Welcome to Bears

The Teacher is Mrs Gribbon.
The Teaching Assistants are Mrs Owen and Mrs Gear.   

The children are in amixed class of EYFS & Year 1.  The EYFS children will enjoy lots of opportunities to learn and play, both outside and inside, following the same curriculum as their Ladybird friends.  The Year 1 children will also have opportunities to learn both inside and outside, and will be following the same curriculum as their Year 1 friends in Zebras.

As we settle back into life at St Mary’s after the summer, we will support the children to become independent learners and develop their personal and social skills. We love to be kind and helpful, just like the Good Samaritan.

Reading

Children are expected to read regularly at home with an adult. Our class target is to read two books every week. Please ask your child questions about what they have read and encourage them to make predictions about what might happen. Please sign the Reading Diaries to show teachers that the children have read their books.

Maths

At St Mary's, we teach maths through Power Maths. Instant recall of number facts is an important part of being a good mathematician, so each term we focus on a KIRF target (Key Instant Recall Facts). The children need to practise these facts regularly so they can answer within a 6 second time frame, without using their fingers to calculate. Each week they will be given a timed activity on these number facts; the activities are sent home so that they can show you their results and complete extra practice if necessary.

Spellings

The children learn 5 spellings each week in their spelling booklet. When all 5 spellings are spelled correctly in the children's writing, they can move onto the next set to learn. For every set they complete, they can colour part of the picture at the back of the spelling booklet.

  • Playtime Toast: If your child would like toast at playtime please send £1 in an envelope on Monday, which will cover the cost of toast for one week.

PE is every Wednesday and Thursday.

St Marys Bears

Everyday there are lots of exciting learning opportunities for the children to share.