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
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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 stimulating learning environment. “
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“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.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“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.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“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.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“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.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
