D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

It was a delight to spend this afternoon in Forest School with Year 2. They were excited to explore the space and found lots to keep themselves busy with.  They were straight into the mud kitchen, mixing up soil and mud to create lots of mud which they then loaded up in the wheelbarrows and moved around the site, working together in teams and playing so nicely together. The children enjoyed swinging on the rope swing together and took turns to push each other and encourage each other to be brave. Lots of children made necklaces with elder and they were keen to whittle willow to use to cook their marshmallows.  They particularly enjoyed making s'mores and eating them around the fire. We can't wait for next week, the children have left me with lots of requests for next week!

It was a pleasure to have Year 5 in Forest School today. We enjoyed settling back into the space, and discussed how we look after our environment and keep ourselves and others safe. The children were excited to start building dens, playing in the mud kitchen, whittling and making s’mores. It was wonderful to see the children working together to build, move objects and create potions. There was lots of team work and the children discussed the best way to compete tasks and achieve their goals. The children were also very helpful when it came time to tidy everything away which was wonderful to see!

This terms after school clubs got off to a great start! Sports club:  In this school sports club session, children took part in a fun fitness circuit. They rotated around different activity stations, including skipping, jumping, balancing, and simple strength exercises. The session focused on improving fitness, coordination, and teamwork, while encouraging children to try their best and stay active. Everyone enjoyed the variety of activities and the chance to challenge themselves in a positive, energetic environment.  The children then took part in some healthy competition to test their endurance and stamina! Drama Club:  In this school drama club session, children explored the art of puppetry. They learned how to bring puppets to life using movement, voice, and expression, and practised creating different characters and emotions. The group worked together to develop short puppet scenes, focusing on storytelling and teamwork. The session encouraged creativity, confidence,...

 Welcome back Class 3! Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Easter break! Please find this half-term’s spelling lists and Creative homework attached below. In addition to these tasks, we ask that children continue  reading at home at least four times a week  to an adult. Please remember to record these sessions in their reading records—every entry gives them a greater chance to be entered into our exciting  weekly reading raffle! As we discussed during our recent parent consultations, please also continue to support your child with  TT Rockstars . This is a key part of their weekly maths homework and really helps build their confidence. Thank you so much for your continued support! Best wishes, Miss Baker

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 😊

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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.