Latest activities, trips and events
Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!
In RE last week we had a whole school topic, learning about Sikhism and the 'Guru Nanak Jayanti' festival. Each year group learned about the festival at a level appropriate to them and produced some fantastic pieces of work. The children's work has been presented at the front of school, showcasing the children's knowledge and understanding.
Scavengers and Settlers
This term year 3 have been studying the life of cave men, they have been hunting and gathering, shelter building, making clay pots and jewellery as well as many other things.
Quelle cours d’école tu préfères ?
The children were asked which lessons they preferred at school. They used their vocabulary knowledge of lessons, alongside the verbs 'to like' and 'to prefer'. We have also been learning about causal conjunctions as part of our English explanatory texts, so we were able to extend our French sentences with 'because' to give the reason why we liked a specific lesson. Quelle cours
Music for Youth
15 musical children were fortunate to visit the Royal Albert Hall in London where they watched a special performance organised by Music for Youth. There was a wide variety of performances on display. Before the performance the children visited the Science Museum.
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“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.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“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.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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 teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“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).”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“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.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“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.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“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.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“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.”
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“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 bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“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 amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
