Art & Design Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for Art & Design.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every year, pupils build up to producing a piece of Art and Design portfolio work that is, where possible, of a standard higher than that at which they would regularly work. The school is filled with stunning collections of art work created by generations of pupils who attended this school.
Be proud of our community, our school, our achievements and our peers –
Art and Design is celebrated with pride in Friday Celebration Assemblies, when graduates are regularly rewarded. Children’s homework is rewarded with golden stickers, which are displayed with pride. Art and design work is displayed proudly in every classroom and within sketchbooks.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
The yearly planner details art competitions including observational drawing, as well as collaborative painting and craft projects. University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes Art and Design graduates who compete for a trophy.
Develop a culture where we take appropriate risk, understanding this is how people learn, grow and achieve things they thought were too difficult –
Long term, high profile Art and Design projects regularly feature, allowing children to build up to an incredibly high standard. The children invest time, and therefore risk, into their projects by repeatedly revisiting and editing their work.
Enable people to work together, in order to achieve more than we could on our own –
Art and Design lessons and projects regularly include paired and group work.
Further information
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
