Latest activities, trips and events
Junction Take Over
Year 5 have just completed their wonderful Take Over Festival working with Junction Goole. As part of the festival, children had an opportunity to help out with the live shows by working as ushers, sitting in the box office and even controlling the light and sound from the gallery. The children helped to select which shows they wanted to invite, and they then worked
Scouting Assembly
Our wonderful staff at Boothferry today shared their adventures of being involved with the Scouting/Guiding movement. All three are leaders in different units but used the theme of friendship and personal development as the theme of their assembly. They described the different types of activities that you can get involved with as a Beaver, Cub, Scout, Rainbow, Brownie or Guide, as well as a brief
World Book Day 2018
WORLD BOOK DAY 2018 (Finally) After snow postponed our original World Book day, Boothferry held the annual event a week late. All classes had a theme from Roald Dahl to Tiddler, the story telling fish and rose the occasion with imaginative costumes a-plenty. Bruce Bogtrotter (Mr Capewell) launched the day with an assembly reminding us about our extreme reading competition and accelerated reading challenge. The
Duathlon Challenge
The pupils of Boothferry Primary will be taking their fitness to new heights by attempting to collectively bike and run the distance to a satellite above the earth, a whopping 717km! Through the event, pupils will learn about the exciting topic of Earth Observation. The 'View from Space to Earth' challenge is set by Team GB Paralympian Lauren Steadman and glaciologist Dr Anna Hogg -
“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.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“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 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.”
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 headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“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.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“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.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“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.”
“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 kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“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 choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
