{"id":40,"date":"2021-08-24T11:26:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T10:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:34:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T10:34:47","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block_6d68c4cc45b6162423cf39426a1a6a33\" class=\"wp-block-acf-large-cta\">\n\t<div class=\" primary-bg \"  data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-x\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Durston House is a vibrant, stimulating and energetic community. We are forward looking with a proud and long history of academic achievement.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_7db74b3a4f8f0b4db0533f82776558b6\" class=\"wp-block-acf-gridblock \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-x\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cell medium-6\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 cell main-slider\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell small-6 medium-6 qtr-block slider-sq\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.413)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-1-0181-scaled-500x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"stat-slider\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>15<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>pupils<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Average class size <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"progress\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell small-6 medium-6 qtr-block slider-sq\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.413)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Durston-Campaign-152-500x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"stat-slider\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>32<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Different<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Languages Spoken<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"progress\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell small-6 medium-6 qtr-block slider-sq\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.413)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Durston_candids-134-500x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"stat-slider\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>9<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Scholarships &#038; Awards<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>offered per year<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"progress\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 qtr-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/about-us\/heads-welcome\/\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Giles-Entwisle-1-150x0-c-default.jpg\">\n        \t\t\t<h3>Head&#8217;s Welcome<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n        \t\t<p>Giles Entwisle<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cell medium-6 half-block\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"750\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.413)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-1-0110-scaled-800x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1>Why Durston?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button btn-white-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/about-us\/why-durston\/\" target=\"\">Why Durston?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_7063f3a58dec17131cfbae1781dba34e\" class=\"wp-block-acf-main-content\">\n<div class=\" primary-bg \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-x\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell medium-8 medium-offset-2\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00833e;\">Spring Term 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Term Begins: Tuesday 9 January<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Half Term: Monday 12 February &#8211; Sunday 18 February<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Term Ends: Friday 22 March; 12:30pm finish.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_1a40b0a8c02c59b8460d88e29a262f62\" class=\"wp-block-acf-discover\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-x\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell medium-12\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1>Discover Durston<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div onclick='window.location.href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/pre-prep\/\"' class=\"cell small-12 medium-4 discover-card outer\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-2-0397-scaled-e1697110362931-700x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/pre-prep\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color:#ffffff;\" class=\"inner\">Pre-Prep<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div onclick='window.location.href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/junior\/\"' class=\"cell small-12 medium-4 discover-card outer\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-2-0098-scaled-e1697110333731-700x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/junior\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color:#04823d;\" class=\"inner\">Junior School<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div onclick='window.location.href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/middle-upper\/\"' class=\"cell small-12 medium-4 discover-card outer\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-2-0323-scaled-e1697110300679-700x0-c-default.jpg')\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/the-durston-journey\/middle-upper\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color:#04823d;\" class=\"inner\">Middle &#038; Upper<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_213bfd0ac1effc6e2c228cc2b040d156\" class=\"wp-block-acf-where-boys\">\n\n        <div class=\"reveal video\" id=\"play-btn\" data-reveal>\n        \n        <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/346371406\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n        <button class=\"close-button\" data-close aria-label=\"Close modal\" type=\"button\">\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-x\"  data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1>Where pupils<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n         <div class=\"grid-x small-up-1 large-up-2 flex-block\">\n\n        <div class=\"cell medium-6 video-card\"  data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-2-0418-scaled.jpg')\">\n\n             <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <h1>Flourish<\/h1>\n\n            <a data-open=\"play-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"play-btn\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/themes\/durston\/src\/assets\/images\/icons\/play-btn.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"cell grid-x small-up-1\"  data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\">\n\n            <div class=\"cell card-top medium-6\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-2-0308-scaled.jpg')\">\n                    <h1>laugh<\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"cell card-bottom medium-6\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),url('https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DURSTON-HOUSE-DAY-1-0118-scaled-e1697111084630.jpg')\">\n                    <h1>care<\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_14746d56356ce196acda67e54b50c646\" class=\"wp-block-acf-news\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container  primary-bg \">\n    <div class=\"grid-x\">\n      <div class=\"cell\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n        <h1>Durston Stories<\/h1>\n               <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"news-slider grid-x slider-nav\">\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/spring-concert-2024\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_4280-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/spring-concert-2024\/\">Celebrating Musical Diversity: Our First Co-Educational Spring Concert<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-22T12:54:41+00:00\">22 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At Durston House, we believe in celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity in every aspect of our community. Wednesday evening, marked a significant milestone in our journey as we proudly hosted our annual spring concert, the first since becoming co-educational. It was a spectacular evening filled with awe-inspiring performances and a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/spring-concert-2024\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wellbeing-week-2024\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/8ebcca15-87a8-438c-a83d-973f5be29c21-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wellbeing-week-2024\/\">Nurturing Minds: Recap of Our Annual Wellbeing Week 2024<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-22T10:21:15+00:00\">22 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last week, our school community embarked on a journey of self-discovery and growth during our annual Wellbeing Week. With a commitment to nurturing the holistic development of our students, we dedicated this special time to fostering mental, emotional, and physical wellness. The week commenced with an uplifting opening assembly, where&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wellbeing-week-2024\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-wizard-of-oz\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JSc1-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-wizard-of-oz\/\">Emerald City Magic: Year 3 and 4 Bring &#8216;The Wizard of Oz&#8217; to Life!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-22T10:04:15+00:00\">22 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Durston House School&#8217;s Year 3 and 4 pupils recently dazzled audiences with their spellbinding rendition of &#8220;The Wizard of Oz.&#8221; Transporting spectators to the magical land of Oz, the production was a true testament to the talent and dedication of our young performers. The stage came alive with vibrant costumes&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-wizard-of-oz\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-great-fire-of-london\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_4220-scaled-e1711031879832-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-great-fire-of-london\/\">Y2 Re-Enact the Great Fire of London<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T14:36:57+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In the immersive re-enactment of the fateful event known as the Great Fire of London, children embarked on a journey through time, transporting themselves back to the year 1666. With meticulous attention to historical detail, the scene was set in the bustling streets of London, amidst the timber-framed buildings and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-great-fire-of-london\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/character-journey-oppidan-education\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bf05e34e-8dc4-4fbb-871f-4364bf5457cc-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/character-journey-oppidan-education\/\">Y5 Character Journey with Oppidan Education<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T14:07:14+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last week, Year 5 pupils embarked on their Character Journey with Oppidan Education. This is the first of several sessions across the year preparing pupils for the Senior School Interview process.  Miss Togher &#8211; Marketing Manager&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/character-journey-oppidan-education\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2024\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3773-scaled-e1711029015893-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2024\/\">Cross Country 2024<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T13:49:36+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This term saw our annual Cross Country take place for pupils in Reception-Year 8; the day remained dry and was a success! Well done to pupils for completing the course and our parents who turned up to cheer them on! Miss Togher &#8211; Marketing Manager&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2024\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3545-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit-2\/\">Pre-School Police Visit!