Welcome to Mab’s Cross Community Primary School

Hello and welcome to our Year 1 and 2 class!

My name is Mrs Martinus, and I am delighted to be your child’s teacher this year. I have had the pleasure of working at Mab’s Cross for many years and during my time have taken on a wonderful role as part of the Arts and Culture team.

We are very lucky to have Mrs Hayes and Mrs White, who help and support us in our classroom. In our Year 1 and 2 classes, we embark on an exciting journey of learning, exploration and growth. We aim to build upon skills and develop confidence. Our classroom is a nurturing space where every child feels safe and valued. Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities and a supportive environment, we encourage curiosity, resilience and a love of learning.

This year, our topics are Coastline, Street Detectives and Magnificent Monarchs. Our Coastline unit explores the human and physical features of the coast and provides the opportunity to investigate the important work of the RNLI. We place a focus upon the coastal town of Whitby and discover how to use maps and compasses. In our Street Detectives topic, we will explore the local community, looking at old and new houses and how the streets have changed over time. We will plan routes, write directions and create maps. In Magnificent Monarchs we will delve into the past to discover information about the British monarchy. We will use timelines, portraits and historical sources to research the six most significant sovereigns.

We look forward to partnering with parents and guardians to ensure a successful and enjoyable year for every child in our class. There are many ways you can support your child’s learning, from reading together, supporting your child with homework and class projects, volunteering on class trips or school events. At Mab’s Cross, we aim to promote a love of reading, and we set a weekly challenge to read three times at home. If the reading challenge is met, your child’s name goes into a raffle each week. A name is picked at random and the chosen child gets to take home the reading satchel which includes a book, teddy bear, hot chocolate and biscuits.

We love to share our learning, activities and updates with you, and we do this through Class Dojo, Edulink and fortnightly newsletters from our headteacher, Mrs Poole. Throughout the year, you will be updated on your child’s progress through Parents Evening meetings or reports sent home. If you need to speak to me, please contact me on Edulink or come and speak to me at the end of the school day.

I am looking forward to working with your child and are very excited to begin this adventure with them.

Let’s make this year a memorable one!

Mrs Martinus