ACTIVITIES Co-Curricular and Weekend Activities Spring Term 2026
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Co-Curricular Programme Spring Term 2026
CO-CURRICULAR ETHOS At St Swithun’s we are proud of our academic excellence but also believe in the concept of being ‘appropriately academic’. This means encouraging the girls to work hard in class but also providing them with opportunities to do something else. The ‘something else’ is as important as academic lessons, and sometimes more so. We expect the girls to try new things, to make mistakes and learn from them, to develop commitment, perseverance, teamwork and organisational skills.
Pupils commit to an after-school activity for one term and the sign-up process happens at the beginning of each term. Form tutors help with this process to ensure that the girls have a good balance of co-curricular activities and that they honour any priority sport, music or drama activities for which they are required.
We accept that some girls will naturally want to take part in many activities and that others will need some gentle persuasion. We would be failing in our duty to the latter if we did not emphasise the importance of balancing academic work with other activities. After all, the girls will never again have so many opportunities to try such a wide range of activities. Boarders are expected to sign up to a certain number of co-curricular activities that take place after school. This number depends on which year group the girls are in but, generally speaking, the younger girls are expected to do more activities when their workload is lighter. Day girls are welcome to sign up to these activities. There is also a wide range of lunchtime clubs.
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME SPRING TERM 2026
MONDAY 6:45 - 7:30am 7:45 - 8:45am 8:15 - 8:45am
TUESDAY Swim squad (by invitation)
Piano Trio (by invitation) Swing band (by invitation)
Cello ensemble (by invitation) Clarinet trio (by invitation)
KEY Break
Humanities reading group
CAPS & BOLD take first priority Bold take second priority Underlined – sign-up co-curricular activities (these require a term’s commitment) Not Caps, Bold or Underlined – optional clubs
Period 8
Lunch 1 1:05 - 1:35pm
*There is a cost for this activity This timetable is correct at time of printing, but could be subject to change
CONCERT BAND (by invitation) Art club (drop in) Athletic development Junior football (L4-L5) Model United Nations (L5-U6) Netball GK&GD (M5-U6) Science club (L4-U4) The Reading Room Velocity
PHOENIX CHOIR (L4 & U4) Art club Athletic development Band (by invitation) Cricket (U4) Enterprise club Ivy House leadership award Netball shooting (L4-L5) Stride Trampoline club
ACADEMIC LUNCHES can run any lunch time on an adhoc basis - advertised weekly (all welcome)
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Lunch 2 1:35 - 2:10pm
Art club (drop in) Athletic development Crochet amigurumi Junior debating club (L4-U4) Netball GK & GD (M5-U6) Netball mid court (L4-L5)
Athletic development Biology research club Computer club Cricket (L5-M5) History and politics reading group (M5-U6) KS4 German clinic Lacrosse shooting and goalkeeping Science journal club Tech club Trampoline club
After School 4:30 - 5:30pm
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (by invitation) Netball (L4 & U4) Allotment club Art club Cryptic crossword club D of E support (M5) Gaming club PACE - drama club (until 6pm) Squash club*
SCHOOL PRODUCTION REHEARSAL (until 6pm) Lacrosse (U5-U6) Netball (L5 & M5) Archery* Art club (GCSE & A level students only) D of E support (M5) Films of Akira Kurosawa Golf driving range Junior football (L4-L5) PACE - drama club (until 6.00pm) Satellite club
4:30 - 6:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm 6:00 - 8:00pm
Private study in the library
Private study in the library
Fencing (by invitation)*
Co-Curricular Programme Spring Term 2026 WEDNESDAY 6:45 - 7:30am 7:30 - 8:45am 8:15 - 8:45am
Break
THURSDAY Swim squad (by invitation)
Band (by invitation) Chamber choir M5 up by invitation) String quartet (by invitation)
Clarinet ensembles (by invitation) Flute ensemble (by invitation) Piano six hands (by invitation) Senior Maths Scholars (by invitation)
STEM reading group Economics reading group
The Oracle
Brass ensemble (by invitation) Piano four hands (by invitation) Piano quintet (by invitation) Piano-voice trio (by invitation
Primary school volunteering (L5-U6) Filipino martial arts
Period 8
Lunch 1 1:05 - 1:35pm
FRIDAY
DAY HOUSE MEETINGS Ivy House leadership award Pachamama project
STRING ORCHESTRA (by invitation) Art club Athletic development (L5) Band (by invitation) Confirmation group (L5-U6) Dance club German movie club (L4-L5) Law society Medical society (U5-U6) Netball mid court (M5-U6) Play reading club (L5-U6) Sweat The Globe (geography club) Thinking maths
