English Curriculum Posts
Macavity : T.S. Eliot
Key stage 2 pupils recital of Macavity : The mystery cat by T S Eliot. The poem Macavity the Mystery Cat is the best known of Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the only [...]
World Book Day 2014
World Book Day is a celebration! It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration [...]
The Apostrophe
The 5 rules to using an apostrophe The apostrophe can be a tricky thing to get right so the children at Swinemoor Primary School decided to make a film with 5 simple rules for its [...]
The Scarecrow Song
In Year 1 we have been thinking about Autumn and writing Autumn poems, we have been discussing the different colours associated with the season and decided to go on an autumn walk close to school. [...]
It is snowing
Class 1/2 J have been listening to the tune of Londons Burning. They then put their own words to the tune, rehearsed a 3 part round linked to winter weather and performed in the media [...]
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Foundation stage have been working on the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. They have listened to the story, then acted out the story in the three bears cottage and enjoyed making and eating [...]
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“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
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“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
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“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.”
“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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