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T13:24:14+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>During the visit, children had the chance to engage with the officers and learn about various aspects of safety, including how to call the police, when it&#8217;s appropriate to reach out to them, and how the police can assist us in times of need. Through interactive discussions, role-playing scenarios, and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-trip-2024\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7578-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-trip-2024\/\">Y6 Amersham Field Trip<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T12:35:22+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At the start of the year, Year 6 embarked on an educational outing to Amersham Field Studies Centre with the purpose of investigating the microclimates prevalent in the area. This endeavour formed an integral part of their Geography curriculum, emphasising the practical application of theoretical concepts. The day commenced within&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-trip-2024\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/y7-tower-of-london-outing\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7942-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/y7-tower-of-london-outing\/\">Y7 Tower of London Outing<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T12:15:43+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>As part of the Year 7\u2019s current History topic \u2018Elizabeth I\u2019, they had they chance of visiting the Tower of London. Here they explored the multiple uses of the Tower throughout time, from fortress, to palace, to prison. As part of their visit, their workshop also allowed them to uncover&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/y7-tower-of-london-outing\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop-2024\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7797-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop-2024\/\">Y6 Medieval Life Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-03-21T12:08:28+00:00\">21 March 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 6 were visited by Happening History to learn all about medieval life, spanning from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the victory of the Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. As part of the hands-on workshop, the pupils learned all about medieval guilds, the weird&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop-2024\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/f248bd8c-d292-4875-8271-bda219538839-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit\/\">Pre-School Fire Engine Visit!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-01-31T09:32:08+00:00\">31 January 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Friday, Pre-School had an exciting visit from the London Fire Brigade to supplement their termly topic of \u2018People Who Help Us\u2019. Children discussed what to do in a fire emergency, who do we call? How do we call them? Children had the opportunity to use the hose, sit in&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-school-fire-engine-visit\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jacks-mother-and-Cow-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop-2\/\">Junior School French Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-01-29T18:10:34+00:00\">29 January 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 3 and 4 children relished the chance to enjoy a whole hour of French recently. Freshwater&#8217;s expertly delivered performances of\u00a0 Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood) and Jacques et Les Haricots Magiques (Jack and the Beanstalk) brought the language and stories alive. Audience participation kept the children&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-review-of-les-trois-mousquetaires\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0126-scaled-e1706551940490-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-review-of-les-trois-mousquetaires\/\">A Review of Les Trois Mousquetaires<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2024-01-29T17:53:23+00:00\">29 January 2024<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Who would want to miss the opportunity to journey back in time to the turbulent streets of Paris?! It was a privilege for Middle School Children at Durston House to enjoy a workshop run by the Freshwater Theatre Company presenting the swash-buckling adventure Three Musketeers in French. The objective was&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-review-of-les-trois-mousquetaires\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/oppidan-education-leadership-training\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_0575-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/oppidan-education-leadership-training\/\">Oppidan Education: 1 Year Transition Journey (Year 6) and Leadership Training (Year 8)<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-09-13T09:08:39+01:00\">13 September 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Partners since 2022, over the next week Oppidan Education will be mentoring both our year 6 and Year 8 pupils. The Year 6 interview day forms part of their 1 Year Transition Journey whereas the Year 8 day is focused on developing leadership skills. Who are Oppidan? Oppidan is&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/oppidan-education-leadership-training\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/trips-week-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NAUK6895-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/trips-week-2023\/\">Trips Week 2023!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-26T17:49:20+01:00\">26 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>All pupils from Years 4 \u2013 8 attend a residential trip, spending at least two nights away from home. Trips, inspired by the curriculum, help pupils discover much about themselves, their friends and the world around them, experiences that can go on to form some of the happiest school memories. <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/trips-week-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/carpe-diem\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_9309-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/carpe-diem\/\">&#8220;Carpe Diem&#8230;Seize the day!&#8221;<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-26T17:16:55+01:00\">26 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At Durston House, we seek every possible opportunity to reward pupils and to recognise their successes throughout the academic year. The final week of the summer term saw various events take place including Vertical House Picnics, Prize Giving and Final Assembly. An occasion for pupils, parents and staff to gather&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/carpe-diem\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-day-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_E9015-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-day-2023\/\">Sports Day 2023 Roundup!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-26T16:42:01+01:00\">26 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Throughout the last two weeks of June, Durston House hosted their three annual Sports Days. The Pre-Prep Sports Day went ahead in a similar fashion to previous years. In the morning, pupils took part in an \u2018Octathalon\u2019 event, which included Running, Jumping and Throwing activities. Having competed in these Field&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-day-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-charity-fair\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_9208-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-charity-fair\/\">Year 8 Charity Fair<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-10T14:14:33+01:00\">10 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Friday, Year 8 boys prepared and ran a Charity Fair in aid of raising money for the School\u2019s two chosen charities \u2013 Water Aid and Ealing Soup Kitchen. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed visiting and getting involved in what the Year 8 pupils&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-charity-fair\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rocket-balloon-cars\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/387fbcde-f2f1-4e7d-9cf7-7ba84f6401e9-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rocket-balloon-cars\/\">Rocket Balloon Cars<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-10T12:04:41+01:00\">10 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Junior School pupils recently embarked on an exciting STEM project, building a rocket balloon car. Their enthusiasm and curiosity drove them to explore the realms of aerodynamics, physics, and engineering. With meticulous attention to detail, they designed and assembled a car that utilized the power of a rocket balloon&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rocket-balloon-cars\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-year-2-visit-legoland\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG20230630100636-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-year-2-visit-legoland\/\">Year 1 &#038; Year 2 visit Legoland!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-07T12:23:40+01:00\">7 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>To celebrate the engineering component of STEM, \u00a0Year 1 and 2 visited Legoland last Friday. The children&#8217;s excitement was palpable as the coach drove through the entrance. The life-size Lego pieces bought so much joy and added to the excitement for the day ahead. The children spent the day exploring&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-year-2-visit-legoland\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8682-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2023\/\">STEM Week 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-07T11:49:50+01:00\">7 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Durston STEM Week 2023 was launched with a full school assembly with an exciting Science show designed to entertain a whole school from Reception to Year 8 pupils with spectacular science demonstrations and discussions to inspire pupils\u2019 curiosity and imagination. With audience participation and exciting demonstrations, our visitor demonstrated&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/dhpa-fun-day-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FunDay3-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/dhpa-fun-day-2023\/\">Durston House Parents Association Fun Day Spectacular 2023!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-06T17:07:29+01:00\">6 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Saturday the Durston House Parents Association (DHPA) hosted their Annual Fun Day Spectacular! It was lovely to see so many of our current pupils, their families and lots of children who will be joining Durston House in September! Huge thank-you to the DHPA and all the volunteers who worked&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/dhpa-fun-day-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-year-group-assemblies\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Year-2-Assembly-2-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-year-group-assemblies\/\">Pre-Prep Year Group Assemblies<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-05T14:21:20+01:00\">5 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Pre-Prep classes have recently been working hard preparing to present their Year Group Assemblies to parents. Year 2 performed a short musical play about the Great Fire of London (their favourite topic of the year), Year 1 told us all about their favourite moments from Year 1 and what&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-year-group-assemblies\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-pre-prep\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8383-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-pre-prep\/\">Ranger Stu visits Pre-Prep<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-05T13:44:54+01:00\">5 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Reception were thrilled to have Ranger Stu visit today who introduced us to a few of his friends. Each child was given the opportunity to touch an animal!\u00a0Our topic this term is &#8216;Minibeasts&#8217; so we enjoyed meeting\u00a0Coconut the Tarantula and Mrs Stingy the Scorpion. We also&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-pre-prep\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-london-zoo\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Image6-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-london-zoo\/\">Year 3 visit London Zoo<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-05T12:58:23+01:00\">5 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>After their exciting visit to the London Zoo, the Year 3 pupils are bursting with tales of the cute penguins, roaring lions, and cheeky monkeys. Their curious minds are filled with newfound knowledge about reptiles and exotic birds. The experience has deepened their love for animals&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-london-zoo\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-fair-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BYZY3057-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-fair-2023\/\">Junior School Art Fair 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-03T15:45:22+01:00\">3 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>One recent sunny June afternoon, the pupils in Years 3 and 4 were delighted to have the chance to share their artistic successes from this year with their friends and families. Highlights from Year 4 children included their stunning colourful prints inspired by the designs of William Morris, a Hammersmith&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-fair-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-windsor-castle\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_5644-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-windsor-castle\/\">Y1 visit Windsor Castle<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-03T15:31:15+01:00\">3 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 1 visited Windsor Castle as an extension of their Topic \u2018Knights and Castles\u2019. It was a beautiful sunny day to be exploring the castle. The pupils loved searching for the special features of castles that we had been discussing in class. They identified arrow slits, crenulations, cannons, an old&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-windsor-castle\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-open-morning\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_7898-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-open-morning\/\">Junior School Science Morning<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-03T14:55:26+01:00\">3 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Whilst Middle &amp; Upper School were away on Trips Week, Junior School visited the Science Department at Main School. Throughout the morning pupils learnt about acids and alkali\u2019s, getting hands on with a fun practical!