MEET THE TEAM: 

Mr Baker – Class Teacher

Mrs Fewtrell - TA

Mr Williams - TA

Mr Moffitt - TA

CLASS MOTTO: RESPECT 

Each morning pupils in Team Griffin either choose to help feed the animals on our school farm or opt to stay inside the classroom and complete a variety of Maths and English activities. During this time, pupils may choose to have some breakfast before our morning lessons begin (Phonics/Spellings, Maths, Literacy). In addition to this, every morning each pupil reads to an adult and can complete additional Maths and English activities on class Ipads i.e., TT Rockstars, Maths Seeds, Reading Eggs or Reading Eggspress. 

In the afternoons, pupils are taught topic-based lessons.  We use Cornerstones curriculum which is an interactive, practical, 3 year rolling programme covering all aspects of the National Curriculum and topics are chosen to suit the needs and interests of our pupils. Each topic has a curriculum focus (see below), however lessons are often cross-curricular meaning many skills are reinforced as a result.

OUR TOPICS AND THEMES 2024/25:

Autumn 1: Heroes and Villains (History - significant people through time)

Autumn 2: Misty Mountains (Geography - map reading, co-ordinates, human and physical features)

Spring 1: Stargazers (Science - space)

Spring 2: Off with her head (History - The Tudors)

Summer 1: Predator (Science - animals and food chains)

Summer 2: Misty Mountain Sierra (Geography - mountains and landscapes)

IN ADDITION TO OUR WEEKLY TIMETABLE, WE HAVE:

• P.E. on a Tuesday (children are encouraged to come into school in suitable clothing)
• Farm Work and outdoor games on a Friday afternoon
• School trips: Chester Zoo, New Brighton, Manley Mere, Liverpool Museum, Moel Famau