D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

  In Class 2, we have had a very exciting and busy week! We were incredibly proud of the children during their sharing assembly. They spoke so bravely in front of the whole school and did a wonderful job showing all of their hard work. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support—it meant so much to the children. Alongside preparing for the assembly, we have been busy with lots of new learning. In maths, we have started exploring money. The children had great fun setting up their own shops and practising counting different coins. In science, we have begun learning about plants. Each child planted cress seeds and has been enjoying watching them grow day by day. We have also started an exciting experiment: some cress has no water, some has no soil, and some is being kept in a dark cupboard without sunlight. The children are very curious and are looking forward to discovering what will happen to each plant! It has been a fantastic week, and we are so proud of all the childre...

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  Reception Weekly Blog 🌟 What a fantastic week of learning we’ve had in Reception! We have been busy practising for our class assembly , and the children are very excited to share their learning, singing, and dancing with you. We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday ! Maths 🔢 In Maths, we explored measuring using rulers, tape measures, and metre sticks. The children enjoyed finding objects that were long and short and comparing their lengths. We also learned about odd and even numbers using Numberblocks, explored doubles , and used tens frames to understand how 10 is made of 5 and 5 . History 👑 In History, we learned about kings and queens , focusing on Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III . The children explored the royal family tree and drew some wonderful pictures of King Charles. We also linked our learning to traditional tales, reading stories such as Cinderella . English 📚 In handwriting, we practised forming numerals 1–4 carefully. In phonics, we focused on...

  SATs  Week (11/05 - 14/05) – Important Information for Parents SATs  week is coming up (WB 11/05/26), and we’re incredibly proud of how hard the children have worked over the past several months. Their focus and determination have been fantastic, and they should feel proud of all they’ve achieved so far! Weekend Preparation: Over the weekend, please support your child by: Recapping learning using their  Maths.co.uk  homework . Exploring key topics on  BBC Bitesize :  BBC Bitesize  SATs  Guide Playing educational games on  Prodigy :  Prodigy Game Wellbeing Reminder: It’s just as important to ensure your child is well-rested and calm: Encourage  early nights and plenty of sleep Provide  healthy meals and snacks Keep the weekend  low-stress and supportive Next Week Reminders: SATs  breakfast club  starts from  8:20 am each morning  – a great way to start the day calmly. SATs  Club  will mo...

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 😊

Year 5 had a wonderful time at Forest School this week, making the most of the outdoors and embracing every opportunity for hands-on learning and teamwork. The children were incredibly busy constructing an impressive den in the trees. They worked collaboratively to design and build their structure, using ropes for seating, mud as a form of “cement,” and tarpaulins for shelter. Their creativity and problem-solving skills were on full display as the den grew in both size and complexity. Another popular activity was the rope walk. Some of the children took on the responsibility of helping to set it up, carefully ensuring it was secure and at the right height for everyone to use safely. Once ready, they enjoyed the challenge of balancing along it, showing great determination and resilience. Meanwhile, others spent time in the mud kitchen, where imaginative play flourished. The children mixed mud, added leaves and natural materials, and even set up their own café, serving a variety of “dish...

Despite having a shorter session today (before they wowed us in their class assembly), Year 1 certainly made the most of their time at Forest School. They created some lovely mud, enthusiastically mixing it up in the wheelbarrows and making full use of the mud kitchen. There was a great sense of teamwork and imagination as they supported each other and worked together. Many children also challenged themselves on the rope walk, showing impressive bravery and balance as they carefully made their way along. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow with each attempt. Using natural materials, the children crafted beautiful necklaces from elder, taking care to thread and design their pieces. Others worked collaboratively to build a lovely den, propping sticks against a tree and discussing how to make their structure strong and stable. A sunny session, full of creativity, cooperation, and adventure!