Primary school volunteering (L5-U6) Art club Athletic development (U4) Brainteasers Creative writing club (L5-U6) Football (M5) Senior debating club (L5-U6)
ACADEMIC LUNCHES can run any lunch time on an adhoc basis - advertised weekly (all welcome) Lunch 2 1:35 - 2:10pm
African culture and literature society Italian GCSE (L5-U6) Pachamama project
Italian GCSE (L5 up) Art club Athletic development (L5) Femlosophy/women in literature club Lacrosse shooting & GK Law society Netball shooting (M5-U6) Trampoline club
Baroque ensemble (by invitation) Athletic Development (U4) French GCSE club (M5 & U5) Junior drama club (L4 & U4) Languages from scratch Social games club Spanish for beginners (L5 & M5)
After School 4:30 - 5:30pm
SCHOOL PRODUCTION REHEARSAL (until 6pm) Lacrosse (L5 & M5) Netball (U5-U6) Art club Band (by invitation) Cooking for the night shelter Green power PACE - drama club (until 6pm) Swim squad
SWITHUN CHOIR (L5 up) (by audition) Lacrosse (L4 & U4) Athletic development (M5) Badminton club (L5-U6) D of E support (M5) Karate* Maths Cartwright Club (U4-U5) (by invitation only) Swim squad SwithRadio
Primary school volunteering (L5-U6) Baroque ensemble (by invitation) Athletic development (U4) French GCSE club (M5-U5) Junior drama club (L4&U4) Lacrosse skills and development (L5-M5) Pickle Ball Senior debating club (L5-U6) Social card games club Spanish for beginners (L5-M5) Table tennis
4:30 - 6:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm 6:00 - 8:00pm
Private study in the library
Private study in the library
Private study in the library
Fencing*
Fencing (by invitation)*
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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES ETHOS At St Swithun’s we offer a full and varied programme of cultural, social and recreational activities at the weekends to suit all of our boarders, which we believe will broaden their experience. We believe that the weekend is a time when girls should have the opportunity to take some ‘downtime’, to try out new experiences, to learn how to organise their time appropriately and effectively, and to get to know girls of different ages and backgrounds. Our aim is to provide an appropriate balance of constructive activities and relaxation within a home from home environment. The weekend activity programme is open to all boarders, free of charge. Day girls will be charged for any activity they wish to sign up for at the weekend. We welcome feedback from the girls about the trips they go on and we are always interested in suggestions for future trips.
STRUCTURE OF WEEKENDS The organised weekend activities for the Spring Term 2026 are set out in this booklet. The overall structure for each weekend is as follows: On Friday evening girls have the option of taking part in activities or relaxing. On Saturdays there are matches and other school activities, optional weekend activities (detailed in this booklet) and the opportunity to go shopping in Winchester. On Sundays there are matches and other school activities, optional activities and chapel in the evening.
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I hope your daughter will make the most of the opportunities available to her and that she has a fulfilling and enjoyable time while she is with us. If you have any queries regarding the weekend programme, please do not hesitate to contact me on hansenb@stswithuns.com. Mr Bruce Hansen Finlay housemaster and weekend activities co-ordinator
Weekend Activities Spring Term 2026
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Weekend Activities Spring Term 2026
FRIDAY 09 JANUARY – SUNDAY 11 JANUARY FRIDAY Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
Netball v King Edward School (H&A)
8.00-13:00
U12-U18
Lacrosse v St George’s Harpenden
11:00-12:30
3rd & 4th
Breakfast café: BLT (in houses)
9:15-10:00
ALL
Art workshop
10:00-12:00
ALL
Supervised research in library
10:00-12:00
ALL
Cinema
13:30-16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
13:30-17:00
ALL U4-U6
Golf at Winchester Golf Academy
13:30-15:30
ALL
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
Dance
10:00 – 11:00
L4/U4
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
St Catherine’s hill walk & hot chocolate
13:30 – 16:00
ALL
Indoor crazy golf
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Baking: Chocolate brownie
14:30 – 16:00
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft,
17:25–17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 16 JANUARY – SUNDAY 18 JANUARY FRIDAY L5 parents’ evening and options choices
16:30–19:30
L5
