Geography Curriculum Posts
Raywell Residential 2015
Year 3 and 4 recently went on their annual residential to Raywell. For some of the children it was the first time they'd been away overnight from home. Everyone who went had a fantastic time.
Swinemoor News #27
Following two busy weeks of residentials the News Team are back with the highlights of the week.
Kingswood Residential (YR5/6)
Many activities were enjoyed by the children from YR5/6 on this years residential to Kingswood. The children enjoyed participating in everything from canoeing to wall climbing to dancing at the disco!
Paxwold Residential 2015 (Science Afternoon)
A fantastic science afternoon took place at this years Paxwold Residential. A travelling science company visited and held a fun, exciting and informative afternoon. The children had a wonderful time watching and participating in several [...]
Paxwold Residential 2015
Once again the Paxwold Residential was a great success. There were many activities arranged for the children while they were there. Amongst many other things they visited the seaside and went on a walk through [...]
Year 5 and 6 Visit Cafe Velo
Yesterday Year 5 and 6 children visited Café Velo in Beverley. They were treated to a variety of buns, biscuits and a drink. The owner Garry proceeded to give the children a talk about cycling [...]
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“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.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“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.”
