With the warm weather yesterday, the Durham boys enjoyed a refreshing foot bath to help keep cool and comfortable. Afterwards, they took part in a variety of fine motor activities, working their way around different stations designed to develop their dexterity, coordination and independence. It was wonderful to see everyone engaged, having fun and building … Read more
This morning we headed out to the playground for a fun-filled chalk adventure! The children used colourful chalk to explore their creativity and learning on the playground floor. We practised our sums, designed England flags for the World Cup, and created lots of wonderful illustrations. We also had lots of fun exploring the new playground … Read more
On Wednesday, the children had a fantastic time taking part in our Sports Day activities. They thoroughly enjoyed trying a range of games, including skittles, boccia, football and parachute activities, showing great enthusiasm and teamwork throughout. It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers join us, and the children loved sharing the experience … Read more
This week, we enjoyed reading A Pebble in My Pocket. Inspired by the story, we went on a pebble hunt to explore different rocks and pebbles found on our walk. Back in the classroom, we used craft materials to design and create our own unique pebbles. We had lots of fun exploring, creating, and learning about … Read more
Last Friday, the Durham boys had a fantastic time celebrating Multicultural Day! They travelled around the different classrooms, each exploring a different country from around the world. From bush tucker trials in Australia to delicious cheese and chocolate tasting in Switzerland, the boys loved discovering new cultures, trying different foods, and joining in with the … Read more
This week in Art, the boys in Durham explored tsunamis as part of our “Tremors” topic. After watching an educational video and discussing what happens during a tsunami, they used tissue paper, sand, glitter, and other materials to create their own fantastic artwork inspired by the power of nature.
This week in Durham, we’ve been celebrating Greece for Multicultural Week! The boys have had a fantastic time exploring Greek culture, learning about famous Greek gods, beautiful pottery and the stories told through the pictures painted on it. They designed their own Greek gods, created clay models, coloured Greek flags and explored different pottery styles. … Read more
After lunch today, the Durham boys enjoyed a fun game of football together. Everyone took turns being the goalkeeper and taking shots, making sure all children were included and encouraged to join in. The boys kept a tally chart of the scores and added a star next to their name when they managed to save … Read more
The children had lots of fun exploring sand this week! We have learned all about where it comes from and how it is formed. We then mixed the sand with other materials to show just how diverse it it. Today, they used diggers to create its base and added water inside, watching the “lava” flow … Read more
Today, the children had great fun creating colourful mosaic volcano collages! They used a variety of materials to show the different layers of an erupting volcano. It got a little messy at times—but that just added to the fun and laughter in Durham Class! They’ve made some fantastic creations, which will be sent home later … Read more