D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

It has been another busy and exciting week back in Maple Class! In English, we have been exploring fables and have started writing sections of our own. We have been focusing on describing a setting and introducing a character. The fables we have been reading are lovely, and their morals and messages have given us plenty to think about, beyond simply developing our English skills! We have worked incredibly hard in Maths this week. We have been exploring a new strategy for addition, which has really challenged us to think carefully, recall mathematical knowledge from previous years and apply it in different ways. The children have shown fantastic resilience and determination when working through this learning, and we have been so pleased with their efforts. In Science, we have started learning about the digestive system . We have been discovering the names of the different parts of the digestive system and exploring their functions. We are looking forward to finding out more about the h...

  It was lovely to see so many of you at our parent consultations. It was a really positive evening and a great opportunity to share how your child is getting on and celebrate their progress. In Maths, we have been working hard on two-digit numbers. The children have been using Base 10 equipment to build numbers, helping them to develop their understanding of place value and what each digit represents. In English, we have been learning how to write instructions. The children had great fun making their own jam sandwiches, thinking carefully about each step along the way. The following day, they put their learning into practice by writing their own recipes! We finished the week by exploring the artwork of Hannah Dunnett, who creates pictures inspired by messages from the Bible. The children enjoyed looking at her work and thinking about the stories and messages behind her pictures. Well done, everyone, for another busy week of learning!

  🍂 Willow Class Blog  🎃 What a wonderful and creative week we have had in Willow Class! This week, our Reception children have been busy exploring, creating and learning through a range of exciting activities, with pumpkins taking centre stage in our classroom! Phonics 🔤 In phonics, we have been learning the sounds l, ll, ff and ss . We have been practising recognising these letters, saying their sounds and spotting them in words. The children have been developing their listening skills and beginning to use their growing phonics knowledge in their reading and writing. Maths In maths we have been counting 4 objects, looking at the numeral 4 and trying to make arrangements of 4 using multi-link cubes. Pumpkin-inspired Creativity 🎃 We have thoroughly enjoyed our pumpkin-themed activities this week! The children used their imaginations and fine motor skills to create their own pumpkins using playdough, carefully moulding, shaping and adding details. We also explored the work ...

 

We've been getting our green fingers busy at After School Club today! We spent time planting spring flower bulbs in the pots at the front of our school. Although it's autumn , we're looking ahead to spring and can't wait to see our bulbs begin to grow and brighten up the school entrance with beautiful flowers! We also planted a selection of herbs in our sensory garden. The children enjoyed getting their hands in the soil, exploring the different herbs and discovering their lovely smells and textures. It was a lovely afternoon of teamwork, getting outdoors and learning about nature. We can't wait to watch everything grow over the coming months! A little autumn planting now means lots of spring colour later! 🍂🌱💚  

 

We were lucky to stay mostly dry at Forest School this week, even enjoying our snack time sheltered beneath the trees! As always, there was plenty of mud-making fun! The children loved digging into the ground and pouring in water to create a wonderfully muddy pit. There was lots of exploring, mixing and imaginative play! We also enjoyed getting creative by making beautiful nature mobiles with the help of our parent volunteer. Some of the children took on the challenge of finding and moving different materials from around our Forest School area. They discovered bricks from our old fire circle, leftover charcoal from previous fires and pieces of wood, transporting their finds in wheelbarrows. Working brilliantly as a team, they carefully arranged their materials to create patterns and shapes. Some children even built a house, while others enjoyed laying out their treasures on the ground and seeing what they could create. It was lovely to see their teamwork, creativity and imaginations in...