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Year 3 Team
Our Year 3 Team:
Lauren Garratt
I begin my sixth year of teaching with the exciting move to Dubai British School. I look forward to continuing teaching Year 3 for a third year in my teaching career along with the variety of other Key Stage 2 year groups I have been fortunate enough to experience. My journey as a primary teacher began following the completion of a Bachelor of Education with Honours at the University of Derby, where I gained experience of working alongside other outstanding teachers within a range of schools in the East Midlands. Upon completion, I spent three years teaching close to my hometown of Wirksworth, taking on several roles, including Modern Foreign Languages Lead, School Council Lead and Newly Qualified Teacher mentor. Teaching abroad has always been a dream of mine and my wish finally came true in 2019, when I embarked on my very first overseas teaching career in Dubai. Within my first two years in Dubai, I gained the title of a ‘Positive Education Champion’ within the school that I worked and was proud to feature in their outstanding British School Overseas inspection report. I am very much looking forward to continuing my international teaching experience for a third year, here at Dubai British School! When I am not teaching, I most enjoy winding down with a good book, coffee and podcast, or getting out and exploring the wonderful sights we are so fortunate to have on our very doorsteps here in Dubai. It is incredibly difficult to narrow my most favourite teaching moment down to just one, but it would have to be International Day! I was totally mesmorised by the concept of International Day when I first began teaching in Dubai and still count it as one of my year’s highlights and most memorable school events today. I love seeing a sea of children dressed in their wonderful national clothing, celebrating where they come from and what they love about their home country with pride. Seeing children broadening their understanding of other cultures and displaying tolerance and acceptance, for me, is so humbling! Not forgetting tasting an array of scrumptious international foods too! A trip around the world in a day; it does not get much more exciting than that!
Year 3D Teacher
Lisa Larcombe
I am very excited to join DBS-EH as a Year 3 teacher. After gaining a first class Bachelor of Education degree in primary education, I began teaching in England in my hometown of Plymouth. During my career, I have had the privilege of teaching in England, Jersey, Finland and Spain. I have been teaching for 7 years, including the last 3 years in Dubai, and I have experience across both Key Stage 1 and 2. I am passionate about inspiring children to become lifelong learners, who are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Understanding the children and their interests is key to personalising my teaching, to make it exciting and to ensure that all children reach their full potential. My ambition is for my class to develop a love of reading and to take enjoyment from sharing class books together, as well as reading independently. In my spare time, I love to relax with a good book and spend time with my friends. One of my passions is the theatre, and I enjoy watching and performing in musicals as well as attending dance classes. In the holidays, I love to travel and explore new countries and find out more about different cultures.
Year 3 Class Teacher
The Primary & Foundation Team
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