School news
Boothferry Friends’ Easter Stall
Easter raffle £1 per strip of 5 tickets. Guess the Bunny's name at 50p a guess. Gues the number of sweets in the jar
Easter Bingo
Easter Bingo Thursday 21st March 2024 3.30 - 5.00 p.m. in the school hall. Everyone welcome Buy your tickets at 3.30 p.m. £1
Year 6 Young Voices
Year 6 attended the Young Voices concert in Sheffield Arena. In the lead up to the event, they have been learning the songs: Matilda
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Today’s assembly theme was happiness and featured the pig of happiness and @Actionjackson’s bad boys dance.
Excellent parent teacher evenings this week. Thanks to all who attended.
We enjoyed taste testing the healthy soup the children made in Science yesterday @mrsgrassby It was a hit with most of them. @BoothferryPS @MrsGibbins
It was lovely to be out in the sunshine working on our running speed and changes of directions. Great Effort 1GM! @BoothferryPS @mrsgrassby @MrsGibbins
I GM spoke with Jigsaw Jack today in Jigsaw time about the different members of their families. They had a thoughtful discussion about the fact that all families are different but the same because they all love each other❤️ @mrsgrassby @MrsManson1GM @MrCapewell77 @JigsawEduGroup
We are on our way home after an amazing trip to the circus!!! 🎪🤹♂️ @BoothferryPS @mrsgrassby @MrsManson1GM
What a wonderful entry point for our new topic this term ‘The Circus is Coming to Town’ 🎪🤹♂️ @BoothferryPS
We have loved travelling on the coach! 🎪🤹♂️ @BoothferryPS
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“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 amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“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.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“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 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 headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“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.”
“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 stimulating learning environment. “
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“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.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“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.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