&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-open-morning\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-aladdin-jr-production\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8316-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-aladdin-jr-production\/\">Year 8 Pupils Shine in Spectacular Production of &#8216;Aladdin Jr.&#8217;<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-07-03T13:05:26+01:00\">3 July 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In an extraordinary display of talent and dedication, the Year 8 pupils delivered a captivating rendition of the classic musical &#8216;Aladdin Jr.&#8217; The much-anticipated production, which took place last week, left the audience spellbound with its stunning performances and impressive stagecraft. Weeks of meticulous planning and preparation preceded the grand&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-aladdin-jr-production\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-interview-practice-oppidan\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FIMD3692-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-interview-practice-oppidan\/\">Year 5 Interview Practice with Oppidan<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-06-29T12:23:57+01:00\">29 June 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The interview practice day in Year 5 was a resounding success. The enthusiasm and commitment exhibited by our pupils were commendable, and it was truly heartening to see their determination as they approached the task of talking to someone they hadn&#8217;t met before. The nerves and anxieties from the beginning&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-interview-practice-oppidan\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-year-8-art-exhibition-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_6193-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-year-8-art-exhibition-2023\/\">Y5 &#8211; Y8 Art Exhibition 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-06-28T20:08:48+01:00\">28 June 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In early June, Durston House hosted it&#8217;s annual Young Artist Summer Exhibition. We were thrilled to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our Middle and Upper School pupils through a captivating display of their artistic endeavours. This exhibition was a testament to the passion and dedication our pupils have&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-year-8-art-exhibition-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-council\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230620_095047-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-council\/\">Y2 Outing to Amersham Field Studies Council<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-06-28T19:56:31+01:00\">28 June 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 2 visited Amersham Field Studies Council to compliment the children&#8217;s recent Science topic, Plants, Animals and Habitats. They had the chance to&nbsp;use science equipment to&nbsp;go on a minibeast hunt and try pond dipping.&nbsp;Can you spot them using the nets, magnifying glasses and collection pots? They&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-council\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year6-year8-cross-country-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/75d95d0c-5402-405f-b3a8-a1cac7fa3404-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year6-year8-cross-country-2023\/\">Year 6 &#8211; Year 8 Cross Country<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-31T15:07:23+01:00\">31 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This year, the House Cross-Country run was postponed for some year groups. Pupils in Reception &#8211; Year 5 completed the course in the Spring Term, however, years 6 to 8 could not. This was due to some very torrential rain and hail which meant the Cross Country was rescheduled to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year6-year8-cross-country-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-vs-john-lyon-cricket-match\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/723d18cb-835d-4ec5-b21f-db1e68602220-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-vs-john-lyon-cricket-match\/\">John Lyon v Durston House Cricket Match<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-31T14:31:47+01:00\">31 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Wednesday 17 May Year 7 and Year 8 first and second Cricket teams, were invited to John Lyon School to play cricket. Spirits were high as the sun was out after a few weeks of dreadful weather. We are a dominant bowling side, so when we won the toss,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-vs-john-lyon-cricket-match\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year1-outing-kew-gardens-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-19-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year1-outing-kew-gardens-2023\/\">Year 1 Outing to Kew Gardens<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-25T09:43:56+01:00\">25 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Our day out at Kew Gardens was a huge success. Children loved exploring the different flowers and plants throughout the garden. During the workshop with Michelle we learnt key features about a variety of plants. We learnt that the weeping beech tree has incredibly long roots&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year1-outing-kew-gardens-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-epping-forest\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-17-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-epping-forest\/\">Year 4 Outing to Epping Forest Field Study Centre<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-23T10:40:08+01:00\">23 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>We were expecting heavy downpours but, in the end, they never materialised and a light drizzle was not enough to dampen the spirits of the Year 4s as they traversed Epping Forest in search of the source and tributaries to Debden Brook. They were investigating how the depth and width&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-epping-forest\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_5560-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair-2023\/\">Y3-Y5 Future Schools&#8217; Fair 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-22T15:49:47+01:00\">22 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Thursday 18 May, we welcomed parents of children in Year 3 \u2013 Year 5 from both Durston House and Harvington Prep School to our Future Schools\u2019 Fair for the second year running! It was a pleasure to welcome the following leading Independent Senior Schools from across London and beyond:&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-budding-artists\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG20230511131851-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-budding-artists\/\">Pre-Prep&#8217;s budding artists!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-17T15:09:47+01:00\">17 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>During the first few weeks of the Summer Term, Pre-Prep\u2019s budding artists have been hard at work! We started the term in celebration mode, decorating our classrooms with bunting, making Union Jack flags and crowns, and collaging King Charles III\u2019s profile in preparation for the King\u2019s Coronation. Following this, children&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-budding-artists\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-spring-term-round-up\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230330_101209-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-spring-term-round-up\/\">PSHME &#8211; Spring Term Round Up!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-11T11:17:59+01:00\">11 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Junior School The Year 3\u2019s started their Spring Term with Economic Wellbeing, looking into different aspects of money. They spent time analysing the value of money, why we spend, the importance of saving and what constitutes needs and wants. The latter part of the term was dedicated to understanding what&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-spring-term-round-up\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-neasden-temple\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Neasden3-700x400-c-default.png\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-neasden-temple\/\">Year 4 Outing to Neasden Temple<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-09T10:38:15+01:00\">9 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The year 4 children spent a lovely morning at the Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden. They learnt that almost 5,00 tonnes of Italian and Bulgarian marble was shipped to India to be hand carved by over 1,500 skilled artisans, to make the Mandir. The children visited the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-neasden-temple\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-science-challenge-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-3-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-science-challenge-2023\/\">Merchant Taylors&#8217; School Science Challenge 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-04T11:04:39+01:00\">4 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>We were invited to The Merchant Taylors\u2019 School Science Challenge 2023 for pupils in Year 5 hosted this year by the Physics, Chemistry and Biology departments on Friday 28 April 2023. A team of four Year 5 pupils from Durston House completed experiments in three different Science challenges. The aim&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-science-challenge-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-to-hounslow-urban-farm\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7494-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-to-hounslow-urban-farm\/\">Reception &#038; Transition Outing to Hounslow Urban Farm<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-03T11:26:26+01:00\">3 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The first half of the summer term, our topic is \u2018Animals\u2019 in Reception. During the topic we learn about different animal\u2019s habitats and diets, as well as endangered animals and what makes a suitable pet. To support our learning, this week, Reception joined Harvington\u2019s Pre-Schools, Transition class for a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-to-hounslow-urban-farm\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-french-outing-cezanne-exhibition\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/thumbnail_IMG_6260-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-french-outing-cezanne-exhibition\/\">Year 5 French Outing to Cezanne Exhibition<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-05-02T11:52:52+01:00\">2 May 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In the Spring Term in Year 5, the focus in the French curriculum is on learning how to produce accurate descriptions. In the first half-term, pupils learnt how to use a wide variety of adjectives to describe animals. This included describing their size, colour and characteristics. A bit of mental&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-french-outing-cezanne-exhibition\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-hosts-first-wellbeing-week\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4867-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-hosts-first-wellbeing-week\/\">Durston House hosts its very first Wellbeing Week!