Boothferry Primary – School Council
School Council members are nominated by their class at the beginning of September.
A secret ballot is held to elect two representatives from each class in Key Stage 2.
Year 2 pupils are invited to attend the meetings to bring ideas and suggestions to and from Key stage 1.
Sometimes extra members are invited to join to represent other members of our school community.
Our job is to make our school as good as possible for pupils, families and every one who works here.
Meetings are held once every two weeks [sometimes more often if we have a lot of work to do.
We set an Agenda for each meeting and discuss each item. We then go back to our Class Councils and ask them to vote on decisions that need to be made.
Representatives bring this information back to Council meetings for further debate and final decision making.
We ask pupils questions about what helps them to learn and what makes them feel safe and happy and we try to put in place the things they ask for.
Sometimes it is very difficult to please everyone!
We invite members of the Governing Body, members of staff and visitors who can help us, to come to our meetings.
If you have any problems, worries or ideas you would like us to think about please speak to your School Council representative.
We promise that your points will be discussed at Friday Council meetings.
Some of the changes our School Council has made:
- Football area on the playground
- Large play equipment
- The Tyre Trail
- Our outdoor classroom/theatre
- Better sitting areas in the hall at lunchtime
- School rules on the playground
- Playground buddies
- Buddy stop sign
Some of the Fund Raising we have been involved in:
- ShelterBox
- Red Nose Day
- Non-uniform days
- The Back Pack Appeal
- Blue Peter ‘Send a Smile’
- Oxfam
- Home Start
- Haiti earthquake appeal
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“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. ”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“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.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“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.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“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.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our 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.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“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.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“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.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“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.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
