Latest activities, trips and events
25 years of Yum!
Onย Friday 27th November, our cook, Mrs Sharron Marwood celebrated a very special anniversary.ย She has been cooking the meals for the children of Boothferry for 25 years - that's over 200,000 meals served. Each and every day, Sharron, with the help of her team, make fresh food for all of the children and staff. Nothing is too much trouble.ย Everyone has their favourite, from chicken
Using adjectives to describe a setting
This week in Year 1 our English work has been focused around using adjectives to describe characters and settings. Each group was asked to create a different setting using a variety of materials, thinking carefully about what the setting looks like. Once the settings were complete, the children discussed what adjectives they could use to describe their setting, creating a list of amazing adjectives! "The
Children in Need
Lots of children throughout the school came dressed as superheroes and their own heroes today for Children in Need.ย All children donated lots of money to the charity and celebrated with an assembly at the end of the day.ย The school saw some fantastic costumes, we had spiderman, superman, wonderwoman, batman, but also soldiers, policemen, nurses and someone came as Miss Foster!ย All the teachers
Naming types of houses
This week in Year 1 we went on a walk around some of the streets in Goole, looking at the different types of houses there are. We used an app called 'Pic Collage' to take pictures of the different houses and add text to name the types of houses. "Look! There's a Semi- Detached house"- Alex "There's a Bungalow, it doesn't have an upstairs"- Callum
โThe choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.โ
โWhen ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.โ
โI love seeing school events on Twitter.โ
โSenior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.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
โthe amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.โ
โThe bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.โ
โWe can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.โ
โthe school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.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
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
โSenior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.โ
โThe photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.โ
Boothferry at Young Voicesโฆ..Just WOW! What an experience.โ
โMy children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.โ
โMy children are developing very well in school.โ
โThe friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachersโ encouragement.โ
โ..closeness between all age groups and years.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
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
โLeaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.โ
โMy sonโs teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .โ
โBeing part of their learning โ it doesnโt just stay in the classroom.โ
โWe want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).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
โOpening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.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
โThe stimulating learning environment.ย โ
โThe teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. โ
โOpen weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.โ
โMiss Pulleyn is fantasticโ
โThe after school activities, film nights and discos.โ
โSchool leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.โ
โThe best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson.ย โ
โI love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.โ
โMy children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.โ
โThank you for treating my child like your own.โ
โThe Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.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
โYou can approach any member of staff and they help you.โ
โMy kids love the fruit on the snack table.โ
โThe joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.โ
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
โI feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.โ
โThe headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.โ
โThis school meets our expectations in every way.โ