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-04-28T14:36:05+01:00\">28 April 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This year, Durston House hosted its very first Wellbeing Week. The week kicked off with an assembly that introduced what wellbeing actually was! Many pupils shared that they didn\u2019t really know what &#8216;wellbeing&#8217; meant, even if they had heard the word a lot! The week centred around the 5 Pillars&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-hosts-first-wellbeing-week\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-hagbanes-doom\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_5162-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-hagbanes-doom\/\">Junior School Production of &#8216;Hagbanes&#8217; Doom<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-29T15:56:31+01:00\">29 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>As the stage lights went up on Wednesday 22 March, the boys sang with Gusto and performed with an Oscar worthy style. For over an hour, the Junior School boys graced us with humour, songs and dancing; showing their hard-work from the term had paid off! There were stand out&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-hagbanes-doom\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u13-rugby-tournament-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5cb760a5-bec6-4b6e-af91-d55a123076f2-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u13-rugby-tournament-2023\/\">U13 Rugby Tournament 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-29T14:58:00+01:00\">29 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On a wet Saturday morning six teams arrived at Swyncombe Playing Fields eager to play our rugby tournament. Spectators lined up pitch side excited to see the action. It started off well for Durston as spirits were high and tries were being scored but after only a few minutes one&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u13-rugby-tournament-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dfb2a7e9-e1dc-4fbf-b177-2bdef4c19198-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor-2\/\">Y2 Outing to Headstone Manor<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-29T12:06:20+01:00\">29 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Wednesday 1 March the Year 2 boys took part in a workshop about the Great Fire of London at Headstone Manor. The boys were encouraged to become history detectives and investigate how and why fires started easily in buildings made from wood, using Headstone Manor as the example. They&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-topics-in-reception-spring-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG20230117143155-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-topics-in-reception-spring-term\/\">Exploring Topics in Reception &#8211; Spring Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-28T17:47:45+01:00\">28 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This term we have explored the topics of \u2018Ourselves\u2019 and \u2018Transport\u2019. For the topic of \u2018Ourselves\u2019 we labelled parts of the body, and in PSHME, learnt about what our body needs to stay healthy; a healthy diet, mental wellbeing, exercise, sleep and rest, and good oral health. During the frosty&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-topics-in-reception-spring-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EZSZ4285-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2023\/\">Cross Country 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-27T15:37:46+01:00\">27 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Friday 24 March, our annual Cross Country took place. Unfortunately, the event was cut short, meaning Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8 couldn\u2019t race as the weather was extremely wet, windy and soft underfoot. Nevertheless a huge congratulations to all of the runners and to Harvington Prep School&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/cross-country-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/growing-great-science-minds-in-year5-year8\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KBGZ4687-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/growing-great-science-minds-in-year5-year8\/\">Growing Great Science Minds in Y5-Y8<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-27T09:28:12+01:00\">27 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>It has been another busy year in the Science Department for Years 5-8. Back in September, our Year 5 boys were introduced to the department, learning about safety aspects in the lab and how to take various scientific measurements. They were delighted to use Bunsen Burners&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/growing-great-science-minds-in-year5-year8\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u11a-durston-house-rugby-tournament-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image-17-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u11a-durston-house-rugby-tournament-2023\/\">U11A Durston House Rugby Tournament 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-23T15:13:43+00:00\">23 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Saturday 4 March, Durston House hosted the annual U11A Rugby Tournament. The day started cold and wet but that didn\u2019t stop the teams and their supporters all turning up enthusiastically to participate. Durston had not won this since 2015 but hopes were high. The Durston team were up against&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/u11a-durston-house-rugby-tournament-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-investigate-pop-art\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image-6-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-investigate-pop-art\/\">Year 6 Investigate Pop Art<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-23T14:29:09+00:00\">23 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 6 boys have enjoyed investigating the Pop Art movement which is characterised by the deconstruction of images seen in popular and commercial culture between the 1950-60s in Britain and America. The boys created two self-portraiture studies during this topic. The first explored printmaking and the second included pointillism, a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-investigate-pop-art\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/preparing-pupils-for-senior-school-success\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/FDQS6686-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/preparing-pupils-for-senior-school-success\/\">Preparing Pupils&#8217; for Senior School Success with Oppidan Education<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-17T15:48:52+00:00\">17 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Yesterday, Thursday 16 March, Year 6 pupils embarked on a half day camp delivered by Oppidan Education, which focused on supporting pupils\u2019 leadership and collaboration skills, preparing them for success in the group interview phase that a number of Senior Schools now include as part of&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/preparing-pupils-for-senior-school-success\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-thinking-and-working-as-scientists\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ice-Balloons-6-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-thinking-and-working-as-scientists\/\">Pre-Prep Thinking &#038; Working as Scientists!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-03-03T11:57:35+00:00\">3 March 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Pre-Prep have been very busy since the beginning of the term. In Science, Year One and Two children covered \u2018Materials\u2019 as a part of the chemistry units. Both year groups had the opportunity to get hands on and carry out experiments in class. Teachers have been encouraging the boys to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-thinking-and-working-as-scientists\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-pitzhanger-manor\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230202_140149-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-pitzhanger-manor\/\">Y3 Outing to Pitzhanger Manor<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-16T16:48:05+00:00\">16 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 3 boys took the short walk from Longfield Road to the handsome, beautifully restored Pitzhanger Manor Art Gallery, setting for Matt Dixon\u2019s ingenious and moving \u201cA Sense of Wonder\u201d exhibition. The art is based on robots \u2013 but these sweetly whimsical creations were not faceless, inhuman machines. Instead they&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-pitzhanger-manor\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/theology-philosophy-religion-round-up\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0085-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/theology-philosophy-religion-round-up\/\">Theology, Philosophy &#038; Religion &#8211; Autumn Term Round Up<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-13T18:00:00+00:00\">13 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Autumn Term started off as a busy time for some of the Year 8 boys. Candidates for Merchant Taylors\u2019 School were doing their final preparations for the Setting Examinations. This examination will determine which sets the boys would be in when they arrive at Merchant Taylors\u2019 and the TPR&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/theology-philosophy-religion-round-up\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-junior-school-spring-term-2023\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230206_134312-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-junior-school-spring-term-2023\/\">Maths in Junior School &#8211; Spring Term 2023<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-10T14:57:18+00:00\">10 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Times tables are a key foundation for boys entering Junior School. We encourage boys to be able to recall mentally the multiplication and division facts up to 12, as this will aid their Mathematics skills in all areas. This enables a secure understanding covering many topics within the Mathematics curriculum. <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-junior-school-spring-term-2023\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P2011147-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop\/\">Year 6 Medieval Life Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-09T10:16:36+00:00\">9 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 6 recently had the opportunity to experience life as medieval lords, ladies, servants, priests and peasants, taking part in a hands-on medieval life workshop. The year group were split into four households, tasked with completing a range of challenges to score the most points. Amongst the fun of each&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-medieval-life-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-centre-outing\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_9917-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-centre-outing\/\">Y6 Amersham Field Centre Outing<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-08T15:43:12+00:00\">8 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This was one of the best trips ever! At the start we got to school and headed onto the coach. It was an exciting 45 minute drive there and the coach was filled with loud chatter about how much they wanted to get to Amersham and what challenges awaited us.&nbsp;&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-amersham-field-centre-outing\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3761-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop\/\">Junior School French Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-02-02T11:22:14+00:00\">2 February 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Junior School boys delighted in a whole hour of French story telling last week. What\u2019s more, the boys from Years 3 and 4 followed every word, engaged by the expert delivery of Rachel from the Freshwater Theatre Company.&nbsp; The two tales &#8211; Boucles D\u2019Or et les Trois Ours (Goldilocks and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-french-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-st-peters-church\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20221122_112123-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-st-peters-church\/\">Year 3 outing to St Peter&#8217;s Church<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-01-16T14:40:08+00:00\">16 January 2023<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In November, Year 3 had the opportunity to visit St Peter\u2019s Church as part of their T.P.R. (Theology, Philosophy &amp; Religion) topic on Christianity. We were met at the church by Father David and Father Adam who welcomed us in and guided us towards the pews. The boys are familiar&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-st-peters-church\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/christmas-jumper-day-and-christmas-bazaars-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2A-CHRISTMAS-JUMPERS-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/christmas-jumper-day-and-christmas-bazaars-2022\/\">Christmas Jumper Day &#038; Christmas Bazaars 2022<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-19T12:25:10+00:00\">19 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Friday 9 December, we kicked off our festive, charity fundraising by holding a Mufti-Day. Staff and pupils wore their best festive jumpers, raising money for our two chosen charities; Water Aid and Ealing Soup Kitchen! Following the success of previous Christmas&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/christmas-jumper-day-and-christmas-bazaars-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/music-autumn-term-round-up-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OYRW4471-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/music-autumn-term-round-up-2022\/\">Music, Autumn Term 2022 Round Up<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-19T11:55:43+00:00\">19 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Pre-Prep (Reception &#8211; Year 2) In Pre-Prep, children learnt a number of carols and songs for their Christmas Production of &#8216;The Magical Christmas Tree&#8217;, they enjoyed singing with their full heart and happy smiles during performances. They also performed in the Harvest Assembly, with gusto and a great diction!