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All Pupils

Professional Day – Monday 24 February 2025

We would like to remind you that Monday, 24 February 2025, is a professional day and the college will be closed to all pupils. This is the day after the half term break.

Aprons for Food lessons

We are seeing an increasing number of pupils who do not have an apron for their Food Technology lessons.  Please remember that pupils need to bring their own apron as part of their equipment, along with their ingredients, when they have a practical food lesson. This is a Food Hygiene requirement, as pupils require a clean apron to hygienically prepare their dishes. This means that it is not possible for the department to clean and dry the quantity of aprons needed for all the pupils each day.

Vacancy for a Co-opted Governor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Co-opted Governor to support the work of the Swanmore College Board of Governors and the Senior Leadership Team as we strive to deliver excellent results and experiences for our pupils. Please see the website for full details and information on how to apply: Swanmore School - Co-opted Governor

Further details about the role of the Governors can also be found here: Swanmore School - Governors

Neurodiversity Ambassadors

Pupils are invited to join our Neurodiversity Ambassadors group (NDA) on a Tuesday lunchtime in R02.

This is a group that will allow its members to connect with fellow peers (neurodiverse or not) and supportive allies. It aims to help its members to develop and hone new skills in a supportive and friendly environment, and to build confidence and pride in students’ neurodiverse identities. It would be lovely to see a group of like-minded pupils come together and join in with the fun and activities.

Year 7

There are no specific items for Year 7 only.

Year 8

There are no specific items for Year 8 only.

Year 9

Please be reminded that your child’s Td/IPV and MenACWY Vaccination is NOW DUE. The link below will take you to the electronic form and information about the vaccine. Access to the form will close two working days prior to the session.

School Code: SH116424

Session date: Wednesday 5 March 2025

Year Group: Year 9

Link to website: Teenage Booster : Hampshire Healthy Families

Alternatively, if you decide you do not wish your child to receive the vaccine, please submit the form to record your decision. This will enable us to update your child’s immunisation record.

All forms submitted before 28 February 2025 will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 store voucher. If you have already completed the form, please ignore this message. Only complete one form per child.

Year 10

All the information regarding work experience and how to add placements to Unifrog (the recording system we are using) can be found on the school website here: Swanmore School - Work Experience 2025 14-22 July. Hopefully this explains everything for any of you who are unsure what to do. Half term is a great time to begin sourcing and securing placements. If you have any queries, please email Mrs Illsley at: careers-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year 11

The full 2025 GCSE exam timetable is now available to view on the exams page of our website: Swanmore School - GCSE exam timetable 2025. We would also like to remind you that the Year 11 prom is taking place on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Football Open Day – Sparsholt College

Sparsholt College provides a post-16 programme run by Chelsea FC, which provides further education alongside the opportunity to play football. They have an open day event running next week in February half-term and still have spaces left for any Year 11 girls who are interested in football. Please see the attached flyer for details or go to: Chelsea FC | Soccer Schools

 

Please note that any external clubs / events that are advertised here are not endorsed by or directly affiliated with Swanmore College in any way.