Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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November rainbows
Sun 05 Nov 2023Rainbow photos caught by some of our staff members:
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Flooding Swanage with Art
Sun 05 Nov 2023We are so excited to see our art work by The Mowlem.
We’re at Heritage Square celebrating the brilliant Flooding Swanage with Art project!
#DorsetCoast #coastalconnection #coastalinnovation #floodingswanagewithart #Swanage 🎨🎨🎨
Swanage Town Council Swanage Town Mayor Andy Knill Art Grand Opening Ceremony Flooding Swanage with Art Swanage Rotary
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The Friendly Food Club
Wed 27 Sep 2023What an absolute treat it was to welcome Janice and Andria from the Friendly Food Club to engage some of our families to cook Spaghetti Bolognaise.
Each family got involved with the whole process of cooking together, with the hope they will enjoy eating together.
It was so great to see our children and their families together and to finish the meal off, they got a new slow cooker to take home.
A huge thank you to Ms Stephens for organising this and The Friendly Food Club for their support and a great session.
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School Clubs – w/b 18th September – w/e 29th October
Thu 07 Sep 2023School Clubs – w/b 18th September – w/e 29th October
Dear Parents, Carers and Children,
Below are the clubs available for the first half term. We are pleased to be able to 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. To participate in the Cookery Club you will need to provide some ingredients. 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
KS2 Orienteering: SJ Yrs 4, 5 & 6 Girl’s Football: JG Yrs 5 & 6 Boys Football: JG (Max 20) Yrs 5 & 6 Survival Club: SJ (Max 10) EYFS & KS1 Art Club: JH
Tuesday
All Years Eco Club: SJ & ALR All Years Family Gardening Club: SJ Year 5 & 6 Cookery Club: LM
Wednesday
All Years Family Forest School: GC
Thursday
Yrs 3 & 4 Dance Club: MK
Friday
Yrs 3 & 4 Forest Schools: SJ Yrs 5 & 6 Netball: PD Yrs 3 & 4 Football: AJ Sports
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
School Clubs – w/b 18th September – w/e 29th October
Child’s name_________________________________________ Class :________________________
Would like to take part in the following clubs and will commit to attending each session:-
Club Day
1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
· I give permission for my child to take part in these clubs and activities, supervised by school staff and / or sports coaches.
· I give permission for the School First Aid procedures to be followed in all school clubs arranged by the school.
· I will ensure that my child is collected at the end of the after school sessions unless written permission is provided to say that my child can walk home on their own (Year 4 upwards only)
· I understand that children will not be allowed to take place in clubs if their language or behaviour is unacceptable.
I have discussed the clubs with my child and they are willing to attend EVERY session unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Signed:_________________________________________ Parent /Carer
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Herston Junior Choir
Thu 07 Sep 2023Do you enjoy SINGING?
Join Dave and Carol Richards at
Herston Junior Choir
To sing all sorts of fun music
Every Wednesday afternoon (after School), in term-time,
from 3:30 – 4:30pm
at St Mark’s Church, Bell Street BH19 2SA
It’s FREE - there is no charge
No need to book, just turn up and register
any Wednesday from 13th September 2023
Open to anyone in School Years 3 to 8
Everyone who wants to sing is Welcome!!
Drinks and snacks provided
- No musical knowledge needed
- Children will learn how to read music
- We aim to sing a variety of music
- We hope to perform in concerts regularly – maybe even enter the Carnival Talent Show
- Children will get the chance to sing with and without microphones
- Parents/Carers are welcome to wait for children
Dave & Carol Richards have many years experience working with children in choirs
More details from Dave:
07779079844 rev.dave456@gmail.com
The Swanage and Studland Church of England Team Ministry is committed to safeguarding children, young people and
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KS2 Friday Tennis after school club
Thu 07 Sep 2023Thursday 31st August
Dear Parent/Carer,
KS2 Friday Tennis after school club
We are pleased to be able to offer Friday after school tennis club for the term. The
club will start on Friday 6th September and will be led by Ryan Trickey and his team
from JustPlay Tennis (Swanage Tennis Club) each week. It will run every Friday for 5
weeks from 3:15 – 4:15pm.
The club is open to boys and girls in Years 2-5. It will take place on the playground.
The children will only need their PE kit and trainers. No additional equipment will be
required. All parents will be invited to the Tennis WhatsApp group to allow me to
give future updates.
If your child is interested in joining the club, please complete the permission slip below
and return to school by Thursday 5th September so that they know how many pupils to
expect! The cost for all 4 sessions (up to the end of term) will be £15 (£3 per session),
payable in advance. You can pay Ryan by signing up online using the link below.
Alternatively, directly either with cash in a named envelope or via a cheque that should
be made payable to Ryan Trickey.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/JustPlayTennis/BookCourse/7ca2de4f-1c66-4e63-
b0b5-1e5a0b6b4f73
At the end of the club, Ryan will bring the children to the gate/send home, as required.We will endeavour to let you know asap if the after school club is cancelled for any
reason.
Any further questions please ask.
Yours sincerely,
Ryan Trickey
JustPlay Tennis
Swanage Tennis Club
Head Coach
KS2 Friday Tennis after school club
My child ______________________________________________ year______________
would like to join Tennis club (every Friday after school until 4:15pm).
My child will be collected from the gate/ will walk home (Yr 4/5/6 only) after the club
finishes at 4:15pm.
I do/do not give permission for photos to be taken. These maybe used on social media.
My child has the following medical conditions/allergies:
………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………
that you need to be aware of.
Mobile Number: _______________________Email:______________________________
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Eco School Award
Tue 22 Aug 2023⭐️EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE⭐️
We have notification that we have been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.Thank you to Ms Le Roux and Mr Johnson for all their hard work, dedication & commitment in making our children aware of environmental issues and creating a positive change.
Together, you inspire our children to deliver,lead and grow in confidence not only with our Eco School ethos but within their own homes and community. Well done 👏 👏👏👏
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We welcome the High Sheriff of Dorset
Thu 29 Jun 2023We are so excited to be welcoming the High Sheriff of Dorset -Sibyl King to our school tomorrow!
She has funded our ‘Nature Heals’ project at St Marks and The Swanage School - family forest school and family gardening, which we are eternally grateful to be able to do and offer to our children.
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Working with Sustainable Swanage
Thu 22 Jun 2023This morning, our Reception class and Year 5 pupils took part in a ‘Bioblitz’ around our extensive and beautiful school grounds.
Sarah and Dave from Sustainable Swanage led a series of engaging activities to help us count nature in specific areas and recording as many things as possible!
Our pupils were all engaged and enjoyed sharing their own knowledge of the wildlife around us and together were helped to identify species and learn about new ones, including insects, birds and flowering plants to name a few.
With this knowledge, we can help boost wildlife and habitats in and around our school.
We all had a great morning and loved connecting, helping nature and it has given us the drive and inspiration to do more and go out and find out more!
Sustainable Swanage
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Flower bed clearing!
Fri 16 Jun 2023Being outside and exploring nature is not only fun but also a good life lesson for kids. Seeing for themselves how things grow and exploring nature with their own hands and eyes is a wonderful experience for kids of all ages.
Let them observe, listen, and smell nature.
Ask them questions like what can they see, which animals can they hear, how can you tell which season we have, and so on.Our Year 3, Year 6 and Year 2 have been helping Mrs Stephens clear our flower beds, ready for some colourful planting!
