Hello, my name is Mrs Binns-Alexander and I am one of the teachers of Team Dependable in Year 3. I have taught across different year groups at Wellgate for eight years. I enjoy how different every day and every learning moment can be. One of my biggest inspirations in teaching is educationalist Greg Bottrill – I think he is a genius and has such a fascinating understanding of childhood, education and the magic of children. I have two beautiful children and love spending time exploring and adventuring with them. As a family we are always busy on our exploits, walking and talking about the things we see. Although, this is frequently talking about which is our third favourite insect and how many spiders we think would fit in a pocket. I wish I knew more about Science. My mind was blown at a recent conference when the speaker talked about Quantum Physics. I think in another life I would like to come back as a physicist.
Miss Joyner - Class Teaching Assistant
Hello my name is Mrs Joyner and I am the teaching assistant in Class 3JBA/LE. I am a hardworking, fun and thoughtful person who loves working with children because no day is ever the same! I had lots of favourite books as a child but the ones I loved the most were The Secret Seven because they went on lots of adventures! My dad is my inspiration as he was a kind, hardworking, gentle and caring man.
Mrs Poulter - Class Teaching Assistant
Hello my name is Mrs Poulter and I am the teaching assistant in Class 3MH. I am a fun, kind and energetic person who enjoys working with the children of Wellgate because everyday is different. I really enjoy seeing the progress that everyone makes throughout the year and the amazing things we learn together. My favourite children's book to read is Harry Potter and my favourite and my favourite song to sing is the 12 days of Christmas because I absolutely love Christmas! My husband is my inspiration because he is incredibly hardworking.
Days to remember...
Thursday- Spelling test in class Friday - Please bring your swimming kit and towel (please wear school uniform) Friday - Reading records to be handed in and new reading books Friday – Maths and spelling homework handed in and new homework set
What do we learn about in Class 3JBA/KE?
Each day, we will complete our Reading, Writing and Maths lessons.
Autumn Term - In Autumn Term, we will be reading Charlotte's Web!
Science - Forces and magnets and Animals Including Humans History - Stone Age Geography - Settlements Art & Design - Study of William Morris and printing Design Technology (DT) - Exploring textiles Religious Education (RE) - Christianity Computing - Connecting Computers & Creating Media Physical Education (PE) - Swimming Music - Developing notation skills & enjoying improvisations Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHEE) - Mental health, Healthy lifestyles, Family and Close Positive Relationships, Safe Relationships & Respecting Self and Others. French - Phonetics and Animals
Spring Term - In Spring Term, we will be reading The Boy Who Grew Dragons and Leonora Bolt Secret Inventor!
Science - Plants History - Bronze Age and Iron Age Geography - Field Work and South America and the UK Art & Design - Painting and Romero Britto Religious Education (RE) - Hinduism Computing - Programming a sequence in music Physical Education (PE) - Netball Music - Composing using your imagination and sharing musical experiences Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHEE) - Keeping safe, friendships, bullying and digital literacy French - Musical instruments and fruit
Summer Term - In Summer Term, we will be reading Varjak Paw and The Nowhere to Be Seen Hotel
Science - Light and Rocks History - Local history of mining Geography - Biomes Art & Design - Drawing and Sketching D&T - Pulley and mechanisms Religious Education (RE) - Sikhism Computing - Data and information with branching databases, Creating Media and Online Safety Physical Education (PE) - Athletics and Cricket Music - Musical styles and recognising different sounds. Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHEE) - Shared responsibilities, Growing and Changing and Drugs and Alcohol. French - Little Red Riding Hood
You can see our learning by visiting our Year 3 Blog!