Learning Life Skills Through Cooking

25th June 2026Thomas White

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!

23rd June 2026Hannah McLoughlin

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

22nd June 2026Hannah McLoughlin

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

18th June 2026Thomas White

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!

10th June 2026Thomas White

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.

Ancient Egyptian fact-finding

5th June 2026Thomas White

This week, in Crew White we have been delving deeper into the history of Ancient Egypt to find how just how advanced they were as a society and civilisation. We started by ordering some key events over the time period then became historians and looked at a range of secondary sources. We finished our lesson by answering the question, ‘How do we know the Ancient Egyptians were advanced?’

Roy of the Rovers! 

5th June 2026Thomas White

That’s right…he’s back. Roy of the Rovers is a football-themed book that has caught the attention of many of our Crew mates. At first, we only had three books but we had to go back to the school library to collect many more. During independent reading, it has been really quiet this week because everyone has engaged with their book. Members of Crew White enjoyed the book and told us that it’s easy to read, very catchy and it’s very interesting. 

-Written by Tiarna 

Crew White Learn Vital First Aid Skills

2nd June 2026Thomas White

This morning, Crew White took part in an exciting introductory First Aid session led by expert, Sam. The children were introduced to DR ABC and learned the important first steps to take when helping a casualty, including staying calm, checking for danger and finding out whether a person is responsive.

The session linked closely to our current science learning about the circulatory system and the importance of keeping the heart beating to move oxygen around the body. Sam explained how CPR can help save lives and demonstrated the correct technique using straight arms and effective chest compressions. To help remember the correct rhythm, the children practised compressions to the beat of ‘Another One Bites the Dust’!

Crew White also took part in a range of practical activities, including head-only CPR, arm-only CPR, physical challenge CPR and high knees, helping them understand both the technique and physical effort needed during an emergency.

To finish the session, the children learned about defibrillators, including where to place the pads and how these devices can help restore a normal heartbeat.

A huge thank you to Sam for delivering such an engaging and memorable session. The children represented Crew White brilliantly and showed fantastic maturity throughout.

Cricket Tournament Success!

22nd May 2026Gillian Gilliland

Huge congratulations to our year 5 and 6 children who brilliantly represented the school at the recent cricket tournament. They all showed fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship!

A special shout-out goes to our year 5/6 girls’ team for an incredible performance bringing home 2nd place ! We are incredibly proud of you all. Well done!

We are writers in Crew White

21st May 2026Thomas White

At the same time as preparing for the rigorous SATs assessments in reading and maths, us Year 6s have been busy producing some high-quality writing. We are currently at our final stage of the writing process, which is publishing our writing. We’ve read suspense stories, planned them, written them, edited and now we are almost ready to present our beautiful work!

After taking inspiration from the short film, ‘Francis’, we wrote sequels. When complete, these will be displayed in Crew White so be sure to pop in to have a look!