Autumn Term Updates

Reminders for this week:

PTA Bake Off - tomorrow Monday 21st Oct.  Entries should be dropped off at the school entrance or children can take them into school and through to the school hall.  Please see the poster below for details.

School Photos - Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd/23rd) - children should attend both days in school uniform.  Preschool sibling photos will take place in the school library from 8.15am, please go round to the library outside door to access the building for these.

Parent/Carer Parent Consultations - Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd/23rd).  If you missed Friday's deadline to book an appointment, please email the school office.  Access for appointments will be through the main front door or the side access door to the KS2 corridor (by Owls classroom).  There will be signage in the front playground and in corridors to support you.  Please note there will be no access via the rear gate to support safeguarding systems as Kids club will still be open, and the hall will be in use for both school and external clubs across the duration of the two afternoon/evenings.

Future Events/Dates for the first few weeks after half term:

PTA Fireworks Night and Open classrooms Friday 8th November.  Further details will be published soon.

Anti-bullying week begins on the 11^th November, and we will be asking children to wear odd socks as part of this on Tuesday 12th November. The theme this year is 'Choose Respect'.

Author visit and book signing opportunity Monday 11th November - Further details will be published soon.

Book Fair - our annual book fair will arrive in school a little earlier than originally planned this year, with sessions for the children to browse and families to come and buy books between 14th and 18th November.  Further details will be published soon.

Children in Need - we will be raising money for this worthwhile cause through a non-uniform day on Friday 15th November.  The children can come in clothes which should be suitable for outdoor play in the likely muddy, and possibly cold and/or wet conditions, as well as indoor learning.  We encourage spots and the colour yellow to tie in with Pudsey Bear, but this will not be a requirement. 

Flu Vaccinations - Tuesday 19th November is our given date by the NHS for the children's annual flu vaccinations.  Further details will be published soon.

Community News

Supporting your anxious child - free CCC course click here for details

Upcoming Jane Rogers session entitled 'Children who don’t listen' (details to follow soon) Friday 22^nd November 9.15am at Over school.   This session is just for Swavesey and Over parents/carers.

You can also access support from Jane directly - please see details on our website by clicking here

PTA News - access their website page here for ways to support our fundraising

Next Events:

21st Swavesey Bake Off - see poster for details below

Second Hand Uniform Clothes - if you need any uniform items please see poster further down for details.

Admin General Information

Office hours - 8.30am to 4pm except Wednesday, which is 8.45am to 4pm

EY and P Payments - a reminder these are due at the start of the month and all balances should be paid on receipt of payment request.

Useful Information for parents and carers - can be accessed on our website page 'Parent Information' which can be accessed by clicking here.

Diary Dates - can be accessed on the website by by clicking here.

Chicken Eggs - If you would like a pack of our chickens' eggs please complete the very short form accessed by clicking here

Autumn Term Organisation Reminder

Sports Clubs

Monday 330-415pm 3 / 4 Mixed Football   

Monday 5/ 6  330-415pm   Year 5 / 6 Mixed Netball for FUN! 

Tuesday 8-835am 'NEWBEE' Netball Club 

Tuesday 330-430pm  Year 1 and 2 PREMIER SPORT GYM club 

Wednesday 8-835am 'WORKER BEE' Netball Club 

Wednesday 330-430pm Year 3-6 PREMIER SPORT GYM club

Thursday 330-415pm Year 5 / 6 MIXED football 

Friday 8-830am YEAR 1-6 ONLY Golden Mile Club 

Afternoon club - pick ups from back gate.

Please remember that children should not wear jewellery to school except small stud earrings, but these must be removed for PE sessions to ensure safety rules are followed.

PE days for Autumn Term 1 - 

Children need to come to school in PE kit on PE days. 

Reception (Rabbits and Mice) - Thursday and Friday

Yr1/2 Foxes and Squirrels - Monday and Wednesday, Otters - Wednesday and Friday

Yr3/4 Swans - Monday and Tuesday, Kingfishers - Tuesday and Wednesday

Badgers - Tuesday and Thursday (this is a permanent change)

Yr5/6 Ravens - Monday and Tuesday, Swallows - Tuesday and Wednesday, Owls - Tuesday and Thursday

SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.  The NHS have created a useful webpage to support decision making when children are unwell - you can click here for the link.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

Chat Health is a NHS confidential NHS service for help and advice. It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area. Click here to access the site to start a web chat today.

To find out about Pupil premium and Free school meals, please visit our Pupil Premium page by clicking here. 

Links to each Phase page under the Curriculum tab on our website.

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Access SCOPay Parent Information here and EYandP Fees and Funding Page here