D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

Forest School -Year 2 Today at Forest School we played Forty-Forty Home, during which the children had great fun hiding and running around! After that, we had a very busy session with den-building, mud-kitchen creations, ‘cement’ mixing, weaving, clay pot making and fire-lighting. We used a Kelly Kettle to heat water for nettle tea or hot chocolate (these came as either standard or luxury…with a marshmallow and whipped cream!) The children had a brilliant time organising the Forest School cafe and worked together to take orders and prepare the cups. It has been a pleasure to see the children enjoying time in nature, letting their imaginations be free and build friendships and social skills along the way. At the end of the session, we reflected on what we had learnt about ourselves during all of the Forest School sessions. Many of the answers included the realisation that being outside was more fun than being inside or that they had learnt not to be scared of something. It was fantastic...

Class 3 played their final tennis PE session today where they were incorporating all of the skills they have been learning this term. It has been impressive to see their progress, especially in their ball control! We have definitely got some next generation Andy Murray's (tennis player) in Class 3! Well done! Miss Baker

Class 4's Proud Week  Class 4 has had an incredibly hard working  week! Our Year 5s successfully completed their assessments last week, while our Year 6s tackled their mock SATs with determination and focus. Both year groups performed amazingly well and should be very proud of themselves. To unwind, we had a fun-filled PE lesson , playing different games to develop and adapt our skills in a variety of ways. We also had a fantastic visit from Heads2Mind , where we learned about positive thinking , expressing our feelings, and using different strategies to support our mental well-being. Well done, Class 4! 🎉 PE After two resilient weeks of assessments, Class 4 enjoyed some well-earned fun in the sun ! Using their teamwork, agility, and strategy skills , they played a variety of mini-games , reinforcing their PE skills in an exciting way. It was the perfect way to wind down and celebrate their hard work! 🌞 Heads2Minds Class 4 had a fantastic session with Heads2Minds ,...

 This week class one have been learning to recite The Food Train poem written by Julia Donaldson. They  have considered rhythm and rhyme and wrote their own class poem. Year ones went on to publish their poem in their books and practiced reading them allowed.  The children have practiced their counting and reception children made number bonds to 10 using tens frames and Numicon pieces. Year one continued to work on measurement. They made comparisons between length, mass and volume.  The children have also been very creative this week when making cards and crafts for Mother's Day. 

Class 4 Homework Spellings Each week Class 4 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. This week's spelling pattern is c onverting nouns or  adjectives into verbs  using the suffix -en and a statutory spellings challenge words. Year 5 Spellings Year 6 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 Miss Barber. These are short and focused quizzes to support the pupils across all areas in Maths.  With the new updates to Maths.co.uk, I am now able to set two separate objectives (a year 5 objective and a year 6 objective). This should now be able to support their progression according to their age. Please complete by the end of the week. Thank you. Have a lovely week! Mrs Campbell :)

 What a fantastic and busy week we've had in Class 2! We were lucky to have a visit from the charity Head2Mind , where the children took part in a workshop all about feelings and emotions. They explored the idea of the 'weather' inside their bodies and learned some calming breathing exercises and techniques. It was wonderful to see them expressing their thoughts and emotions so clearly! In Maths , we have been exploring equal groups and introducing the multiplication symbol. The children have enjoyed working practically and developing their understanding of this key concept. In English , we revisited our knowledge of verbs and adverbs with a fun sorting activity and some fantastic sentence-building exercises. The children showed great enthusiasm and creativity in their work! Our Science lessons took us into the world of habitats and microhabitats. We discovered the different places animals and plants live and how they depend on their environments to survive. Collabora...

Happy Mother's Day! 💐 This year’s Mother’s Day celebration at D’Arcy School was a truly special occasion, filled with warmth, laughter, and appreciation. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the PTFA for their incredible effort in organising and hosting such a memorable event. Their dedication ensured that mothers and special guests enjoyed a wonderful time with their children in a welcoming and joyous atmosphere. A special mention to Maxine, whose delicious homemade scones were a highlight of the event! Paired with a selection of biscuits and warm drinks, the refreshments added an extra touch of comfort and delight to the afternoon. Thank you, Maxine, for your time and effort in baking such lovely treats for everyone to enjoy. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the staff members and year 6's who played a crucial role in facilitating the event. Their support and commitment helped everything run smoothly, allowing pupils and their loved ones to share precious mom...