English Curriculum Posts
Swinemoor News #4
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.
Swinemoor News #3
This week children have been working on a variety of lessons. From taking home their first reading books to stone-age animals to this weeks football. We used software that helped us edit and produce photographs [...]
Swinemoor News #2
This week our news programme is full of many other exciting things that pupils have been doing in school. From Superheroes to cave building. We used software that helped us edit and produce photographs and [...]
Swinemoor News #1
Today we have been working on the school website. We have written two articles and also produced a news programme about what pupils have been doing in school this week. We used software that helped [...]
Tiger Child – Talk 4 Writing
Children in the foundation stage and year 1 have been developing their speaking and listening through 'Talk 4 Writing'. They have used their own actions to help them to retell the story of The Tiger [...]
The New Literacy Curriculum 2014
Pupils at Swinemoor Primary School talk about the importance of reading and writing and what they are looking forward to with the launch of the new literacy curriculum in September 2014.
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“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.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“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).”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“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.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
