Jumping and Balancing

On Friday, Class 2 began learning about the correct ways to jump and balance. Using some of our equipment, we recreated an assault course (referencing Jack crawling through the giants house from Jack and the Beanstalk) to help us practice those skills.

Singing

Today we had a fun time singing together in Collective Worship. The children sang beautifully and helped Class 1 settle in too. Here’s the songs we have been learning to celebrate Autumn and prepare for Harvest.

Responsibility

This half term we are focusing on our Christian Value of Responsibility. Thank you Reverend Sarah-Clare for leading our worship today and helping us to think about setting our own goals and aspirations. Thank you to all the parents, pupils and staff for a fantastic start to the new term – the children are being… Read more »

Music success!

Today, Mrs. Baulch presented music certificates to the children who took exams at the end of last term. Congratulations – keep being amazing!

A Science Experiment for you all

Hello, Hope you re all enjoying the Summer beak. I thought I’d blog a Science experiment for you all, I remember having to find activities for my children to do over the summer, this one is fun. Make your own name in crystals! https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-crystal-names/ This is an American website so it says to use Borax… Read more »

Holiday learning activities

Hello all, I know it’s the holidays and you are all needing a break (teachers included) but I thought I’d post some activity ideas in case you wanted to do a little top up learning throughout the holidays. Karate cats: This is a game online which focuses on year 1 & 2 (ks1) outcomes. Basic… Read more »

Leavers Service

Today I had the pleasure of leading the Year 6 Leavers Service at church. The children presented their speeches and a poem to the congregation, remembering with fondness their time at Tolleshunt D’Arcy Primary Academy. I am very proud of you all – keep being amazing! Thank you to the Class 4 team for all… Read more »

Oliver!

Today, we had the pleasure of watching the Key Stage 2 performance of Oliver! Well done to all the children and staff for all their hard work – it was awesome!

Homework: My Maths and Spellings.

Hello all, Please note that there is My Maths homework online for all children to complete. Children will need to have completed all of their pieces by the end of the year before moving to their new year group. Spellings: Group 1: after, behind, break, climb, every, here, money, pretty, there, would, when, what, where…. Read more »

Science: finding out if materials can be changed.

Today in Class 2, we carried out a little science experiment to see if certain objects can change shape if we try to manipulate them. We looked at squashing, bending, stretching and twisting and used objects like playdough, tea towels and even Miss Jenkins’ smelly socks… Also, we wrote some predictions beforehand to see what… Read more »