Latest activities, trips and events
Year 6 Strictly Come Dancing
In dance lessons this half term, Year 6 have been taking inspiration from Strictly Come Dancing and learning to Charleston! We learnt the basic steps, watched videos from the show and developed our own routines. I'm sure you'll agree the final result is fab-u-lous!
KS1 Sports Day 2018
"In June 2018 Key Stage 1 had their sports day in Boothferry Primary School. Courage filled their eyes alongside determination. Laughter filled the air as they jumped and hopped and skipped. The 4 teams were Ennis, Adams, Cockroft and Brownlee, all went face-to-face to be crowned the winners. Our glorious winners for 2018 are Adams!" - Year 6 Child
High Adventure 2018
In May 2018, Year 6 went on a residential to High Adventure (which is situated in Cowling, in the Yorkshire Dales). We took part in a range of activities, including: stream scramble, climbing, caving, archery, abseiling, canoeing, zip wire, high and low ropes and weaselling. Throughout the week, different activities required people to push and challenge themselves to conquer their fears. We had
Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits
Open sesame and discover a treasure-trove of fun and laughter as Year 6 perform this mystical musical comedy! So slip on your sandals for some sandy silliness as we take a thrilling carpet ride with Ali Baba and his crazy camel on an amazing Arabian adventure! The ancient city of Old Baghdad is in chaos. Whilst the bustling bazaar is overrun with ruthless
โPupilsโ 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.โ
โMy children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.โ
โThe Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.โ
โI feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.โ
โSchool leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.โ
โMy children are developing very well in school.โ
โI love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.โ
โSchool 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.โ
โOpen weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.โ
โLeaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.โ
โThe bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.โ
โThe friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachersโ encouragement.โ
โPupils 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.โ
โMy sonโs teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .โ
โWhen ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.โ
โTeachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupilsโ interest and inspire them to do well.โ
โWe want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).โ
โThe headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the schoolโs vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.โ
โMiss Pulleyn is fantasticโ
โThank you for treating my child like your own.โ
โYou can approach any member of staff and they help you.โ
โThe teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. โ
โThe headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.โ
โI love seeing school events on Twitter.โ
โMy children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.โ
โThe curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupilsโ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.โ
โBeing part of their learning โ it doesnโt just stay in the classroom.โ
โThe choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.โ
โThe after school activities, film nights and discos.โ
โThis school meets our expectations in every way.โ
โSenior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.โ
โWe can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.โ
Boothferry at Young Voicesโฆ..Just WOW! What an experience.โ
โthe school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.โ
โ..closeness between all age groups and years.โ
โOpening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.โ
โSenior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.โ
โLeaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.โ
โThe stimulating learning environment.ย โ
โChildren 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.โ
โThe photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.โ
โMy kids love the fruit on the snack table.โ
โThe joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.โ
โthe amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.โ
โThe best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson.ย โ
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.