English Curriculum Posts
Macavity (Specialist Teaching Group)
Children from the Specialist Teaching Group have been studying animal heroes. We have learnt the poem Macavity, by T.S. Eliot. We used an Ipad and each recorded a section.
Swinemoor News #7
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 their news [...]
Rapunzel (YR2)
In computing the children in YR2 have been looking at stop-motion animation. A simple app on the I pad was used to create the stop-motion and another app to record the audio. They used the [...]
Swinemoor News 6#
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 their news [...]
The Gingerbread Man (YR1)
First we decided on a traditional tale that we wanted to use. We chose the Gingerbread Man. We used the story in our Design and Technology project and in our Computing class, where we were [...]
Swinemoor News #5
Again this week children have been working hard on many different projects and activities. The news team visited different classes around the school to collect all the information needed to produce their news show.
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
