Latest activities, trips and events
Year 1 Entry Point
This week in Year 1 we've had a very exciting start to our new topic 'Say Cheese!'. We set up our very own catwalk in the hall and the children came to school dressed as their favourite book or film character. We walked down the catwalk doing our best poses whilst our peers used the iPads to take photographs. When we returned to the classroom
Boothferry Bake Off 2015
Boothferry Bake Off 2015 The annual Boothferry Bake off took place over the month month of February. This year, Years 1 and 2 had to design and bake a biscuit, Years 3 and 4, a cup cake and Year 5 and 6 took on bread. ย Every child in the school spent time researching their product, held tasting and canvassed the staff on what they liked
Year 1 trip to Drax Power Station
Year 1 children enjoyed a trip to Drax Power station today and learnt all about how electricity is made and had a look around inside the Power Station.
Using adjectives to describe aliens
This week in Year 1 we have been creating our own aliens! We used a variety of materials to create our aliens, then we had to think of some adjectives to describe the aliens we made. We used these aliens for our Big Write and the children wrote some fantastic sentences to describe their aliens. "My alien is fierce"- Alex "His hair is slimey"- Hugo
โI feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.โ
โThe stimulating learning environment.ย โ
โThe bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.โ
โ..closeness between all age groups and years.โ
โWhen ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.โ
โI love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.โ
โMy sonโs teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .โ
โthe amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.โ
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
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
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
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
โWe want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).โ
โThe choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.โ
โThe after school activities, film nights and discos.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
โMy kids love the fruit on the snack table.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
โSenior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.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
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
โOpen weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.โ
โMiss Pulleyn is fantasticโ
โLeaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.โ
โBeing part of their learning โ it doesnโt just stay in the classroom.โ
โThe headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.โ
โSchool leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.โ
โWe can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.โ
โI love seeing school events on Twitter.โ
โMy children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.โ
โThe joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.โ
โThe friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachersโ encouragement.โ
โthe school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.โ
โThe Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.โ
โThe photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.โ
โOpening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.โ
โThe best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson.ย โ
โMy children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.โ
โThe teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. โ
โThank you for treating my child like your own.โ
โYou can approach any member of staff and they help you.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
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
Boothferry at Young Voicesโฆ..Just WOW! What an experience.โ
โMy children are developing very well in school.โ