Welcome to Gruffalo Class
Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage
We are excited to welcome our new reception children to South Baddesley! All of the staff and your Year 6 buddies are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you settle in at our school.
Keep scrolling for information about Gruffalo class and a few helpful resources from the Early Years team.
Why are we called Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo appears to be different from others; on the outside, he is big and maybe a bit fierce looking but on the inside he is kind and gentle. We help children learn to care for each of us for who we are, not what we look like. Through our curriculum we explore what true friendship is like and how we can be a good friend to others. We look at the concept of ‘value’ and consider how we value others. As a church school, we know that God truly knows us each of us and loves us for who we are.
What are our hopes and dreams?
In Gruffalo Class we hope to see sunshine everyday!
We dream of being stars (and rabbits and cheetahs).
What makes Gruffalo Class 2023-24 special?
Each year, our classes take time to reflect on what makes them unique and special. Our Gruffalo children are starting to get to know each other and beginning to build their identity in a new class community. As soon as the children are ready, we’ll add their ideas here.