Latest activities, trips and events
Houses around the world
Following on from building our own houses last week, we have been exploring what houses look like around the world. We looked at what the houses were made out of and what features they had. We then created our own house from South Africa using Modroc. "The house stays cool in the summer"- Maja "I like the patterns that are painted on the walls"- Sebastian
Flanimals
We have been getting very creative this half term by designing and making our own Flanimals. We used junk modelling to create Flanimals and think about the habitat in which they live in. We also used salt dough and created Flanimals which we had described in class using our Boothferry Super Sentence techniques.
Becoming Master Builders
As part of our 'Buildings' topic in Year 1, the children were set a challenge to design and make a house for Emmet to live in. The children worked as a group to design a house, thinking carefully about the shape and size. The children used saws with support to cut their own wood and decorated the outer walls. Finally, the children evaluated their houses
KCFM
On Tuesday 24th November 10 children from Y3 and Y4 were selected to represent the school in a radio competition that is to be hosted by the radio station KCFM! The ‘Breakfast Show’ presenter Matt Hutchinson spent the morning in school and recorded our children asking a variety of questions that will be used as part of a phone in competition called ‘Smalltalk’. Our school
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“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.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“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.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“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.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“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 bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“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.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“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.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“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. “
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
