English Curriculum Posts
English – Writing – Swinemoor Stories
We are delighted to launch our latest annual book publication: Swinemoor Stories Volume 7! Every child in the school has contributed their own story to this and each pupil has also received their own [...]
World Book Day 2022
Recently this years World Book Day took place. World Book Day was created to celebrate books and authors and to encourage young people to discover the pleasures of reading. The children here at Swinemoor [...]
The Dead Poets Society
The Dead Poets Society is a group of children who meet regularly to learn and discuss the works of long-dead poets, and is named after the very famous film that was released in 1989. [...]
KS1 Stop Motion
Over the last few weeks in computing, the children in KS1 have been learning about stop motion animation Both classes have created a short animation telling the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The [...]
University Challenge 2021
Children from Y5/6 have studied hard throughout the year to earn a place in our annual University Challenge competition. Almost every pupil passed at least one Graduate Award (with many gaining ten or even [...]
34M Stars Wars
In Year 34 we have based our sculptures around stories. We used stags’ heads as the base for recreating the iconic features of our heroes, villains and overseers. In 34M we chose to look [...]
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“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..”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“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 respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“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.”
“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.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“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 way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
