Curriculum News
Year 2 Computing
Year 2 are doing animation in computing using the iPads and the iStopMotion app.
Reception & The Little Red Hen
This week in Reception we have been reading the story The Little Red Hen. The children enjoyed the story and we decided to copy the hen and make our own bread. The children loved mixing
Year 4 Descriptive Writing
We have been using the Chocolate Room from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to improve our descriptive writing. We were using fronted adverbials and similes.
Chocolate Day
For the entrance of the new Year 4 topic we invited chocolate by design to come and share their expert information with us. They told us all about where chocolate came from, how it is
Aliens love… Socks!
This week in Year 1 we have been reading "Aliens love underpants save the world". We retold the story in our own words, thinking carefully about the structure of our writing. On Wednesday, the Aliens
Year 6 Entry Point
The first day back at school after the Christmas holidays, we came dressed as characters from myths or legends . We did a fashion show with a catwalk and everyone showed off their fabulous costumes.
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“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 best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“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.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“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.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“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 amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
