Latest activities, trips and events
Volcanoes in Year 3
In year 3 over the last couple of weeks, they have had lots of fun exploring the different parts of volcanoes and understanding why we have natural disasters such as earthquakes in our world. They have been making jigsaws of the world to help understand the tectonic plates and see where these meet, also making play dough earths helping them understand the different layers
Drug Awareness
On Monday 25th January, PC Day from Humberside Police force spent the morning with Year 5 and Year 6 as part of our health studies. He spent time explaining that Drugs fall into 3 categories. Those that stimulate, those that depress and those that cause hallucinations. All drugs are chemicals and change the way our bodies work, even if prescribed by the doctors. PC day
Year 2 Computing
Year 2 are doing animation in computing using the iPads and the iStopMotion app.
Film Club
Film Club have been using the iPad's and the 'Quiver' app to produce animated pictures. Please follow the link for more information about Quiver. http://quivervision.com
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“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.”
“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.”
“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 and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“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.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“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.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“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.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
