We are so proud of Isla in Class 1 for her amazing achievements in Swimming. She has received her Stage 1 certificate and badge – Amazing!

Class 1

Class 1 went right back to the stone ages and the children learned about how people used to live many, many years ago. We looked at mark making and places people would love – it was very different to our life today! We created fire torches to compliment our wonderful costumes 🐆

Class 2

Class 2’s theme was Kings and Queens, learning about the current British Monarchy.

Class 3

Class 3’s theme were the Romans and learnt about the way of life, what happened when Pompeii erupted and the differences between the regions of the Roman Empire.

Class 4

Class 4 dressed up as Vikings! We read a Viking story about a young girl named Tilda, uncovered Viking equivalent fractions using longship sails, discussed the Pagan gods and goddess the Vikings worshipped, created Viking shields and loved showing off our costumes.

Class 5

Class 5 learnt about the significant figures of history who sought out new countries and ventures of the world.

UNCRC Article 31 – children have the right to take part in artistic activities.

We were incredibly lucky to have a visit from the Mayor of Durham this afternoon, along with her bodyguards.

The children in Class 1 were fascinated at the jewels and clothing worn by the Mayor and were excited to perform her an action song using makaton signs. Class 2 performed a song in French that they have been practising this half term and Classes 3 and 4, performed; Three Little Birds using sign language. The children in class 5 ended the afternoon by sharing their work they have been doing with Durham Business Enterprise – she was blown away by the designs and detail put in and said she will pop by their market stall selling their products this weekend in Durham city. ✨

UNCRC Article 12 – every child has the right to be heard.

UNCRC Article 29 – Develop our talents

Class 3 and 4 have been working so hard over the past few months to learn how to play the ukulele. They have learnt so many new chords and songs and have been building their confidence every week. Today we performed to the rest of the school, playing and singing all of the songs we have learnt so far. They played so well and should be very proud of themselves! The year 4’s and 5’s have also been continuing to learn more songs on the violin and performed solos to everyone! They played amazingly and it is lovely to see the progress they have made.

Year 5/6 have been working with a business, who creates local textiles, for the past 10 weeks. Children have designed, manufactured and sold their product at Durham Market Place on Saturday. The children sold all of their finished products and demonstrated creativity and excellent teamwork skills. We would like to thank Melanie Kyle, a local textiles designer for this opportunity.

UNCRC Article 29-Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full.

UNCRC Article 28 – Right to Education

Well done to all of our children in Class 5 who have been working with a variety of professional within the Police Force to complete their Mini Police work concentrating on a series of issues which our police force deal with in their roles. We have definitely been inspired by the police and have potential future careers amongst us in the Force.

Rights Respecting Gold demonstrated by all our children.

UNCRC Article 29 – goals of education

A fabulous well done to the children who have accessed their TT Rockstars and achieved their next levels. We are very proud of the determination you are showing.

UNCRC Article 29 – goals of education

A fabulous well done to the children who have accessed their Lexia and achieved their next levels. We are very proud of the determination you are showing.

UNCRC Article 29 – goals of education

A fabulous well done to the children who have impressed their teachers this week and achieved their Head Teacher Award. We are all very impressed with your efforts.

UNCRC Article 29 – goals of education

A fabulous well done to the children who have impressed their teachers this week and achieved their Head Teacher Award. We are all very impressed with your efforts.