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
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“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 best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“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.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“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.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“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 Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“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.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
