Curriculum News
Y2 Continents
The children in 2B have had lots of fun learning the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world. Here is a video of them rehearsing our rhymes. The children are
Assemblies
We have a new page on our website showing you all about our assemblies throughout the year. The page comes under the curriculum section of the website or you can click on this link Boothferry
Year 6 FAIRGROUNDS Exit Point
On Wednesday 18th October, Year 6 welcomed parents into school for their spectacular exit point celebrating the end of their Fairgrounds topic. We worked hard in DT lessons to create striking fairground rides (that actually
Languages Day
To raise awareness of different languages every class from Nursery to Year 6 have dressed up to represent the country which they are learning about today. Children are tasting food, dancing, researching and speaking new
Performance Poetry
5F have been learning about performances poetry and how to use both their voices and actions to enhance the poet's imagery and audience's enjoyment. They have learnt 'The Pig' by Roald Dahl off by heart
Earthquake in Goole!
Year 3 have witnessed an earthquake in Goole. Here is a live report from the scene.
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“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 and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“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.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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.”
“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.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“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 after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“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 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.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“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.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“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.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
