Swanland Primary School

School Closed for Easter Holidays
2026-03-27 - 2026-04-12
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

School Re-opens after Easter Holidays (8.45-8.50 am)
2026-04-13

PTA Bag2School Collection
2026-04-16
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Our next PTA Bag2School collection will take place on Thursday 16th April. This is a great opportunity to have a clear out over the Easter holidays while helping raise valuable funds for our school.
Please bring any good‑quality clothing, paired shoes, bags, belts and accessories in any tied bag and leave them at the designated drop-off point. CLICK HERE for more information.
Every kilogram collected helps support PTA projects, so your donations make a real difference.
Thank you for your continued support!

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Parent Workshop, 1.30-3.00 pm
2026-04-17
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
These workshops, delivered in collaboration with Edukos Trust and KIDS, aim to empower families with:

A deeper understanding of autism with a demand avoidant profile
Strategies to reduce conflict
Practical tools for supporting their child

Click the link below to book your place:
Course Booking Link

Ice Pop Sale - Tuesdays after School
2026-04-21
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Weather permitting, ice pops will be on sale every Tuesday after school on the KS2 playground.
Cost: 50p each (please bring correct change)
All proceeds will go towards the PTA.
Thank you for your continued support.

PTA Spring Disco
2026-04-23
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
There’s still time to book your child’s ticket for our exciting Spring Disco on
📅 Thursday 23rd April
✨ Ticket sales close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 22nd April — make sure you secure your place before then!
👉 [CLICK HERE for more information]
A fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and springtime celebration! 🌸🎶

Year 3 Visit to the Hull Reform Synagogue
2026-04-27

Family Support Drop-In Session, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
2026-04-28
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
The next half‑termly drop‑in with our local School and Community Practitioner, Gary Kirkwood will be held on Tuesday 28th April; offering support for families needing help with wellbeing, home life, or similar concerns.
If you would like to book a meeting with Gary, please email office@swanlandschool.co.uk.

Visit from M&M Productions 'The Railway Children'
2026-04-30
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We are delighted to share that on Thursday 30th April, M&M Theatrical Productions will be visiting school to perform their wonderful stage adaptation of The Railway Children.
This is a whole‑school event, kindly funded by the PTA.

OPAL Parent Event (Non-Uniform Day )
2026-05-01
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We are delighted to invite parents and carers to our upcoming OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) event on Friday 1 May 2026, starting at 1.30pm.
1.30 pm – OPAL Parent Working Party Meeting
We will begin with a short meeting for parents and carers who are interested in being involved in our OPAL working party. This will be an opportunity to share ideas and suggestions and to help shape the next steps in further improving our lunchtime play offer.
2.15 pm – Stay and Play
Following this, parents and carers are warmly invited to join our Stay and Play session. During this extended playtime, you will be able to see the wide range of play opportunities available at our school and enjoy playing alongside your child.
At this event we will also have a table of waterproofs and wellies that children can take or make a small donation towards if they need them.
If you would like to attend one or both of these sessions, please sign up using the link below:
OPAL Parent Meeting and Stay and Play 1st May – Fill in form
Non‑Uniform Day and Donations
The day will also be a non‑uniform day. Children are invited to bring either £1.00 or an item from the list below (perhaps something you have spare or unused). We are currently developing our garden area and water play provision, so any contributions to support this are very much appreciated.
Items to bring in exchange for non-uniform:

✨£1.00 suggested donation OR
🌱 Seeds, bulbs or outdoor plants
🧤 Gardening equipment (hand forks, trowels, etc.)
🎨 Chalk
🏖️ Sandpit toys
💦 Water play toys (jugs, cups, funnels, pipes)
🚜 Toy vehicles (cars, trucks, tractors and similar)
👶 Larger dolls (please not Barbie‑sized, as we already have plenty)
👗 Barbie clothes (we have lots of Barbies who need outfits!)
📎 Pegs (including larger pegs for towels on sunbeds)

We currently have plenty of mud kitchen equipment and teddies so are not accepting any more at this time.
Thank you, as always, for your generosity and continued support.

