Latest activities, trips and events
Trains in Year 4
As part of our topic 'All Aboard' Year 4 have been designing and making trains. We were inspired by our visit to the National Railway Museum in January. We used electrical circuits with a motor to power our trains and designed them so that they could travel in a straight line.
Year 4 Trip to the National Railway Museum
Year 4 recently visited the National Railway Museum in York as part of their entry point into their topic 'All Aboard!' Here we looked at the history of trains and railways and we were lucky enough to be able to explore different types of trains from around the world. Attached are some of the reviews that the children did about the museum. 'My favourite bit
Fun & Active Playgrounds
Weโve entered in theย Fun & Active Playgroundsย competition and are in with a chance of winning a playground transformation worth ยฃ3000 in time for the new academic year! Weโre crossing our fingers as theย Silver Sports Packageย includes 6 bright and colourful playground markings that encourage physical play and activity. With a Netball Court, Dance With Me, Active Trail, Jump Game, Dartboard and 4-Way Hopscotch โ the range
โWe can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.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
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
โI feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.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
โThe Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.โ
โThe after school activities, film nights and discos.โ
โI love seeing school events on Twitter.โ
โThe photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.โ
โThe choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.โ
โLeaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.โ
โThe friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachersโ encouragement.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
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
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
โBeing part of their learning โ it doesnโt just stay in the classroom.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 teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. โ
โThe bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.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
โMy children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.โ
โ..closeness between all age groups and years.โ
โThank you for treating my child like your own.โ
โThis school meets our expectations in every way.โ
โOpening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.โ
โThe joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.โ
โthe school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.โ
โMiss Pulleyn is fantasticโ
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
โThe headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.โ
โMy kids love the fruit on the snack table.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 best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson.ย โ
โSchool leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.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 amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.โ
โThe stimulating learning environment.ย โ
โYou can approach any member of staff and they help you.โ
โOpen weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.โ
โWe want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).โ
โMy children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.โ
โWhen ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.โ
Boothferry at Young Voicesโฆ..Just WOW! What an experience.โ
โMy children are developing very well in school.โ