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College Notices

Sparx Science and Maths Drop-In Homework Club

SCOPAY ePayments: Planned Service Downtime

Please be aware that SCOPAY have scheduled a planned upgrade to their ePayments service. As a result, ePayments will be unavailable between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Monday, 16 February 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and recommend making any urgent payments outside of this time where possible.

Uniform and Mobile Phones

We have noticed that some pupils are gradually beginning to push the boundaries of our uniform requirements and mobile phone rules. After half-term we will be having a focus on both items. We have made some minor adjustments following our annual Pupil Voice Survey, which was carried out at the end of the Autumn Term. Therefore, could we please ask you to remind your children of our expectations, including the following:

Uniform

• Pupils may wear more than one pair of earrings; however, these must be stud earrings only.
• One nose stud is permitted.
• Hoop earrings are not permitted.
• Black V-Neck jumpers only are allowed.
• Pupils must always wear their blazers when moving around the site. No pupil should leave their lesson without wearing their blazer.
• Trainers and leggings are not permitted as part of the college uniform.
• All PE kit, which is not one of our branded items, must be plain black. No hoodies are permitted.
• All items can be seen on our website - https://www.swanmore-school.co.uk/information/uniform

Mobile Phones

• Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags throughout the college day. 
• If we see a phone at any time during the college day, it will be confiscated, taken to Pupil Reception, and logged on Class Charts. 

Pupils may collect their mobile phone at the end of the day.

Reminder: Monday, 23 February 2026 – College closed to pupils

Following the half-term break next week, Swanmore College will be closed to pupils on Monday, 23 February for a Professional Day. Our staff will be using the day for training and planning to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing. 📚💛

We look forward to welcoming pupils back on Tuesday, 24 February.

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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

There are no specific items for Year 10 only.

Year 11

Applications for Barton Peveril College

All applications must be submitted by their deadline tomorrow (Friday, 13 February 2026) for September 2026.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, 16 February - Friday, 20 February - Half Term

Monday, 23 February 2026

• Professional Day: Please note – the College will be closed to pupils

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

• U14 Basketball semifinal vs. Toynbee (A)

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

• Y9 Boys Football vs. Mountbatten (H)
• U16 Basketball vs. Sholing (H)
• KS3 Girls and Boys Badminton vs. Deer Park (A)

Thursday, 26 February 2026

• Year 7 Boys Football vs. Kings (A)
• Year 8 Boys Football vs. Perins (A)

Friday, 27 February 2026

• Y11 NFER tests (selected pupils have been notified)

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Community Notices

Available level 3 apprenticeships:

Accounting Apprenticeship (Fareham based) – Information about this apprenticeship can be found here: Accounting apprenticeships | Zurich Insurance UK. Please apply using this link: https://www.careers.zurich.com/job-invite/130829/ 

Continuous Improvement Apprenticeship (can be Fareham based) – Information about this apprenticeship can be found here: Business and continuous improvement apprenticeships. Please apply using this link: https://www.careers.zurich.com/job-invite/130841/ 

Bishops Waltham - Sainsbury's, Coop,  St Peters Church and the Jubilee Hall in Little Shore Lane
Curdridge – St Peter's Church
Upham – Blessed Mary Church
Wickham – the Coop and the Community Centre.
Park Gate – Robinson Reade Estate Agents

The items we require for the coming week are:

• Cream Crackers
• Toilet Roll
• Tinned fruit
• Tinned rice pudding
• Shampoo

Discover the Wonders of Marine Conservation!

Parents and pupils are invited to attend a free online talk hosted by the University of Southampton, exploring the world of marine conservation.

Beneath the Surface: Marine Conservation with Francesca Trotman
🗓 Thursday, 26 February 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00pm
💻 Online event

Francesca Trotman works in marine conservation and will share insights into protecting ocean ecosystems, the challenges facing our seas, and the real-world careers linked to environmental science and conservation.

This event would be particularly valuable for pupils who are interested in science, geography, environmental issues or future careers in sustainability, and parents are very welcome to attend alongside them.

Click here to find out more and register.

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