D'Arcy Primary Academy Class Blogs

Crafting, Storytelling & Volcano Debates! This week, the children really got into the Christmas spirit! We spent time being creative as we made biscuits and crafts to sell at our festive market. The children absolutely loved the experience and put so much effort into their creations. Earlier in the day, we had been discussing giving to charity and helping others during our RE lesson, so it was wonderful to see them raising money to support our community. A big thank you to all the adults who came along and donated — it was lovely to see you in class and to share this festive experience with you. In English, we continued working on our narrative unit using Starbird , and today we also introduced a beautiful new text: Zeraffa Giraffa . The children were so engaged, and we heard lots of thoughtful partner talk. They had so many ideas to share, and it is fantastic to see their oracy skills developing so confidently. In Geography, we had even more brilliant discussion as we debated the ...

In Forest School this week, we enjoyed the rope swing again, practised tying knots and even spotted some pheasants! The children worked together to move a pallet so they could see the field behind the Forest School area, which helped them spot the pheasants more clearly. There was also lots of creative crafting with friendship bracelets, elder bead making, and even some exploring with the leftover conkers. We saw fantastic perseverance, teamwork, and imaginative ideas throughout the session. The children are really beginning to make the forest their own now, and it has been wonderful to see.

  🌟 Reception Class Weekly Blog 🌟 We’ve had a wonderfully busy and festive week in Reception, filled with learning, laughter and lots of Christmas magic! 📚 English In English, we continued exploring rhyme and patterned stories. The children are becoming so confident at spotting rhyming words and joining in with repeated phrases—well done, everyone! ✍️ Handwriting This week we focused on forming capital letters and practising name writing . The children worked very hard on holding their pencils correctly and taking their time with each letter. 📖 Guided Reading Our guided reading text was On the Bus . The children enjoyed talking about the characters and the journey they went on, and we practised using the pictures to help understand the story. 🎄 Christmas Pantomime Fun A highlight of our week was definitely the Christmas pantomime! The children were captivated from start to finish and loved joining in with the songs and laughter. 🔤 Phonics In phonics, we practised ...

Class 5's Lovely Week Class 5 have had a truly wonderful week filled with excitement, learning, and festive fun! One of the biggest highlights was taking part in a live assembly broadcast all the way from Antarctica . The children were amazed to see real scientists working in such extreme conditions and they asked thoughtful questions about wildlife, weather, and life at the research station. It was an unforgettable experience that brought our geography learning to life. Back in the classroom, pupils worked hard on improving their spelling and handwriting . Everyone showed great determination, taking extra care with letter formation and challenging word lists. It was fantastic to see so much pride in their written work. To end the week with some Christmas cheer, we had a brilliant PE session filled with C hristmas-themed games . With festive team challenges, the hall was full of laughter and energy. What a lovely week for Class 5! Live Assembly Class 5 were thrilled to join a liv...

  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 😊

Aladdin Pantomime What an incredible afternoon we had at Darcy School this week!   Our children were treated to a fantastic performance of Aladdin  and the excitement could be felt from the moment the lights dimmed. The cast brought the story to life with colourful costumes, lively music, and plenty of laughter. From the magic carpet ride to the mischievous Genie, every moment had the children completely captivated. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, with pupils joining in, singing along and eagerly anticipating what would happen next. Experiences like this create lasting memories and spark the imaginations of our young learners. A huge thank you to the PTFA for generously funding this special event. Their continued support helps us provide enriching opportunities that go beyond the classroom. We are incredibly grateful for all they do for our school community. What a magical afternoon!