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.

Oak class have been having fun with our water play, and enjoyed reading outside for pyjama day. We've also been making the most of the lovely weather, and had a brilliant singing assembly outside with George.

We spent time together this morning at Swainswick Church celebrating the end of a brilliant year. We said some special goodbyes to Miss Dawn, Miss Griffin, Miss Press, who are all moving on to new adventures next year, and of course, goodbye to Year 6. I was very surprised when the programme was interrupted to say goodbye to me also- this was very kind of everyone. Year 6 shared a wonderful service, including some favourite songs (Singsational, Leaver's Song and Anchor's Away

The children have been enjoying some water play as part of their activities in the last few days. There have been lots of squeals of excitement, fun and laughter during this! Here are some pictures of the Apple class water play session.

It's been another jam-packed week of exciting events. Hazel class have wowed us all with their amazing performances of, 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.' Their singing and acting was fantastic, and the production shared very moving messages- being kind is the most important thing, you are enough just as you are, don't compare yourself to anyone else and home is where your friends and family are. It was hard to find dry eyes in the house as the performance took place