Summer 2026
Wednesday 29th April, 7.30pm
FOUNDERS’ DAY CONCERT
The climax of the musical year, this concert will feature a selection of St Swithun’s musical ensembles including Concert Band, Chamber Choir and violinist Edith Lai, the winner of this year’s school music competition, will perform the second movement of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 with the Symphony Orchestra.
Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event.
Harvey Hall – main auditorium
This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
Admission free.
Friday 8th May, 10.30 - 11.15am
STAY AND PLAY
AT ST SWITHUN’S EARLY YEARS
Join us at St Swithun’s Early Years for a free ‘Stay & Play’ session for parents and their new toddlers, held in our beautiful outdoor classroom and Early Years spaces. With access to a nature-rich environment and thoughtfully designed learning areas, children are encouraged to follow their curiosity and immerse themselves in meaningful play.
Admission free.
This is designed to be a toddler session, but all ages are very welcome.
Friday 8th May, 8.25 - 8.35am
YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY
Parents welcome.
Prep hall
Wednesday 13th May, 7.00pm
MUSIC SCHOLARS AND EXHIBITIONERS’ CONCERT
Termly concert given by a selection of our music scholars and exhibitioners. A chance to hear our finest musicians performing as soloists.
Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event.
Harvey Hall – main auditorium
This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
Admission free.
Friday 22nd May, 8.25 - 8.45am
YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY
Parents welcome.
Prep hall
Friday 15th May, 7.30 - 10.00pm
PTA CURRY AND QUIZ NIGHT
Dining room
Friday 5th June, 8.45 - 9.15am
Friday 5th June, 8.25 - 8.45am
YEAR 6 CLASS
ASSEMBLY
Parents welcome. Prep hall
10th,11th and 12th June
TREASURE ISLAND
Join us on the 10th, 11th and 12th June for this term’s family friendly summer production of ‘Treasure Island’ by Mary Zimmerman from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adventure beckons when a mysterious blind man delivers a dreaded Black Spot to an aging sea captain, plunging an innkeeper’s son into a desperate race for buried Treasure. Armed with only his wits against a dastardly crew of cutthroat pirates, young Jim Hawkins sets sail with the largerthan-life Long John Silver and a crew of swashbuckling rouges and loyal sailors. This version of the classic pirate tale will be both epic and intimate, hilarious and harrowing.
Sunday 7th June, 12.30 - 4.30pm
SUMMER FAIR
This year marks the first collaboration between our Prep and Senior Schools and the Bramston Foundation to deliver a summer fair for our community. The event will include a range of activities for all ages, including inflatables, a dog show, artisan stalls, food vendors and games.
Free entry, other costs on the development community hub page.
St Swithun’s
Friday 12th June, 8.25 - 8.45am
YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY
Parents welcome.
Prep hall
Thursday 18 June, 7.00pm
A TALK BY ANNA BODEN (ED 2013) - WINNER OF THE MONGOL AND GAUCHO DERBY
We are delighted to welcome former pupil Anna Boden (Earlsdown 2013) back to St Swithun’s.
In 2022, due to a fluke navigational decision, Anna won the Gaucho Derby, a 550-mile, 10-day, self-sufficient horse race through Patagonia. In August of 2025, Anna then decided to take on the world’s longest and toughest horse race, the Mongol Derby.
Anna will speak about her adventure in Mongolia and the lessons she has learned from both races when she comes to St Swithun’s in June.
Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm. Please email lectures@stswithuns.com to reserve seating.
Harvey Hall
Friday 19th June, Time: TBC
STAY AND PLAY AT ST SWITHUN’S EARLY YEARS
Join us at St Swithun’s Early Years for a free ‘Stay & Play’ session for parents and their new toddlers, held in our beautiful outdoor classroom and Early Years spaces. With access to a nature-rich environment and thoughtfully designed learning areas, children are encouraged to follow their curiosity and immerse themselves in meaningful play.
Admission free.
This is designed to be a toddler session, but all ages are very welcome.
Friday 19th June, 8.25 - 8.45am
YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY
Parents welcome.
Prep hall
Thursday 25th June, 6.30 - 8.30pm
All welcome.
Harvey Hall
Friday 3rd July, 8.25 - 8.45am
Parents welcome.
Prep hall
Wednesday 1st July, TIME: TBC
ST SWITHUN’S CHALLENGE
The St Swithun’s Challenge is held once every two years and offers students across the Prep and Senior Schools, as well as staff, parents, and alumnae, the opportunity to take part in a sponsored physical challenge in support of the Bramston Foundation’s transformational bursary programme.
Each year group takes on an ageappropriate activity, which may include swimming, walking, cycling, rowing, or dancing, with options both on-site and off-site. The challenge encourages participation, community spirit, and collective fundraising for an important cause.
Free entry.
PREP
Friday 3rd July, 7.00pm (until late)
BRAMSTON FOUNDATION SUMMER PARTY AND BARBEQUE
Ticket Price: £50 (Early Bird Offer). Add to school bill option also available. Secure your place before May 4th to take advantage of our special early bird rate. Prices will then increase to £60 (tickets available on the development community hub page)
This community building and fundraising event is for parents, staff and friends of St Swithun’s to come and enjoy a relaxed summer evening with informal seating, good company and a welcoming atmosphere. The ticket includes a drink on arrival, a BBQ supper and live entertainment. Our Bramston Foundation silent auction will conclude at this event, so it’s your final opportunity to place a bid and support the cause.
All proceeds support the Bramston Foundation’s transformational bursaries programme.
Tuesday 7th July TIME: TBC
Monday 6th July, 3.30 - 4.00pm MOVE UP
MONDAY (MEET THE TEACHER)
Prep library.
Wednesday 8th July, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Parents welcome.
Marquee
9th July, 10.30am - 12.00pm
SPEECH DAY
We invite you to attend this year’s Speech Day before the Valedictory service. Join us to celebrate our U6 leavers and the last day of the academic year at St Swithun’s.
All welcome.
Marquee on the school field
9th July, 14.30 - 15.30
SCHOOL VALEDICTORY SERVICE
This service marks the end of the school year and is a special occasion to say goodbye to those leaving us.
All welcome.
Winchester Cathedral
