Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• National Trust Trip to Studland

  Wed 28 Feb 2024

  On Tuesday, we had a brilliant Family trip out with the National Trust, this was supported by Jamie Lamb-Shine (Senior Visitor Experience Officer Studland).

   

  We headed out to the viewpoint initally to see across Poole Harbour and take in the amazing sites and extent of the National Trust land, Then off we went to Knoll Beach for a warming hot drink and a piece of cake! Finally, our trip took us too Shell Bay, where we explored the beach for remarkable shells. 

  

• Inspire Reward Day

  Fri 09 Feb 2024

  Congratulations to Inspire Praise Group who earned 464 praise points last term! 
  So, what better way to end half term with a skateboarding (KS2) or Scootering (EYFS & KS1) session with Team Rubicon.  These fun sessions were engaging, safe, professional and ultimately fun!!

  

• RNLI visit

  Fri 09 Feb 2024

  Our EYFS & Year 1 class were treated to a visit from Gavin Steeden - one of our hero’s and people who help us - from the RNLI. 
  This visit helped our children with their topic and got the opportunity to get hands on  all the equipment and ask LOTS of question’s.  
  Mrs Cooper got really involved, as she modelled the all weather crew kit!  😂

  

• Chartwell’s Bee Ready Competition

  Tue 06 Feb 2024

  Did you enter the Chartwells Bee Ready Competition?  Children were asked to design a 3D flower garden poster, showing what bees feast on when they come out of hibernation. 🐝💐🌸🌺🌷

  We were buzzing with all the entries and how much work had gone into them. Thank you to everyone who entered! 

  Today, we were informed of the winners and have been given the prizes. The winners are: Nicole and Tirana. 

  

• MTC (Multiplication Tables Check) Information Session.

  Tue 06 Feb 2024

  Today, Mrs Davies held information session based on the forthcoming Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). 
  It was so great to see our parents come in and support this, and even attempt a test alongside their child!

  

• Fire Awareness Day - Monday Feb 5th 2024

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  Today's lesson  was lead by DWFRS Education Officer - Karen 

  Whole class lesson did a  variety of activities. Using skills used include teamwork, communication, listening, reasoning. Learning outcomes: importance of fire detection and escape, hazard awareness and making safe choices. Be Aware and Take Care.

   

  Then it was followed by a visit from the Swanage Fire Crew, where everyone got a chance to go in the Fire Engine and even have a go with their water hose!

  

• School Clubs Week Beginning 26.02.24-28.03.24

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  School Clubs – w/b 26th February – w/e 28th March

  Dear Parents, Carers and Children,

  Below are the clubs available for the second half term. We are pleased to still offer all of the clubs free of charge. Please discuss with your child which clubs they want to attend as commitment is important. Clubs will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note that the family sessions will require a parent to attend with their child. The family fit is for children from all years this time. You will receive a text confirming the clubs your child has been accepted for. Please share this information with your child.

  Lunchtime – 12.00 – 12.30 After School 3.15 – 4.15pm

  Monday

  Yrs 1 & 2 Football: JG All Years Star Wars Club: SJ Yrs 5 & 6 Boy’s & Girl’s Football: JG (Max 20) Yrs 5 & 6 Survival Club: SJ (Max 10)

  Tuesday All Years Eco Club: SJ Yrs 4, 5 & 6 Netball:PD Family Fit ALL YEARS All Years Family Gardening Club: SJ

  Wednesday KS2 Badminton: VB (Max 20) Family Forest Schools ALL YEARS

  Thursday KS2 Quiditch: PP (Max20)

  Friday Yrs 3 & 4 Football: BN Yrs 1 & 2 Forest Schools: SJ

  Saturday All Years Family Forest School Swanage School 10-12pm

   

  Thank you for your support with our clubs, we know how much the children benefit from attending these. We are keen to extend our programme further next half term. If you know of any additional coaches in our area who would like to run a club at our school please ask them to get in touch with the school office.

   

  Kind regards

  Mrs Davies

  Year 4 Teacher and PE Co-ordinator

• Year 5 and 6 Matilda letter

  Fri 02 Feb 2024

  Yr 5 and 6 have been invited to watch the production of Matilda the Musical on Wednesday 21st February from 1pm - 3pm performed by The Swanage School. 

   

  Our children will walk to and from the Mowlem, so please can they wear sensible walking shoes and have a coat with them.

   

  Letters have gone out with all the Year 5 and 6 children, please complete this fully and return to school asap. 

   

  Please note we need to know if your child will be collected at St Marks or walk home (permission is need for this)