Orange Day 2015
This afternoon we celebrated our annual Orange Day. A tradition stretching back over a century.
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Famous benefactor and headmaster William Spencer established the donating of oranges to children at The Spencer School via a bequest in his will. The tradition was carried on by Swinemoor School.
This year was the 104th occasion. Attendees included the Deputy Mayor of Beverley Kate Gray and, for the first time William Spencer’s great great niece Mrs. Marilyn Webley.
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“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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 standards and high achievers.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“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!.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“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.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“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.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“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.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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 way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