May Bank Holiday
2026-05-04

From the Playground to the Peaks!
2026-05-09
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Dear Swanland School Community,
This year, we’re aiming for a record number of participants in our fun-filled 3 Peaks Challenge!
Celebrating Last Year’s Success
The OPAL challenge was such a huge success that we knew we had to continue the tradition. Thanks to your generosity, the children enjoyed an unforgettable play day using the new outdoor equipment your fundraising made possible. Seeing the childrens’ faces light up on that play day reminded us all why these fundraising efforts matter so much.
Looking Ahead: 2026
We’re once again raising funds to further develop our outdoor provision, giving our children even more opportunities to learn and play outdoors in the fresh air.
The Swanland Walking Group needs YOU!
We are returning to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks on Saturday 9th May 2026. It’s a friendly, enjoyable walk suitable for all abilities. Last year we enjoyed incredible weather and stunning views across the peaks. The event raised over £3,000 and we would love to make 2026 our biggest year yet.
Whether you are an experienced walker or a first-timer, come and join our Swanland Walking Mums and Dads for a great day out in support of an amazing cause.
We’re Seeking Partners
To grow our “From the Playground to the Peaks” initiative, we are looking for local businesses and community partners to support our outdoor learning and play projects. Your partnership will help us provide outstanding outdoor learning and play opportunities for all our children.
Get Involved
To join the walk or become a partner, contact Magda at magdallena.dudek@gmail.com to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Together, let’s make 2026 our biggest year yet — From the Playground to the Peaks!

Year 3 Earthquakes and Volcanoes Day
2026-05-12

Family Support Session, 2.00-4.00 pm
2026-05-18
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
The next half‑termly drop‑in with our local School and Community Practitioner, Gary Kirkwood will be held on Monday 18th May; offering support for families needing help with wellbeing, home life, or similar concerns.
If you would like to book a meeting with Gary, please email office@swanlandschool.co.uk.

Walk to School Week
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-21
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We are delighted to be celebrating Walk to School Week, beginning Monday 18th May. During this week, we would like to encourage children to walk, scoot or cycle to school as much as possible.
Each class will be keeping a daily tally of how many children travel actively to school. For every day a child walks, scoots, or cycles, they will be rewarded by being able to choose which shoes they wear to school (within reason!).
To add to the fun, we will also be holding a poster competition, a poetry competition, and a ‘Spot the Dirty Feet’ challenge around school.
We understand that active travel to school is not possible for everyone. If families do need to drive, we would appreciate your support in parking a little further away. For example, if parking on Tranby Lane, please park beyond Stratton Park and walk down Tranby Lane to school.
Thank you for helping us promote healthy, active habits for our children.

Colour Run
2026-05-21

School Closes for May Half-Term Holidays (3.20 pm)
2026-05-21

Outdoor Classroom Day
2026-05-21
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
On Thursday 21st May we will be holding an Outdoor Classroom Day. The children will be undertaking a range of outdoor activities and should come to school in the clothing they will wear for the Colour Run. Please ensure children come prepared for the weather (rain or shine).

Last Day to for Decorated Stones to be handed in.
2026-05-21
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
As part of the National Year of Reading, we are excited to launch a fun and creative May Reading Challenge for all children!
We invite children to decorate a stone inspired by their favourite book or book character. Let imaginations run wild! Finished stones should be brought into school by Thursday 21st May.
We will then be placing the stones around the village to share our love of reading with the local community and spread some book‑themed joy far and wide.
We can’t wait to see the fantastic designs and celebrate our enjoyment of reading together!

School Closed for May Half-Term Holidays
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-31

School Re-opens after May Half-Term Holidays (8.45-8.50 am)
2026-06-01

Parents’ Meeting for Reception starters September 2026, 5.15 pm
2026-06-08

PTA Father's Day Shop
2026-06-19

Year 3 and Year 4 Sports Day, 2.00–3.20 pm (Gates open at 1.50 pm)
2026-06-19
Parents and carers are welcome to attend at the times stated and are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Children may be taken home at the end of the event.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Class Teacher.