&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/music-autumn-term-round-up-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-the-british-museum\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221201_102030-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-the-british-museum\/\">Year 3 outing to The British Museum<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-15T10:18:31+00:00\">15 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 3 have been learning about the Ancient Egyptians this term and so visiting the British Museum recently was an excellent opportunity for all the boys to put their learning into context and of course, learn more about this fascinating civilization. The boys took part in an Ancient Egyptian artefact&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-the-british-museum\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-festive-learning-walk\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MKTJ7396-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-festive-learning-walk\/\">Junior School Festive Learning Walk<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-14T12:19:30+00:00\">14 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Tuesday, Junior School opened its doors to parents for a learning walk, with an appropriate festive twist of mince pies being served! This was the perfect opportunity for parents to see all the wonderful work their children have been working on since the start of Autumn Term! Children were&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-festive-learning-walk\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-autumn-term-2022-round-up\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221129_100654-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-autumn-term-2022-round-up\/\">PSHME, Autumn Term 2022 Round Up<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-14T12:00:52+00:00\">14 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Junior School PSHME The Year 3 boys started their term exploring Emotional Wellbeing. They learnt about different feelings and emotions people experience; ways of expressing feelings and emotions; the impact of different life changes and strategies for dealing with grief and getting help, advice and support. The 2nd half of&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-autumn-term-2022-round-up\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pe-and-games-autumn-2022-round-up\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IZME3662-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pe-and-games-autumn-2022-round-up\/\">PE &#038; Games, Autumn Term 2022 Round Up<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-14T11:52:15+00:00\">14 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>It has been an extremely busy term for the PE and Games department, with boys competing in various competitions and matches with other schools, and internally. Durston House has been involved in Football, Cross Country, Indoor Athletics and even some Rugby in preparation for the Spring Term. Throughout the Autumn&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pe-and-games-autumn-2022-round-up\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-production-of-the-magical-christmas-tree\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/PC081028-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-production-of-the-magical-christmas-tree\/\">Pre-Prep Production of &#8216;The Magical Christmas Tree&#8217;<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-14T10:53:20+00:00\">14 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Merry Christmas! This year Pre-Prep were able to perform to full audiences once again for the first time since 2019. Their performances of \u2018The Magical Christmas Tree\u2019 were a resounding success. Reception were our very own magical elves, and they stole the show with their cute costumes and cheeky smiles!&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-production-of-the-magical-christmas-tree\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/anti-bullying-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LPIE9019-e1670417007863-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/anti-bullying-week-2022\/\">Durston House celebrates Anti-Bullying Week 2022 \u2013 Reach Out<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T12:36:17+00:00\">7 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Here at Durston House we believe that every individual counts. Being our true authentic selves and appreciating the differences within each and every one of us lies at the heart of everything we do. We\u2019re a diverse community of families and staff, where all are welcomed, a placed where people&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/anti-bullying-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/topics-reception-autumn-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG20221125111831-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/topics-reception-autumn-term\/\">Exploring Topics in Reception &#8211; Autumn Term!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T11:17:30+00:00\">7 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In Reception, we cover 6 topics. These develop learning in Humanities (Geography and History), Science, Art and Religious Studies, as well as giving opportunities for reading and writing.\u00a0 We kicked off the first half term of Autumn exploring the topic \u2018People who help us\u2019. We talked about people who help&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/topics-reception-autumn-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/art-in-junior-school\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC_0030-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/art-in-junior-school\/\">Art in Junior School<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T10:55:41+00:00\">7 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 4 has been learning about the life and work of American artist, Jackson Pollock. Boys were mesmerised by his Abstract Expressionist pieces created in his unique style of Action Painting. Pollock&#8217;s work is\u00a0non-representational, meaning it didn&#8217;t look like anything. Instead, he tried to show emotions, like happiness or anger,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/art-in-junior-school\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sneak-peek-maths-pre-prep\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_3600-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sneak-peek-maths-pre-prep\/\">A sneak peek of Maths in Pre-Prep<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-12-07T10:44:20+00:00\">7 December 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The boys in Reception have made steady progress throughout their first term of Mathematics at Durston House. During the first half of the Autumn Term they focused on numbers to 5. This half term they have progressed to working with numbers to 10. They have just been introduced to the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sneak-peek-maths-pre-prep\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-aboriginal-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PIWQ4193-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-aboriginal-workshop\/\">Year 1 Aboriginal Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-18T16:59:43+00:00\">18 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>It was a very exciting experience for the Year 1 Durston Boys this year as it is the first time they shared a workshop with the Year 1 girls from Harvington Prep. The boys and girls both had a wonderful time together delving into the interesting, ancient and unknown culture&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-1-aboriginal-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20221108-WA0006-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science\/\">Junior School Science, Autumn Term 2022<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-18T16:16:36+00:00\">18 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At Durston House Junior School, the boys cover various topics in their curriculum. The Year 4 Autumn 1 term sees the boys learning about \u2018Sound\u2019 and the Year 3 Autumn 1 term covers \u2018Health Eating\u2019. Over the Autumn term, many experiments took place which allowed boys to use their investigative&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-ealing-synagogue\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ES1-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-ealing-synagogue\/\">Year 4 Outing to Ealing Synagogue<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-18T15:46:06+00:00\">18 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>As part of their T.P.R. topic (Theology, Philosophy &amp; Religion) on Judaism, Year 4 visited Ealing Synagogue to find out more about the religion and study the layout and features of this important place of worship. Rabbi Vogel met us at the synagogue and was our&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-outing-to-ealing-synagogue\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/football-and-rugby-tour-to-spain\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WBQV6115-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/football-and-rugby-tour-to-spain\/\">Football and Rugby Tour to Salou, Spain<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-18T10:31:41+00:00\">18 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>During the October half term, Durston House took 30 Year 7 and 8 boys to Salou in Spain for our bi-annual Football and Rugby Tour. It was an amazing week, filled with sightseeing, theme park rides, swimming, going to the beach and, of course, Football and Rugby. The boys had&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/football-and-rugby-tour-to-spain\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/remembrance-day\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RemembranceDay-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/remembrance-day\/\">Remembrance Day at Durston House<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-11T08:48:30+00:00\">11 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Yesterday, Thursday 10 November we held our Remembrance Day Assembly and paid our respects to those that have sacrificed so much for our country. Mr Stock, Head of Co-Curricular discussed with pupils the importance of Remembrance Day, its origin and the significance of Poppies, as well as reflecting that it\u2019s&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/remembrance-day\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/mexicolore-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Image07-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/mexicolore-workshop\/\">Bringing Mexican History &#038; culture to life with Mexicolore!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-11-09T20:12:57+00:00\">9 November 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Today \u2018Mexicolore\u2019 visited Durston House, where Year Two boys were lucky to have an amazing workshop and to be joined by their counterparts from Harvington Prep School. In the last half term the boys covered the Aztecs. You may be wondering who the Aztecs were? The Aztecs were a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/mexicolore-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-black-history-month-through-literature-at-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-black-history-month-through-literature-at-durston-house\/\">Exploring Black History Month through Literature at Durston House<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-10-25T16:23:32+01:00\">25 October 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Our School Librarian Mr White has actively sourced a range of literature to support and promote Black History Month across the Pre-Prep, Junior School and Middle &amp; Upper School. A combination of books were purchased that highlight the events and people who shape recent and more distant black history. Mr&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/exploring-black-history-month-through-literature-at-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-look-at-maths-in-year-5\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Maths-Y5-2-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-look-at-maths-in-year-5\/\">A look at Maths in Year 5\u2026<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-10-25T15:13:23+01:00\">25 October 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Working in small groups the year 5 boys put their determination and problem solving skills to the test by solving four problems. Each problem requiring the boys to draw from different skills and areas in mathematics. The first problem tested the boys knowledge on number facts. Using ten cards numbered&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/a-look-at-maths-in-year-5\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-battle-abbey-outing\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/RDRI0158-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-battle-abbey-outing\/\">Y5 Battle Abbey Outing<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-10-05T14:50:48+01:00\">5 October 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>As part of their History Norman Conquest topic, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit Battle Abbey, near Hastings. This is the site of the Battle of Hastings and the boys were able to get a feel for the environment that the Normans and Saxons would have experienced while battling&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-battle-abbey-outing\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-back-to-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_0199-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-back-to-durston-house\/\">Welcome Back to Durston House!