D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

We had a lovely morning in the shade at Forest School today. Our parent helper brought some beautiful flowers, and the children enjoyed pressing the colours from petals and leaves onto fabric. They then transformed their creations into colourful flags, which looked fantastic. Some of the children worked on making frog sticks, carefully using tools to create divots in sticks they had whittled. They showed great concentration and perseverance while developing their tool skills. Elsewhere, children worked together to create a wonderful den. They communicated their ideas clearly and collaborated to design a shady area where they could sit and relax. There was some fantastic teamwork, problem-solving and engineering on display! To help us cool down, we enjoyed a water-based STEM activity led by Miss Krinks. The children were amazed to discover how they could turn the water flow on and off, and the cool spray was very welcome on such a warm day. We also enjoyed making and eating fruit kebabs...

This week, we have continued our learning about sound in Science, exploring how sound is made and how we hear it. The children have been developing their understanding of the different parts of the ear and the important role they play in helping us hear sounds. In Geography, we investigated the production of milk and followed its journey from the farm, to the shop, and finally to our homes. The children enjoyed learning about the processes involved in getting everyday products to consumers. In English, we have been writing creatively and have begun our exciting new poetry unit. The children have enjoyed reading poems from an anthology and revisiting key poetic techniques such as onomatopoeia and personification. They have also been developing their confidence and expression through poetry performance activities. The children have also been busy expressing their creativity through art, producing some amazing self-portraits. We where very impressed by the skill and individuality shown in...

  Reception Class Weekly Learning Summary This week, the children have enjoyed a variety of exciting learning experiences across the curriculum. In Phonics , we continued revisiting Level 3 sounds and tricky words, practising blending and segmenting words and developing confidence in reading and writing. The children also worked on recognising and reading tricky words and enjoyed targeted activities to support their individual learning needs. In English , the children focused on developing their writing skills. They practised writing their names independently, labelled parts of a plant using scientific vocabulary, wrote simple sentences about fascinating plants, and practised sentence writing using the structure “I see a…” .  Our Science learning centred around plants . The children learned about the different parts of a plant, where plants come from, and how to care for them. They explored plants outdoors using magnifying glasses, planted seeds, and later watered and car...

Father’s Figure Afternoon Tea A big thank you to all the staff and the PTFA for organising and supporting the Father’s Figure afternoon tea. The donuts, biscuits, tea, and coffee were enjoyed by everyone, and it was a lovely opportunity for families to come together and celebrate. Your hard work and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you again to everyone who helped make the event such a success. 😊

 We have had yet another lovely week in Class 2! The children have been very busy completing their summer assessments and have worked incredibly hard. We are so proud of the effort, determination, and positive attitude they have shown throughout. Alongside our assessments, we have continued with lots of exciting learning. In Science, we carried out another fascinating experiment about materials. This time, we investigated the stretchiness of different materials. We discovered that elastic was the stretchiest material and learned that it is often used in hairbands and clothing because of its flexibility. In RE, we learned about the story of Moses parting the Red Sea. The children were fascinated by the story and enjoyed discussing its significance and meaning. We hope you all have a wonderful, sunny weekend and enjoy some time outdoors with your families!

 Class 3 had a fantastic afternoon making their solar ovens during science this afternoon.. They followed instructions, thought about their variables and fair testing and worked collaboratively in small groups. We are looking forward to collecting results and finding out if their predictions were right next week. Well done Class 3

Last Day at Mersea – A Fantastic Finish! What an incredible final day at Mersea! The energy, enthusiasm, and determination shown by everyone made it a brilliant way to end an unforgettable trip. Group 1  took on the Vertical Challenge before testing their skills in Archery. From climbing to aiming for the bullseye, everyone showed great perseverance, teamwork, and a willingness to push themselves outside their comfort zones. Meanwhile,  Group 2  enjoyed Archery and the excitement of the Zip Line. There were plenty of smiles, cheers, and moments of bravery as everyone embraced the activities and supported one another throughout the day. As we come to the end of our Mersea adventure, we want to say how proud we are of every single participant. You have shown courage, resilience, kindness, and fantastic teamwork all week. A huge thank you to the staff for their hard work, encouragement, and support in making this trip such a success. Y...