D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

This week in Class 4, we’ve been working hard in English on fronted adverbials ! The children have been practising this important writing skill and finished the week by creating their own imaginative paragraphs, using a wide range of fronted adverbials to add variety and detail to their writing. Their creativity and effort have really shone through! In History, we came to the end of our unit on the Iron Age . The children explored what trade was like during this fascinating period. It’s been wonderful to see how much knowledge they’ve gained over the course of this topic. In PE, we continued developing our dance and dodgeball skills. The children have shown great teamwork, coordination, and energy in both activities. We ended the week with our classroom worship and then the much-anticipated Halloween disco ! The children had a fantastic time and their behaviour was excellent throughout. A reminder that all children now have reading record books for recording their reading at home. ...

 We have had a busy and happy week in Class 2. We have been reading, performing and writing poetry! The children looked at list poems, shape poems and rhyming poems. Finally, they wrote their own list poems about autumn. In maths, the children have been working hard on their addition and subtraction skills. We have used counters and number lines, as well as the number facts we already know.  We finished off the week with a great time at the disco! The children danced, played and sang to their hearts' content. I'm sure they will all sleep well tonight. There are lots of photos of the amazing costumes on the main school blog. Have a lovely weekend. 

  Reception Class Blog – Weekly Learning Update What a wonderful week we’ve had in Reception! The children have been busy exploring, learning, and putting their new skills into practice through a range of exciting activities. Here's a look at what we’ve been up to: Phonics and Reading This week in phonics, the children were introduced to the sounds: h, b, f, and l . They have been working hard to recognise and blend these sounds in words during our phonics sessions. We also shared the story Let’s Go! from the Let’s Read Together series, which the children really enjoyed. In small group guided reading, the children practised using their phonics knowledge to read the book:  Tap, Pat, Nap – it’s been fantastic to see their confidence growing as they begin to read more independently. English In English, the children continued working on their very own story booklets. They have been learning that a word is a sound or group of letters that tells us something . Each child...

Class 5’s Cracking Week Class 5 have had a cracking week!  They’ve been busy publishing their spooky stories, using their imagination and writing skills to send shivers down our spines. In maths, they’ve been sharpening their arithmetic, tackling tricky calculations with growing confidence. During PSHE, the class took part in role play activities, exploring emotions and building empathy through thoughtful discussion and fun scenarios. The week ended on a high with the Halloween disco – an  afternoon full of dancing, laughter, and some truly spooky costumes! It’s been a fantastic week full of learning, creativity, and Halloween excitement! PSHE In PSHE this week, Class 5 explored emotions and empathy through engaging role play activities. They acted out real-life scenarios, learning how to express feelings, resolve conflicts, and support others. The sessions encouraged thoughtful discussion, teamwork, and helped build confidence in understanding themselves and the people around...

  A Spooktacular Disco A huge thank you to our wonderful PTFA for organising yet another fantastic Halloween Disco! The event was a howling success, bringing together our school community for an afternoon of fun, costumes, and dancing. From the eerie decorations to the delicious snacks, devilish dancing and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate Halloween. We’d also like to express our appreciation to all the children who attended. You were all so ready, respectful, and safe throughout the afternoon. Your enthusiasm for dressing up in creative costumes and your excellent behavior made the event enjoyable for everyone involved. It’s truly heartwarming to see such a great display of community spirit and respect. Here’s to more fun events in the future—Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

  Class 5 Homework Reading Class 5 students are now using reading journals at home as well as in school. The aim is to strengthen fluency, increase vocabulary, and build confidence through regular practice. Journals help track progress and encourage consistent reading habits. Your support at home is greatly appreciated. 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! - Year 6 statutory spelling words (12 words) 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 😊

We had a wonderful morning of whittling and woodland crafts today! We were lucky to receive a delivery of beautiful wood that had been kindly donated to our Forest School. The children were inspired to try out their whittling skills, using pieces of hazel and willow . They showed great perseverance and commitment as they learned to use their tools safely and carefully. With growing confidence, they began creating all sorts of wonderful things — wands, picture frames, bows and arrows , and more! It was fantastic to see their creativity come to life, along with their patience and pride in what they made. The forest was filled with the sound of busy hands, happy chatter, and a real sense of achievement. 🌳✨