Boothferry Bike Shop
On January 6th, the Year Five turned a classroom into a bike workshop. All the pupils learnt how to identify and mend a puncture, an essential life skill, particularly as we head towards ‘The Big Peddle’ and ‘Goole’s Big Bike day’.
There are further maintenance sessions planned in the future.
The following tutorial was created by two pupils.
“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.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“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.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“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.”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“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.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“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.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“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.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“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.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“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 headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”