Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Cross Country fun for KS2!

  Wed 01 May 2024

  On Saturday 20th April, 32 pupils from Swanbourne took part in the Aylesbury Vale Primary School Cross Country Championship, at Ascott House.

   

  There were four races (Year 3 & 4 girls, Year 3 & 4 boys, Year 5 & Year 6 girls and Year 5 & 6 boys) and we were able to field a team in all races.

   

  With almost 100 runners in the Year 3 & 4 races and 70 in the Year 5 & 6 races our children did incredibly well. What is more, there were so many smiles and laughs mixed in with the huffing and puffing. All of the children should be very proud of their efforts, as everyone gave their all.

   

  Our girls’ team managed to finish in 4th place overall, our boys were 5th and as a school we were an amazing 3rd place in the overall championship!

   

  This was the first time that Swanbourne has taken part in this event, but we are hoping to now make it part of our sporting calendar. Thank you to all of the parents and families for supporting the children - it made for a lovely atmosphere.

  Mr Thorp & Mrs Newman

  

• Drayton Parslow enjoys beautiful pond area

  Wed 01 May 2024

  Huge thanks to Mrs Venturi for her hard work and commitment to give the pond area at Drayton Parslow a new lease of life.

  
  After pressure washing the patio slabs, installing a mini border, adding more stones and some bark chippings, we now have a wonderful pond area ready for Science lessons as well as giving a new home to some local mini-beasts and amphibians.

  
  Mrs Venturi was delighted to see a frog had already decided to move into the pond area only hours after the improvements were made.

  
  Thank you so much Mrs Venturi! 

  

• Mursley's Library gets a make over

  Wed 01 May 2024

  Enormous thanks went to Mrs Rouse and Mrs Wilson for giving up 2 days of their Easter holidays to decorate and reorganise the library at Mursley.

  
  Thanks to their hard work the library just looks AMAZING – Mrs Rouse’s vision and colour matching really works making the space feel much more connected and calm and not to mention rather a lot cleaner!

  
  Special thanks to Bethan D (Year 6) and Nansi D (Year 4) for working so hard to order, categorise, removing duplicates and worn out book then sticker and re-shelve the entire library!

  
  Thank you again ladies for your hard work and time for these wonderful improvements.

  

• Year 1 visit Windsor Castle

  Wed 01 May 2024

  In March Year 1 had an actioned packed day at Windsor Castle. We had a look around St George’s chapel to see where previous Kings and Queens were buried, including Queen Elizabeth ll and Henry Vlll.

  
  We were then lucky enough to watch the changing of the guard with the Irish Guard’s regiment accompanying on drums and bagpipes. Next it was off to see the King’s state apartments and give him a wave as children noticed the royal standard flying on top of the castle!

  
  The children attended a workshop all about King Charles, where the children were knighted, coronated and even had a dress inspection. Inside the castle, children were able to see Queen Mary’s doll’s house and spot a famous painting of King Charles l. They were also excited to see the
  very grand banqueting hall and throne room. The children were beautifully behaved, interested in everything and were very knowledgeable about all things royal.

  
  Well done Year 1.
  (Ms Oliver – Year 1 Teacher & KS1 History Leader)