Issue 1092: 18th July 2025

On Tuesday evening we hosted our annual Summer Concert and many thanks to everyone who came along to support.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend myself, but I am reliably informed that it was a fantastic evening and involved many pupils and students from across the whole age range, including some of our Year 11s and Year 13s who returned especially to take part.

There was a wonderful variety of different performances, ranging from soloists to ensembles to musical theatre! The event was also superbly supported by our pupils and students working behind the scenes as part of the technical & lighting/backstage crew.

What a great team effort!

This year we will be saying goodbye to:

• Mr Smith – Learning Environment Leader
• Mrs Pemberton – Associate Deputy Headteacher
• Mrs Gosling – Teacher of Maths
• Mrs Courts – Teacher of Drama
• Mr Hawkings – Teacher of Science

Other than Mrs Courts, who is moving on to exciting new adventures, the other members of staff will all be starting their very well-deserved retirement.

It is remarkable that between them they have contributed 105 years to Sweyne Park School!!!

They will all  be sorely missed and we wish them all the very best for the future.

I would also like to remind you that we will be welcoming the following new members of staff to Sweyne Park from September 2025:

• Ms James – Teacher of Maths
• Ms Dare – Teacher of Design & Technology
• Ms Jeffries – Teacher of Science

I am sure that the pupils and students will give them all a very warm welcome when they return to school.