Curriculum News
Scavengers and Settlers
This term year 3 have been studying the life of cave men, they have been hunting and gathering, shelter building, making clay pots and jewellery as well as many other things.
Quelle cours d’école tu préfères ?
The children were asked which lessons they preferred at school. They used their vocabulary knowledge of lessons, alongside the verbs 'to like' and 'to prefer'. We have also been learning about causal conjunctions
Year 5 STEM Workshop
On Monday Year 5 were fortunate to have a workshop from STEM. As part of the day we looked at engineering mechanical catapults and looking at the best structures for building towers.
Year 2 Art
Year 2 Art Year 2 have been busy in Art this half term. We had a special visitor to help us to create our own lino prints as part of the Children and
Gamelan Music
On Friday 25th January 2019 Year 5 were fortunate to go to Goole High School to take part in a music workshop where they learned about Gamelan music. They were able to use
KS1 Sports Day 2018
"In June 2018 Key Stage 1 had their sports day in Boothferry Primary School. Courage filled their eyes alongside determination. Laughter filled the air as they jumped and hopped and skipped. The 4
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“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.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“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.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“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.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“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.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“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.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“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 best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“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.”
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
