St Mary's

Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Gem Gang

 

After our visits from Dr Tom Robson over the past few years, we have adopted the learning power of the Gem Gang to help our children become even better learners. On his most recent visit, two children from each infant and junior class was given the privelege of working closely with Dr Tom to become a 'learning detective'. Each learning detective is an expert in spotting gem powers being used. in a class. Now that he has gone teachers have the opportunity to 'borrow' a learning detective for a lesson to help spot how effective their class are at using each power. He even asked one child to become a 'learning detective trainer', who is able to teach other children in the school how to become a learning detective, just in case we run out!

 

This week we launched our Gem Gang detectives!Led by our Head Girl and Head Boy our learning detectives in each class will be looking for exceptional learning and awarding a certificate to the person in each year group in each class that they see.

Thanks to Megan and Robert for leading this important initiative and to our learning detectives:

2EC: Keeley and Connor

2J: Tom and Oli

2K: Enzo and Cullin

3S: Rocco and Brianna

3M: Souki and Rhys

3B: Joe and Maddie

4H: Izzy and Jamie

4C: Robert and Liliana

4B: Aaron and Niamh

 

To find out more about Dr Tom's work, please click here.

 

Super D- Diamond power...

Super D uses his diamond power to solve his own problems. He recognises when a challenge is an individual one, a team one, or when maybe he needs some extra help. He's great at working with others and by himself. His superpower is resourcefulness.

 

 

Eddie Emerald- Emerald power...

Eddie Emerald loves being told something is too hard. He nevers believes this and is always prepared to have a go. He also loves making mistakes as he knows this is how he is going to learn to get better. He never gives up. His superpower is resilience.

 

 

Roxy Ruby- Ruby power...

Roxy Ruby makes everyone around her feel special. She makes sure she listens to what other people have said and checks if she has misunderstood. People love being around her and she works really well with other people. Her superpower is relationships.

 

 

 

Sophie Sapphire- Sapphire power...

Sophie Sapphire uses her sapphire power to always stay on task. She is completely focused on her goal and nevers get distracted by small things happening around her. As a result she finishes her tasks quickly and effectively because she always knows what to do. Like Eddie Emerald she never gives up. Her superpower is respect.