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
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.’
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“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.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
” 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 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.”
“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.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last 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.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“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.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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).”
