<![CDATA[The Southwater Infant Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:28:35 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:28:35 GMT <![CDATA[ Happy Easter! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1106

As we reach the end of another busy and productive term, we want to wish all our pupils, families and staff a very Happy Easter and a wonderful, restful break.

Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and support throughout the term. We hope the holiday brings plenty of time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with friends and family.

School will reopen on Monday 13th April and we look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for an exciting new term ahead.

Enjoy the break, and Happy Easter! 🐣🌷

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:28:35 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1106 <![CDATA[ Woodland School ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1105 What an incredible time our Year 2 children are having at Woodland School!🌿

Our children explore nature in the most wonderful way - from creating beautiful salt dough wildlife models decorated with natural treasures like twigs, bark and feathers, to becoming nature detectives on scavenger hunts, spotting flowers, spider webs and collecting interesting objects.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:54:29 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1105 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1104 Wishing all a very warm welcome back to the academy!  We have a busy but short term ahead. Please check our calendar of events for all these key dates.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:48:12 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1104 <![CDATA[ End of term ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1103 As we reach the end of term, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our children, families, and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

We hope everyone enjoys a peaceful and restful break, spending quality time with family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming all our pupils back on Monday 5th January 2026.

With our very best wishes for the season.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:23:00 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1103 <![CDATA[ PTFA Christmas Fair- 13th Dec ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1101 Are you looking for something exciting and entertaining to do with your children this Christmas? Then why not join the Southwater Academies PTFA Christmas Fair in December. Enjoy lots of fun and exciting activities for all the family, shop and interact with over 12 local businesses including many arts, crafts and gifting stalls and enjoy creating special family memories whilst helping raise money for charity at the same time! Expect lots of fun, laughter, festive cheer and heaps of prizes to be won for everyone!

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:09:33 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1101 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1102 Well done to everyone who took part in BBC Children in Need!  It was lovely to see the children in spots joining in the fun and great to see so much creativity and enthusiasm for such an important cause!

If you’d like to support, please donate here: https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:05 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1102 <![CDATA[ Open Mornings ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1100 🌟 Join Us for a Tour! 🌟

Are you considering Southwater Infant Academy for your child starting school in September 2026? If so, we’re excited to invite prospective families to tour our academy.

📅 For a full list of available dates and to register your place, please complete the form below. All tours begin at 09.30am :

https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/page/...

Please note:

-Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

-We’re only able to offer tours on the scheduled dates and are unable to accommodate additional requests.

We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what makes our academy special! 🌈

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:24:13 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1100 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1099 ✨ Welcome Back ✨

We are delighted to welcome our Yr1 and Yr2 pupils back to school today. It has been wonderful to see everyone return with such enthusiasm, ready for the year ahead.

We are also very much looking forward to welcoming our new Reception children on Friday, as they begin their school journey with us.

Wishing all our families a successful and happy school year. 🌟

]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 12:45:29 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1099 <![CDATA[ Last day of term ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1098 A reminder that our last day of term is Tuesday 22nd July. We finish at normal time and children are invited to wear non-uniform. 

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:53:09 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1098 <![CDATA[ Summer Fair-Saturday 5th July ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1097 The Southwater Academies PTFA is excited to announce that on Saturday  5th July 2025 we will be running our extremely popular ‘Summer Fair’ community event between 12pm and 4pm.

The fair will be held across the Southwater Infant and Junior Academies and is a lovely opportunity for the communities of both academies, and our friends of Southwater and Horsham to come together to enjoy a fantastic and fun-filled family day out.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 12:39:01 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1097 <![CDATA[ New Starters 2025 ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1096 Please check your emails and complete the online forms for your child's starting school in September 25! /page/?title=New+Starters+2025%2F26&pid=99

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:19:05 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1096 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1095 Red Nose day is back on Friday 21st March and we are inviting the children to attend school with normal uniform and 'Funky Hair' for a donation via https://donation.comicrelief.com/.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:32:47 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1095 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 6th March ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1094 It's that time of year again when we celebrate World Book Day! This year, we'll be sharing our love of reading with the children on Thursday 6th March through a variety of exciting classroom activities and events.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 13:43:20 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1094 <![CDATA[ Forest School- Saffron Class ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1093 A reminder that Saffron Class starts Forest School on Friday. Please wrap up warm!

