Friends of Boothferry

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What is the Friends’ Association?
The Friends’ Association is a combination of staff and parents who work together to raise money for all those extra special things that the school budget just cannot provide. It also organises social events for parents and pupils, to make your children’s school life more enjoyable.

What do friends do?
We organise many events; some to raise money, some just for fun:
Discos, Bingo, Fairs, Egg Decorating, Fancy Dress Days, Prize Draws and Fun Nights.

What do friends pay for?
We have paid for Playground Equipment, Classroom Equipment, Football Kit, Educational Visitors, a Buddy Bench, Competition Prizes and Theatre Visits.

We subsidise school trips, helping to keep the cost to a minimum for parents, and their drinks throughout sports days.

What can you do?
The Friends’ Association meet once or twice a term, to organise events, discuss fund raising ideas and decide how best to spend the money raised. We would be very pleased to welcome any new parents and their children to these meetings. Even if you only have a little time to spare, we would be grateful for your help or your ideas. The Friends’ Association is very low on parents and we need your help to ensure all our children enjoy the benefits of our fund raising for years to come.

You can e-mail us at: friends@boothferryprimary.co.uk for more information or with offers of help.

Thank you for your support.

Committee Members

Mrs J. Yates
Miss S. Brant
Miss N. Holloway
Miss A. Blackman
Mrs S. Leek
Mrs C. Lumley
Ms K. Shaw

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“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”

Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”

“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“

“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“

“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“

“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”

“My children are developing very well in school.“

“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.”

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“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“

“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“

“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“

“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.”

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“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“

“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”

“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“

“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“

“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”

“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“

History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.

“..closeness between all age groups and years.“

“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“

“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.”

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“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.”

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“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”

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“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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“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.”

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“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”

“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“

“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. ”

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“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“

“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“

“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”

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“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“

“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.”

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“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“

“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.”

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“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“

“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.”

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“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“

“The stimulating learning environment. “

“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“

“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”

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“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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