Curriculum News
Active Planet
Year 3 have blasted back into the new term with the topic 'Active Planet'. When they entered the classroom on Tuesday, there was a giant earthquake crack down the classroom. They got straight to work
Owl Pellets
As part of our Land, Sea and Sky topic, we used owl pellets to learn about food chains and what an owl eats. We had to wear a lot of safety equipment because owl pellets
Year 4’s New Topic
To launch Year 4's new topic of Chocolate we spent our first day back at school in Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory. We have created chocolate play dough, designed factories, created our own characters, made board
Fairground Exit Point
In our fairground topic we have been doing amazing activities. In the first week of our topic, we took a trip to the fab Flamingo Land. We went on loads of fantastic rides, learning about
Year 1 Exit Point
To celebrate the end of our 'Buildings' topic, the children in Year 5 were invited to come and see all the fantastic work the children in Year 1 have done this half term. Year 1
Magic Toymaker
On Thursday 17th December, to say well done for all their hard work, children in KS1 met the amazing Puzzling Paul - The Magic Toymaker! He astounded the children with mesmerizing tricks and had them
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“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 bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“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.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“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.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“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.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“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 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.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“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.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
