Swanshurst School

This week, we hosted a Pride Panel as part of Pride Month, giving students the opportunity to hear from guest speakers about their experiences, careers and perspectives on inclusion and equality.

The discussion encouraged thoughtful questions and highlighted the importance of creating environments where everyone feels seen, valued and respected.

🐝 The Swanshurst Spelling Bee 2025–26

Students from across Years 7–10, 12 and 13 worked incredibly hard, learning new spellings week after week and competing for a place in the Grand Final and the title of ‘Queen Bee’.

We were also thrilled to see so many creative entries in our Spelling Bee poster competition.

June is Pride Month 🌈

Here’s how we’ll be celebrating:

✨ All Month – Pride Assemblies
🎤 Wednesday 10th June – Pride Panel with External Visitors
🎨 Friday 19th June – Pride Tie Dye Workshop
👕 Friday 26th June – “Wear Your Colours” Non-Uniform Day

WMAT Secures £881,000 CIF Funding – West Midlands Academy Trust WMAT secures £881k Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) to upgrade roofs at Hall Green, King’s Norton Girls’ and Swanshurst schools in Birmingham.

Pupils who are in school on time every day next week will be in with a chance to win a £10 'Love to Shop' voucher.

One voucher per year group to be won.

Monday 1st June - Friday 5th June

Back... and colder than ever 🥶

Our staff took on the ice bucket challenge once again, braving the chill to support Mental Health Awareness Week.

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week! 🌿

From 11th - 15th May 2026 we are promoting support for wellbeing, positivity and self-care across school.

💧 Wednesday 13th May - Staff Ice Bucket Challenge at lunchtime
💚 Friday 15th May - Wear Something Green
🕺 Friday 15th May - Feel Good Friday: Just Dance

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Paula Shortland, Education Officer from the Safer Travel team, West Midlands Police, into assemblies.

Paula delivered valuable guidance on safe, sensible, and responsible travel, helping our students build awareness and confidence when travelling to and from school and within the community.

We’re thrilled to share that our Grand Iftar raised an amazing £3,192 💜

A huge thank you to the staff and students who attended, donated, and supported the evening.