Latest activities, trips and events
A call to arms
Dear Parents As outlined in the letter that came home with your children in the week before Easter, the Goole Schools are facing unprecedented cuts to our budgets. To put this simply, our school is going to struggle to maintain its current position in the future. This could lead to increased class sizes, reduced support staff and a lack of resources. Schools in our cluster
Dance festival
Year 4 had a great trip to The Junction to perform their dance during the Dance festival competition, gaining a fantastic score in 4th place.
The Big Pedal 2017
'On Tuesday 21st March 2017 the whole school took part in a scooterthon. We took it in turn to scoot around a special track that had been created around the school. Year 3 had a total of 30 scooters and people were kind enough to share their scooters and take it in turns to scoot around the track. We had lots of fun and the
World Book Day 2017
Once again, the children and parents of Boothferry Primary school have excelled themselves by showing their love of reading by dressing up as their favorite book characters. This year's range was extraordinary from classic and modern fiction to instruction texts as well as 'The book fairy'. We had Wimpy Kid, The child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fantastic Mr Fox, Aladin complete with magic
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“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.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“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.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“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.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“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 have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“My children are developing very well in school.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“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 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.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
