Design & Technology Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for Design & Technology.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every year, pupils build up to producing a piece of DT 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 work created by generations of pupils who attended this school.
Be proud of our community, our school, our achievements and our peers –
Design and Technology 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. Design and Technology work is displayed proudly in classrooms.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
The yearly planner details a much-loved annual Design and Technology competition ‘Swinemoor MasterChef’, as well as collaborative and DT projects. University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes DT 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 DT 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 –
DT lessons and projects regularly include paired and group work.
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“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“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!.”
