Hedgehog

Your teacher is: Mr Elkin
Email: year2@belmore.school

Teacher Bio

Favourite subject at school and why: : My favourite subject at school was always history and I have loved teaching it just as much. I love learning about the past and thinking about how it had an impact on life today. I am especially interested in ancient Rome and Greece and loved learning about them at school.

Favourite children's book you have read: My favourite children’s book to read is The Bear and the Piano

What topics are you looking forward to teaching next year:  The subject I am looking forward to teaching most is Music. I have played the trombone since I was 7 so music has always been a big part of my life. I am looking forward to sharing my love of music with my class.

Any other info:  I am a big Liverpool fan and love playing all sorts of sports such as football, basketball and badminton.

Fact File

Name: Hedgehog

Scientific Name: Erinaceus europaeus

Description: 22-28cm long, covered on their back by around 6000 banded spines; face and underside with coarse greyish brown fur.

Habitat: Wide range of habitats, in both urban and rural situations. Absent from large conifer plantations, marshes & moorlands. Suburban and urban gardens increasingly important.