EVENTS
SUMMER 2024
Friday 3 May 7.30pm
FOUNDERS’ DAY CONCERT
A special Founders’ Day concert to celebrate the 140th anniversary, this concert will feature a selection of St Swithun’s musical ensembles including Concert Band, Chamber Choir and cellist Marharyta Dorosh, the winner of this year’s school music competition, will perform the first movement of Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Symphony Orchestra.
Members of the school community and parents 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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Wednesday 8 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.
Admission free. This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
Harvey Hall
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Sunday 19 May 11.00am
OPEN GARDEN, PICNIC AND DOG SHOW
Join us for a day in these stunning private gardens. Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful scenery and planting. Enjoy a dog show, children’s treasure hunt, and plant sale. Your ticket includes a free slice of cake, a drink and the chance to enhance your picnic from our cold food stall.
The school and local community, parents, extended families and friends are warmly invited to this event.
Ticket Prices
In advance
On the day
Adults: £10
Adults: £15
Martyr Worthy Place, SO21 1AW
More information and book here
Children: FREE
Children: FREE
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Thursday 6 June 7.00pm
140TH ANNIVERSARY LONDON DRINKS RECEPTION WITH MUSIC
Please come and join our headmistress, Ms Jane Gandee, and others from our school community for drinks and canapés at the University Women’s Club, Mayfair to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the school. Two St Swithun’s music scholars will perform some repertoire from our recent Founders’ Day Concert and there will be a slice of birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.
Members of the school community and parents are invited to this event.
Admission free – tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment University Women’s Club, Mayfair
More information and book here
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Wednesday 12 June, Thursday 13 June and Friday 14 June 7.00pm
SUMMER DRAMA PRODUCTION: MAURICE AND HIS EDUCATED RODENTS
Step into a world where mice take the stage with our take on Terry Pratchett’s ‘The Amazing Maurice’. Get whisked away on a whirlwind adventure filled with laughter, surprises and plenty of heart, and embark on an unforgettable journey complete with wonder and magic.
Members of the school community and parents are invited to this event. Harvey Hall
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Friday 21 June 7.00pm
BRAMSTON TALKS – SUSIE BARRIE AND PETER RICHARDS HOST AN EDUCATIONAL WINE TASTING AND QUIZ
Join us for the second in our series of Bramston Talks hosted by Masters of Wine, Susie Barrie and Peter Richards, BBC Wine Experts, for a fun and educational wine quiz and tasting evening.
Create a team of 8 or 10 or we can add you to one, and sharpen up your oenological taste buds. Members of the school community and parents are invited to this event.
Ticket Price
£28.50 per person, includes wine & a light supper - tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment
You can now add the cost of your tickets via our new ‘add to school bill’ feature on our event page. All proceeds support the Bramston Bursary Foundation.
Harvey Hall
More information and book here
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Tuesday 25 June 7.00pm
AN OFFICER, NOT A GENTLEMAN –A TALK BY MANDY HICKSON
We are thrilled to have Mandy Hickson as our speaker this term. With over 30 years in aviation, she made history as the first woman to pilot the Tornado GR4 in combat zones like Iraq. Inspired by her grandfather, a WWII veteran, Mandy followed her dream to become a fighter pilot with determination and perseverance. Her motto “dream it, believe it, do it” reflects her journey. Mandy’s speeches are motivational and filled with humour and honesty about her challenges. Her bestselling book, ‘An Officer, not a Gentleman’, details her incredible journey as a pioneering female fighter pilot.
Refreshments will be served from 6:30pm Members of the school community and parents are invited to this event. Admission free. Please email lectures@stswithuns.com to reserve seating
Harvey Hall
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Friday 28 June 7.30pm
SUMMER CONCERT
A concert featuring solos and ensemble performances including Concert Orchestra , Phoenix Choir and finalists from the school music competition.
Members of the school community and parents are invited to this event. This concert will be recorded and available to stream the following week.
Harvey Hall
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Friday 5 July 7.00pm
NEON DISCO & AUCTION
Our end of year party will be brighter than ever this year. Put together your year group table of 10 or 12 people and plan your outfits with a burst of fluorescence. There will be school disco dance-offs, a best-decorated table competition along with professional neon face-painters and a photo booth to capture your final group outfits.
Dance your socks off to our amazing DJ from Daydream Disco and place your winning bids for some of our amazing online auction prizes.
Ticket Price
£65
Ticket includes food, face-painting, entertainment, a welcome mocktail or cocktail as well as a free photo booth.
Use our new ‘add to school bill’ feature via our events page. All proceeds support the Bramston Bursary Foundation.
Art Department and Marquee
More information and book here
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Thursday 11 July
Speech Day 10.30am
Valedictory Service 2.30pm
SPEECH DAY & VALEDICTORY SERVICE
Further details to follow.
Speech Day - St Swithun’s School, Valedictory Service - Winchester Cathedral
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