D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

The sun came out for us at Forest School this morning, which was lovely to see! The children were very excited to get started and quickly returned to their favourite activities and play. We were very lucky to receive a generous donation of popcorn kernels, along with a special sieve to hold them over the fire so we could make popcorn. Thank you so much for this kind donation – the children were absolutely delighted! We got the fire going, and some of the children helped to light it. They showed great patience, supported one another, and persevered while using the flint and steel. It was wonderful to see how hard they tried and how kind and encouraging they were to each other. Some of the children used the mud kitchen equipment to set up shops on the pallets. There were several imaginative shops, including a blacksmith’s, which led to lots of creative role play. We also enjoyed using the rope swing, building dens, and doing plenty of exploring around the Forest School area. When the...

 Dear Parents/Guardians, Just a quick note to let you know that Class 3 spelling checks will now take place on Thursdays instead of Fridays. Thank you for your continued support. Kind regards, Miss Baker

This week in Maths, we have been working hard on division, with the children practising this skill every day. We have been learning to master the presentation, method, and calculations involved in short division problems. The children understand that it takes time to fully master these methods and have shown great dedication and perseverance in developing their skills. In PE, the children have been working on a Dance unit. They have been using choreography to tell a story and exploring how to use space effectively to make their dances more impactful and expressive. In RE, we learned about the Hindu deity Ganesh and how he represents strength and wisdom. The children explored the different symbols associated with Ganesh and discussed what these means for Hindus. Finally, in History, we considered what made the Roman army so successful. The children have been really engaged and interested in this topic and are building a strong knowledge of the Roman invasion of Britain, including the...

  Reception Class – Learning This Week 🌈 We’ve had another busy and exciting week in Reception, filled with lots of learning, creativity, and enthusiasm from the children. Here’s a little snapshot of what we’ve been getting up to in class. Phonics 🔤 This week in phonics, the children started Level 4 , where we began learning how to blend two consonants together in words. This is an important step in developing confident reading skills. We also spent time recapping Level 2 and Level 3 sounds to make sure everyone feels secure and ready to apply their knowledge when reading and writing. Spelling ✏️ Our focus spelling words this week were: I, the, to, no, go The children practised reading, writing, and using these words in simple sentences. Handwriting ✍️  In handwriting, we have been working on long ladder letters , helping the children develop correct letter formation and pencil control. Guided Reading 📖 During guided reading sessions, the children have been pr...

Maths Magic! -  Class 2 and Class 5  This week, our Class 5 pupils became game designers and teachers as they created fun and interactive games to help practise counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. The children worked in small groups to plan, design and build their own games, thinking carefully about how to make the rules clear, the challenges exciting and the learning meaningful. Once the games were ready, Class 5 had a very special job – supporting our Class 2 pupils as they explored the games and practised their counting sequences. The older children showed fantastic patience, kindness and leadership, explaining the rules clearly and encouraging their younger partners every step of the way. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they took on the role of teacher and role model. Class 2 pupils were equally impressive. They listened carefully, joined in enthusiastically and showed great determination as they counted forwards in 2s, 5s and 10s through play. Learning through ...

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 😊

It was another muddy forest school session this week, but we were lucky as the sun came out and the rain stayed away. Once again, we enjoyed spending time in the forest and making the most of everything it had to offer. This week we cooked some delicious treats on the fire, including s’mores and toasted crumpets. The children carefully whittled sticks ready to hold their food over the fire and waited patiently and safely for their turn, showing great focus and responsibility. The rope swing was a big hit, as always, along with the ever-popular mud kitchen, where lots of imaginative play took place. Many of the children also worked together on their bug hotel, moving branches and other natural materials around the site to create and improve their build. It was lovely to see such teamwork and cooperation. We also talked about the importance of looking after our forest school area by picking up litter, tidying up properly after each session, and taking care of our resources so everyone...