English Curriculum Posts
Swinemoor News #49
It is the last day of a very busy half term. The News Team have enjoyed finding out about the highlights of yet another week at our fantastic school.
Swinemoor News #48
This weeks news team have been extremely busy visiting classes around the school gathering information to make this week’s interesting news report. They really enjoyed getting an opportunity to film the children and seeing what [...]
Years 5/6 Recite a Poem by Paul Cookson
In Years 5/6 they feel that this poem sums up their hope and dreams. It's called Let No One Steal Your Dreams.
Horatius and the Bridge
Children from 34R recite part of the poem Horatius and the Bridge by Adrienne Potter.
Witches and Wizards Day
FAR and F1O have been looking at the works of the author Julia Donaldson. On Friday we had a Witches and Wizards day after reading the fantastic book, Room on the Broom! We dressed up [...]
Swinemoor News #47
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
” 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!.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“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.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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 respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“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.”
“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.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
