D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

 We have had another busy week in Class 2. We have continued to write about our story 'The frog and the stranger'; the year 1 children have carefully used their phonics knowledge to spell their sentences and the year 2s have started to include linking words, such as 'but, and, so'. In Maths, we have spent time learning about teen numbers to help the children feel secure with their number work. We had a great dance lesson, where the children danced with an emotion in mind. There were some really creative 'sad' dances and some enthusiastic 'angry' dances! The Rhino Reader books are ready to go online now! The children all have a new user name and password which are stuck within the front cover of their reading records. You will be able to use the Twinkl Rhino Reader app and log in with the new details provided. Happy reading!

  Reception Class Blog – Our First Full Week! What a fantastic first full week we’ve had in Reception! The children have settled into school life beautifully and have shown great confidence in trying lots of new things. We’ve been so proud of how quickly they are adapting to new routines and expectations – it’s been a very busy but exciting week! In Maths, we’ve been practicing our counting skills and singing some favourite number rhymes, including Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer and One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Once I Caught a Fish Alive . The children have really enjoyed joining in with the songs and actions. In English, we’ve been sharing stories by the author Judith Kerr. The children listened carefully and engaged well with the books – it’s been lovely to see them talking about the characters and illustrations. One of the highlights of the week was our first Forest School session! The children loved exploring the outdoor environment and took part in activities with gr...

Paper copies of this will be given out on Monday. Here are 6 creative homework ideas for you to choose from. Please try to complete at least 4 tasks by Thursday 24th October 2025. Use your creativity and be proud of your home learning. Please bring in your pieces, we are so excited to see your hard work and ideas come to life. 1. Digital Research & Presentation Use a computer or tablet to research an animal of your choice. Create a simple poster or slideshow with pictures and facts (habitat, diet, special features). Be ready to share one fun fact in class. 2. Newspaper Article Challenge Pretend you are a reporter covering a special event at school (e.g., sports day, a class trip, or a celebration). Write a short article with a catchy headline. Cut out a picture from an old magazine/newspaper (or draw your own) to go with your article. 3. Graphic Novel Storytelling Create a Graphic Novel scene about an adventure with a magical object (e.g., a talking pencil or flying backpack). Incl...

This week in English , we have continued exploring graphic novels and learning more about the style and features of this exciting genre. The children have enjoyed creating their own missions for Arthur to embark on , using expanded noun phrases and descriptive language to convey feelings and vivid images. In Maths , we have been working hard on place value , making sure children in both year groups feel confident in their understanding of number. Our Science lessons have taken us into the world of animal habitats , where we have started to discover how different creatures live and adapt to their environments. In History , we travelled back in time to the Stone Age , learning about how humans lived, survived, and developed new skills during that period. Throughout the week, the children have been very helpful in class and continue to work on being ready, respectful, and safe at all times. We look forward to another wonderful week of learning together! Enjoy your weekend. Class ...

  Welcome to the new Holy Council 25/26 We would like to thank everyone who put themselves forward to be part of the Holy Council this year, and also extend our gratitude to last year’s council for their dedication and service. The 2025 Holy Council is looking forward to an inspiring year ahead - supporting our school community, sharing our Christian message, and encouraging others to grow in faith and spirituality. Together, we hope to lead by example, build unity, and continue the wonderful traditions of prayer, compassion, and service that make our school such a special place. Let’s look ahead with hope and joy in Christ. Mrs Campbell 😊

Class 5's Great Week Class 5 have had a fantastic week full of learning and creativity! They have been focusing on place value and practising their arithmetic skills through fun mental maths challenges. In English, the children have enjoyed writing spooky, scary stories and using speech to bring their characters to life. Working together, they also showed brilliant teamwork by designing and building bridges. It’s been a busy and exciting week, and the class should feel really proud of their hard work! English Class 5 has enjoyed an exciting week in English. They created spooky, scary sentences filled with suspense and vivid description. The children also practised using speech effectively, bringing their characters to life. Their imagination and creativity shone through, making their writing both engaging and impressive. PSHE In PSHE, Class 5 worked brilliantly as a team to design and build bridges. They shared ideas, listened to each other, and used problem-solving skills to make ...

Class 5 Homework Spellings Each week Class 5 will have a new set of 10 spellings that will be posted on the blog. Please support your child with learning these over the week. Thank you! Here are some different ways you can practise the spellings -  Maths Each week there will be Maths homework assigned to the children on Maths.co.uk. The pupils have all received their log in details, but if there are any problems or your child has lost their log in details please speak to Mrs Campbell. These are short and focused quizzes to support the pupils across all areas in Maths.  Have a lovely week! Mrs Campbell 😊