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