Curriculum News
Gymnastics in 6E
This term, 6E have been working with Mr Butterworth in Gymnastics. The children have all worked incredibly hard and have achieved amazing things. We began learning the technique needed for a perfect forward roll and
Open Morning of Forces
Today at Boothferry Primary School, children of year 5 had an open morning to show off their work about forces. "It was so busy I nearly got lost!" said Kaitlyn age 9. Adults came and
Houses around the world
Following on from building our own houses last week, we have been exploring what houses look like around the world. We looked at what the houses were made out of and what features they had.
Becoming Master Builders
As part of our 'Buildings' topic in Year 1, the children were set a challenge to design and make a house for Emmet to live in. The children worked as a group to design a
Using adjectives to describe a setting
This week in Year 1 our English work has been focused around using adjectives to describe characters and settings. Each group was asked to create a different setting using a variety of materials, thinking carefully
Naming types of houses
This week in Year 1 we went on a walk around some of the streets in Goole, looking at the different types of houses there are. We used an app called 'Pic Collage' to take
“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.”
“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.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“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.”
“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.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“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.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“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 headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“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.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“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.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“..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 children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
