English Curriculum Posts
Swinemoor News #20
This weeks news team have been busy once again visiting classes around the school gathering information for this weeks news report. They really enjoyed getting an opportunity to film the children and seeing what was [...]
Swinemoor News #19
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 [...]
Story Writing Competition
This term we have been writing our stories for the Beverley Rotary Club story writing competition. Everyone’s story had to begin in the same way, set in a theater just as the curtains rose. We [...]
Swinemoor News #18
The News Team visited all the children to find out what the highlights of the week were in their class. After they had created a script they filmed some children talking about what they had [...]
Swinemoor News #17
This morning we started preparing for this week’s Swinemoor News .First we visited each class to find out what their highlights of this week had been. Next we wrote a script and planned the shots [...]
Poetry Recitals
Years 3 and 4 have been looking at poetry recently. Below are some of the poems they've been learning. Have You Read Song of the Homeworkers Sad I Ams
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“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.”
“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 each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
