"Be the change you wish to see in the world"- Mahatma Ghandi

Family Groups at Swimbridge

As well as working within our classes, we also value the importance of working with others and use our family group system to encourage children to work with one another across different classes.

Family Groups at Swimbridge are a special time in the week for the whole school to come together and share their learning. A Global Goal is often the focus. The Family Groups consist of children from Reception to Year 6 collaborating together alongside their siblings. 

Each Family Group has a pair of Leaders from Year 5 and 6, who represent the group as role models and leaders. Children earn family group points in school to add towards their groups total and win a family group trophy in the celebration assembly at the end of the week. Local landmarks and geography are celebrated in the Family Group names voted for by the children. 

Our Family Group Leaders 2026-27

Family Group Leaders at Swimbridge take on an important leadership role within the school community. They are responsible for leading and supporting their family group, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where all pupils feel valued and involved.

Family Group Leaders help to organise and lead family group activities, encouraging pupils to work together, develop friendships and build a strong sense of belonging across different year groups. They act as positive role models for younger pupils and demonstrate the school’s values through their behaviour, teamwork and commitment.

They also take responsibility for supporting and helping to lead family group learning activities. This may include preparing resources, leading discussions, supporting younger pupils with activities, delivering presentations and helping to organise special family group projects. Through these opportunities, pupils develop confidence, communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Family Group Leaders also play an active role in school sporting events and competitions. They may help organise teams, encourage participation, support younger pupils, assist staff with the running of events and promote good sportsmanship. Their involvement helps ensure that sporting events are enjoyable, inclusive and well organised.

As representatives of their family group, leaders are expected to listen to the views and ideas of other pupils, share information and help make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate. They may also help with assemblies, celebrations, charity events, school projects and other whole-school activities.

Overall, being a Family Group Leader provides pupils with valuable opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility, teamwork, communication and confidence, while making a meaningful contribution to the wider school community.