D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

  We have had a wonderful week in class! In English, we have continued our instruction writing all about how to wash a lion. The children have written some fantastic commands and really showed off their wonderful imaginations. We loved hearing all of their creative ideas! In Maths, we have been learning about fractions. The children have worked extremely hard to understand halves, quarters and thirds, and they have shown great perseverance during our learning. In PSHE, we have been learning about good hygiene and how to help stop coughs and colds from spreading. The children learned that it is important to sneeze into a tissue or their elbow, avoid touching their face, and use soap when washing their hands. To help remember these important hygiene tips, the children created some brilliant posters! Well done to everyone for another fantastic week of learning! We are looking forward to a great trip to Barleylands on Monday.

This week has been slightly different for us as we supported Year 6 during their SATs. We were very calm and quiet and adapted to a few changes in our usual routines. On Wednesday, we enjoyed a whole-school Forest School session. Everyone was busy building and working hard on a variety of projects. The children played in the mud kitchen, built dens, explored the woodland area. In English, we have started our new unit where we will be writing non-fiction reports all about play. This links well with our History topic on how children’s leisure time has changed over the years. The children have enjoyed discussing different types of play, how play makes them feel, and the many benefits of playing. We have also been learning about healthy lifestyles in PSHE, followed by a fun whole-school PE session led by Joe Wicks ! In Science, we investigated friction and discussed whether it can be an advantage or disadvantage in different situations. Well done to all of the children for being so sup...

  Reception Weekly Learning Blog This week in Reception we have been very busy with lots of exciting learning across all areas of the curriculum! English In handwriting, we practised our tricky words: was, my, and you . The children worked hard on forming their letters correctly and taking care with their handwriting. In writing, we learned about King Charles III and his love for bees. The children also enjoyed describing a picture from the story of Goldilocks. We focused on writing dictated sentences, sounding out words using the sounds we know, and forming our letters carefully. In reading, the children took part in guided reading sessions and enjoyed sharing and discussing books together. Maths In maths, we explored measures and made comparisons between the length and height of different objects. We also used number tracks from 1–10 to practise making jumps along the track. The children enjoyed playing a track game where they took turns, rolled a dice, and moved the correct ...

Today we had such a lovely afternoon at Forest School, and we were very lucky with the weather as we thought we might get rained off! Instead, the sun shone and we enjoyed some much-needed freedom and time outdoors. The children made the most of the area, climbing trees, building dens, making mud creations, digging, and playing with bows and arrows that they made from willow. Our parent helper, Liz, brought along a gorgeous selection of blossom, mint, and willow. The children used these beautiful natural materials to make headbands and all sorts of imaginative creations. There was so much play, creativity, and imagination during Forest School today — it was wonderful to see. Well done to all of the children!

The Big School Workout: Live with Joe Wicks! Pupils at D'Arcy School had an amazing time taking part in the Big Joe Wicks School Workout this week (14/05/26). The exciting event brought children together to exercise, have fun, and stay active while following the energetic workout led by fitness coach Joe Wicks. Every class joined in with enthusiasm, showing fantastic teamwork, determination, and lots of smiles throughout the session. The workout encouraged pupils to understand the importance of keeping healthy, exercising regularly, and enjoying physical activity. Staff were incredibly proud of the children for their positive attitudes, excellent behaviour, and willingness to give every activity their best effort. The atmosphere around the school was full of energy and excitement as music played and pupils exercised together. Events like this help children build confidence, improve wellbeing, and learn healthy habits for the future. Well done to everyone at D'Arcy School for ta...

  Well Done Year 6! Year 6, you did it! What an amazing achievement completing your SATs. Every single one of you should feel incredibly proud of yourselves for the hard work, determination, and effort you have shown throughout the year. You faced challenges with courage, kept going even when things felt difficult, and always tried your very best. Your fantastic attitude and positive mindset have truly paid off. These tests do not just show what you know - they also show your resilience, confidence, and dedication. You have worked so hard in lessons, revised carefully, supported each other, and never given up. That is something worth celebrating. Parents and families are all so proud of what you have achieved. Remember, SATs are only one part of your journey, and your kindness, creativity, and enthusiasm make you all special. Enjoy this moment, celebrate your success, and look forward to the exciting adventures ahead in secondary school. Well done, Year 6 - you are fantastic! 💚 Mr...

 In Science, Class 3 have been learning all about life cycles. Today, they particularly enjoyed exploring the life cycle of a butterfly and discovering the amazing changes that take place as it grows. The children learned that a butterfly starts its life as an egg. Once the egg hatches, a caterpillar emerges and begins eating lots of food to help it grow bigger and stronger—just like in the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar . After this stage, the caterpillar transforms into a chrysalis (pupa), where an incredible process called metamorphosis takes place. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar changes completely before finally emerging as a beautiful butterfly. The class were fascinated by each stage of the butterfly’s journey and enjoyed discussing how living things grow and change over time. Well done Class 3!