Swanland Primary School

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
Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

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 6 SATS week
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-14

Year 2 Visit to Far Ings Education Centre
2026-05-12

Year 3 Earthquakes and Volcanoes Day
2026-05-12

Year 5 Residential Visit to Robinwood Activity Centre
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-15

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.

Year 6 Visit to 'Rock Up', Hull
2026-05-18

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

Year 6 Growing Up Talk
2026-06-02

Year 2 Swantins Seaside Day
2026-06-04

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

RHM Visit to Normanby Hall
2026-06-09

Year 1 Visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
2026-06-16

Year 6 Leavers Photo
2026-06-18
Was 9th June – now rescheduled to 18th June
Please note that the Year 6 classes will have their group photos taken in the afternoon of Thursday 18th June 2026. These photographs will be available for parents to purchase afterwards.
We kindly ask that all children come to school wearing their school jumper to ensure a smart and consistent appearance for the photos. Thank you.

RCM Visit to Normanby Hall
2026-06-18

5DR Visit to Tophill Low Nature Reserve
2026-06-18

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.

Year 6 Visit to Art Exhibition at East Riding Theatre
2026-06-22
