Fundraising for 'Pets As Therapy' (PAT) and Swavesey Primary School - next week the children will be completing their run/walk challenge to raise money for Pets As Therapy (the charity that Bear, our therapy dog comes from) as well as for the school to fund some music therapy sessions.  

Bear and his handler, Michelle, will join some of the children in their sessions.

We obviously appreciate as many donations/sponsorships as you are able to raise, but those who raise £5+, will receive a 'pawsome' medal for their fundraising efforts.

To make your payment/donation:

Log in to your child's SCOpay account (where you pay for school meals, trips etc.) - see picture below.

Go to products

Add in the amount you are paying

As the office are able to run a report of who has donated, it is no longer a requirement to return the sponsor forms to Miss McAuley in order to receive the medal for those who have raised over £5. You are very welcome to still return them as well as pay online, but it is not essential. Monies should be online donations only please.

Many thanks for all your anticipated efforts in supporting the school with this fundraising efforts and also to Mrs Turian for kindly helping run this event.

Summer Term Updates

PE Kit: As seems to often happen in the summer term, PE kits have begun to deviate from our uniform and dress code.  Below is the section from our website to provide a reminder of our PE kit expectations, which support team activities, sun safety and safety within certain PE activities.

Our PE Kit - children come to school in their PE kit on PE days -please ensure it is appropriate for the weather conditions.

• Black, grey or navy shorts
• Plain short-sleeved T-Shirt in your child's house colour (with or without school logo) - red, blue, purple, yellow or green
• Black, grey or navy jogging bottoms/leggings
• Plain jumper or hooded top which is appropriate for PE sessions, i.e. does not restrict movement and provides warmth for outdoor PE
• Trainers for outdoor PE with good grip
• Plain sports socks

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.  

We have had an increasing number of requests to find lost jewellery items which should not have been in school - please refer to the statement above which is set out in every newsletter and admin update.

Safeguarding: As part of our safeguarding protocols children should not have mobile phones in school, nor should they wear smart watches which can connect to the Internet.  Please ensure these are not brought to school.  If they are found in school, we will secure them in the office for return at the end of the day to a parent/carer, and we will contact you to discuss. 

For Year 5/6s who walk home please refer to a separate email which has been sent out to parents and carers.

Medical needs updates and injuries: Please ensure that any medical changes for your child are notified to school so we can support them in staying safe.  Where children have sustained an injury especially which impacts their physical movement, e.g. sprains or fractures, please inform us on their return to school so we can send you a short form to complete to aid with safety systems for them in school. 

Changes in personal details: Please update us with details for changes to phone numbers, addresses etc. so that we can ensure smooth communication.

Future Events/Dates this term:

Class Photos - 20th May (children to come in uniform not PE kit)

Yr6 Residential Meeting for parents/carers - Wednesday 21st 3.40pm online

Swavesey's Got Talent Heat week - week beginning 23rd June. A letter will come out after half term with further details.

Summer Fair  -  Friday 27th June

School Games Day - 30th June (am KS2/ pm Rec/KS1 with preschool races at the end of the session)

Fabulous Fundraising Friday (non-uniform and discos) - 11th July

Admin General Information

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

Communication - please email the school office when requesting or providing information (office@swavesey.cambs.sch.uk ). 

If you have queries or concerns linked to your child's learning or matters involving your child, please seek support from the class teacher in the first instance. If you feel this has not provided you with what you need, or a satisfactory resolution, please contact the phase leader. Next steps would then be to seek support from other senior leaders such as the SENDCo, Deputy or Head teacher.  

Should you require support relating to a safeguarding matter, please contact a designated safeguarding lead - details for whom can be found by clicking here.

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 chicken eggs please complete the very short form which can be accessed by clicking here 

Community News:

Free Healthy Relationships Courses for Parents and Carers - click here for the poster

Half term clubs and activity posters - can be found on our website by clicking here

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.

NHS Pharmacy First Service - the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment. There is no need to make an appointment; parents or carers can pop into their local Boots pharmacy with their child and ask for help under the service.

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):

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.

                                Reception    Yr1/2    Yr3/4    Yr5/6

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