D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

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This week at Forest School, we were lucky enough to enjoy some beautiful sunshine, which made our time outdoors even more special.  We were incredibly grateful to receive another generous donation of wood. This included some large hazel branches, which were perfect for den building. The children worked collaboratively, using their problem-solving skills and imagination to construct a variety of shelters and structures. Alongside this, we also had some elder wood, which inspired a different kind of creativity. The children explored woodcraft techniques such as whittling and carefully boring out the centre to create their own musical instruments. This activity allowed them to develop a range of practical skills, from fine motor control to patience and perseverance—and it was thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children alike. Across the site, it was wonderful to see so many imaginative spaces taking shape. There were cosy dens, carefully crafted bird nests, and even small garden areas b...

  In Class 2, we have been very busy lately, and there has been lots of excitement in our classroom! One of the highlights has definitely been our Design and Technology project, where the children have been making their own miniature working Ferris wheels. This hands-on activity helped them understand how a wheel and axle mechanism works, but it didn’t stop there—everyone added their own creative flair! It has been wonderful to see the different designs come to life, and the children have been so proud of their creations. In English, we have started exploring a new poetry book, which the class has really enjoyed so far. We read a poem about a pet cat and another poem about a grandpa, and used them to learn about similes and how they can make descriptions more vivid and engaging. The children then had a go at creating their own similes, which they used in a poem about someone special to them. They all did incredibly well, and it was lovely to see such thoughtful and imaginative writ...

In Class 4 this week we have finished drafting and publishing our portal stories. The children have shown fantastic creativity and imagination, producing some truly engaging pieces of writing. It has been wonderful to see their ideas come to life. In maths, we have spent time refreshing our learning on fractions and building on this further by learning about mixed numbers and placing fractions along a number line. The children have worked hard to deepen their understanding and have shown great perseverance when tackling new concepts. We also enjoyed some tennis outside this week, where the children worked together to improve their skills and accuracy. It was lovely to see such teamwork and enthusiasm during our PE session. In Geography, we continued learning about rainforests and discussed how we can help to protect them. The children shared some thoughtful ideas about caring for our planet and the importance of conservation. Reminder: Our PE days are Tuesday (indoor PE) and Thurs...

Understanding SATs Parents Meeting Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to invite you to an  Understanding SATs  Meeting  on  Friday 17th April at 3:15pm , taking place  straight after school in Class 5 . This meeting is an important opportunity for parents and carers to gain a clear  understanding  of  what  SATs  are, what they involve, and what they mean for your child .  SATs  play a key role in assessing your child’s progress at the end of Key Stage 2, and they help both schools and secondary schools  understand  how pupils are performing in core subjects such as reading, writing and mathematics. During the meeting we will: Explain  what  SATs  are and how the tests are structured Share  how the results are used and what they mean Discuss  how we prepare children in school Provide  practical ways you can support your child at home Answer any  questions you may have Understandi...

  It has been another busy and exciting week in Reception! In Maths, the children have been exploring numbers within 10, focusing on doubles and learning how two equal parts combine to make a whole using fingers, dice and other familiar representations. In English, we enjoyed reading Jack and the Beanstalk and practised writing simple sentences such as “Jack went up,” with some children challenging themselves to extend this. We also wrote a special sentence about Mother’s Day and drew lovely pictures of our mums. The children have been working hard on their name writing, handwriting (focusing on correct pencil grip), and phonics, where we have been practising reading and spelling CVCC words and tricky words. In RE, we recapped Christian baptism and learned about the Muslim celebration of Aqiqah. In Science, we had lots of fun learning about dinosaurs, including how they lived, what they ate, and why they are now extinct, alongside lots of dinosaur-themed activities. In PSHE, we ta...

Class 5's Fab Week Class 5 have had a fantastic and productive week, showing great effort in everything they have done. The children finished their ICT online safety presentations, which were carefully created and confidently presented to the class. Everyone showed clear understanding and teamwork. In PE, we completed fitness circuits, where determination and energy were demonstrated by all pupils. Alongside this, the class has been working incredibly hard preparing for next week’s mock SATs, showing focus and resilience every day. Keep up the hard work, Class 5 – your dedication is really shining through and you should all be proud of your achievements this week! Computing - Online Safety In Computing, Class 5 completed their online safety presentations, which were created with care and clear understanding. Important topics were explained, and useful advice was shared. The presentations were confidently delivered to the class, where good speaking skills were shown. An excellent ef...