Today, we went back to basics and looked at very simple sentences and how to advance them. We spoke to the children and used the terminology ‘up levelling our sentences’ to make it a bit more child friendly. We started off with a very simple sentence and added elements such as adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions etc…. Read more »
Class 3 P.E
Hello all, Welcome back to a brand new school year! Just wanted to make you aware that Class 3 will have P.E on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s each week. Please ensure that all jewellery is either removed beforehand or can be removed by the student independently. Also, P.E kits must consist of the following items: Shorts… Read more »
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!
Colchester Castle
Recently, Year 3 & 4 had a wonderful trip to Colchester Castle. We learned all about the Celts and Romans, and Boudicca’s invasion of Colchester. Did you know that there is still a layer of ash underneath Colchester left over from the Iceni invasion that you can find if you dig down today?
Oliver Clothes
Afternoon, I have attached a digital copy of the slips the children all received yesterday afternoon. If there are any questions please let me know. If your child has got a chosen character, then they will need to wear/create an outfit based around their character please. Also, please remember to practise your lines! Thank you… Read more »