25 September 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
Free Late Bus
Swanmore College provides a free, late bus service which leaves at 4.40 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from our bus lane. This allows pupils to make use of the after-college sports facilities, participate in clubs and travel home safely by bus. With the safety of our pupils being of upmost importance, we thought it prudent to remind you of the route and stops covered by this service:
- Bishops Waltham Square
- Meonstoke, bus stop on A32
- Droxford Square
- Wickham Square
- Knowle Village Roundabout
- Solent Hotel, Whiteley
- Sweethills Crescent, Whiteley
- Doctors Surgery, Whiteley
- Botley Square
It is important that pupils tell the driver where they need to get off, when they board the bus. The locations listed above are the only points at which the bus will stop, the drivers are not permitted to stop at any other bus stops or roads. We regret that due to financial and time constraints we are unable to increase the area covered by the free, late bus.
Photographs
The orders for Y7 & Y11 photographs will be sent directly to parents/carers, by the photographers, on Friday and you will be able to order your requirements online.
Y9 photographs will be available to order after the Half-Term break.
Absentee and some additional Y9 photographs will be taken on the morning of Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Vaccination Consent Reminder
Your child's Nasal Flu Vaccination is now due.
Click the link below for the electronic form and information about the vaccine. Access to the form will close two working days prior to the session.
School Code: SH116424
Session date: Tuesday, 30 September and Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Year Group: Year 7-11
Link to website: Annual Nasal Flu Vaccination Programme - Hampshire - Parents: Health for Kids
Alternatively, if you decide you do not wish your child to receive the vaccine, please submit the form to record your decision. This will enable us to update your child's immunisation record.
If you have already completed the form, please ignore this message. Only complete one form per child.
From the School Age Immunisation Service
Neurodiversity Ambassadors
We would very much like you to join us on a Monday lunchtime in O Block for our Neurodiversity Ambassadors club (NDA for short).
This is a group that will allow members to connect with fellow pupils (neurodiverse or not) and supportive allies. It aims to help members to develop and hone new skills in a supportive and friendly environment, and to build confidence and pride in pupils’ neurodiverse identities.
It would be lovely to see a group of like-minded pupils come together and join in with fun and activities.
We hope to see you there!! Mrs Howson-Baggott, Mrs Catlin-Holmes and Miss Worrall.
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 Core Mock Exams - October 2025
We are running mock exams for core subjects only, during the week commencing 13 October 2025. Pupils will sit examinations for Maths, English, and Science in full exam conditions throughout this week. The exams timetable can be found on the College website by following this link:
If you have any queries, please contact the subject leaders or the exams office via the email addresses on our contacts page: Swanmore School - Contact us
Next Week’s Events
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Monday, 29 September 2025
Battlefields Parents Evening 6pm-7pm Main Hall
Year 9 Boys Football v Kings (A)
Year 10 Boys Football v Toynbee (A) - Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Nasal Flu Immunisation Y7-Y11
Year 10 Sports Leaders Event - Cross Country
U12/13 Girls Netball v Crestwood (A)
- Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Nasal Flu Immunisation Y7-Y11
Year 10 Boys Football v St Georges (A)
Under 14/16 Girls Netball v Crestwood (H)
- Thursday, 02 October 2025
Year 10 and Year 11 Information Evening (Y10 @ 5pm-5.45pm Y11 @6.15pm - 7pm)
U12 Girls Netball v Cams Hill (A)
Year 8 Boys B Team Tournament @ Ganger Farm
Year 11 Boys Football v Westgate (H)
- Friday, 03 October 2025
Year 10/11 Girls Football v Kings (H)
Year 11 Boys Football v Winton (A)
Community Notices
AFC Whiteley - U15 girls' football team.
AFC Whitely are looking for Y9/Y10 girls to play for the team. We train locally near Wickham with male and female UEFA C coaches. We play on Saturday mornings in the HGYFL. We're open to all abilities and positions. It's a lovely team of girls - we'd love to welcome anyone interested to come along to a session to see how you like it! Please see below for further information.
Hampshire Parent Carer Network (HPCN) monthly Get Together
These informal sessions are open to all parents/carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND (diagnosed or not) across Hampshire. They provide an opportunity to:
- Connect with other parents/carers in a safe and welcoming space
- Share experiences, ideas, and information
- Access peer support and signposting to services
Attached is their October HPCN Get Togethers poster, which includes the dates, times, and venues for upcoming sessions.
South Hampshire College Group – Applications
South Hampshire College Group applications open next Wednesday, 01 October 2025!
How to apply
Students can apply by visiting our website at shcg.ac.uk, selecting their chosen course, and clicking 'Apply'.
Open Events
Students and parents can learn more about our colleges by attending our open events, where they can:
- Meet our expert lecturers
- Explore our industry-standard facilities
- Talk to our current students
- Speak to our Admissions, Work Experience and Apprenticeship teams
- Attend talks on T Levels and Apprenticeships
Upcoming Open Event Dates
Fareham College – Tuesday 14 October
Southampton College – Tuesday 21 October
Eastleigh College – Wednesday 22 October
CEMAST & CETC – Wednesday 19 November
All events are from 5pm – 7pm (see attached flyer).
Please note that any external clubs / events that are advertised here are not endorsed by or directly affiliated with Swanmore College in any way.