PSHE Curriculum Posts
Remembrance Day 2014
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the guns of Europe fell silent. After four years of bitter fighting, The Great War was finally over. The Armistice was [...]
Heroes & Heroines of Hull
In celebration of Hull’s impending status as City of Culture, we are going to take you on a journey through the city’s past depicted in dance. It will take you from the high seas to [...]
‘Stand Out for Guide Dogs’ Day
Today it is ‘Stand Out for Guide Dogs’ day here at Swinemoor Primary School. The school council decided to hold today’s event to raise money for the guide dogs. Everyone had to dress in something [...]
Barmmy Boy Visits Swinemoor
Lanasana Mansaray aka Barmmy Boy has spent the day working with pupils and telling them about life in his home city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Using films, music, photographs, traditional clothes and artefacts from the [...]
Harvest Festival – Key Stage 2
On Thursday 25th September children in Key Stage 2 celebrated Harvest with an assembly in the school hall. Lots of families came to watch and support. The assembly started with an African chant led by [...]
Harvest Festival (Foundation and KS1)
On Wednesday 24th September children in Key Stage One and Foundation performed their Harvest Festival assembly. This was the first time that they have celebrated separately from the older children. They began with a rousing [...]
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“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.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“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.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“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 respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“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.”
