Rowan
Rowan are a class of year 3 pupils and we are developing our independence now we are in Key Stage 2.
We are taught by Mrs Franklin and our teaching assistants are Mrs Turnbull, Miss Garrity and Miss Flynn. We are enjoying lots of new learning and we are using all of our new knowledge to produce some amazing work! We have a wide range of learning styles which our staff team use to create some fabulous lessons for us to enjoy.
We are a friendly bunch and are really caring and kind towards each other. We enjoy celebrating each other’s achievements and success and you will often hear us cheering and applauding for our friends!
Beech
Beech class children are all in year six, we have a small, warm and friendly classroom, with nine children based in the main room and others accessing a bespoke curriculum to meet their individual needs. We have five staff members who work between the classroom and 1:1 activities. The class teacher is Miss Clark and our teaching assistants are, Miss Lamb, Miss Birbeck, Miss Fearon and Mrs Page.
We are very hard working and are learning to become as independent as possible in everything that we do. We are always busy and like to learn from lots of practical tasks that will prepare us for secondary and life after Croft.
On a Thursday, some of Beech class have the opportunity to explore their inner Bear Grylls at Haystax. We experience adventurous activities including, fire lighting, toasting marshmallows, hammock building, arts, crafts and sensory play.
Hazel
Hazel class is a Year 4 class consisting of 11 pupils. The class teacher is Mrs Leonard, supported by Miss McGuigan (HLTA) and our nurturing team of teaching assistants Miss O’Keeffe, Mr Haywood and Miss Franklin. Every day is exciting and different and we aim to provide a unique, stimulating and inspiring environment where children, grow, flourish and thrive. Our curriculum sparks excitement and pupils’ natural curiosity and ensures that each child reaches their full potential and continues to grow independence and confidence in their learning. We promote growth mindset within our learning environment and are always looking for opportunities for pupils to learn and improve their skills and knowledge.
Birch
Birch class consist of 14 Year 5 children. There are four members of staff in Birch; Mrs Kennedy is the class teacher, who works alongside Miss Brannan, Miss Walker and Miss Anderson, who are the Learning Support Assistants.
