🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Fun with the Durham Boys! 🎃 With half-term just around the corner and Halloween falling during the school break, the Durham boys have been getting into the spooky spirit this week by decorating their very own pumpkins! There were plenty of creative ideas, fantastic designs and lots of Halloween fun as the boys put … Read more

The Durham boys enjoyed a fun and tasty RE lesson making lemon laddoos, a sweet treat enjoyed by many Muslims during Eid celebrations! 🌙 As part of their learning about Islam and the celebration of Eid, the boys explored how food plays an important role in bringing families and communities together. They got hands-on with making … Read more

Durham enjoyed an exciting science lesson exploring how sound travels through vibrations. We discovered how sounds are made and how vibrations travel from one place to another. We then put our learning into practice by making our very own string telephones! 📞 The children had great fun experimenting with their creations, but much to our disappointment … Read more

Our Durham boys enjoyed a fantastic team-building activity as they worked together to make delicious Coconut Barfi! The boys worked as a team to collect all the ingredients they needed from the kitchen before getting started. We had a wonderful reader who read the instructions aloud, helping everyone to follow the method step by step. The … Read more

What a fantastic afternoon we had today! After lunch, the Durham boys took to the stage for their very own “Durham’s Got Talent” show. 🌟 We were treated to maracas, keyboard players, singers, dancers and even some fantastic ukulele performances! 🎹🎤💃🪕 The boys showed so much confidence, enthusiasm and creativity, and they certainly put on … Read more

The Durham boys had lots of fun during their science lesson this week, exploring how sound travels. They became little scientists and tried out some exciting experiments! They made their own paper cones and used them to talk through, discovering how their voices could travel through the cone. They also put rice on cling film and made sounds to see … Read more

On Wednesday, we had lots of fun with Music With Rosie! Rosie brought along her ukuleles, and the boys were very excited to have a go at playing them while singing along to the music. 🎵 We also explored a variety of drums and other musical instruments, making lots of different sounds and rhythms together. It was … Read more

Today we celebrated Lucy’s last day before maternity leave with a fun-filled baby shower! The children enjoyed Pin the Dummy on the Baby, Baby Bingo and creating their own baby prediction cards. It was a lovely day full of laughter, excitement and special wishes for Lucy and her growing family. We wish Lucy all the very best and can’t … Read more

Last week, the Durham boys explored a selection of fascinating fossils, looking closely at their different shapes, patterns and features. They then used crayons and paper to create beautiful fossil rubbing carefully revealing the intricate details hidden beneath. It was a fantastic hands-on activity that helped bring their learning to life while encouraging observation and … Read more

Our Durham boys have been enjoying their Growing Up sessions, taking part in fun and thoughtful discussions about keeping themselves healthy, safe and kind. Together, they’ve been learning about personal hygiene, understanding private parts, and why it’s important to ask first before giving someone a hug. The boys have listened carefully, asked brilliant questions, and … Read more

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