Curriculum News
Year Trip to St. John’s Chrurch
As part of our RE, Year 6 visited St John's Church in Goole to learn about Christingles. The children made their own Christingle and were able to explain what each of the items on a
Year 4 Great Yorkshire Show Trip July 2023
Year 4 visited the Great Yorkshire Show as part of their topic 'Different Places, Similar Lives'. Part of this topic was to look at agriculture and farming and to help understand the different type of
Year 4 Church Visit June 2023
Year 4 visited St John's Church where they learned about the creation story and listened to the story from the Bible. The children were then challenged to use the ideas from the story to write
Year 4 2022-2023- Primary Engineers April 2023
Primary Engineers Event April 2023 As part of our Design Technology, Year 4 designed and made moving trains. The winning designs were selected to be taken to the Siemens Mobility Plant in Goole for a
Year 4 School Trip to Hull
As part of our topic 'All Aboard!' Year 4 took the train to Hull to visit the Streetlife Museum. We took the train to Hull station where we were given a tour of the station.
National Railway Museum
For our entry point as part of our topic All Aboard, Year 4 visited the National Railway Museum in York. We explored the different trains, learning about the history of steam trains and how trains
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
