteacher 11 December 2025
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Volunteer Needed: French GCSE speaking support
Bonjour!
We are looking for a French-speaking volunteer to support our GCSE French students as they prepare for their upcoming exams. The role would involve spending some time each week helping students practise their spoken French in a positive and supportive environment.
If you are fluent in French and would be interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk for more information. We would be very grateful for your support!
Merci beaucoup par avance,
Ms Flaender (Head of French at WSfG)
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LBWF Community Safety Plan
Message from the Waltham Forest Community Safety Team
As we approach the seasonal festivities of Halloween and Bonfire Night, we are mindful of the annual rise in community safety concerns that often accompany this period.
To that end, we have developed a comprehensive and collaborative plan designed to support our communities and mitigate potential issues. This plan has been shaped in partnership with key stakeholders and will be rolled out over a three-week period to ensure maximum impact and relevance to the celebrations. The attached Dates of Activities outlines the initiatives we will be delivering, which include:
- Gate Presence - Led by Violence Reduction Co-ordinators (VRC) and Dedicated Ward Officers (DWO), there will be a visible and approachable presence at key locations.
- StreetBase Peer Patrols - The StreetBase Team will be active in the community, offering peer-led support and monitoring.
- Pop-Up Safety Hubs Outside Colleges - Delivered jointly by the Community Safety Team (CST), VRCs, and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners, these hubs will provide resources and guidance to students and staff.
- Targeted Joint Patrols - Coordinated efforts between VRCs, Police, and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) teams will focus on areas of concern to ensure swift response and reassurance.
We appreciate your continued support and collaboration in keeping our communities safe and informed. Should you have any questions or wish to contribute to any of the planned activities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Team: Community Safety Team | Violence Reduction Team
Tel: 07880 781 995
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Could you be a Parent/Carer Champion?
We’re currently looking for passionate, friendly, and committed parents to become Parent/Carer Champions with the parenting programmes team in Waltham Forest.
Parent/Carer Champions are volunteers who use their own lived experience of parenting to support and encourage other local families. They play a key role in building connections across our community, helping parents to access services, feel less isolated, and know they’re not alone in the challenges of family life.
What does a Parent/Carer Champion do?
- Share information about local services, courses, and support available for families
- Chat with other parents in your community—formally or informally
- Use your experience to inspire and empower others
- Help shape how services are delivered by feeding back what matters to families.
What we offer:
- Full training and ongoing support
- Flexible volunteering to fit around your schedule
- The chance to meet new people, build confidence, and make a difference
- Opportunities for personal development, references and progression
Please get in touch using the information on the attached flyer or pass this on to someone who might be interested.
Best wishes
Gemma Akinade
Parenting Programmes Training Lead
Queens Road Family Hub
215 Queens Road,
London E17 8PJ
Extension number 3214
Mobile No: 07586713368
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Volunteer With Us!! Careers Education at Walthamstow School for Girls.
At Walthamstow School for Girls, we are committed to providing a thorough, broad and rich careers education for our students with as many encounters as possible with volunteers from the world of work.
We want students to be well-equipped to make important decisions about their future careers and pathways.
We couldn't do this without the generosity of people like you and I want to thank you in advance for working closely with our school.
If you are able to volunteer for one or more events, please complete the questionnaire linked below. This is an expression of interest, not a full commitment.
As we approach specific events, we will reach out to you to confirm your availability.
https://forms.office.com/e/Sj6MKvwbrc 
Please share this form with anyone you know who may be interested in joining us! Thank you!
