Curriculum News
Year 4 Cross Curricular Maths Lesson – Pyramid Building
For our cross curricular lesson, Year 4 investigated how pyramids were built using sticks and elastic bands. We used this building as a mathematical investigation to predict how many sticks we would need to build
Temples, Tombs and Treasures
Year 4 Entry Point- Temples, Tombs and Treasures As part of our entry point into our new topic, we were fortunate to be visited by Cleopatra who showed us what life was like in Ancient
Big Brid Sing
Year 5 pupils went off to Bridlington on Wednesday to take part in an East Riding singing concert. The children had learnt the songs in the weeks before the concert and everyone had a very
Design Technology
As part of our Design Technology project on building and designing trains, Year 4 designed a moving train. We were invited to a Primary Engineers event, sponsored by Siemens, where the children confidently talked about the
Ukulele Day
Ukulele Day Year 3 have had a fantastic day working with Ukulele Dave. The children were given a fantastic opportunity to learn how to play basic chords and notes on a ukulele while
Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!
In RE last week we had a whole school topic, learning about Sikhism and the 'Guru Nanak Jayanti' festival. Each year group learned about the festival at a level appropriate to them and
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“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.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“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.”
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“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.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“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.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
