WOW!  Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving… and wow you all gave! The whole school ran for Christmas and a charity close to our hearts! @forestholmehospice

Positive For Youth!

A Youth Strategy for Swanage and surrounding area

Mr Johnson from St Mark’s CE Primary School and other adults and young people from The Swanage School got together on 21st November at Swanage Town Hall to kick off initial ideas to co-create a strategy for young people that will help them thrive, such as feeling happy, safe, healthy, aspirational and with a sense of belonging.

The Swanage Town and Community Partnership brings together Swanage Town Council, Swanage & Purbeck Development Trust, charities such as the National Trust, and other local public and voluntary organisations to identify local community priorities and make a difference. Hosted by Kim Gallagher, the chair of the Swanage Town and Community Partnership, this very enthusiastic meeting brought together councillors, local activity providers, owners of local sports and activity clubs, Dorset Council officers and service leads for children and young people, schools and landowners. The group signed up to working together over the next 6-9 months to create this strategy.

 

Alex Brocklesby, from the National Trust, facilitated the meeting and took participants through a number of activities to understand the current issues and opportunities, the outcomes we want to achieve through this process and how we can work with young people to create this strategy. The plan would then set out how to plug the gaps in services, improve pathways to local work and careers, and to help with the small amount of anti-social behaviour highlighted in recent surveys and the meeting with the police at the Methodist Church.

Swanage is geographically remote, and we all know too well the limited access to regional and local services and facilities is constantly being brought to our attention along with poor public transport links.

Kim Gallagher said: ‘There are so many folk in Swanage who have lots of skills to offer and by bringing this group together we will co-create a fantastic range of plans which will make a real difference to the lives of our future generations’

Councillor Tina Foster said: “We are an amazing town and are great at working together and finding positive results”

The next meeting will be in January and we would be pleased to hear from anyone who feels they want to contribute and be involved by emailing admin@swanage.gov.uk.

 

Once again this year, we supported Swanage Rotary by collecting items for their Shoe Box Appeal.   We would like to  thank you to everyone who donated… your generosity has made many children smile! Have a look at these videos- there are smiles for miles and so much magic! THANK YOU ❤️

Gifts are  sent out throughout the year to many different countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Toys are especially useful all year round for Birthday presents in the Orphanages, Homes and Hospitals. All age groups, including teenagers, have welcomed the boxes. We have delivered to children and teenagers in orphanages, hospitals and also to street kids. To Adults in TB and AIDS hospitals. To disadvantaged families and to women

🎇Happy Diwali🎇
Diwali, the festival of lights, is here. 

Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five-day festival of lights, is considered a propitious day to buy and bring in new metal items, especially metals like gold and silver. 
During the 5 days of Diwali 2023, various rituals are followed and with Goddess Lakshmi, several other Gods and Goddesses are worshipped. The new moon day, which is known as Amavasya, is the most significant day of the five days of Diwali festivities and is known as Lakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, and Diwali Puja.

Rainbow photos caught by some of our staff members: 

We 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

What 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.

School 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