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2026 – 2027
Issue 05 – 23.10.26
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My School Fund via ESPO here.
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Message from the Headteacher
As we reach the end of our first half term, I would like to take a moment to say how incredibly proud we are of all our children. They have worked hard, embraced new challenges and made a fantastic start to the school year. It has been wonderful to see so many achievements already, both in and out of the classroom, and the children thoroughly deserve a well-earned break.
Today, we held our first Leap into Learning Award Assembly of the year. Teachers were tasked with selecting two children from each class who have consistently demonstrated our school value of Respect throughout the half term. It was inspiring to hear the many examples of kindness, consideration and positive behaviour across the school. Teachers certainly had a difficult job choosing just two children from each class! After half term, our focus will shift to our next value, Being Responsible Learners, and we look forward to celebrating this in the weeks ahead.
Our Break the Rules Day has also been a huge success, with lots of crazy hairstyles, amazing outfits and plenty of smiles around school! A huge thank you to our PTA for organising such a fun event and helping to raise valuable funds for the school.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 2nd November. Until then, I hope all of our children and families have a happy, relaxing and safe half term break.
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Behaviour Policy Parental Consultation
Thank you to all the parents and carers who have taken the time to share their feedback on our proposed Behaviour Policy. We have been delighted by the response so far, which has been overwhelmingly positive. Alongside this, families have provided a number of thoughtful suggestions and questions, which have been invaluable as we refine the policy ahead of implementation.
A reminder that today is the final day of the consultation period. If you have not yet shared your views and would like to do so, please complete the consultation form by the end of today:
Positive Behaviour Policy Consultation – Fill out form
We are grateful for the support and engagement shown by our school community and hope to begin trialling the policy with children after half term before moving to full implementation.
Thank you once again for your continued support.
Mrs Ogilvie
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New Reception Intake 2027 Talk and Tour Dates
If you have a child due to start Reception in Sept 2027Â and would like to come and look around our school, please book using the following link:
We are holding four 'Talk and Tours' this term for families with children starting in Reception in September 2027. The format will be a tour with Mrs Ogilvie, our headteacher, across the school 'at work', to see our environment, organisation and an opportunity to ask questions.
They will last approximately an hour. The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday 4th November at 9.30am
- Monday 9th November at 2.30pm
- Tuesday 12th January at 2.30pm
If you would like to attend one of these meetings, please complete the form below.
Talk and Tour Dates
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PE Days and School PE Kit
Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing their full school PE kit, including appropriate footwear on their allocated PE days. Please note that football kits are not part of the school PE Kit.
Our PE Kit - children come to school in their PE kit on PE days - please ensure it is appropriate for the weather conditions.
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Plain short-sleeved T-Shirt in your child's house colour (with or without school logo) - red, blue, purple, yellow or green
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Black, grey or navy jogging bottoms/leggings
Jewellery and Makeup - children should not wear jewellery or make up. The following number of exceptions are permitted
PE Days by Class
- Hedgehogs & Rabbits: Thursday and Friday
- Otters: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Foxes: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Squirrels: Monday and Tuesday
- Badgers: Wednesday and Friday
- Swans: Wednesday and Friday
- Kingfishers: Wednesday and Friday
- Owls: Tuesday and Thursday
- Swallows: Tuesday and Thursday
- Ravens: Tuesday and one additional day, which has been communicated in a separate email.
Swimming Lessons
We are also pleased to share that targeted swimming lessons for Key Stage 2 pupils will be starting this term.
Parents and carers of children taking part should check their emails for details of their child's allocated swimming session and any specific arrangements or requirements.
Thank you for your support in ensuring children arrive prepared and ready to participate in these important physical education opportunities.
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23 Oct 2026
A great day for the Year 5 / 6 Football Teams.
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16 Oct 2026
A morning full of sunshine and excitement at the Wimpole Estate.
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16 Oct 2026
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Swavesey Primary said farewell to one of our most cherished members of the school community, Mrs Moody. Over many years, she played an impor...
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16 Oct 2026
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On 9th October, Swavesey Primary School proudly took part in Hello Yellow, a national fundraising event in support of YoungMinds and childre...
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Medical Information Update
If there have been any changes to your child's medical information over the summer holidays, please ensure these are shared with the school office as soon as possible.
Parents of children with asthma are reminded that an in-date, clearly labelled inhaler should be kept in school at all times.
Thank you for helping us keep our medical records accurate and up to date.
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Please find below links to all the curriculum information for each phase for this term.
You will find the slides from this week's Parent Information Sessions, topic overviews outlining what your child will be learning this term, optional homework menus, and additional information about other aspects of your child's school life.
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Reception
(Rabbits & Hedgehogs)
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Year 1 & 2
(Hedgehogs, Otters, Foxes & Squirrels)
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Year 3 & 4
(Swans, Badgers, Kingfishers)
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Year 5 & 6
(Ravens, Swallows, Owls)
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Early Years and Preschool Updates
Starting Reception Reminder
A reminder for families with children due to start Reception. Please see the attached poster for key information and guidance to support a smooth transition into school.
Preschool Christmas Open Day
We are delighted to invite all Preschool families to our Christmas Open Day on Wednesday 16th December, 9:30am to 11:00am.
Come and join us for:
- Christmas crafts
- Festive snacks
- Play activities
- Singing
- Dressing up
We look forward to welcoming you for a fun and festive morning together.
Breakfast Club Reminder
Please note that the Breakfast Club kitchen closes at 8:25am. If your child requires breakfast, please ensure they arrive at Kids Club before 8:25am. Children arriving after this time cannot be guaranteed breakfast.
