This week (beginning 16th March 2026)

Another fun week in Durham 2! The children have continued to approach their learning with enthusiasm and a real sense of curiosity.

In English, we created a descriptive recount inspired by Starbird. Using their pastel artwork from last week, the children carefully described their chosen setting. We placed a strong focus on using similes to add detail and interest, helping to paint a clear picture for the reader.

In Maths, we have been exploring fractions, looking at how to find fractions of both shapes and quantities. The children have been working on recognising equal parts and have used practical activities to find halves, quarters and thirds, developing their understanding of sharing amounts equally.

In Science, we took part in a spring walk around the school grounds. The children looked closely for signs of the season and explored where grass grows best. They noticed that areas with more sunlight supported better growth, linking this to what plants need to thrive.

In Reading, we focused on clarification skills through An Egg Is Quiet by Dianna Aston. The children practised identifying when something didn’t make sense and used strategies such as discussing vocabulary and using context to support their understanding.

In Geography, we drew on our home learning to think about what coastal areas were like in the past. The children shared their ideas and explored how jobs in these areas have changed over time.

It has been a very positive week in Durham Class, with lots of great thinking, discussion and creativity across all areas of learning. Well done, everyone!

The Durham 2 Team💫

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