29 September 2023

"Swan-Bites" is a twice weekly bulletin that includes all general school communications, separated out into either All Pupils or specific Year Groups. If you have any comments/feedback about Swan-Bites please email enquiries@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

29 September 2023

All Pupils

Pupil Absence/Appointments
Please contact us before 8.30 am on each day of absence/appointments. Absence is a safeguarding concern. Lack of notification results in a text alert querying why your child is absent. You can phone on 01489 892256, choosing Option 1, or use the relevant email address below. Please also use these emails to report any early collections / late arrivals due to appointments:

Year7Absence@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year8Absence@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year9Absence@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year10Absence@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Year11Absence@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Car Park Access

Parents/Carers should not be accessing any staff car parks throughout the day unless in an emergency or by prior arrangement. If you need to come into college to drop something off, or your child needs to be collected or dropped back during the college day, please park on the road or in the village hall car park and then walk onto site.

Clubs

Please see attached an updated timetable for all extra-curricular and PE clubs. This is also available to view on the website. Please note that Homework Club only runs after-college in the Pupil Centre on a Monday - Thursday each week.

Careers Information

Here is a useful online careers guide for parents: https://careermap.co.uk/careermag-parents-carers-guardians/

Portsmouth International Port - Open Day

On Saturday 7 October 2023, from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Portsmouth International Port will be opening its doors for a community open day, including their new carbon-neutral terminal extension. The open day will showcase what the maritime industry does for Portsmouth, maritime employment, and efforts to protect the maritime and port environment. There will be stands from the port's partners, a range of interesting vessels alongside, free harbour tours and activities for the kids. Free tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/710333284977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Year 7

There are no specific items for Year 7 only.

Year 8

There are no specific items for Year 8 only.

Year 9

There are no specific items for Year 9 only.

Year 10

Year 10 Work Experience will be taking place from 15 - 19 July 2024. Further details to follow.

Year 11

The 2024 GCSE timetable is available on our website via this link: https://swanmore-school.co.uk/gcse-timetable/

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

If you have any comments/feedback about Swan-Bites please email

enquiries@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk