Category : Crew White 25/26
Engineering Challenge: Building Bridges
Year 6 put their engineering skills to the test in our Bridge Building Challenge. Using only rolled paper tubes and masking tape, teams worked together to design and build a bridge capable of holding the greatest weight.
The challenge encouraged pupils to think like engineers as they discovered why triangles create strong, stable structures. After planning and building, each bridge was tested, giving children the chance to evaluate their designs and think about how they could improve them.
Throughout the activity, pupils showed excellent teamwork, resilience and problem-solving, living out our school values by working hard, getting smart and being kind. They learned that great engineering isn’t about getting it right first time—it’s about designing, testing and improving.
It was fantastic to see so much creativity, determination and collaboration, proving that with the right mindset, even simple materials can achieve impressive results.
Ancient Egypt Inspires Healthy Living at Our Presentation of Learning
This week, our Year 6 children welcomed parents and families to their Presentation of Learning, celebrating everything they had discovered during their Ancient Egypt expedition.
Throughout the term, pupils explored how Ancient Egyptians stayed healthy through their diet before tackling an exciting challenge: Could we create an energy bar that Ancient Egyptians might recognise, using modern ingredients to make it even healthier?
Children explained how ingredients such as honey, dried fruit, oats, bananas and seeds provided energy and nutrition, combining historical knowledge with modern healthy eating. Families then helped evaluate several energy bar recipes, scoring each one for taste, texture and appearance. Their feedback will help the children identify the most successful design.
Visitors also took part in a Crime and Punishment trivia challenge using question cards created by the children during their previous expedition, giving everyone the chance to put their historical knowledge to the test. The afternoon showcased not only the children’s learning but also their confidence, teamwork and communication. Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the event such a fantastic celebration of learning.
🏃❤️XP Trust Sports Day 2026❤️🏃♀️
What an absolutely BRILLIANT day we have had at the XP Trust Sports Day🤩 Carcroft youngsters, you absolutely blew us away with your professionalism, sportsmanship and all round talents🙌🏻 Everyone had a wonderful time and we even came 2ND – woohoo🥳 A huge thank you to the other schools, staff and everybody who ran the event today. BRING ON XP TRUST SPORTS DAY 2027🤪❤️💙💚🤍
Sunshine, Smiles & So Many Memories
We Came. We Sweated. We Conquered☀️🥵The Year 6 residential certainly brought the sunshine! Despite the heatwave, our Y6’s threw themselves into every challenge with enthusiasm, resilience and plenty of water breaks. From adventurous activities to unforgettable moments with friends, it was 3 days full of laughter, teamwork and memories that will last a lifetime. Take a look at some of our favourite highlights!
Learning Life Skills Through Cooking
While many of their classmates were away on residential, a group of Year 6 pupils took part in a week of practical life skills centred around planning, budgeting and cooking healthy meals.
Working in teams, pupils were challenged to create a menu while sticking to a budget. They researched recipes, compared prices and carefully planned their shopping lists before travelling to Asda to buy their ingredients. Along the way, they developed valuable maths skills by calculating costs, comparing prices and making sensible spending decisions.
Back at school, it was time to put their plans into action. Pupils prepared and cooked delicious meals including spaghetti bolognese and chicken curry before making fresh fruit smoothies for dessert. They worked together to divide responsibilities, solve problems and support one another in the kitchen before sitting down to enjoy the meals they had created from scratch.
The project was about much more than cooking. It encouraged independence, teamwork and resilience while helping pupils develop important skills for the future. We were incredibly proud of the maturity, enthusiasm and determination shown by every pupil throughout the week.
Year 6 Residential – Kayaking, Zip-lining and Surviving the Heatwave!
Making a Splash with Kayaking
Our kayaking session was definitely one of the highlights. After a quick lesson on how to paddle (and how not to paddle into your friends!), we headed out onto the water. There were some impressive kayaking skills on display, and we couldn’t help jumping in for a swim.
The children showed great teamwork, confidence and resilience as they took on new challenges and developed their skills on the water.
Sensory Trail Adventures
The sensory trail was a chance to put our trust, communication and teamwork skills to the test. With limited sight and lots of unusual textures and obstacles underfoot, the children had to work together to guide one another safely around the course.
Reaching New Heights on the Zip Wire
The zip wire certainly got hearts racing! Standing at the top required a lot of courage, but every single child gave it their best effort. The cheers from below could probably be heard across the whole site as children launched themselves into the air and flew across the course.
Many children stepped well outside their comfort zones and left the activity feeling incredibly proud of themselves.
Quiz Night Champions
After a busy day of activities, it was time to put our brains to work during quiz night. Teams battled it out across a range of questions, from general knowledge to some rather tricky challenges.
They have shown resilience, kindness, teamwork and a willingness to try new things. They are making fantastic memories and building friendships.
Also, apologies as the photos are not uploading due to not having the best internet connection here!
Year 6 Residential – Day One
What a start to our Year 6 residential!
After arriving safely and settling in, it was straight into the action. First up was archery, which we discovered we were very skilled at!
Next came the climbing wall. There were some nervous faces at first, but everyone gave it a go and showed fantastic determination. It was brilliant to see the children cheering each other on and there were plenty of proud smiles at the top – and relieved ones when both feet were back on the ground!
To round off the day, we headed into battle for laser tag. Alliances were formed, strategies were discussed and a few teachers may have discovered that Year 6 pupils are surprisingly good at sneaking up on them! There were lots of laughs and more than a little competitive spirit.
So far, the children have been amazing – full of enthusiasm, encouragement and endless energy (we’re hoping some of them might actually sleep tonight!). Day one has been a huge success and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Stay tuned for more adventures!
Year 6 Celebrate with a Bowling Trip
On Wednesday afternoon, pupils from Crew Gray, Crew Godley, Crew McLoughlin and Crew White enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Adwick Leisure Centre to celebrate their hard work and resilience throughout SATs week and their final year at Carcroft School.
The adventure began with a journey on the public bus, where pupils represented the school brilliantly. Staff were incredibly proud of the maturity, respect and responsibility shown throughout the trip. Their excellent manners were noticed by members of the public and reflected the character they have developed during their time at Carcroft.
For some pupils, the afternoon was particularly memorable as it was their first ever visit to a bowling alley. It was wonderful to see their excitement as they tried something new alongside their friends.
Once the games began, there were plenty of strikes, spares and celebrations. Pupils encouraged one another throughout and showed fantastic sportsmanship, making the afternoon enjoyable for everyone.
The trip was an opportunity to celebrate more than academic success. Throughout the year, Year 6 have demonstrated perseverance, kindness and a commitment to working hard. The bowling trip provided a chance to recognise these achievements and create lasting memories together.
We would like to thank the staff at Adwick Leisure Centre for their warm welcome and congratulate all of our Year 6 pupils for being excellent ambassadors for Carcroft School. Well done, Year 6 – a well-earned reward for all of your hard work!
Crew White Steps Up to the Spot!
Yesterday, Crew White took part in a fantastic live writing lesson with Pobble, inspired by the FIFA World Cup. The children were challenged to imagine that they were about to take the deciding penalty in a World Cup Final.
Together, we visualised the moment: the roar of the crowd, the pressure of millions watching around the world, the pounding heartbeat and the long walk from the halfway line to the penalty spot. Using these ideas, the children produced some wonderful pieces of writing.
They worked hard to capture emotions, build tension and describe the experience in vivid detail. Many pupils challenged themselves to use ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures and powerful figurative language to bring the moment to life.
What was particularly pleasing was the engagement shown by all learners, including some of our more reluctant writers. The lesson received a glowing endorsement from one of our more reluctant writers, stating, “It was actually really good, that.”
Comments like this remind us that writing can be enjoyable, engaging and accessible for everyone when children are given meaningful experiences to inspire them.
