Spring is definitely around the corner in our garden! We are so lucky to have many beautiful garden birds visit us - so far this morning we have observed a robin, a great tit, a blue tit, several pigeons and a sparrow all come for their breakfast! 🐦 #understandingtheworld #eyfsgarden #eyfs
“We’re making a farm.”
“A nocturnal farm!”
“A fox is nocturnal”
“Yes it can come in the farm.”
“We’ll need a badger too… where’s the hedgehog?”
Some lovely independent discussion in EYFS, using newly taught vocabulary to extend and develop ...their play! #eyfs #playbasedlearning #understandingtheworld
Swinemoor News #275
What’s going on in Swinemoor this week
Beverley Bomber
New Stamps Released
Moonquakes
The Weather
https://swinemoorprimary.org.uk/swinemoor-news-275/
We’ve had some stunning sketchbooks brought in to be celebrated this week. Each child has their own and can use it to develop their artistic skills. Just look at the progress these children have made! #swinemoorlbc
EYFS are starting their gymnastics topic in PE. They are practising balancing, rolls, crawls and moving their bodies in different ways.
A stunning example of still life completed by a pupil in year 4 in their own time! #swinemoorlbc
Mr Williams is modelling a CHATTA lesson to the children in KS1. They are writing a set of instructions on how to make a bowl of cereal.
Children in Foundation Stage love accessing their
Learning Beyond The Classroom, spending time with their grown ups and working together! #swinemoorlbc
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Pupils work is is celebrated in the many excellent
displays around the school.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Subject leaders are passionate about ensuring that pupils are inspired to learn in their subjects.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Behaviour is exemplary.”
“Alongside the outstanding curriculum, pupils choose to study a graduate award subject syllabus at home or at school in their own time.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“The enthusiasm and deep subject knowledge of staff in art run through to the pupils.”
“Pupils know and demonstrate the two key golden rules of ‘be kind and gentle’ and ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything’.”
“Leaders create a positive competitive environment that pupils enjoy immensely.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“Teachers sequence learning extremely well to
support high-quality learning and the production of exceptional work.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Leaders ensure that the requirements of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are purposefully built into the curriculum.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“The school’s knowledge-based graduate award programme is at the heart of the school’s success.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Pupils consistently produce high quality work of which they are rightly proud.”
“Talent and
cookery competitions enable pupils to build their resilience, self-confidence and
aspirations.”
“Leaders are determined that pupils will achieve highly.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Leaders use a combination of competitive projects and focused curriculum work to deliver a stimulating and motivating curriculum.”
“The school is an oasis of calm where pupils respect and value their education and the many wider opportunities that leaders offer them.”
“Pupils know what bullying is. They will tell an adult if it happens, and the adult will sort it out.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“Children in early years readily follow well-established routines.”
“Swinemoor Primary is a unique and special place.”
“Pupils are incredibly proud of the award, and their excitement and aspiration to do well are tangible.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”