Class 3JBA/KE

Welcome to Class 3JBA/KE
In 3JBA/KE, we always want to improve as well as put 100% effort into everything that we do. We will also listen carefully to everyone in class. In our learning, we will be resilient and our attitude will always be positive. We will treat each other with kindness and respect and help each other achieve our goals. Also, our class will try our hardest to complete our learning. Finally, we will respect everyone and everything in the school including our friends, environment and teachers.

Meet the Team

Miss Elliott- Class Teacher

Mrs Binns-Alexander - Class Teacher

Hello, my name is Miss Elliott and I have the privilege of teaching Team Dependable in Year 3 this year. I have worked at Wellgate for eleven years.

1. Describe yourself in three words. Determined, Caring and fair
2. What is your favourite children’s book to read? My favourite book to read as a child was Harry Potter. I love reading Holes to children in Year 6.
3. What do you enjoy about education? Why? I enjoy that every day is a new day. I love that everyday there is a new challenge and a new way to be successful . Even now I am still learning new things every day from colleagues and the children. I also enjoy seeing the children grow in confidence and become ready to take their next steps in their lives.
4. What is the hardest thing you have ever accomplished? I walked Mount Snowdon which was a huge accomplishment for me and I was so proud that I didn’t give up and turn around (which I almost did when it got extremely steep).
5. What is your favourite ice cream flavour? Anything caramel or toffee
6. What is special about the place where you grew up? My friends and my family are there and it's filled with happy memories.

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!