02 July 2026
Swan Bites is our weekly College bulletin for parents/carers – it is published every Thursday.
We welcome any feedback or comments via: enquiries@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk
College Notices
Reminder: Professional Day - Friday, 03 July 2026
A quick reminder that tomorrow, Friday, 03 July, is a Professional Day and the College will be closed to all pupils.
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, 06 July!
Autumn Term 2026 Enrichment Activity Selection
Parents and carers are asked to help their child select their Enrichment Activity choices for the Autumn term. An email with full details was sent last week on Friday, 19 June 2026.
📅 Deadline for selections: 09:00 Monday, 06 July 2026
You can view the full list of available activities here:
Swanmore College | Enrichment Options
Selections should be made through School Buddy:
Schools Buddy Website
If you need help accessing School Buddy or submitting choices, please contact:
enrichment-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk
SwanFest is this Saturday!
SwanFest 2026 is just 2 days away, and we're ready for another fantastic day of live music, family entertainment, delicious food and community spirit in the sunshine.
Join us on Saturday, 04 July 2026 at Swanmore College for an unforgettable summer festival featuring headline tribute acts, local performers, children's entertainment and much more.
📍 Swanmore College Field, SO32 2RB
🕚 11am–9pm
Tickets are available at SwanFest | Tickets
Year 10 and Year 11 Open Event - Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Year 10 and Year 11 pupils, alongside their parents and guardians, are invited to attend the upcoming Open Events at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College to explore their post-16 options.
Event Details:
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Dates: Wednesday, 23 September or Thursday, 24 September 2026
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Time: 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm (Time slots are limited to 45 minutes; please arrive at the start time stated on your ticket)
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Location: Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
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Cost: Free, but ticketed
What to Expect:
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Tour the campus and explore the college's facilities.
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Research the full range of academic courses and QXTRAs (enrichment activities).
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Speak directly with current students and teaching staff to experience the college atmosphere.
Important Parking Information: Parking will be available on the college field. Visitors are advised to consider the type and size of vehicle they bring. Accessible parking is available for Blue Badge holders; please email marketing@barton.ac.uk in advance if you require assistance.
Booking Tickets: Places must be booked online in advance to secure an entry time slot.
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
There are no specific items for Year 11 only.
Next Week’s Events
Monday, 06 July 2026
- Sports Leaders event at Bishops Waltham Primary School
- Girls' Volleyball vs. Petersfield (H)
Tuesday, 07 July 2026
- Y10 Art, Photography and Textiles Mocks
- College Production of Oliver!
- Y7 and Y8 Hampshire Athletics Event at Bar End, Winchester
- Y7 and Y8 Rounders vs. Thornden (H)
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
- Sports Day
- College Production of Oliver!
- No sports fixtures due to Sports Day
Thursday, 09 July 2026
- Y10 Art, Photography and Textiles Mocks
- College Production of Oliver!
- Sports Leaders event at Wickham Primary School
- Y9 Boys' Softball vs. Petersfield (A)
Friday, 10 July 2026
- Wimbledon Ground Pass trip – 5 am departure
Community Notices
Hampshire Music Service – Music Production Online Lessons
Interested in music, technology, or creating your own tracks?
Create music from the comfort of your own home!
We’re excited to invite you to try our Online Music Production Workshops, launching again this September – with a free taster session to get you started!
If you enjoy music, creativity, or working with technology, this is your chance to start producing your own tracks from the comfort of your own home.
What to expect from our course:
Our weekly lessons are designed to give students a clear and engaging learning journey. You’ll follow our structured Music Production curriculum, building skills step-by-step and working towards recognised stage certificates.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create beats, basslines and chord progressions
- Arrange and structure your own songs
- Mix and refine your sound
- Work within genres you love
Join a Free Taster Session
Our taster session will give you a real insight into what our weekly lessons are like.
We’ll demonstrate how to use BandLab to break down and recreate elements of a popular track – showing how quickly you can start making music with just a bit of guidance and imagination.
Available sessions:
- Monday 13th July | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday 16th July | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
How to join:
Simply sign up and we’ll:
- Create your account
- Send your session link
- Get you ready to start producing
Ready to take your first step into music production?
Sign up now and join us for your free session: Music Production Online Taster Sessions – Fill in form
Thales: Summer STEM Workshops
Pupils aged 13 and over who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and maths can now get involved with a series of interactive summer workshops hosted by Thales.
What to Expect:
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Guest Speakers: Hear from industry professionals sharing real-world STEM insights.
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Hands-On Challenges: Test your skills and creativity with an interactive challenge in each workshop to complete and share with the team.
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Career Exploration: Connect with professionals and discover where a future career in STEM could take you.
Whether you are already passionate about the sector or simply curious to explore it, these sessions offer a great way to build skills over the summer holidays.
How to Join:
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Cost: Free
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To register:
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Tuesday 28 July 2026 11am - Project Manager: Thales Summer of STEM – Project Management
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Tuesday 04 August 2026 11am - Systems Technical Director: Thales Summer of STEM - Technical Systems
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Tuesday 11 August 2026 11am - Software Engineer: Thales Summer of STEM – Software Engineering
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Tuesday 18 August 2026 11am - AI Engineer: Thales Summer of STEM - AI Engineeering
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Please note that any external clubs / events that are advertised here are not endorsed by or directly affiliated with Swanmore College in any way.