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-09-22T10:22:19+01:00\">22 September 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>I hope you had a wonderful, restful summer break. The welcome back to school after the long summer holidays was overshadowed by the sad announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign was lived out in a life of selfless service and duty. Our thoughts and sincerest prayers&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-back-to-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/queen-elizabeth-ii\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/QueenElizabethII-e1662711243292-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/queen-elizabeth-ii\/\">Queen Elizabeth II<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-09-09T09:15:33+01:00\">9 September 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Durston community mourns most deeply the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign was lived out in a life of selfless service and duty. Our thoughts and sincerest prayers are with the Royal Family in their time of profound loss. May she rest in peace. <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/queen-elizabeth-ii\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-7-trip-to-lake-district-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6573-rotated-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-7-trip-to-lake-district-2022\/\">Y7 Trip to Lake District &#8211; Trips Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-15T10:20:07+01:00\">15 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Year 7 boys spent their trips week in at FSC Castlehead in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Whilst away the boys reinforced and expanded their knowledge of the geography we had been studying in class. They developed their fieldwork skills, team building and tested themselves against Mother Nature. Monday: We arrived at&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-7-trip-to-lake-district-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-leavers-celebrations-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P6101125-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-leavers-celebrations-2022\/\">Year 8 Leavers\u2019 Celebrations 2022<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-14T16:25:56+01:00\">14 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This year\u2019s Leavers\u2019 celebrations fell on a blue skied, bright sunny day; one brimming with bitter sweet celebration for our Year 8 boys and all that they have achieved here at Durston House, whilst the simmering emotion of a final farewell is fully felt. It was a chance for the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-leavers-celebrations-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/final-assembly-summer-term-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P7140972-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/final-assembly-summer-term-2022\/\">Final Assembly, Summer Term 2022<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-14T16:24:06+01:00\">14 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>\u201cWork hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.\u201dConan O&#8217; Brien  Today, our Final Assembly took place at Haven Green Church. Led by Mr Stock, pupils, parents and staff came together to honour each other\u2019s achievements this year, from the STEM Week Science Fair winners, to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/final-assembly-summer-term-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/prize-day-round-up\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P7130983-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/prize-day-round-up\/\">Prize Day 2022 Round-up!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-14T15:17:15+01:00\">14 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At Durston House, we seek every possible opportunity to reward pupils and to recognise their successes throughout the academic year. This week our annual prize giving ceremonies took place, which were the perfect end to a busy term. An occasion for pupils, parents and staff to gather &amp; celebrate the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/prize-day-round-up\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/middle-upper-school-sports-day-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EmptyName-94-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/middle-upper-school-sports-day-2022\/\">Middle &#038; Upper School Sports Day 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-14T09:19:27+01:00\">14 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Thursday 29 June at Perivale Athletics Track, the Durston House Middle and Upper Schools competed in their annual House Sports Day Competition. Boys from Years 5-8 competed in both Track and Field events, during which each boy took part in a short distance race, a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/middle-upper-school-sports-day-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-sports-day-spectacular-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EmptyName-32-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-sports-day-spectacular-2022\/\">Pre-Prep Sports Day Spectacular 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-13T12:55:55+01:00\">13 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Pre-Prep Sports Day took place on Thursday 23 June at Castlebar playing fields. The boys spent the first part of the afternoon completing a variety of Track and Field events in their Houses. These events consisted of High Jump, Hurdles, Javelin and Long Jump. The boys took turns at completing&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-sports-day-spectacular-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_0303-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2022\/\">STEM Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-13T10:56:30+01:00\">13 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Boys threw themselves whole-heartedly into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Week. Throughout the week, boys across the school had the opportunity to learn about the engineering world. We welcomed a variety of current parents to our Career Talks; where they delivered workshops surrounding their field of work; from forensic&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/stem-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-production-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EmptyName-92-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-production-2022\/\">Year 8 Production of The Wind in the Willows<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-13T10:13:08+01:00\">13 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>A cast of 29 boys took the stage for our Year 8 production of The Wind in the Willows to a packed audience. Every boy sang, danced and acted skilfully in this tale of friendship, adventure and fun!  Boys did a remarkably good job of learning their lines over&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-production-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/parents-vs-staff-cricket-match-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/NRPI1071-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/parents-vs-staff-cricket-match-2022\/\">Durston House Staff Victorious in Parents&#8217; vs Staff Cricket Match!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-13T09:53:26+01:00\">13 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Friday saw the annual Staff vs Parents&#8217; cricket match take place at Swyncombe Playing Field, on what was a typically beautiful summer&#8217;s evening.  This is always a fun, competitive and relaxed family event with our DHPA providing wonderful food and drink throughout the evening.  It was great&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/parents-vs-staff-cricket-match-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-maths-day-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG20220705110932-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-maths-day-2\/\">Pre-Prep Maths Day!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-11T08:50:46+01:00\">11 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Mathematics Day in Pre-Prep was packed full of fun! The Reception boys used skittles, watermelon and fresh fruit smoothies to investigate statistics and measurement. Chocolate crackles, Multiplication Station and the Blooket App gave the Year 1\u2019s a chance to put all of the Mathematical skills and strategies they have learnt&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-maths-day-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-summer-term-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/NYWO2579-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-summer-term-2022\/\">Junior School Science &#8211; Summer Term 20222<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-11T08:35:56+01:00\">11 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>At Durston House Junior School, the boys cover various topics in their curriculum. The Year 4 Summer term sees the boys learning about \u2018Habitats\u2019 and the Year 3 Summer term covers \u2018Light and Shadows\u2019. Over the Summer term, many experiments took place which allowed boys to use their investigative skills&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-science-summer-term-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-sports-day-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EmptyName-39-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-sports-day-2022\/\">Junior School Sports Day 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-06T11:51:47+01:00\">6 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Monday Junior School pupils enjoyed a fun and activity filled afternoon! The day consisted of track events where boys competed to qualify for the afternoon track finals. All track events were timed, with the fastest six making it into the final. Boys then had a choice between a short&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-sports-day-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-southall-gurdwara\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TPR13-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-southall-gurdwara\/\">Year 3 Outing to Southall Gurdwara<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-01T15:23:27+01:00\">1 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>As part of their T.P.R. Sikhism topic, Year 3 have an opportunity to visit the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall. This is a beautiful, purpose-built Gurdwara in the heart of the Sikh community in west London. We are fortunate enough to live local to this landmark building, enabling&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-outing-to-southall-gurdwara\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/tpr-junior-school-summer-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TPR1-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/tpr-junior-school-summer-term\/\">TPR in Junior School, Summer Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-07-01T15:05:37+01:00\">1 July 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>This term, Y4 study the Hindu religion as part of the T.P.R. topic. We are fortunate that our boys come from a diverse and multicultural heritage, which they are more than happy to share during T.P.R. studies. The boys learn about the importance of worship: at home, in the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/tpr-junior-school-summer-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-trip-to-devon-trips-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OKUO8576-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-trip-to-devon-trips-week-2022\/\">Y8 Trip to Devon- Trips Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-30T11:07:03+01:00\">30 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>After an early start, Year 8 set off from Castlebar Field for their final trip at Durston. They were off to the Ultimate Adventure Centre in Bideford, North Devon. Following a 5-hour trip, the boys arrived and were swiftly onto their first set of activities before dinner: Mountain Boarding, Archery&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-8-trip-to-devon-trips-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-visit-to-london-zoo\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DRWV9221-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-visit-to-london-zoo\/\">Year 3 Visit to London Zoo!