Religious Education Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for RE.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every year, pupils build up to producing a piece of RE 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 –
RE is celebrated with pride in Friday Celebration Assemblies, when RE Graduates are regularly rewarded. Children’s RE homework is rewarded with golden stickers, which are displayed with pride.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes RE 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 –
RE lessons regularly include reflection on pupil’s own, and other’s beliefs. There is an element of risk, as faith is a very important part of an individual’s life and to share and reflect on those and other beliefs leads to an element of personal and societal exposure.
Enable people to work together, in order to achieve more than we could on our own – RE lessons regularly include paired and group work and discussion.
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“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“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.”
“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.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
