The didgeridoos Have Arrived!

We are working hard to make sure that we offer a culturally rich curriculum, and this year we are working very closely with our good friends in the Southampton Music Service, to provide a musical dimension to our cross-curricular topics.
Year 5 are working with the Music Service on an 'Amazon' topic, whilst Year 4 are learning all about Australia. As you can see, there was much excitement when the didgeridoos arrived; and as anyone who was inside at lunchtime will be able to testify- they are definitely working!

Primary Languages Competition

Primary Languages Competition

On June 14^th a group of twenty children went to Beechwood Junior School to take part in the annual Southampton Primary Languages Speaking Competition. This provided them with an opportunity to show off their developing French skills in a creative way. The children prepared for the competition with great commitment and determination.

The year 4 children performed beautifully a traditional French song and dance, and won their category. Several year 5 and year 6 children showed off their spelling skills in the Spelling Bee, which was eventually won by Kundie. The year 5 and year 6 entrants excelled in the Culture Quiz, answering quick-fire questions about French geography and culture in front of the large audience. Ariba was the year 5 winner and Claire was the year 6 winner. The children were all so quick and confident that the only way to decide upon a winner was through sudden-death play-offs .

All of the children behaved very well and performed with enthusiasm and confidence.  Bravo!

 

We were very proud of the children’s efforts and of their fantastic behaviour, which was commented upon by parents who attended. “Bravo tout le monde!”

Chess Club

As a school which believes passionately that children can be taught to think, we are really happy that we have been able to start a Chess Club for Year 3 & 4.
Chess is great fun; a game which can be enjoyed at any age, but also a great way to develop logical and strategic thinking.
Many thanks to our friends at Southampton University Chess Club who are running the activity with us. As you can see from the picture, the concentration was incredible, and all the children who attended had an absolutely brilliant time. Let's see who the first grandmaster to emerge from Swaythling Primary will be!

Egg Rolling

One of the long-standing traditions at Swaythling School is the annual Easter egg roll. Using only their noses, our children propel Creme eggs across the hall floor to thunderous applause! A great time was had by all. Many thanks to FOSS (Parents' Association) for providing the creme eggs.

Basketball Competition

On Wednesday our children took part in a basketball competition at Cantell. It was a great competition, thoroughly enjoyed by all the children who took part. Whilst we weren't ultimately triumphant, the behaviour and attitude of the children who took part was a great statement about the school- well done everybody; and thanks to Mrs Ryan & Miss Brewer for organising the event and taking the children.'

World Maths Day

As in the last few years, we are once again taking part in 'World Maths Day'. This is an annual event which encourages children all around the world to compete against each other, sharpening their mental maths skills at the same time. Let's see if we can be world champions!
Click HERE to go to World Maths Day site

Maths Games for Years 5&6

I am very excited that we can offer access to the 'Manga High' resources for our Year 5 & 6 children. These games are certainly challenging- parents, you may wish to have a go too!
Click HERE to access the site.