We kicked off our Year 4 math journey today with an energetic carousel of maths games and challenges!
Year 4 Maths:Launching with a Carousel Challenge !
Category : Crew
🏃❤️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🤪❤️💙💚🤍
Forest School Crew Challenge
Crew McLoughlin and Crew Gray recently took part in an exciting Forest School challenge using the game Go Find It Too! Working in small groups, the children were given cards showing different objects, colours, textures, and features to find in the natural environment. They explored the Forest School area carefully, searching for items that matched the cards while demonstrating excellent teamwork, communication, and observation skills. The challenge encouraged the children to work together, discuss their ideas, and look closely at the world around them, helping to develop their problem-solving skills while enjoying outdoor learning. Everyone showed great enthusiasm and determination throughout the activity, making it a fun and successful challenge for all involved. 🌿🔍🍂
Water Safety with Yorkshire Water
Today we took part in a water safety live lesson hosted by Yorkshire Water.
We learnt about the dangers of open water and staying SAFE (stay away from the edge)!
Crew: Composer Of The Week!
We have LOVED learning about a composer of the week in Crew and have come to look forward to our daily listening session. Here we are listening to our new composer Danny Elfman! We get so lost in the music it is hard not to dance or move! We then moved on to our challenge crew activity which was learning about and playing sudoku, which really tested our patience and resilience!
Crew litter pick
UKS2 Festival of Sport
Today, our UKS2 Festival of Sport was a fantastic celebration of teamwork, determination and sportsmanship. The four house teams competed in a range of exciting races including the sprint race, obstacle race, egg and spoon race, skipping race and relay race. Every child gave their best effort, cheering each other on and showing great resilience throughout the day. The atmosphere was full of energy and encouragement, making the festival a brilliant event for everyone involved.
One of the highlights of the day was the parent vs teacher race, which brought lots of laughter and excitement from the crowd. Both teams competed enthusiastically while pupils eagerly supported from the sidelines. We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part and are excited to find out which house will be crowned the overall winner on Friday!
Stay away from the sharks!
Last week, the children were busy developing and strengthening their balancing skills through a fun and exciting physical development activity. Together, we created our very own “bridges” to carefully walk across whilst making sure to stay away from the sharks underneath!
The children absolutely loved this activity and showed fantastic levels of concentration and determination as they carefully balanced their way across. It was wonderful to see the children naturally using their arms to support their balance and thinking carefully about how to move their bodies safely and with control. Activities like this are so important for developing core strength, coordination, spatial awareness, and overall gross motor skills, which all support children’s physical development and readiness for writing.
What made the activity even more special was watching the children encourage, motivate, and help one another as they took turns crossing the bridges. Crew Frost showed fantastic resilience when things felt tricky and demonstrated such kindness and teamwork throughout the activity. We are so proud of the way the children supported each other whilst building their confidence and physical skills. Well done, Crew Frost!
Stewardship in Crew Colclough!
Crew Colclough worked hard to pick up litter around the school field today. We were shocked at the amount that had been thrown onto the field!
Cutting Skills for a Healthier You!
Today Crew McLoughlin transformed their DT lesson into a hands-on celebration of wellness by learning how to safely and effectively prepare fresh fruit for a vibrant fruit salad. By mastering essential cutting techniques like the “bridge” and the “claw,” students not only gained confidence with tools but also deepened their understanding of our current expedition topic, “Keeping the Mind and Body Healthy.” This practical session highlighted how fueling our bodies with fresh, nutrient-rich foods supports physical vitality and mental focus.
