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All Pupils

ClassCharts Update

We hope that you have successfully downloaded the ClassCharts app and are able to use this to view your child’s progress and school journey. If you have any issues or have not yet received an access code to set up your account, please email classcharts-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk.

Please remember to use the app to report any absences and appointments. You child’s homework is also available to view via the app. Instructions on how to download and use ClassCharts can be found on our website: Swanmore School - ClassCharts

IT Systems and Login Details

Please find attached some useful information on the various systems used by Swanmore College that you or your child may need access to. Also included in this document are details of how to contact us if you have any queries with any of these systems.

Winchester Youth Counselling Services

Parent Support Sessions:

• Neurodiversity Parent Support Group once a month at Vineyard church, Winchester – contact katy@winchyc.org if interested in joining
• ‘Building Self-Esteem, Confidence & Resilience’ - Thursday 19 September 6-7.30pm at Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre – booking essential via the website link below
• ‘School Transitions’ - Thursday 14 November 6-7.30pm at Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre – booking essential

Full event details/booking info:

Parent Support Sessions

Mental Health Drop-In Sessions for 11-25yr olds:

• Every Wednesday 4-5pm at The South Downs Social Café in Winchester
• No booking/cost, just turn up
• 2 counsellors on hand to talk to, sign posting information, arts & crafts, games, a space to chill out, free drink

For more information:

Wellbeing Walk-In

Tuition

We have been contacted by a local tutor who offers English, French and German Tuition to GCSE Level. The college has no affiliation with this individual.  Should you wish to contact them, please do so via 01489 278018, 07762 492651 or via salliesmith@sky.com

Itchen Imperial Rowing Club Open Day

Itchen Imperial Rowing Club are looking to increase the size of their junior section and are inviting boys and girls aged 11 – 14 to come along to their open day from 9am on Sunday 22 September 2024. Bring a set of spare clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Please see attached poster and send any queries to: juniors@itchenimperial.co.uk

Year 7

To assess our pupils to see what their needs are and how we can best help them to learn and achieve, we will be running Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4) for all Year 7 pupils. These tests will take place on Tuesday 17 September during the first couple of lessons in the day. No preparation from the pupils is necessary; it is important that your child does not become anxious as no pre-learning or knowledge is needed to complete the tests. Please remind your child to bring their headphones to school on this date if they have some - these should have a 3.5mm jack connection.

Year 8 and 9

AFC Whiteley are looking for girls in Year 8 or 9 to join their U14 football squad. Please see the attached flyer for further information and contact details.

Year 10 and 11

Registrations are now open for Sparsholt College’s next open event on Saturday 5 October 2024. These are on campus, in person events. Pupils will need to register for the event and book tours of the subject areas that they wish to see as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire. Timings for the event depend on the tour/tours that the pupil has booked.