Swanland Has Talent!
2026-06-23
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
To celebrate the wide range of talents our children possess, we are delighted to be putting our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils centre stage in a special talent show!
‘Swanland Has Talent’ will take place on Tuesday 23rd June at 7.00 pm and we are hoping to have a variety of fantastic acts ready and ‘waiting in the wings’ to perform.
Families are warmly invited to join us in the Great Hall for an evening of fun and entertainment. Tickets are available to purchase via the ParentPay website and are priced at £2.00 per adult and 50p per child. Please note that ticket sales will close at 11.00 am on Tuesday 23rd June.

Family Support Session – Tuesday 23rd June, 9.00-11.00 am
2026-06-23
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
The next half‑termly Family Support Session with our local School and Community Practitioner, Gary Kirkwood will be held on Tuesday 23rd June; offering support for families needing help with wellbeing, home life, or similar concerns.
If you would like to book a meeting with Gary, please email office@swanlandschool.co.uk.

Haltemprice Junior Sports - Costello Stadium - 6.00 pm
2026-06-24

Hand Up of New Classes (new class allocations will be announced shortly)
2026-06-29

PTA Summer Fair
2026-07-03
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

🌟 Summer Fair – We Need Your Help! 🌟
Don’t forget to sign up – our Summer Fair depends on volunteers!
To make this event a success, we really need your support. We have created an online sign-up sheet where you can choose a time slot that suits you. Even just 30 minutes of your time would make a huge difference and help us run more activities.
👉 Please click here to volunteer – thank you!
🎟️ Raffle Prizes Needed
Are you able to donate a raffle prize for our PTA Summer Fair on Friday 3rd July?
If you run a small business, this is a great opportunity to promote your products or services through vouchers or samples. All donations, big or small, are very gratefully received.
📍 Please drop donations off at the School Office.
Thank you for your support!
🎁 Other Donations
We are also looking for prizes for games. Do you have any leftover party bag items, small gifts or unwanted presents that you could donate?
If you are having a tidy-up and come across any bottle bags, we would greatly appreciate them for raffle prizes, please.
📅 Please bring these to the School Office before Friday 26th June.
We would really appreciate your help!
🎈 Bouncy Castle & Slide
We’re excited to confirm that this year’s fair will include both a Bouncy Castle and Bouncy Slide!

🎟️ Wristbands cost £3 per child
✅ Unlimited use throughout the evening (timed sessions for the bouncy castle)
⏳ Please note: this will be a popular attraction, and a queuing system will be in place

👉 Book your wristbands here: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/swanland
🕛 Sales close at 12:00pm on Friday 3rd July
Wristbands will be distributed at the end of the school day on 3rd July, or can be purchased at the sweet stall during the fair.
Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do it without you!
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The PTA have been busy preparing for the 2026 Summer Fair, which will take place on Friday 3rd July, straight after school until 5:30 pm.
We are planning a fun-filled event with a range of activities, including:

Fair games organised by our Year 6 pupils
Bouncy castles (more than one, depending on volunteer support)
Hot dogs
Tuck shop
Chocolate tombola

To make this event a success, we really need volunteers. We will be creating an online sign-up sheet where you can choose a time slot that suits you. Even just 30 minutes of your time would make a huge difference and allow us to run more activities.
👉 The sign up sheet will be sent out after the PTA meeting this evening.
Thank you so much for your support!
Stall Holders Wanted
We are also inviting external vendors to run stalls at the fair. We already have a Children’s Toy stall, but would welcome more.

Stall fee: £20.00
Contact: ptaswanlandschool@gmail.com

If you know anyone who might be interested, please pass on the details.
Thank you for helping us make this a fantastic event for the children!

Non-Uniform Day in exchange for Chocolate Tombola for PTA Summer Fair
2026-07-03
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Please note that on Friday 3rd July, children are invited to come to school in non-uniform in exchange for a donation towards the Chocolate Tombola stall at this year’s PTA Summer Fair.
Donations could include chocolate bars, boxes, or anything chocolate – all contributions are very much appreciated.
Thank you for your support!
