D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

This week has certainly been a busy one! We have enjoyed our Twilight Evening, Sports Day and lots of production rehearsals, culminating in a fantastic performance this morning. The children have managed all of these exciting events incredibly well. With so much happening, we have been making a conscious effort to keep a calm and positive atmosphere in the classroom. We were so impressed with everyone's enthusiasm and behaviour during both the Twilight Evening and Sports Day. It was wonderful to see the children joining in with such confidence, encouraging one another and having fun. We are also incredibly proud of everyone who is taking part in the production. Their singing, acting and enthusiasm are fantastic. Well done to everyone involved! This afternoon, we have been learning about locally and UK-grown foods, as well as the benefits of eating seasonally and buying local produce. The children researched different foods that are grown in the UK throughout the year and explored s...

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We enjoyed another wonderful Forest School session on Wednesday, making the most of the shade to stay cool while getting creative outdoors. The children immersed themselves in a variety of activities, including building dens, whittling wood for different projects and making  friendship bracelets. It was fantastic to see everyone working together, sharing ideas and enjoying the natural environment. One of the highlights was trying out our brand-new rope walk, stretched between two trees. This exciting challenge encouraged the children to develop their balance, coordination and perseverance as they carefully made their way across. We were especially impressed by the children's creativity during their woodworking projects. They came up with their own ideas, including making frog sticks and small wooden pots. They demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by thinking through challenges, asking thoughtful questions and finding their own solutions as they worked. It has been wonderfu...

  Reception Weekly News What a fantastic week we have had in Reception! Our biggest highlight this week was our amazing Sports Day . The children showed wonderful enthusiasm, determination and teamwork throughout the day. They took part in a variety of running races, relay events and an exciting carousel of sporting activities. We were so proud of how they encouraged one another, demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and gave every activity their best effort. Thank you to all the families who came along to support and cheer the children on. In Literacy , we began creating our very own story books. The children have been developing their storytelling skills by designing title pages, choosing main characters and thinking carefully about story settings. They have enjoyed drawing detailed illustrations and writing simple sentences to describe their characters and where their stories take place. We have been practising using capital letters, finger spaces and sounding out words independe...

 We have had a busy and exciting week in Class 2! Luckily, the weather has been a little cooler, which has helped us stay focused on our learning. In English, we have been busy planning our superhero stories. The children created their very own superheroes and villains before writing fantastic character descriptions. They worked hard to use a range of adjectives and similes to bring their characters to life, and we have been so impressed with their creativity. In Maths, we have been exploring measurement. The children learned how to measure mass using grams and kilograms, and today we investigated measuring liquids in millilitres while learning about volume and capacity. Next week, we will be learning about temperature, which will help the children understand the high temperatures we have been experiencing this summer. In R.E., we learned about Tikkun Olam , the Jewish teaching of "healing the world." The children thought carefully about the different ways they can help make ...

  Year 6 Enterprise On Monday, our Year 6 pupils hosted a fantastic Enterprise Event to raise money for their Year 6 celebrations. The children worked incredibly hard to plan, organise and run a variety of exciting stalls, including delicious cakes, fun games, a raffle and handmade bracelets. It was wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills on display throughout the event. A huge well done to all of our Year 6 pupils for their enthusiasm, commitment and excellent customer service. They should be extremely proud of what they achieved, and their hard work made the event a great success. We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the parents and families who came along to support the event. Your generosity and encouragement were greatly appreciated. Finally, thank you to our dedicated staff for supporting the children with their planning and helping the event run so smoothly. Well done, Year 6 – you should all be very proud of yourselves! 🌟...

Sports Day 2026 Today was a fantastic Sports Day at Tolleshunt D’Arcy, filled with energy, determination, teamwork and plenty of smiles. The weather was kind to us, creating the perfect setting for an exciting day of sporting activities and friendly competition. A huge well done to all of our pupils, who showed outstanding enthusiasm, resilience and sportsmanship throughout every event. Whether running, jumping, throwing or cheering on their classmates, every child gave their very best and should be incredibly proud of their achievements. We would like to say a sincere thank you to all of the parents, carers and family members who came along to support and encourage the children. Your cheers and encouragement helped make the day even more special. A special thank you also goes to our wonderful PTFA for running the tuck shop throughout the event. Their continued support and hard work are greatly appreciated and helped add to the enjoyable atmosphere. Finally, a huge thank you to all of ...