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SPRING HOLIDAYS
EARLY CLOSURE ON FRIDAY 27TH MARCH AND LATE START ON MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2026
Important information for parents/carers
School will be closing early on Friday 27th March 2026 for Spring holidays; students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.
School will be closed from Monday 30th March - Friday 10th April 2026
School will open on Monday 13th April 2026; students will start a little later, gates will open at 9.15am and students' first lesson for the day will be period 2.
Waltham Forest Easter Holiday & Food Programme
WISE Youth Trust at Walthamstow Academy
Other Space4all provision will also run throughout the holidays except on Good Friday & Easter Monday, unless it is stated ‘term time only’ in the programme.
This includes sessions at
- The Cotch (Central Parade Hoe Street)
- Wood Street library & Trourbridge Square
- Pastures
- Langthorne Park
- Leyton Manor Park
- Sidmouth House
- Big Penny Social
- Salisbury Hub on Chingford Hall
- Aldriche Way
- Priory Court
All Space4all sessions are free.
Waltham Forest Food Guide Spring 2026


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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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


