Music Curriculum Posts
EYFS KS1 Christmas Performance (Children of the World)
This year the children from EYFS and Key Stage One performed 'Children of the World' for their Christmas Production. Every year, Gabriel and the angels celebrate the birth of Jesus by bringing children from around [...]
X-Factor 2017
Our Swinemoor X Factor always takes place at the end of the first half term. All pupils take part, from our youngest pupils in EYFS to our Year 6 boys and girls. [...]
Summer Poems Recited by 3/4c
English Country Garden Summer Sun by Robert Louis Stevenson Summer Dawn by Spike Milligan
X-Factor Winners 2016 – Download Mp3
Each year the winners of the Swinemoor X-Factor competition get a chance to record their winning tracks. This year the pupils worked with a professional studio technician and the course director of the music degree [...]
Swinemoor’s Got Talent
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Violin Performance
The children who are learning to play the violin held a mini concert, performing to an audience made up of children from year 3/4. The audience were gripped as the violinists played for them.
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“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 way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“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.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“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.”
“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.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“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 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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
