Geography Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for Geography.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every year, pupils build up to producing a piece of Geography Portfolio work that is, where possible, of a standard higher than that at which they would regularly work.
Be proud of our community, our school, our achievements and our peers –
Geography is celebrated with pride in Friday Celebration Assemblies, when Geography Graduates are regularly rewarded. Children’s Geography homework is rewarded with golden stickers, which are displayed with pride. Geography work is framed and displayed proudly around the school, with each year.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes Geography Graduates who compete for a trophy.
Develop a culture where we take appropriate risk, understanding this is how people learn, grow and achieve things they thought were too difficult –
Geography lessons regularly include challenging our own understanding of the world, learning about other cultures and altering our world view to understand other’s.
Enable people to work together, in order to achieve more than we could on our own –
Geography lessons regularly include paired and group work.
Further information
The curriculum is designed with our pupils and the Swinemoor community in mind.
‘It enables children to access and enhance their understanding of their home, their town and the wider community, developing their cultural capital and giving them opportunities and choices about their future and their impact as they progress through their school career and beyond.
This will help them become successful members of modern British society, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities.’
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“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.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
