Virtual Author Visit
Ashwood was delighted to welcome author Struan Murray for an inspiring online visit as part of Libraries for Primaries. During the session, Struan shared fascinating insights into his writing process, explaining how inspiration for stories can come from anywhere. Pupils particularly enjoyed learning about his doodling process and how sketching helps him develop ideas and […]
Special Mention Assembly
Yesterday, we held a Special Mention Assembly to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our students outside of school. It was wonderful to recognise the wide range of talents and successes within our school community, including sporting achievements, music and dance accomplishments, and fundraising efforts for charity. We are incredibly proud of the dedication, resilience, and […]
Colour Run 2026
We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 6 pupils! After weeks of hard work in preparation for their SATs, they were able to celebrate their achievements together. To reward their fantastic efforts, the children enjoyed a well-deserved Domino’s pizza lunch before taking part in the annual Rotherham School Games Colour Run in support of […]
Y2 Maths Superstar
A huge shout out to this Year 2 superstar for showing fantastic maths skills and producing some excellent multiplication work. He has worked incredibly hard during lessons, showing great determination when tackling his maths challenges. It has been wonderful to see the progress he has made and the positive attitude he brings to his learning […]
Computing in Y4
This week, Y4 have been developing their computing skills by exploring branching databases. Working collaboratively in pairs, the children used dinosaur fact cards to create thoughtful yes/no questions and learn how information can be sorted and organised effectively. They showed fantastic teamwork and curiosity as they tested different ways to classify the dinosaurs. Next, the […]
FS1 Superstar
We are so proud of Joshua, who visited the Headteacher’s office last week to share a story with Miss Roper. Joshua did a fantastic job reading and also impressed everyone with his excellent book knowledge. He confidently identified the spine of the book and explained how the blurb on the back gives readers a preview […]
First Aid in FS1
At Ashwood, our personal development curriculum is all about preparing pupils for real-life situations – including knowing what to do in an emergency. This week, our FS1 children took part in first aid training and learned how to apply a bandage to a wound. They showed fantastic focus and care as they practised keeping cuts […]
Phonics Superstar
A huge shoutout to Oliver for his incredible effort in his Little Wandle Phonics sessions! He has shown fantastic focus and determination when learning new sounds and blending words, and it’s been wonderful to see his confidence growing every day. Oliver has been awarded a special prize in recognition of his superstar effort – well […]
Golden Ticket Winners!
Today, we are bursting with pride as these amazing children have each been awarded a Golden Ticket and a special prize from Rotherham United for their outstanding effort and dedication in PE and school sport. From excellent teamwork to pushing themselves to achieve personal bests, they have truly gone above and beyond. We are also […]
Multiplication Check Meeting
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Multiplication Check meeting. During the session, we explained what the check involves, shared how times tables are taught in school, and took part in some fun multiplication games together. It was fantastic to see such positive engagement, and we really appreciate your continued support! […]
