History Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for History.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every year, pupils build up to producing a piece of History 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 –
History is celebrated with pride in Friday Celebration Assemblies, when History Graduates are regularly rewarded. Children’s History homework is rewarded with golden stickers, which are displayed with pride. History work is framed and displayed proudly around the school, with each year represented.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes History 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 –
History 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 –
History lessons regularly include paired and group work.
Further information
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“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.”