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All Pupils

Message from Swanmore Community Safety Officer     

I have received several concerns in relation to parents and guardians parking outside the schools in Swanmore when dropping off pupils. Please follow the advice below when you are considering parking at drop off and collection times, some are legal requirements:

• Do not park or stop on the ‘School Keep Clear’ zig zag lines
• Do not park opposite or within 10m (approx. 33 feet) of a junction
• Allow pedestrians better visibility by parking clear of any crossing points
• Unless signposted otherwise, do not park on pavements or verges
• Do not block vehicle access points including driveways
• Keep clear of bus stops or designated bus bays

As you may be aware, the Parish Council have been working with Hampshire County Council parking enforcement teams and we have asked them to attend Swanmore on a more regular basis to help with the education of the minority of offenders.

I would encourage all drivers to use all the car parks around the village.

Kind regards,

Sarah McCulloch

Swanmore Parish Council - Community Safety Officer

Tel: 07863 036 714

Community Grant

We are delighted to announce that Hampshire County Council have given us some funding again this year to help support families who have the greatest need. If you need funding towards any of the following, please follow the link to the Google form below: 

• Energy and water: a set amount towards energy and water bills 
• Food: a set amount is available
• Essentials linked to energy and water in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access energy, food and water.  
• Wider essentials to support with wider essential needs not linked to energy and water.

The deadline for completing this form is Wednesday 11 December at 3pm. The form will then be closed. You can access the form here: https://forms.gle/RGQSvEdpeshtz82J7

Parent Forum – Progress Reports

Reminder that we are hosting a Parental Forum on Progress Reports at Swanmore College. This session is an opportunity for us to share information about our current reporting process and, most importantly, to hear your feedback and ideas for improvement. Please see details below:

• Date: Thursday, 05 December 2024
• Time: 6pm-7pm
• Location: S01

If you would like to attend this session or cannot but wish to share your views on the subject, please complete this google form: https://forms.gle/nu2Wiea7yi9XsSvU9. Your insights will be invaluable in helping us refine our approach to reporting and support.

Anti-Bullying Competition

During Anti-Bullying Week, our anti-bullying committee launched a whole school competition on the theme of Choose Respect. Please see attached flyer for details. All entries should be given to tutors by 13 December 2024.  

Road Closure – Bishops Waltham

Please see attached information from Bishops Waltham Chamber of Trade regarding the closure of the Square, High Street and Cross Street from 1500 – 2100 hours on Thursday 28 November 2024, due to the Christmas Fayre that is taking place that evening.

Year 7

Please see this video message regarding the use of mobile phones in school by year seven pupils:

https://www.swanmore-school.co.uk/pastoral/year-7#Classof2029_Announcements

This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but the repeated misuse of social media which has affected the safety of our pupils in school leaves no other option. If you have any queries or concerns, please contact Miss Cheek – Head of Year 7 via: y7-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year 8

There are no specific items for Year 8 only.

Year 9

There are no specific items for Year 9 only.

Year 10 & 11

Registrations are now open for Sparsholt College’s next open event on Saturday 1 February 2025. This is an on campus, in person event for pupils in Year 10 & 11. To attend, you will need to register for the event, and book tours of the subject areas that you wish to see as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire. Timings for the event depend on the tour/tours that are booked. 

Year 11 pupils please note that applications are still open for 2025 entry and the application form can be accessed here: How to Apply - Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt

 

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