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Reception & The Little Red Hen
This week in Reception we have been reading the story The Little Red Hen. The children enjoyed the story and we decided to copy the hen and make our own bread. The children loved mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough and most of all taking the bread home to eat.
Exploring Power
This week in Year 1 the children were invited to bring in a battery operated toy from home. We explored how a battery works and looked at the use of a switch on a toy. We also looked at how batteries power the toys to do different things. The children then drew a picture of their toy and wrote some sentences to explain how the
Year 4 Descriptive Writing
We have been using the Chocolate Room from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to improve our descriptive writing. We were using fronted adverbials and similes.
Chocolate Day
For the entrance of the new Year 4 topic we invited chocolate by design to come and share their expert information with us. They told us all about where chocolate came from, how it is made, how to find the healthiest chocolate and most excitedly we tempered chocolate. They created a Chocolate Pizza Bake Off, which was very fun, we used our design skill and
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“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.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“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 stimulating learning environment. “
“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.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“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 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.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“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.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“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.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“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.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
