Geography Curriculum Posts
The Purple Pig Company Visit
Our visit from The Purple Pig Company on Tuesday morning was a great success. A variety of farm animals, a calf, lambs, piglets, Angora rabbits, ducklings and chicks were available to feed, handle and stroke. [...]
Swinemoor Photo Project
Pupils in Class 12S spent Friday taking trips around the local community armed with iPads and a brief to capture their community in photographs. The photographs will form part of an exhibition to be showcased [...]
Tour De Yorkshire
Pupils at Swinemoor Primary School have been creating designs to be painted onto wooden cycles that will adorn the circuit of the Tour De Yorkshire. Beverley will be on the route of the first-ever Tour [...]
From Seed to Bread
As part of computing this term Year 5 and 6 have been using digital technology to create a film. They used LED Lights, Green Screen, Camera and a microphone, attached to a boom. Some children [...]
Barmmy Boy Visits Swinemoor
Lanasana Mansaray aka Barmmy Boy has spent the day working with pupils and telling them about life in his home city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Using films, music, photographs, traditional clothes and artefacts from the [...]
Kingswood 2014
Year 5/6 went on their residential trip to the Peak Venture, Kingswood Outdoof Adventure Centre during the penultimate week of term. We had a great time, it was brilliant! The activities we took part in [...]
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
” 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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“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.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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 way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
