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, to learn about the rhythm of our day and a few helpful resources from the Early Years team.

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Moments of wonder in Early Years at South Baddesley CE Primary School

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.

Children sitting in a circle on tree stumps in a wooded area, engaged in an outdoor activity.

Two children in school uniforms playing outdoors on a large tire, one helping the other balance. The background features trees and grass, with decorative leaf illustrations and the text "Strive and Believe to Shine" at the bottom.

What are our hopes and dreams?

In Gruffalo Class we hope to see sunshine everyday!

We dream of being stars (and rabbits and cheetahs).

Group of young children in school uniforms standing together outside, smiling, with greenery in the background.

Three children interacting with a therapy dog, a large white retriever, held by a woman with a blue lanyard. The setting appears to be outdoors near a wooden building.

Two children playing with a green wagon in a grassy area covered with autumn leaves. One child is pulling the wagon while the other is pushing. They are wearing red tops and dark pants.

What makes Gruffalo Class 2024-25 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.