Art & Design Curriculum Posts
Time Lapse Photography
The Year 1 children have been looking at time lapse photography in their computing and classroom lessons. The seeds and bulbs were planted, the camera was set up and snapshots were taken over a period [...]
The Gingerbread Man (YR1)
First we decided on a traditional tale that we wanted to use. We chose the Gingerbread Man. We used the story in our Design and Technology project and in our Computing class, where we were [...]
Moving Toys
In our Design and Technology project Years 5 and 6 have created moving toys with cam mechanisms. We worked co-operatively with a partner to investigate, design and construct a moving toy. We used single rise [...]
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“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 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.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“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.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
