Latest activities, trips and events
Netball Festival
On Tuesday the 24th September, some children from year 4 were chosen to go to the Goole Sport Partnership's Netball Festival at Kingsway Primary School. The children learnt attacking, defending and game skills including passing and shooting. They then took part in mini games with other children from schools across Goole. The children were enthusiastic and ready to learn, with two of our
Key Stage 2 Sports Day
On Monday 1st July, years 3-6 participated in Boothferry's annual Key Stage 2 Sports Day. Races included: three-legged, skipping, relay, full track, sprint and obstacle. Everyone participated and showed great resilience. At the end of the day, there can only be one winner and this year the winning team was Cockroft. written by Kozhen
Year 6 Play – What a Knight!
On Thursday 27th June, all of the children in Year 6 performed a wonder play, 'What A Knight!' It made the audience roar with laughter with its witty one-liners and magic tricks. The excellent backstage crew were excellent and very professional. The songs were sung from the heart, which made the play the best it could be.written by Bartosz
Cricket Regional Finals
The cricket team went to Beverley on Friday 21st June to compete against other teams in the region. They played close matches against Bugthorpe, Stamford Bridge and Imans primary schools, but the team did manage a victory against Beverley St Mary's. There was some fantastic team batting and great catches and fielding from the team.
“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.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“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. “
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“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 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.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“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 teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“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.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“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.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“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.“
“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.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“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.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
