D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

 Wishing everyone a lovely half term! 🌟 Thank you and well done to the children for all their fantastic efforts with creative homework this half term. We had a lovely morning of oracy and listening, with the children presenting and sharing their favourite pieces of work. The children have suggested some ideas for next half term’s homework, and these will be posted on the blog after the break. Please do try to read as much as possible over the holidays and record this in the yellow reading books. These should come into school every day, please. Thank you again, and have a wonderful week! The Class 4 Team

  🌟 Reception Weekly Round-Up! 🌟 What a fun and busy week we’ve had in Reception! The children have continued to grow in confidence with their learning and have enjoyed lots of hands-on activities. 🔤 Phonics This week, we learned the sounds ff, ll, ss, s (saying /z/ when it comes at the end of some words). The children have been practising spotting these sounds in words and having a go at blending them to read simple words. Keep an ear out for them pointing out these sounds at home! 📚 Guided Reading Our decodable book this week was In the Bag . The children did a wonderful job using their phonics to sound out and blend the words. We talked about what might be in the bag and shared our own ideas — fantastic early comprehension skills developing! ✍️ Writing In writing, we focused on handwriting practice , forming some of our letter sounds carefully. We’ve also been matching and writing our names , which everyone is becoming very proud of! To help strengthen our finge...

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Class 5's Freaky Final Week Class 5’s final week was a whirlwind of creativity and fun! We finished our scary stories, turning them into books and stepping into the roles of authors and publishers. The children also explored creating charities, designed Earth-themed posters, and learned about online safety. To celebrate all their hard work, we enjoyed some relaxing afternoons filled with colouring and creative activities, giving everyone a chance to unwind. It was a fantastic way to start the week, combining learning, imagination, and reflection. The class ended the week feeling proud, inspired, and ready for new adventures ahead. Writing Class 5 had an exciting week writing and finishing their scary stories. They transformed their tales into books, experiencing the roles of authors and publishers. Everyone enjoyed editing, illustrating, and sharing their work, feeling proud of their creativity. Writing became an adventure, sparking imagination, storytelling skills, and a love for ...

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 😊

  Class 1, 2 and 3 Film Night Class 1, 2 and 3 pupils enjoyed a magical film night filled with laughter, fun, and plenty of sweet treats! Dressed in their comfiest pajamas, children and adults gathered together to watch the much-loved  Toy Story 4 . The atmosphere was cosy and relaxed, with big smiles all around. Everyone tucked into a tasty selection of snacks, biscuits, and crisps while following Woody, Buzz, and the gang on their latest adventure. The room was full of excitement, giggles, and the joy of sharing the experience with friends and teachers in such a special way. To top it off, the pupils were spectacular showing perfect manners and very well behaved. A  huge thank you  goes to Miss Reed for organising this fantastic evening - her hard work and thoughtful planning made it truly memorable. Thanks also to all the staff who helped make the event run smoothly and supported the children throughout. It was a wonderful way to bring our school community to...

Forest School looked a little different today! The rain had made the leaves and grass soft and soggy, and before starting our activities, we had a lovely conversation about how the rain had changed our area. The children noticed how different it looked and felt compared to previous weeks, when the ground was covered in crunchy leaves and crisp grass. They always love talking about what they can see, hear, and feel in nature! We had some wonderful whittling today — the children showed great perseverance and really worked on improving their techniques. They also made and decorated beautiful crowns using willow and leaves, which looked fantastic! Throughout the session, the children were busy exploring — moving sticks, digging, transporting soil, and enjoying every part of our Forest School area. It has been a wonderful half term with the children. Over the past eight weeks, they have grown in confidence, skill, and curiosity. We’re so proud of how much they’ve learned and how connecte...

Year 3 Dance This half term, the children have enjoyed practising dances inspired by the characters in Roald Dahl’s Matilda . This week, they focused on the character Miss Trunchbull and explored her personality and traits. Using these ideas, they created their own movements and performed short sequences to music. They were absolutely amazing and represented her character brilliantly! The children have taken home their PE kits so they can be washed ready for next half term. Please ensure they have trainers (that fit), shorts, a T-shirt, and a warm tracksuit (jogging bottoms and a hoodie) ready for outdoor PE during the colder months next half term. These will need to be brought back into school on the first Monday after the holiday. Thank you for your continued support, Miss Baker

This week in Class 4, we’ve been working hard in English on fronted adverbials ! The children have been practising this important writing skill and finished the week by creating their own imaginative paragraphs, using a wide range of fronted adverbials to add variety and detail to their writing. Their creativity and effort have really shone through! In History, we came to the end of our unit on the Iron Age . The children explored what trade was like during this fascinating period. It’s been wonderful to see how much knowledge they’ve gained over the course of this topic. In PE, we continued developing our dance and dodgeball skills. The children have shown great teamwork, coordination, and energy in both activities. We ended the week with our classroom worship and then the much-anticipated Halloween disco ! The children had a fantastic time and their behaviour was excellent throughout. A reminder that all children now have reading record books for recording their reading at home. ...

 We have had a busy and happy week in Class 2. We have been reading, performing and writing poetry! The children looked at list poems, shape poems and rhyming poems. Finally, they wrote their own list poems about autumn. In maths, the children have been working hard on their addition and subtraction skills. We have used counters and number lines, as well as the number facts we already know.  We finished off the week with a great time at the disco! The children danced, played and sang to their hearts' content. I'm sure they will all sleep well tonight. There are lots of photos of the amazing costumes on the main school blog. Have a lovely weekend. 

  Reception Class Blog – Weekly Learning Update What a wonderful week we’ve had in Reception! The children have been busy exploring, learning, and putting their new skills into practice through a range of exciting activities. Here's a look at what we’ve been up to: Phonics and Reading This week in phonics, the children were introduced to the sounds: h, b, f, and l . They have been working hard to recognise and blend these sounds in words during our phonics sessions. We also shared the story Let’s Go! from the Let’s Read Together series, which the children really enjoyed. In small group guided reading, the children practised using their phonics knowledge to read the book:  Tap, Pat, Nap – it’s been fantastic to see their confidence growing as they begin to read more independently. English In English, the children continued working on their very own story booklets. They have been learning that a word is a sound or group of letters that tells us something . Each child...

Class 5’s Cracking Week Class 5 have had a cracking week!  They’ve been busy publishing their spooky stories, using their imagination and writing skills to send shivers down our spines. In maths, they’ve been sharpening their arithmetic, tackling tricky calculations with growing confidence. During PSHE, the class took part in role play activities, exploring emotions and building empathy through thoughtful discussion and fun scenarios. The week ended on a high with the Halloween disco – an  afternoon full of dancing, laughter, and some truly spooky costumes! It’s been a fantastic week full of learning, creativity, and Halloween excitement! PSHE In PSHE this week, Class 5 explored emotions and empathy through engaging role play activities. They acted out real-life scenarios, learning how to express feelings, resolve conflicts, and support others. The sessions encouraged thoughtful discussion, teamwork, and helped build confidence in understanding themselves and the people around...