Changes to bookings /arrangements
Please make sure that you let EY and P know if there are any last-minute changes to collection at the end of the day.
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School Meals Ordering System
Following a recent communication to parents and carers, we would like to remind families that our new school meals ordering system will go live after half term, with meal bookings available from 2nd November onwards. Any meal orders previously made beyond this date have been removed and will need to be rebooked through the new system.
When logging into SCOPay, parents and carers will be asked to confirm their child's dietary requirements and allergy information. Even if your child has no dietary requirements and is listed as "None", this information will still need to be confirmed before meal orders can be placed.
Please remember that school meals will now need to be ordered in advance, as children will no longer select their meals during classroom registration each morning. While there is currently no ordering cut-off time in place, this will be introduced in the future to support food ordering and reduce waste. The new menu will be sent home via email as soon as we have this.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the new system or believe any information is incorrect, please contact the school office. To help ensure a smooth start when we return after half term, we would be grateful if families could log in, confirm dietary information and book meals as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support.
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Photographs on Our Website and Social Media
You may have noticed that many of the photographs we share on our website and online platforms now either show children from behind or have identifying features obscured.
This is not a change we have made lightly. As a school, we have recently received safeguarding advice highlighting the rapidly developing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and other online technologies. While we value celebrating our pupils' achievements and sharing the wonderful experiences they have at school, we also have a responsibility to consider emerging risks and put children's safety first.
As a precautionary measure, we have therefore decided that we will only publish photographs where we are confident that a child's identity is appropriately protected. This may include photographs taken from behind, at a distance, or with identifying features covered.
We completely understand that some families may feel this is a shame. We share that sentiment, as we know how much parents enjoy seeing and celebrating their children's involvement in school life. However, after careful consideration, we believe that taking a cautious approach is the right decision in the current digital landscape.
As technology continues to evolve, some families may wish to reconsider permissions they have previously given, while others may remain comfortable with their existing choices, so please do let school know if you would like to amend these.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have a great opportunity for female students in Year 3–6 to attend a free trial training session at our Cambourne and Ely Development Centre. If offered a place, players join our programme under a modest participation fee, which grants them the following benefits:
Training schedule:
Cambridgeshire - Cambourne Girls Development Centre
Address: Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6FR
Date: Wednesday 14th of October 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Age group: U8 - U11 (Year 3 - Year 6)
Outfield and Goalkeeper Centre
Cambridgeshire - Ely Girls Development Centre
Address: The Hive Leisure Centre, Leisure Park, 15 Downham Rd, ELY CB6 2FE
Date: Friday 23rd of October 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Age group:U9 - U11 (Year 4 - Year 6)
Outfield and Goalkeepers welcome
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All sessions take place at our excellent facilities in Cambourne and Ely.
If your daughter would like to attend a free trial session, please sign up via our trial form or please contact me at Phil.turner@canaries.co.uk to arrange as free trial session.
Sign up trial link: https://forms.gle/n6Wu5f1RskpVgD3q6
We look forward to welcoming any new players to the centre!
Kind regards,
Phil Turner
Norwich City FC
Head of Girls Football
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Guitar Lessons
Our resident guitar teacher, Mr Cory, may have some available spaces for guitar lessons for the upcoming term.
If your child is age 7 or above and interested in learning the guitar, please contact Mr Cory via email at jimmypagefans@hotmail.com. Please include:- pupils name, parent/guardian name, school name, class teachers name for 26/27 academic year, home address, mobile phone number and whether you require 30min (£20.25) or 15min (£10.12) lessons.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note if you have already been added to my waiting list, you will be the first to be offered any spaces that become available.
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Supporting Saphia's Christmas Food Bank Fundraiser
We are incredibly proud of Saphia, who is once again raising money for local food banks this Christmas. What began when she was just five years old has become an annual tradition, driven by her kindness, compassion and desire to help families who may be struggling during the festive season.
Over the past five years, Saphia has taken on a range of fundraising challenges and has raised an incredible £2,997 for local food banks. This year, she is aiming to raise £852 and is continuing her mission to make a positive difference for families in our community.
Saphia's story is a wonderful example of our school values in action, and we would love to help support her efforts. If you are able to donate, or simply share her fundraising page with others, every contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Fundraising Page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/saphias-foodbank-mission?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
Well done, Saphia, for showing such generosity and commitment to helping others. We wish you every success with this year's fundraising challenge! ❤️🎄
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Message from the Local Football Clubs:
Hi Everyone. The green is having work done with the grant money secured from the football clubs.
This is to try and get football back on the green for all teams. Youth and Adult teams. This is also so that the green is safer for kids and animals in general.
We’re all currently spending money we don’t have playing at the college and need to get back on the green asap. We could do with some rain though.
I know it’s almost impossible, but please be aware that there’s seeded areas with fresh soil spread and rolled in.
And we would all ask if your children are playing in it, or your dogs are digging it up. Please try and prevent that. We don’t really want to have to cordon it all off again.
I know it’s hard to monitor, but we’d really appreciate everyone being aware of this.
Many thanks!! From all the football clubs.
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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 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):
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Common condition
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Patient eligibility
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Earache
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1 to 17 years
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Impetigo
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1 year and over
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Infected insect bites and stings
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1 year and over
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Sore throats
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5 years and over
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Sinusitis
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12 years and over
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Uncomplicated urinary tract
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Women 16 to 64 years
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Shingles
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18 years and over
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