D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

Over the Easter holidays, a little regular practice of times tables can really help your child feel confident for the upcoming Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).  Short, fun sessions (5–10 minutes a day) using games, apps, or quick-fire questions can make a big difference. The children have their TTRS log ins and practice can also be done via these free websites: https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/  https://urbrainy.com/mtc https://www.timestables.co.uk/ Thank you for your support.

This week we have been busy wrapping up our learning across all subjects. In English, we have focused on learning the features of Haikus and writing our own. The children did a fantastic job, carefully choosing nouns, verbs, and adjectives for each of the seasons, and creating beautiful poems using the skills they have developed. In Geography, we have brought together our learning on rainforests to produce detailed fact files, showcasing all the knowledge we have gained. In Maths, we have spent time securing our understanding of comparing and ordering fractions. The children have worked very hard and shown great progress in this area of their learning. We also completed our RE learning, where we explored why Christians call the day Jesus died Good Friday. We have learned about the events leading up to Jesus’ death and reflected thoughtfully on their meaning. We hope you all have a lovely break, and hopefully enjoy some Easter sunshine! Class 4 Team

  We have had such a lovely week. We have finished writing a class poem in English- we can't wait to perform it for you at our sharing class assembly! We finished the term by baking jam tart flowers to celebrate spring. The children had a great time and were very proud of their creations! Enjoy the break and we can't wait to see you on Monday 13th April!

Year 6 Summer Dates 🌞  Year 6 have a very exciting and busy summer term ahead, with lots of important events and memorable experiences planned: 16th April – 7th May : SATs Club (every Thursday) leading up to SATs Week 17th April : Understanding SATs Parents’ Meeting, 3:15pm in Class 5 21st May : Year 6 Circus Skills Day (visitors in school hours) 4th June : Sports Day – running races and family picnic 3rd June – 15th July : Forest School sessions 15th – 17th June : Mersea Residential 24th June : Plume Year 7 Transition Day 25th June : Thurstable Year 7 Transition Day 1st July : Year 6 Enterprise (after school, 3:15pm) 2nd July : Great Athletes Visit (in school hours) 8th July : KS2 Production (9:30am and 3:30pm) 15th July : Year 6 Leavers’ Day (Church service, afternoon tea and D'Arcy Fest) Please continue encouraging your children to work hard in the lead-up to SATs - afterwards, we can really enjoy all the exciting opportunities planned. Thank you for your continued support at h...

Happy Easter 🐣 from Class 5 Class 5 have had a fantastic final week before the Easter break, filled with hard work, creativity and fun. The children approached their mock SATs with great determination and resilience, and we are incredibly proud of the effort and progress they have shown. They should all feel very pleased with themselves. On Tuesday, the class also did a wonderful job narrating the Easter story at our church service. They spoke clearly and confidently, showing great respect and understanding of the importance of the occasion. Alongside this, we began preparing for our KS2 production of Mary Poppins, designing bright and imaginative posters to showcase the upcoming show. The excitement is already building! We also celebrated World Maths Day by playing a range of engaging maths board games, developing our problem-solving skills while having lots of fun. To end the week on a creative note, the class enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of Easter-themed arts and crafts, producing ...

 We have had a wonderfully busy and exciting week in Reception, filled with lots of Easter-themed learning and activities. In our topic work, the children have been learning about the Easter story. We explored the meaning of Palm Sunday, learnt about palm leaves, and even practised saying the word “Hosannah.” We also discussed how Easter is celebrated around the world and looked at Christian Easter gardens. As part of our geography learning, we located Jerusalem on a map and explored images of what it looks like today. We talked about the tradition of giving eggs at Easter and how this links to the Easter story. The children especially enjoyed taking part in an egg hunt in our class garden—there was lots of excitement and fun! In Science, we have been learning about spring and the idea of new life, noticing changes in the world around us. The children also enjoyed a range of creative activities, including making Easter headbands, colouring, and creating Easter cards. In Maths, we h...

Class 3 had an amazing time celebrating World Math's Day!  They were introduced to tessellation and explored both 2D shapes. They learned that tessellation is when shapes fit perfectly together without any gaps or overlaps, and the children loved discovering how this appears in everyday life. From wall tiles and brick patterns to nature’s wonders like honeycombs and pineapples. They also looked at examples in architecture, such as buildings like London’s Gherkin, and even in toys like Lego bricks and kaleidoscopes. To finish, the class had great fun creating their own colourful tessellating designs using 2D shapes. The results were fantastic! Well done, Class 3!