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
SATURDAY Global Model United Nations competition (A)
07:30 – 21:00
U4-U5 Hampshire Schools Cross Country trials
08:45 – 16:30
Lacrosse v St Paul’s Girls (H)
08:45 – 13:00
U12-15, 1st - 3rds
Netball v Millfield (H)
10:00 – 13:15
U14B, U15A, 2nd & 3rd
Netball v The Hurst School (H)
10:00 – 14:00
U14-16, 1st
Art workshop
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Supervised research in library
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Brunch served in the canteen
12:30 – 13:00
ALL
Golf at Winchester Golf Academy
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
13:30 – 17:00
U4-U6
Flip out
13:30 – 17:00
ALL
Pamper session
15:30 – 17:00
ALL
U4 restaurant outing
18:00 – 20:30
U4
L5 social with Winchester College (H)
19:00 – 22:00
L5
SUNDAY Gold DofE Training (Essex)
07:30 – 20:30
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
Dance
10:00 – 11:00
L4/U4
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Salisbury Cathedral, shopping & afternoon tea
13:00 – 16:30
ALL
Bake: lemon sponge cake
14:00 – 15:30
ALL
Taylor Swift friendship bracelets workshop
14:00 – 16:00
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft,
17:25 – 17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 23 JANUARY – SUNDAY 25 JANUARY FRIDAY L6 UCAS evening
16:20 – 18:00
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
Lacrosse Super Saturday vs St Catherine’s, Bramley (H)
08.45 – 13.00
U12-U15, 1st – 5th
Netball v Wellington College (H)
11:45 – 15:30
U14-16, 1st – 3rd
Breakfast café: pancakes
09.15 – 10.00
ALL
Art workshop
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Supervised research in library
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Golf at Winchester Golf Academy
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
ALL
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
13.30 – 16:30
ALL
Craft session: pebble pictures
14:00 – 16:30
ALL
L5 restaurant outing
18:00 - 20:30
L5
SATURDAY
SUNDAY Trampoline zonal competition (Weston-Super-Mare)
08.45 – 17.00
Silver DofE Training, South Downs
09.00 – 21.30
U5
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
Dance
10:00 – 11:00
L4/U4
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Make & bake: Yoyo biscuits
15:00 – 17:00
ALL
Winter beach walk & cafe
13:00 – 16:30
ALL
Coral Reef Waterworld
13:00 – 16:30
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25 – 17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 30 JANUARY – SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY FRIDAY U5 parents’ meeting
16:30 – 19:30
U5
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
Netball South of England regional finals (A)
07:00 – 15:00
U19
Netball U14 & U16 tournament (Wavell School) (A)
07:00 – 15:00
U14, U16
Lacrosse triangular vs Wycombe Abbey (A)
09.30 – 17.00
U12-15AB, 3rd & 4th
Breakfast café: salmon and scrambled eggs
09.15 – 10.00
ALL
Art workshop
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Supervised research in library
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Golf at Winchester Golf Academy
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Bowling
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
U4-U6
Le Roy takeaway evening
18:00 – 20:00
L4
L6 social with Winchester College
19:00 – 22:00
L6
Lacrosse Senior Top Test tournament (A)
07:00 – 17:00
1st & 2nd
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
Dance
10:00–11:00
L4/U4
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Queen Elizabeth Country park
15:30 – 16:30
ALL
Art & calligraphy session
14:00 – 16:00
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25–17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY FRIDAY Learn a new game: Backgammon
16:30 – 17:30
ALL
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
Netball vs St John’s, Leatherhead ( H & A)
07.30 – 14:30
U12-U16, 1st & 2nd
Breakfast café: omelettes
09.15 – 10.00
ALL
Art workshop
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Supervised research in the library
10:00–12:00
ALL
Winchester shopping and café
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Rock-up climbing
14:45 – 17:00
L4–U5
Laser Tag
13:00 – 16:30
L5-U6
Golf at Winchester Golf Academy
3:30 – 16:30
ALL
M5 takeaway and movie night
18:00 – 21:30
M5
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
Dance
10:00 – 11:00
L4/U4
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Cinema
13:00 – 16:00
ALL
Winter walk & cafe
14:00 – 16:30
ALL
Choir rehearsal at Winchester Cathedral
17:00 – 18:00
Evensong at Winchester Cathedral
18:30 – 20:00
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY Half term commences
16:20
ALL
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY Boarders return: Le Roy
