Hello and welcome to the summer edition of Swanmore Speaks.

As we approach the summer holidays, it’s been a busy and unforgettable term at school! Highlights have included exciting events such as Soccer Aid, VE Day commemorations, Sports Day, and the highly successful production of Aladdin. The GCSE exams have now come to an end, marking a significant milestone for our Year 11 students as they prepare to leave us and celebrate their achievements at this year’s prom.

With so much accomplished, pupils and staff alike are ready for a well-deserved summer break. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday filled with sunshine, rest, and quality time with family and friends.

What a night for our Year 11s! We celebrated the end of their exams and time at Swanmore College in style on Wednesday with a fantastic prom.

The arrivals were show-stopping, with students arriving in everything from limousines to tractors! Everyone looked incredible in their prom attire. The night was filled with fun – 4 hours of dancing, delicious food, a fun fair, and more! We know there were plenty of smiles and laughter.

We're so proud of everything our Year 11s have achieved, and wish them all the best for the future!

Swanmore College buzzed with excitement on Thursday, 26 June 2025, as we celebrated our annual Rewards Funfair! This much-anticipated event is a highlight of the summer term, designed to recognise and reward the hard work, positive behaviour, and dedication of our pupils throughout the year. The fun didn’t stop with the students - after school, staff had their turn to enjoy the festivities too. Laughter echoed across the fairground as teachers and support staff hopped on the rides, shared snacks, and embraced the joyful atmosphere alongside their colleagues. It was a perfect way to unwind, celebrate the end of term, and strengthen the sense of community that makes Swanmore so special. 

On Monday, 23 June, our talented Music Department delivered a spectacular Summer Concert, showcasing the dedication and hard work of our exceptional students. The evening featured an impressive range of performances, from the Main Choir and Chamber Choir to rock bands, jazz ensembles, solos, and duets—offering two hours of outstanding entertainment.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our outstanding Head Boy and Head Girl for expertly compering the event, and to all the friends, family, and students who joined us to enjoy a captivating mix of musical theatre, folk, classical, film themes, rock, and pop music. We are incredibly proud of everyone involved!

Our students were thrilled to participate in a special dance workshop led by Richard Womersley, the actor who portrayed Ken in the blockbuster Barbie movie. It was an unforgettable experience, and everyone had an incredible time learning new moves from a real-life Ken! 

"Great job team, you're Kenough!" - Mr Coleman

150g plain flour

50g sugar

100g butter

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. 

2. Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl. 

3. Add the sugar. 

4. Rub in the butter into the flour until the mixture comes together to form a dough. 

5. Shape the dough or roll it out and cut into identical shapes.

6. Place on the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes.

7. The shortbread should be pale but golden at the edges.

8. Leave to cool, stack shortbreads on top  of each other and sandwich with cream or crème patisserie, decorate with fruit coulis, fresh fruit, icing sugar etc.