D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

  We have had a wonderful Christmas week. We started the week with Pyjama Day, which doubled up as an exciting fruit-themed day. The children learned about the difference between fruits and vegetables and worked hard while completing fruit-themed addition and subtraction activities. To end the day, we made our own smoothies. The children were fascinated as they watched the blender whizz around, and even more excited when it was time to taste the delicious drinks they had helped to make. In English, we have been reading Last Stop on Market Street , a story about a little boy’s journey through town and everything he hears and sees along the way. Inspired by the book, we went on our own sensory walk around the school field. The children carefully noticed the sights and sounds and then wrote about their experiences. There was some very thoughtful and descriptive writing, and we are so proud of their work. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. Thank you for your generous gifts! From...

We have had a lovely festive end to the week. Yesterday, we enjoyed a beautiful church service, which gave us time to reflect and listen to the Nativity story. Today, we shared our creative homework together before creating an elf of ourselves! The children will be happy to show their elves at home. In the afternoon, we enjoyed a Christmas film and some snacks. Thank you to everyone for your support this term. Thank you also for our Christmas gifts — you have been very generous. Have a wonderful Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.  Class 4 Team

  Class 5's Festive Week! Class 5 have had a truly wonderful term, full of hard work, enthusiasm, and fantastic achievements. The children have shown great determination in their learning and should be very proud of how much progress they have made across all subjects. From tackling new challenges to working brilliantly as a team, Class 5 have impressed us every step of the way. We were delighted to end the term on a real high, filled with Christmas spirit, festive fun, and lots of laughter. The classroom was buzzing as pupils enjoyed seasonal activities, cheerful games, and time spent celebrating together. Smiles were everywhere as the children embraced the joy of the season and reflected on a term well done. It has been a pleasure to see Class 5 support one another and finish the term in such a positive and happy way. We wish everyone a restful break and look forward to an exciting new term ahead. Festive FUN Class 5 enjoyed festive fun with an old school baking day, making cak...

  What a magical and busy festive week we have had in Reception! The children have been full of excitement, creativity and enthusiasm as we enjoyed lots of lovely Christmas activities together. 🎨 Festive Fun and Creativity The children loved getting creative by making beautiful angel decorations , designing Christmas cards , and threading bead candy canes , which was great for developing their fine motor skills. One of the highlights of the week was decorating Grinch biscuits – a very fun (and tasty!) activity enjoyed by everyone. The children also worked hard to write Christmas messages inside their cards , thinking carefully about their letters and sharing kind messages for others. 🔤 Phonics Learning In phonics this week, we focused on the digraphs ar , oa  and oo (long and short vowel sounds). The children practised reading tricky words including he, me, she, we, be, was, my and the , and had a go at writing ar . They showed fantastic effort and growing confidence...

Christmas Jumper Day at D'Arcy Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch Day at Darcy School were filled with colour, laughter, and festive cheer. The children arrived proudly wearing their bright and creative Christmas jumpers, bringing lots of smiles and sparkle to the school. Classrooms were full of excitement as everyone embraced the fun and joyful atmosphere of the day. Christmas lunch was a real highlight, with pupils and staff enjoying a delicious festive meal together. The hall was buzzing with conversation, laughter, and Christmas spirit as friends shared crackers, jokes, and special moments. It was wonderful to see the school community coming together to celebrate. The day created many happy memories and was a perfect way to enjoy the festive season together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, from staff to kitchen teams. It truly captured the warmth, togetherness, and joy of Christmas at Darcy School. Merry Christmas 🎄 Mrs Campbell 😊

  Christmas Service Tolleshunt D'Arcy School enjoyed a very special visit to the church for our Christmas service, which was a wonderful way to celebrate the season together. The children behaved beautifully and took part with enthusiasm, singing carols and listening thoughtfully to the Christmas message. The atmosphere in the church was warm, welcoming, and full of festive spirit, helping everyone to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the importance of kindness, generosity, and community. We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Rev Jo for leading the service with such care and warmth, and for making the children feel so welcome. Our sincere thanks also go to the church and everyone involved for hosting us and preparing such a lovely setting for our visit. It was a memorable experience for pupils and staff alike, and one that truly captured the joy and togetherness of Christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄 Mrs Campbell 😊