Science Vision
Our School Aims perfectly capture our Vision for Science.
Achieve beyond expectations –
Every term, pupils build up to producing a piece of Science 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 –
Science is celebrated with pride in Friday Celebration Assemblies, when Science Graduates are regularly rewarded. Children’s science homework is rewarded with golden stickers, which are displayed with pride. Science work is displayed proudly in every classroom.
Compete, with the belief that we have every chance of success –
Science Week always includes an element of competition. University Challenge, on the final week of the school year, includes Science 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 –
Science lessons regularly include hypothesising, testing and taking appropriate risks.
Enable people to work together, in order to achieve more than we could on our own –
Science 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.’
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“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 am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“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.”
