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

• In memory of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Fri 16 Sep 2022

  Each class reflected on what the Queen means to them, including their memories of our great Queen Elizabeth. We shared our reflections and memories in a beautiful assembly to pay tribute. Next, we planted a tree, a flowering Cherry Blossom, in memory of Queen Elizabeth with the help of our Eco Warriors and School Council. 

  

• Josie-Grace wins Welcome Home Competition!

  Tue 28 Jun 2022

  Following a greetings card design competition with Barratt Homes, Josie-Grace in Year One, age 6, won the competition for her design to be turned into a card for new residents in Swaffham at Ceres Rise. 

  

• The Great Jubilee Sunflower Plant

  Sun 22 May 2022

  On Thursday 19th May, the whole school participated in the Great Jubilee Sunflower Plant. In order to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, ever child planted a sunflower on the school grounds, in an area which would be seen readily every day.  Sunflowers are a symbol of hope, longevity and most of all, joy. It won't be too long until the school grounds are shining beautifully yellow. 

  

• Year 6 Trip to Gressenhall WW2

  Sat 21 May 2022

  Lucia summed up the trip well, "It was really fun and exciting because we got to dress up, go to the farm, hear the air-raid siren and we got to learn even more about WW2.'

  

• EYFS and Year 1 Trip to the Church

  Wed 18 May 2022

  Reception; LittleTerns, and Year 1; Butterflies, visited our local Church, St Peter and St Paul's in Swaffham. We were lucky enough to be joined by many parents, carers and families of our Year R and Year 1 children. Thank you to all of you who were able to help us today and join in with the wonderful learning experience. Thank you to Reverend Janet and Reverend Tori for their time today.

  

• Phonics Screening Information Session

  Tue 17 May 2022

  At 230pm on 17th May parents and carers of Year 1 and Reception children were invited to an information session on Phonics Screening. Every year 1 child in the country will take the phonics screening check in June and this was a chance to learn all about it and ask any questions. Thank you to everyone who came to join us.

  

• Number Day 2022

  Fri 04 Feb 2022

  Number Day was a fantastic day for every class. A huge congratulations to our Year 6 Class, Corncrakes, who entered the Times Tables Rockstars competition on Number Day. They were limited to one hour of play each to make this fair across the country. There were a staggering 60,242 classes taking part in this competition and we are proud to announce that Corncrake class came 19th! Yes, 19 out of 60,242...This was a huge achievement and something which every member of the class contributed towards. 

  

• Christmas 2021 at Swaffham Primary Academy

  Fri 17 Dec 2021

  At Swaffham Primary we celebrated Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ by contributing to a wonderful Christmas display in our local Church, our Reception and Year 1 children worked together to perform an incredible Nativity, our Key Stage 2 children all contributed to a fantastic film involving songs and readings telling the story of the birth of Jesus and we had a fantastic Christmas lunch wearing our Christmas jumpers. What a wonderful Christmas we had!

  

• School Council Elections

  Tue 07 Dec 2021

  Swaffham Primary Academy held a democratic election for our School Council. We were delighted with the day. Children considered whether they wanted to run for School Council, and if they chose to they spoke to their whole class about the positive difference they could make. Every Class demonstrated exemplary behaviour as they thought carefully about who to vote for. Congratulations to our wonderful School Counsellors! 

  

• Hedgehogs make rain markers!

  Thu 25 Nov 2021 Miss Bareham

  Hedgehogs class finished their rain makers today! We loved every step of the process, but in particular, we loved using hammers and adding nails to the inside of our tubes! The finished products were amazing! They were very chuffed with them. Here are a few!