Amongst us we speak over twenty different languages here at Swaythling School and like to celebrate our cultural diversity as often as we can with assemblies, displays and competitions.  Today saw the three winners of the 'words from different languages' competition presented with their prizes in assembly.  Their pictures will go up on our languages display in the main corridor of school.

Spring Music Concert at Swaythling

This afternoon we heard from the choir and musicians at Swaythling School as they formed an informal ensemble to showcase their talents and the progress they have made this term.  The half hour concert, enjoyed by an audience of parents and children, was the culmination of a lot of practice and an afternoon's workshop.  Following the concert was a cake sale which raised money to sponsor some of the lessons next year.

The Big Pedal a Big Success at Swaythling School

We are almost at the end of a very successful three weeks of The Big Pedal.  Last Wednesday, 13th,  we had a well attended Bikers' Breakfast - our best yet with 26 children and 2 parents.  The Bike Doctor was here that day too and serviced 28 bikes and scooters.  By this Wednesday; 20th March we will have finished the course and know our overall position.

OPEN

Yes, we are open as usual today. There is only a light dusting of snow, and certainly nothing that would prevent us operating safely as normal.

The Big Pedal at Swaythling Primary

Since March 28th, the number of children cycling or scooting to school at Swaythling Primary has tripled.  The reason is that we are one of only five schools in Southampton to be taking part in The Big Pedal.  This three week nationwide event has been organised by Sustrans which is a charity promoting healthy forms of travel.  Hopefully even after the event is finished a large proportion of our children and parents will continue to cycle or scoot to school each day.  On 13th March we will be having our second visit from the Bike Doctor and Matt Porter will be running another biker's breakfast.  We celebrated the start of The Big Pedal with a Superheroes Day (pictured).

It's World Maths Day!

http://www.worldeducationgames.com

The World Education Games already holds the record for the largest online maths competition. This year they are trying to beat this.

All children from Year 1 to Year 6 have log ins and can participate in World Maths Day NOW!

 There are awards and certificates for the highest scores and for taking part.

Show off your maths brain and have a go!

Monday Opening

There has been little fresh snow since Friday, but the very cold temperature last night (and also forecast for this evening), mean that the playground, paths and car park are very slippery, and unsafe at the moment.
In view of these conditions, we will be opening tomorrow, but in order to make it as safe as possible for everyone, we will delay opening by an hour, so school will open tomorrow at 10:00. Please note that the playground will not be open, so you should not arrive any earlier than this.
We apologise for the inconvenience a late start will cause; however, it gives us a chance to clear the paths around school enough to get everybody in safely, and avoid another day's closure.
Please also note that there will be no Breakfast club or Film Club. We will let the relevant people know about after school club as early as possible tomorrow.
If there is a significant change in the weather, we will let you know any change in plans as early as possible. Fingers crossed everyone...