Latest activities, trips and events
Year 6 Trip to The Deep
For our entry point for our topic 'What Price Progress?' Year 6 visited The Deep in Hull. Our topic explores issues relating to climate change and the impact that humans are having on global warming. As part of the workshop, we learned how oceans absorb carbon and how changes in the acidity of the water can impact species of animals who live there. We saw
Year 4 Great Yorkshire Show Trip July 2023
Year 4 visited the Great Yorkshire Show as part of their topic 'Different Places, Similar Lives'. Part of this topic was to look at agriculture and farming and to help understand the different type of farming in the UK. The children were able to watch and participate in a range of activities from sheep shearing, sausage making, rural livestock and nature art- the list was
Year 4 Church Visit June 2023
Year 4 visited St John's Church where they learned about the creation story and listened to the story from the Bible. The children were then challenged to use the ideas from the story to write their own poem and song. We were very impressed with what they created. Please read our tweet and look at some of the videos here.
Year 4 Trip to Sewerby Hall
For our local history topic, Year 4 have been learning about Amy Johnson, the first woman who flew solo from London to Australia. We visited Sewerby Hall, where there is a large collection of her personal belongings. Here we took part in fantastic workshops where we were able to watch videos, learn songs and even hold actual trophies that belonged to Amy Johnson! There were
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“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.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“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.”
“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 best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“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.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“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 friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“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.”
“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 headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“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.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“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.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