18:00 – 20:00
Senior houses
18:00 – 20:30
Finlay
18:00 – 22:00
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FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 1 MARCH FRIDAY Learn a new game: Kubb
16:30–17:30
ALL
Supermarket visit
19:15–20:30
ALL
Silver DofE expedition weekend
07:00
U5
U14 & U15 SW Lacrosse Rally at Sherborne (A)
06:45 – 18:00
U14 & U15
Netball triangular vs Epsom College (A)
07:15 – 14:00
U16ABCD, 2nds
Netball vs Epsom College (A)
10:00 – 18:00
U12-U13
Breakfast café: healthy smoothies
09.15 – 10.00
ALL
Art workshop
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
Supervised research in the library
10:00 – 12:00
ALL
West Quay shopping
13:00 – 17:30
ALL
Golf
13:30 – 16:00
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
ALL
Popcorn and movie night
18:00 – 21:30
(In houses)
Silver DofE expedition weekend
19:00
U5
Monkey World
09:30 – 17:00
ALL
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
School production rehearsal
10:00 – 18:00
Cast
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Riding
11:00–12:00
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11:30–12:00
ALL
Indoor crazy golf
13:00 – 17.00
ALL
Mottisfont House & afternoon tea
13:00–16:30
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25–17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 6 MARCH – SUNDAY 8 MARCH FRIDAY Learn a new game: Boules
16:30–17:30
ALL
1st & 2nd lacrosse Nationals at Aldershot
18:00 depart
ALL
Spring concert
19:30 – 21:30
ALL
Supermarket run
09:00 – 10:30
ALL
Art workshop
10:00–12:00
ALL
Supervised research in the library
10:00–12:00
ALL
Bowling
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Golf
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
ALL
Pamper afternoon
14:30 – 16:30
ALL
Evening cinema trip
18:30 – 22:00
M5-U6
Visit London: Tate Modern art museum
10.00 – 17:30
L5-U6
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
School production rehearsal
10:00 – 18:00
Cast
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Hawk Conservancy Trust
13:00 – 17:00
ALL
1st & 2nd lacrosse Nationals at Aldershot
return 18:00
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CHAPEL Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25 – 17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
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Weekend Activities Spring Term 2026
FRIDAY 13 MARCH – SUNDAY 15 MARCH FRIDAY U6 parents’ meeting
16:30 – 18:00
Drama scholars’ showcase
17:30 – 18:30
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
SATURDAY Super Saturday v Lady Eleanor Holles School (H)
09:00 – 13:00
Art workshop
10:00–12:00
ALL
Supervised research in the library
10:00–12:00
ALL
Golf at Avington golf course
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
ALL
Flip Out
14:00 – 16:30
ALL
U6 social with Winchester College (A)
19:00 – 22:00
U6
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
School production rehearsal
10:00 – 18:00
Cast
Corfe Castle and Swanage beach
10:00 – 17:00
ALL
Fitness suite session
10:00–11:00
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Sky Park Farm visit
11:30 – 16:30
ALL
Make and bake: Easter biscuits
14:30 – 16:00
ALL
Bronze DofE assessed expedition
(return) 18:00
M5
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25 – 17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
SUNDAY
CHAPEL
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FRIDAY 20 MARCH – SUNDAY 22 MARCH FRIDAY U4 parents’ evening
16:30 – 19.00
U4
Supermarket run
19:15 – 20:30
ALL
Fast 5 netball tournament, Highgate School (A)
07:00 – 17:30
1st & 2nds
Sixes Lacrosse tournament, Marlborough College (A)
11:30 – 18:00
U14 & U15
Art workshop
10:00–12:00
ALL
Supervised research in the library
10:00–12:00
ALL
Cinema
13:30 – 17:00
ALL
Easter card calligraphy
14:00 – 16:00
ALL
Golf at Hursley Park golf course
13:30 – 16:30
ALL
Winchester - town visit
14:00 – 17:00
U4-U6
Takeaway
18:00 – 20:00
U5
Indoor rock climbing
09:30 – 12:00
ALL
GCSE drama practical exam rehearsal
10.00 – 18:00
School production rehearsal
10:00 – 18:00
CAST
Bournemouth beach
10:30 – 17:30
ALL
Fitness suite session
10:30 – 11:30
ALL
Riding
10:30 – 12:30
ALL
Recreational swimming
11:30 – 12:30
ALL
Open dance session
11.00 – 12.00
ALL
Paintball
13:00 – 16:00
L5-U6
Easter eggs - ceramic decoration
14:00 – 16:00
ALL
Pamper session
14:30 – 16:30
ALL
Le Roy, High House, Hillcroft
17:25 – 17:55
L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6
Hyde Abbey, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional)
17.55 – 18:25
U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6
16:20
ALL
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CHAPEL
FRIDAY 27 MARCH Term ends
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