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20 November 2025

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

Parent Survey 2025

All Parents/Carers will have received a communication relating to our Parent Survey for 2025 which contained a link. The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, 26 November 2025 and the link to the survey is below:

Parent Survey

We would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey.

 

Join Our Board - Become a Co-opted Governor

Help shape the future of Swanmore College

We're looking for a committed and enthusiastic Co-opted Governor to join the Board of Governors at Swanmore College. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and support our Senior Leadership Team as we continue to deliver excellent results and experiences for every pupil.

Being a school governor is a rewarding voluntary role. You'll meet new people, work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, and gain valuable insight and skills in leadership, education, and governance. Most importantly, you'll play a vital part in ensuring every child at Swanmore College thrives.

What does the governing body do?

Our key responsibilities are to:

  • Set and maintain the college's vision, ethos, and strategic direction
  • Monitor performance to drive improvements in teaching and learning
  • Support the Headteacher and staff to keep every pupil safe, valued, and able to succeed
  • Oversee finances to ensure resources are used effectively for the benefit of all pupils

What support will I receive?

You don't need prior experience - full training and mentoring will be provided. You'll have access to both in-house and external governor development opportunities to help you grow in confidence and impact.

What's the commitment?

We ask for an average of around three hours per week during term time. Most meetings are held on Monday evenings (5.00 - 7.00 pm or at 5:30 - 7:00pm), with occasional additional visits or events.

Who can apply?

Anyone with an interest in education, community, and helping young people to succeed is welcome to apply. You don't need to have a background in teaching - we value diverse perspectives and experiences that reflect our community.

If you're ready to contribute your time, skills, and enthusiasm to help Swanmore College continue to deliver an excellent education in a safe and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To express your interest or find out more, please contact:

governors@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk and the Chair of Governors - Ian Mills - will be in touch.

For further information have a look at the Governors pages on the College website

https://swanmore-school.co.uk/general-information/governors/

or the Hampshire County Council website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../volunteeringo.../schoolgovernor

Should you wish to apply for either role, please email enquiries@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk for an application form, which should be completed and returned to the College.

All positions are subject to a vetting process, identity check and enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of our young people and community.

Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025.

Unifrog - Important Information for Parents (Year 8-11)

We are excited to share an updated, more secure way for you to gain access to your own dedicated Unifrog Parent and Carer Account. This valuable resource is designed to help you support your child as they explore their future pathways, careers, and higher education options. By linking your account directly to your child's profile, you can easily view key information such as their next suggested tasks, upcoming placements, and teacher notes, plus access dedicated parent resources.

To get started, we first need your permission to add your email address to your child's profile on Unifrog. Please complete this short Google Form to provide your consent: https://forms.gle/AQZPq4cCNL66FvzU9. Once added, you will receive instructions to set up your account on the Parent Log In page: Parent - Unifrog. We highly encourage you to take advantage of this fantastic tool!

Mobile phones and sports fixtures

We would like to gently remind all parents/carers that mobile phones should not be used at fixtures/events, particularly for recording or photography, due to GDPR and safeguarding legislation. This is in place to protect all pupils and ensure their data and images are handled appropriately.

Thank you

 

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

Year 11 GCSE Art and Photography - Thursday, 20 November – after-school session until 5pm

  • As our Unit 1: Portfolio (60% of grade) deadline is looming, we are holding an extended after-school session for pupils. This is especially important as they should all be working on their extended final outcomes and need all the practical time they can get.
  • This is in addition to the Tuesday/Tuesday normal session and Wednesday 1-2-1s.
  • On Thursday, 20th November, we will start at 3pm as usual, but finish at 5pm.
  • Drinks and biscuits will be provided, but pupils are welcome to bring their own snacks.
  • They will also be able to use headphones/listen to music to aid focus.
  • Obviously, anyone on the late bus can still leave in time to catch it!

Swanmore Art Department

This Week’s Events

Monday, 24 November 2025

  • Ski-Trip Parents Evening - 6 pm-7 pm Main Hall
  • Year 10 Mock Exams commence
  • Year 10 Boys Football v Thorndean (H)
  • Year 8 Boys Football v Romsey (A) 

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

  • Year 10 Mock Exams
  • U16 Boys Basketball v Wyvern (H)
  • Year 8 Boys Rugby v Mayville (H)

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

  • Year 10 Mock Exams
  • Year 7 Boys Football v Westgate (H)
  • Year 11 Boys Football v Mountbatten (H)

Thursday, 27 November 2025

  • Year 10 Mock Exams
  • Year 7 Boys Football v Mayville (Tournament) (H)
  • Year 11 Girls GCSE PE Badminton v Perins (H)

Friday, 28 November 2025

  • Year 10 Mock Exams
  • Year 8/9 Girls Football v Wyvern (H)
  • U16 Boys Handball @ Toynbee

 

Community Notices

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