D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

 Wishing everyone a lovely half term! 🌟 Thank you and well done to the children for all their fantastic efforts with creative homework this half term. We had a lovely morning of oracy and listening, with the children presenting and sharing their favourite pieces of work. The children have suggested some ideas for next half term’s homework, and these will be posted on the blog after the break. Please do try to read as much as possible over the holidays and record this in the yellow reading books. These should come into school every day, please. Thank you again, and have a wonderful week! The Class 4 Team

  🌟 Reception Weekly Round-Up! 🌟 What a fun and busy week we’ve had in Reception! The children have continued to grow in confidence with their learning and have enjoyed lots of hands-on activities. 🔤 Phonics This week, we learned the sounds ff, ll, ss, s (saying /z/ when it comes at the end of some words). The children have been practising spotting these sounds in words and having a go at blending them to read simple words. Keep an ear out for them pointing out these sounds at home! 📚 Guided Reading Our decodable book this week was In the Bag . The children did a wonderful job using their phonics to sound out and blend the words. We talked about what might be in the bag and shared our own ideas — fantastic early comprehension skills developing! ✍️ Writing In writing, we focused on handwriting practice , forming some of our letter sounds carefully. We’ve also been matching and writing our names , which everyone is becoming very proud of! To help strengthen our finge...

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Class 5's Freaky Final Week Class 5’s final week was a whirlwind of creativity and fun! We finished our scary stories, turning them into books and stepping into the roles of authors and publishers. The children also explored creating charities, designed Earth-themed posters, and learned about online safety. To celebrate all their hard work, we enjoyed some relaxing afternoons filled with colouring and creative activities, giving everyone a chance to unwind. It was a fantastic way to start the week, combining learning, imagination, and reflection. The class ended the week feeling proud, inspired, and ready for new adventures ahead. Writing Class 5 had an exciting week writing and finishing their scary stories. They transformed their tales into books, experiencing the roles of authors and publishers. Everyone enjoyed editing, illustrating, and sharing their work, feeling proud of their creativity. Writing became an adventure, sparking imagination, storytelling skills, and a love for ...

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! 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 😊

  Class 1, 2 and 3 Film Night Class 1, 2 and 3 pupils enjoyed a magical film night filled with laughter, fun, and plenty of sweet treats! Dressed in their comfiest pajamas, children and adults gathered together to watch the much-loved  Toy Story 4 . The atmosphere was cosy and relaxed, with big smiles all around. Everyone tucked into a tasty selection of snacks, biscuits, and crisps while following Woody, Buzz, and the gang on their latest adventure. The room was full of excitement, giggles, and the joy of sharing the experience with friends and teachers in such a special way. To top it off, the pupils were spectacular showing perfect manners and very well behaved. A  huge thank you  goes to Miss Reed for organising this fantastic evening - her hard work and thoughtful planning made it truly memorable. Thanks also to all the staff who helped make the event run smoothly and supported the children throughout. It was a wonderful way to bring our school community to...

Forest School looked a little different today! The rain had made the leaves and grass soft and soggy, and before starting our activities, we had a lovely conversation about how the rain had changed our area. The children noticed how different it looked and felt compared to previous weeks, when the ground was covered in crunchy leaves and crisp grass. They always love talking about what they can see, hear, and feel in nature! We had some wonderful whittling today — the children showed great perseverance and really worked on improving their techniques. They also made and decorated beautiful crowns using willow and leaves, which looked fantastic! Throughout the session, the children were busy exploring — moving sticks, digging, transporting soil, and enjoying every part of our Forest School area. It has been a wonderful half term with the children. Over the past eight weeks, they have grown in confidence, skill, and curiosity. We’re so proud of how much they’ve learned and how connecte...