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-24T11:19:09+01:00\">24 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On a bright sunny day, all the Y3 boys had their rucksack filled with snacks, lunch, drinks and of course, sunblock. They were ready to embark on an adventure around the London Zoo. Upon arrival, boys were split into two groups which explored the zoo from either end. Each group&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-3-visit-to-london-zoo\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-trip-to-france-trips-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/RPZW9136-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-trip-to-france-trips-week-2022\/\">Y6 Trip to France &#8211; Trips Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-24T10:40:02+01:00\">24 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Le voyage scolaire en France lundi On Monday 13 June, we left school at 06:30 to be driven by Paul, our coach driver to Folkstone where we boarded the Eurostar. We got our passports checked and finished our film. When the coach drove into the station I saw the Eurostar,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-trip-to-france-trips-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-pgl-trips-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/WKQV1229-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-pgl-trips-week-2022\/\">Y4 visit to PGL &#8211; Trips Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-22T10:20:56+01:00\">22 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Rolling suitcases and chatty children down Longfield Walk indicated that it was finally the day of the Year 4 PGL trip! The bright sunshine and buoyant mood was palpable, with all boys brimming with excitement to wave goodbye to parents and head to Marchants Hill PGL.\u00a0 \u2018Challenge by choice,\u2019 is&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-pgl-trips-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-history-trip-to-york-trips-week-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/RTXZ7243-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-history-trip-to-york-trips-week-2022\/\">Y5 History Trip to York &#8211; Trips Week 2022!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-22T10:10:06+01:00\">22 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 5 spent their Trips Week exploring the ancient city of York and the surrounding area, deepening their knowledge and understanding of the history they are studying in the classroom. Whilst in York, the boys enjoyed stepping back to the time of the Norman Conquest with a visit to Clifford\u2019s&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-history-trip-to-york-trips-week-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-one-outing-to-windsor-castle\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/POSQ2401-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-one-outing-to-windsor-castle\/\">Year 1 outing to Windsor Castle<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-20T11:19:57+01:00\">20 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Friday Year One took a trip to Windsor Castle to consolidate their learning on Castles and Knights. Pupils visited the beautiful grounds and state rooms where they were wowed by the amazing detail.  After an action packed day, we embarked on our journey home feeling very excited \u2013&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-one-outing-to-windsor-castle\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-african-dance-and-drumming-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_8651-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-african-dance-and-drumming-workshop\/\">Pre-Prep African Dance &#038; Drumming Workshop<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-16T13:34:51+01:00\">16 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>&#8220;YEAH! YEAH! HEY! HEY! AFRICA! ME AND YOU ARE FRIENDS!&#8221; Today Pre-prep attended an \u2018African Drumming\u2019 assembly and workshop thanks to the West-African dancing, singing and drumming duo of Gaspard (from the Ivory Coast) and Nii (from Ghana). The boys embraced dancing in barefoot and learning&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-african-dance-and-drumming-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-reception\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_3219-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-reception\/\">Ranger Stu visits Reception!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-15T15:41:58+01:00\">15 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Today in Reception Ranger Stu\u00a0came to visit from Cedars Nature Centre, and with him came Coconut the Tarantula, Reggie the Boa Constrictor, Rambo the Bearded Dragon, Dobbie the Armadillo, Cinnamon the Tenrec and Leko Owl. The boys were all very brave to hold or gently stroke&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/ranger-stu-visits-reception\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-summer-arts-fair\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LSVV0783-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-summer-arts-fair\/\">Junior School Summer Arts Fair<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-14T14:32:41+01:00\">14 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Year 4, under the expert and encouraging eye of Mrs Hryschuk (Head of Art), showed off their striking creations using print and collage; their water colour interpretations of Monet&#8217;s bridge at Giverny formed an uplifting backdrop to our talented musicians. Year 3 boys highlighted the mood of summer and nature&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-summer-arts-fair\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-london-wetlands-centre\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UNUJ1179-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-london-wetlands-centre\/\">Year 4 visit to London Wetlands Centre<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-14T09:06:49+01:00\">14 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>The Y4 boys ventured to the London Wetlands Centre in Barnes which is a protected nature reserve. This trip forms part of Durston&#8217;s Summer Term on Habitats. Boys were split into two groups covering most of the wetlands from East to West. Upon walking, there was&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-4-visit-to-london-wetlands-centre\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-save-the-world-in-eco-workshop\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Preprep1-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-save-the-world-in-eco-workshop\/\">Pre-Prep save the world in their Eco Workshop!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-14T08:50:00+01:00\">14 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Today Pre-Prep attended an \u2018Eco Workshop\u2019 thanks to Perform. They became superheroes for the session with a mission to save Earth from global warming. Bad Bopper, the villain, was ruining the earth by destroying the plants and leaving rubbish everywhere. Armed with the 3 Rs (reduce,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pre-prep-save-the-world-in-eco-workshop\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-to-year-8-art-exhibition\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Art11-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-to-year-8-art-exhibition\/\">Year 5 &#8211; Year 8 Art Exhibition<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-13T12:26:44+01:00\">13 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting our first annual Durston House Art Exhibition which celebrated creations of Middle School and Upper School boys. Families and local schools were invited to take in a variety of 2D and 3D pieces whilst enjoying a glass of wine and nibbles. <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-5-to-year-8-art-exhibition\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220607_095118-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\">English in Pre-Prep at Durston House<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-13T10:07:42+01:00\">13 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>In Pre-Prep, we start learning to read and write in our phonics lessons from the first day of school! In Reception, we have lots of opportunities to share stories and other books together, and to discuss our thoughts and ideas about what happens, and what might happen next. We learn&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FutureSchoolsFair-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair\/\">Future Schools&#8217; Fair<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-11T10:23:41+01:00\">11 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Wednesday 11 May we hosted our inaugural annual Future Schools\u2019 Fair. It was a pleasure to welcome a vast number of leading Independent Senior Schools including; City of London School, Hampton School, Harrodian School, John Lyon, Lady Eleanor Holles, Merchant Taylors&#8217; School, North London Collegiate School, Notting Hill &amp;&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/future-schools-fair\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-trip-to-odds-farm\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-trip-to-odds-farm\/\">Reception Trip to Odds Farm<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-06-10T17:13:54+01:00\">10 June 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Reception had a lovely trip to Odds Farm in the sunshine today! The boys enjoyed feeding the animals, petting the rabbits, riding the tractors and having fun in the adventure playground. Mrs Stiglingh &#8211; Head of Reception&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-trip-to-odds-farm\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-in-middle-and-upper-school-spring-term-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PSHME-Blog-v2-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-in-middle-and-upper-school-spring-term-2\/\">PSHME in Middle &#038; Upper School &#8211; Spring Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-27T15:18:06+01:00\">27 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Planning and teaching an effective PSHME curriculum is a unique journey. It helps children and young people to be safe, healthy and prepared for life\u2019s opportunities. Year 5: The focus this term was on the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and its effects on wellbeing. It included aspects such as&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/pshme-in-middle-and-upper-school-spring-term-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rugby-at-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/R3-700x400-c-default.png\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rugby-at-durston-house\/\">Rugby at Durston House<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-27T14:33:35+01:00\">27 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>During the Spring Term, Durston House competed in a number of Rugby fixtures and competitions against other schools. These took place both at Swyncombe and away at various sports grounds, including a tournament held at the StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens Rugby. Some of our fixtures\/events this term include: Rugby&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/rugby-at-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-robin-hood\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Acting-211-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-robin-hood\/\">Junior School Production of Robin Hood<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-27T12:38:49+01:00\">27 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>A special production of Robin Hood was brought to life by the Junior School boys at the end of Spring term.\u00a0In this\u00a0classic struggle of good versus evil, Robin is &#8211; of course &#8211; the hero of the hour, as he fights for good against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-production-of-robin-hood\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-pre-prep-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Reception-body-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-pre-prep-durston-house\/\">What Science looks like in Pre-Prep&#8230;<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-27T11:37:50+01:00\">27 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last term, Science in the Pre-Prep was filled with many exciting opportunities for the boys to explore and develop their enthusiasm for Science. At the end of last term, many boys in the Pre-Prep entered the British Science Week Poster Competition with the theme of Growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-pre-prep-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-maths-summer-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2826-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-maths-summer-term\/\">Junior School Maths, Summer Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-27T11:12:55+01:00\">27 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Swiftly moving into the Summer Term, Mathematics in Junior School is sizzling. Year 3 continue to acquire skills for mastering decimals, which develops knowledge and understanding to aid the concepts of pounds and pence when learning about money and 12-hour\/24-hour digital clock too. They have used decimal sliding lines to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-maths-summer-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-spring-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_IMG_6537-1-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-spring-term\/\">Junior School Art, Spring Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-09T09:54:16+01:00\">9 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last term, the Year 4 boys immensely enjoyed investigating printmaking, an artistic process that involves transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, such as paper or textile. Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography, while modern artists have expanded available techniques to include screen-printing. The boys began&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/junior-school-art-spring-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/french-in-junior-school-spring-term\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matisse-inspired-art-Blue-Nude-1-rotated-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/french-in-junior-school-spring-term\/\">French in Junior School, Spring Term<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-05-09T09:44:40+01:00\">9 May 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last term, the Year 3 and 4 boys explored different ways of cultivating their knowledge of French language and culture. Spoken French was given a dramatic twist at the beginning of term, with a wonderful live performance of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge&nbsp; (Little Red Riding Hood ) and Jacques et&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/french-in-junior-school-spring-term\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-and-harvington-prep-to-merge\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Buttercups_Launch_Facebook_Twitter_1200x628-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-and-harvington-prep-to-merge\/\">Durston House and Harvington Prep to merge<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-04-25T11:29:24+01:00\">25 April 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>We are delighted to announce that Durston House and Harvington Preparatory School in Ealing are to merge, creating a new and exceptional co-educational offer for West London families. As close neighbours, the schools already share deep roots within the local community, and have in common a time-honoured commitment to delivering&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/durston-house-and-harvington-prep-to-merge\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-bekonscot-model-village-and-railway\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220318112149-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-bekonscot-model-village-and-railway\/\">Reception outing to Bekonscot Model Village &#038; Railway<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-04-05T13:56:37+01:00\">5 April 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Friday 18 March, Reception had a wonderful sunny day at Bekonscot Model Village &amp; Railway as part of their topic \u2018Transport\u2019. The boys had a workshop on transport in the past, explored the model village, went on a train ride and played in the adventure&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-outing-bekonscot-model-village-and-railway\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-middle-and-upper-school\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1353-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-middle-and-upper-school\/\">Computer Science in Middle &#038; Upper School<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-03-15T09:19:39+00:00\">15 March 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Pupils in Middle and Upper Schools are greeted with a diverse and eclectic curriculum throughout their time at Durston House, preparing them for the next step of their academic journey.  Year 5 After a successful half term on Online Safety, ranging from managing online information, to fake news, to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-middle-and-upper-school\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HeadstoneManor6-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor\/\">Y2 Outing to Headstone Manor<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-03-11T11:06:01+00:00\">11 March 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>On Friday 4 March, Year 2 visited Headstone Manor to complement their study of the Great Fire of London. Whilst there pupils participated in a Fire and Flames workshop and also got to make a clay fire plaque. Want to learn more about our Curriculum in&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-2-outing-to-headstone-manor\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/lit-fest-2022\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UXOE6973-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/lit-fest-2022\/\">Lit Fest 2022<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-03-01T14:35:24+00:00\">1 March 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Lit Fest is an annual event at Durston House which celebrates literature and the spoken word. The theme of this year&#8217;s Lit Fest was &#8216;Around the World in Eighty Books&#8217;. This theme is clearly inspired by the adventure novel, Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, published in&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/lit-fest-2022\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reception-9-scaled-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\">Maths in Pre-Prep<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-02-22T15:23:21+00:00\">22 February 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>How helpful, purposeful and important the use of practical materials is in helping the boys understand and master new mathematical concepts was evident throughout Mathematics lessons in Pre-Prep this week. The use of equipment such as counters, blocks, tens frames, part-whole models, number lines etc allow the boys to physically&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/maths-in-pre-prep-at-durston-house\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-centre\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_0339-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-centre\/\">Year 6 Outing to Amersham Field Studies Centre<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-02-02T15:25:09+00:00\">2 February 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Last Friday forty-six Year 6 boys set off to Amersham Field Studies Centre to investigate the microclimates of the area and collect data for their fieldwork project as part of the work in Geography. The day started in the classroom where methods and equipment were discussed, along with where&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/year-6-outing-to-amersham-field-studies-centre\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-pre-prep\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ICT1-e1642764269856-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-pre-prep\/\">Computer Science at Durston House Pre-Prep<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-01-21T11:42:24+00:00\">21 January 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>2022 has only just begun, and we are already back in full swing during our Computer Science lessons at Durston House Pre-Prep. All the form teachers are putting a lot of hard work into getting the pupils acquainted with new technologies every week. Throughout a boys time at&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/computer-science-pre-prep\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-round-up-autumn-term-2021\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image04-rotated-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-round-up-autumn-term-2021\/\">Science Round Up &#8211; Autumn Term 2021<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2022-01-18T11:09:42+00:00\">18 January 2022<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Science Round Up \u2013 Autumn Term 2021 It has been another busy term in the Sciences Middle and Upper School. Back in September, Year 5 were introduced to the Science labs with an introductory course on Safety as part of the Science curriculum. This&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/science-round-up-autumn-term-2021\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-to-our-new-website\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Durston-Website-News-700x400-c-default.png\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-to-our-new-website\/\">Welcome to our new website!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-12-08T12:08:33+00:00\">8 December 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website here at Durston House School. We hope you agree that it reflects the essence of what we are about \u2013 our impressive academic pedigree as well as the wonderfully diverse, innovative, welcoming and happy school, which was reflected&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/welcome-to-our-new-website\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AB-Week-Photo-Thumb-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3-2\/\">Anti-Bullying Week 2021<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-11-19T12:16:00+00:00\">19 November 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying is a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/StoryThumb-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3\/\">Pre-Prep are immersed in ancient Aztec and Aboriginal Australian culture<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-11-12T11:54:00+00:00\">12 November 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us-3\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Reception-and-People-who-help-us-2-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us\/\">Reception and People who help us<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-11-09T11:15:29+00:00\">9 November 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying is a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/reception-and-people-who-help-us\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-update\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/PEGamesOct-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-update\/\">Sports Update<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-11-08T11:50:25+00:00\">8 November 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying is a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/sports-update\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-storytelling\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Y3-English-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-storytelling\/\">English Storytelling<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-10-17T11:51:13+01:00\">17 October 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying is a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/english-storytelling\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-2\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_0244-Large-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-2\/\">Bonjour \u00e0 toutes et \u00e0 tous!<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-10-13T12:00:00+01:00\">13 October 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying is a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-3\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Computer-science-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-3\/\">Computer Science @ Junior School<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-10-08T12:12:09+01:00\">8 October 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. \u2018One Kind Word\u2019 was the chosen theme for Anti-Bullying Week. Whilst anti-bullying&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-3\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/diversity-at-durston\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Durston-Campaign-152-700x400-c-default.jpg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/diversity-at-durston\/\">Headmasters Blog \u2013 Diversity at Durston<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-09-20T16:46:31+01:00\">20 September 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Diversity is a theme that I promised the boys that I would come back to this summer term, and the first assembly back provided me with the perfect opportunity. We first considered the critically important need for diversity in nature and the environment. It is a good starting point to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/diversity-at-durston\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"cell medium-3\">\n          <div class=\"single-post\" data-aos=\"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"750\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-2-3-3\/\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4-700x400-c-default.jpeg\">\n            <\/a>\n            <h1><a href=\"https:\/\/durstonhouse.org\/whats-going-on-at-durston-2-3-3\/\">Maths Department \u2013 First Week Back<\/a><\/h1>\n            <h3><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2021-09-10T11:56:11+01:00\">10 September 2021<\/time><\/h3>\n            <p>Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. 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