]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 15:11:25 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1093 <![CDATA[ Merry Christmas! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1092 A reminder that tomorrow is our last day of term and children are invited to wear non uniform with festive jumpers encouraged! We would like to take this opportunity to wish our families a wonderful festive break and look forward to seeing the children return Monday 6th January.  Merry Christmas from us all at the infants!  

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:12:16 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1092 <![CDATA[ Could you be our new TLA? ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1090 We are looking for a new Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our team!  Find out more here

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2024 18:01:49 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1090 <![CDATA[ Teaching Training ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1088 We are delighted to partner with Tanbridge Teacher Training SCITT to help inspire high-quality teachers to the profession.

If you are interested in finding out more visit https://www.inspiringfutureteachers.org/

Tanbridge House School

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:31:47 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1088 <![CDATA[ Vacancies for Parent Trustees ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1087  We have 2 vacancies for the role of Parent Trustee on our governing board.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:26:18 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1087 <![CDATA[ Welcome to our new children 24/25 ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1086 We are looking forward to our first stay and play session next week for our new Reception children! A reminder of dates and times can be found here.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:42:43 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1086 <![CDATA[ Summer Fair! 8th June, 12-4pm ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1085 Are you looking for something exciting and entertaining to do with your children this summer? Then why not join the Southwater Academies PTFA Summer Fair in June. Enjoy lots of fun and exciting activities for all the family, shop and interact with over 20 local businesses including arts and craft stalls and enjoy creating special family memories whilst helping raise money for charity at the same time! Expect lots of fun, laughter, singing and dancing with heaps of prizes to be won for everyone!

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 13:27:53 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1085 <![CDATA[ Welcome to our new children starting in September! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1084 Please check your emails for key dates and forms that need to be completed for your child's start with us.

We are looking forward to meeting you all at our Welcome Meeting on Wednesday 12 June at 6.15pm in the academy hall.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:24:10 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1084 <![CDATA[ Support for parents ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1083 If you are concerned about your finances, would like to seek advice about certain aspects or would like support with accessing benefits, then do not hesitate to contact any of our local services, including Citizens Advice. Pupil Premium funding (also known as ‘Free School Meals’) is also available.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:34:01 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1083 <![CDATA[ Fairtrade Fortnight ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1082 We are celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight at the infants! 

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:26:06 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1082 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1081 Hello 2024! New year, new goals and new adventures to look forward to.

]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 15:14:26 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1081 <![CDATA[ Christmas Fair ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1080 We are very excited for our Christmas Fair on 2 December!  Looking forward to seeing lots of our families there.

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2023 16:08:13 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1080 <![CDATA[ Teacher Training at Tanbridge House School ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1079 Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT) have launched a brand-new centralised teacher training hub for Sussex based at Tanbridge House School in Horsham, West Sussex.

]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 13:38:58 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1079 <![CDATA[ Open Mornings ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1078 Find dates for our prospective parents tours here!

]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 13:39:37 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1078 <![CDATA[ Harvest Celebrations ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1077 We are looking forward to our harvest assemblies in October.  All dates can be found on our website, we hope to see you there!

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:42:36 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1077 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1076 Welcome back to our yr1 and yr2 families who have settled in brilliantly!  Also a big well done to all Reception children on their first day today, it was wonderful to meet you all.

]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 15:22:52 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1076 <![CDATA[ Mini Marathon tomorrow- weather dependant! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1075 Please keep a look out on our social media and website for any updates on the weather for tomorrow's Mini Marathon- an inspection of the field will be taking place first thing and a decision made as to if we can go ahead - children to still come into school in PE kits.

