English Curriculum Posts
Swinemoor News #62
The news team have been extremely busy visiting every class to gather information to make this week’s interesting news report. They really enjoyed getting an opportunity to see what was happening around the school.
Aesop’s Fables
Our Year 3/4 pupils have been producing their own short films based on Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a slave in ancient Greece. He was a keen observer of both animals and people. Most of the [...]
Swinemoor News #61 (Sports Special)
It is the last day of a very busy half term. This weeks News is all about the sports and P.E that takes place at the school.
Swinemoor News #60
This week the Swinemoor News Team proudly presents the varied highlights of another interesting week. The children really enjoyed being reporters, presenters, script writers and editors for the day.
Swinemoor News #59
This week the Swinemoor News Team proudly presents the highlights of another interesting and busy week.
Swinemoor News #58
Children in all classes have been working hard on many different projects and activities this week. The news team visited different classes around the school to collect all the information needed to produce this weeks [...]
” 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.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
