EVENTS Spring 2026
WHOLE SCHOOL
St Swithun’s
Wednesday 28 January, 7.30pm
A PERSONAL REFLECTION ON LEADERSHIP – A TALK BY CAPTAIN ANDREW BRAY ADC, ROYAL NAVY Drawing on decades of service at sea and ashore, Captain Andrew Bray ADC, Royal Navy, shares candid insights into the challenges, responsibilities and values that shape effective leadership. Refreshments will be served from 7.00pm. Please email lectures@stswithuns.com to reserve seating. All members of the school community invited to attend. Harvey Hall
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Wednesday 4 February, 7pm
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 in chamber groups. Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event. Admission free. Harvey Hall This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Sunday 8 February, 6.30pm
CONFIRMATION SERVICE Led by the Bishops of Winchester and Basingstoke. All wider school family welcome to attend. Winchester Cathedral
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PREP SCHOOL
St Swithun’s
Wednesday 11 February, 2.30pm
‘THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING HAT’ - KS1 PERFORMANCE Join the SSPSDA (The St Swithun’s Prep School Detective Agency) as they search for clues and uncover the mystery of Mrs Norris’s missing hat! Year 1 and Year 2 parents invited to attend. Prep School Hall
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PREP SCHOOL
Events Spring 2026
Wednesday 25 February, 8.00 – 8.20am
PRESCHOOL – YEAR 2 BOOK FAIR Preschool to Year 2 parents invited to attend. Prep Library
PREP SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL
Thursday 26 February, 8.00 – 8.20am
YEAR 3 – YEAR 4 BOOK FAIR Year 3 to Year 4 parents invited to attend. Prep Library
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PREP SCHOOL
St Swithun’s
Friday 27 February, 8.00– 8.20am
YEAR 5 – YEAR 6 BOOK FAIR Year 5 to Year 6 parents invited to attend. Prep Library
PREP SCHOOL IN ACTION DAY Discover the Prep School in Action – a chance for parents to see lessons, activities and enjoy our buzzing learning environment firsthand. Prep School
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PREP SCHOOL
Tuesday 3 March, 9.30– 10.30am and 2.45 – 3.45pm
SENIOR SCHOOL
Tuesday 3 March, 1.00pm
SCHOLARS’ LUNCHTIME RECITAL A special lunchtime recital given by some of our top musicians. The recital is free and open to the public. All welcome to attend. Romsey Abbey
WHOLE SENIOR SENIORSCHOOL SCHOOL
Friday 6 March, 7:30pm
SPRING CONCERT Performances from a selection of St Swithun’s musical ensembles. Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event. Admission free. This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week. Harvey Hall
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SENIOR WHOLE SCHOOL
St Swithun’s
Wednesday 11 March, 7.30pm
MUSICAL CABARET EVENING A relaxed evening featuring members of the school community celebrating different musical styles. Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event. This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
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Admission free. Harvey Hall
PREP SCHOOL
Thursday 12 March, 6.30pm
‘A GRIMM TALE’ - YEAR 5 PRODUCTION A descendent of the brothers Grimm travels into a magical land of fairy tales, only to discover that all is not as it seems and that changes may need to be made to ensure their survival.
Year 5 parents invited to attend. Prep School Hall
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WHOLE SCHOOL
St Swithun’s
Wednesday 18 March, 7.00 – 9.30pm
SWITHUN’S LIVE! Once again, bands from St Swithun’s prep and senior schools as well as Winchester College will be performing in a spectacular rock concert.
Members of the school community, parents and school guests are invited to this event. Admission free. Harvey Hall 9
SENIOR SCHOOL
Date TBC: check school post.
GCSE AND A LEVEL PERFORMANCE EXAMINATIONS We are pleased to announce that the GCSE and A Level Performance Examinations will take place in March. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to showcase their skills and progress in preparation for final qualifications.
Further details regarding exact dates and times will be shared shortly. St Swithun’s School
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