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 12:17:59 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1075 <![CDATA[ Coronation Celebrations ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1074 The children are having a wonderful time celebrating King Charles III Coronation today! 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 11:18:01 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1074 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1073 Welcome back! The children have settled brilliantly, excited about our summer term.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:27:48 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1073 <![CDATA[ Creativity Week ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1072 What a wonderful week we've had at the infant's creativity week! 

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:06:05 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1072 <![CDATA[ Southwater Stars ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1071 In EYFS our topic this term is 'Southwater Stars' and those who help us in our community. The children had some special visitors today from some local police officers!

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:27:26 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1071 <![CDATA[ Local Wardens & PCSO visit on Road Safety ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1070 Our Yr1 and Yr2 children were lucky to have a visit from our local Horsham District Neighbourhood Wardens and PCSO to take an assembly on road safety.

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2023 13:51:40 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1070 <![CDATA[ EYFS Parking Promise ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1069 We are looking forward to seeing our EYFS Families on Tuesday 24th for our Parking Promise.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:04:30 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1069 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1068 Happy New Year and welcome back to all our families.

]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2023 14:22:47 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1068 <![CDATA[ Merry Christmas! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1067 Wishing our families a wonderful festive break!  Looking forward to seeing you back on Tuesday 3rd January.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:36 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1067 <![CDATA[ 12 days of Sporty Christmas! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1066 Lots of fun activities taking place on the run-up to Christmas, keeping fit, healthy and happy!  Keep an eye on our Facebook feed for the latest videos.

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2022 13:05:43 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1066 <![CDATA[ Christmas Fair- 3rd December ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1065 We can't wait till our Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December!  Hope to see lots of families there.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:43:56 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1065 <![CDATA[ Phonelines down! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1064 Our phonelines are down at present- please contact office@southwaterinfants.co.uk in the meantime.

]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 09:30:34 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1064 <![CDATA[ European Day! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1063 The children have very much enjoyed learning all about the different countries in Europe today!  Lots of interesting activities, food to try and towers to build.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:29:22 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1063 <![CDATA[ Queen Elizabeth ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1062 The funeral of Queen Elizabeth will be taking place on Monday 19th September. This day has been made a Bank Holiday, and as such the academy will be closed for the day. This will allow many people across the country to reflect on the life of her Majesty, and to have time to do this in whatever manner works best for them. We will reopen on Tuesday 20th September.  Sending our thoughts and best wishes to the royal family at this difficult time.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:57:41 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1062 <![CDATA[ Welcome back Yr1 & Yr2! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1061 We hope you had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the term ahead.  We look forward to welcoming our new EYFS students on Wednesday.

]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 13:26:33 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1061 <![CDATA[ Mini Marathon Returns Thursday 30th June! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1060 We are delighted to welcome back our ‘Mini Marathon’ which has been a tradition at The Southwater Infant Academy for many years. The children will be walking or running around a marked course on the academy field 26 times, not only does this encourage our children to develop a healthy lifestyle but will also help raise funds which will be used for our new playground.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:29:01 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1060 <![CDATA[ Walk to School Week ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1059 This week is National “Walk to School Week”. We would like to encourage our families to walk to school as often as possible next week. As children come into school each morning, they will be encouraged to write their name on a footprint if they have walked to school. Every child who has walked to school (or cycled, scooted, skipped or hopped!) at least once by the end of the week will receive a special “Walk to School” badge (Please note designs will differ across the classes).

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 13:20:31 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1059 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1058 We hope you all had a wonderful break and the children are looking forward to a busy and exciting Summer Term.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:29:03 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1058 <![CDATA[ Volunteers needed! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1057 Volunteers needed for our Spring Fair!  Please sign up via the sheets outside your classrooms or email fsia@southwaterinfants.co.uk, more information can be found here.

]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 14:55:02 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1057 <![CDATA[ World Book Day- Friday! ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1056 We can't wait to see all the children on Friday dressed as their favourite book characters!

]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2022 15:00:39 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1056 <![CDATA[ Lemon Class Forest School ]]> https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1054 Lemon class start forest school this Friday! Please check your parentmail for further details.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:59:28 GMT https://www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=1054