This week, Oak Class began exploring our exciting new topic, Raging Rivers. We started by learning about some of the major rivers in the UK and were fascinated to discover that there are several rivers named Avon across the south of England. The Year 6 children continue to be excellent role models for their Apple Class buddies, offering support during morning activities and at playtimes. We would also like to thank the Year 6 children for taking responsibility for keeping our

What a fantastic first full week at Swainswick! It has been wonderful to see our school community settling into the new term with such enthusiasm. We’ve had a busy and exciting week, including our first Forest School session with Red Kites, where we’re looking forward to seeing our children learning, exploring and enjoying the great outdoors. We also held our first Celebration Assembly, giving us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate some of our school community who have

What a fantastic first full week in Apple Class! We have been very busy and had lots of fun - all of the children have settled in very well and are making great friends. The older children have been fantastic role models to the new children. Reception have been enjoying lots of time with their year 6 buddies, and made a wonderful start with their phonics and maths. The whole class have also explored where rainforests can be found around the world in Geography, and created l

Hazel Class have had a brilliant start to the term! So far, we have: Watched the short animation The Present and used it to help create our Hazel Class Charter. Started reading our new English text, Leon and the Place Between. Been learning about place value within 10,000 in Maths. Practised our joined handwriting and the spelling patterns for the long /a/ sound (eigh, ai, ay, a-e, and ei). We have also been learning our new classroom routines and expectations and settling in

It has been a lovely first day at Swainswick Church School, and we couldn’t have asked for a more positive start to the new school year. As the new Head of School, I have really enjoyed meeting so many of the children, visiting the classrooms and sharing our hopes for the new year though our first assembly. I even had an impromptu question and answer session with Year 5 and 6, who had some fantastic ideas for school improvements. It has been wonderful to see everyone settling

It’s a wrap! And just like that, it’s time for the summer holidays. We’ve had some brilliant things going on this week. On Monday, we started the week with our Leaver’s Service. Year 6 did a brilliant job, and it was lovely to be together in Swainswick Church singing, sharing pictures, memories and looking forward to the exciting opportunities on the horizon for Year 6. Click here to see some pictures. We’ve had water play fun (click here), pyjama day (click here and here) a

Today we had an extra special assembly on the steps for Y6. Mrs Coleman presented each of the children with a 'most likely to' certificate. Some of the awards included 'the red carpet superstar', 'master of medicine and drama' and 'the Olympic equestrian' award. We had lots of fun sharing these. We also had some very moving leaders letters- well done everyone. We then made a walkway for Year 6 to walk through and we clapped them out! A lovely celebration.

Hazel class took the opportunity to read in unusual places on pyjama day. They also loved their water play with Mr Griggs.