Little Bells
Our Baby Bears can be found in Little Bells, Belthorn Academy’s pre-school. They’re led by Miss Dugdale. On a Wednesday you can often find them Welly Walking around our beautiful school grounds, while at other times you’ll find them mixing the great outdoors with the great indoors, embracing our early years curriculum. Read all about their learning this term.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of bears is a ‘sloth’.
Reception
Our tribe of Bears can be found in Reception class, led by our Early years lead Miss Harrison The Bears have a rich, varied and fun-filled learning experience. Mixing the outdoors with the indoors, the messy with the clean. They buddy with our Year 6 Otters and collaborate across the year groups.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of bears is a ‘sloth’.
Year 1
Our tribe of Lions can be found roaring in Year 1. Led by Miss Pullin, she is happy learning indoors as they are outdoors and known for her amazing school performances, baking skills and energy.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of lions is a ‘pride’.
Year 2
Our tribe of Giraffes can be found being curious in Year 2, led together by Mrs Griffiths and Mr Carr. The Giraffes are well known for their inquisitive nature, their involvement in eco-club, and their percussion skills.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of giraffes is a ‘tower’.
Year 3
Our tribe of Dolphins can be found gliding through the waves in Year 3, led by Miss Jeffery. The Dolphins love exploring our village, exploring nature, and are dab hands when it comes to technology.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of dolphins is a ‘pod’.
Year 4
Our tribe of Horses can be found galloping in Year 4, led by Miss Wainwright. The Horses love cantering through creative activities and bringing science to life. Theirs in a class that literally buzzes with energy.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of horses is a ‘herd’.
Year 5
Our tribe of Wolves can be found exploring through the classroom Year 5, led by Mr Furness. There’s never a dull moment in the classroom, with classes brought to life in ways you’d never believe.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of wolves is a ‘pack’.
Year 6
Our tribe of Otters can be found hunting for information in their Year 6 habitat, led by Miss Abbott. The Otters lead by example, buddying with our youngest tribes in early years, and flying the flag for our school values.
Interesting fact: collective name for a group of otters is a ‘bevy’.