Harpist Visits Foundation at Ashwood
This week, Foundation were delighted to welcome the incredibly talented Ruth Lee for a truly beautiful musical experience. Building on the children’s natural love of music, they composed an original song all about the arrival of spring and used their imaginations to create a vibrant soundscape. They also had the opportunity to try playing the […]
Maths in Y1
Our Year 1 mathematicians have been busy exploring mass and weight this week through hands-on learning with balance scales. To support their understanding, the class uses the “I Do, We Do, You Do” approach. This method gradually builds independence, helping pupils feel confident while learning each new skill. Miss Roper, our Headteacher, visited Y1 to […]
Y5 Reading Superstars
Our Year 5 explorers have officially stepped through the gold and black gates of Ross MacKenzie’s ‘The Nowhere Emporium’. As part of our Rawmarsh Ashwood Reading approach, the children have been immersing themselves in this world of stories. The classroom has been full of mystery this half term. From predicting what lies behind the velvet […]
Eco Warriors
Playgrounds are often full of noise, movement, and excitement, but everyone needs a calm place to pause and catch their breath. Our Eco Warriors have proudly unveiled a new Sensory Quiet Space, creating a peaceful area for pupils to relax and recharge. Why a Quiet Space Garden? During a busy school day, the transition from […]
Y2 Supermarket Sweep
The Year 2 classroom transformed into a busy local supermarket today as pupils took their maths lesson out of their textbooks and into the “real world.” Role-play is a fantastic way for children to understand the concept of money, and the class had great fun stepping into the roles of both shoppers and cashiers. During […]
World Book Day 2026
Ashwood had a wonderful World Book Day! The celebrations began with a fun catwalk around the playground, where everyone had the chance to show off their fantastic costumes and comfy pyjamas. It was a great start to a day full of reading and book-themed activities. Well done! #WorldBookDay2026
Careers Mark at Ashwood
At Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School we are delighted to have achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard using the Career Mark approach provided by Complete Careers. This prestigious award recognises our commitment to providing top-tier careers education, advice, and guidance for all our pupils. At Ashwood, we believe it’s never too early to start dreaming […]
Y4 Library Trip
Last Wednesday, Y4 had a fantastic trip to the local library! The children took part in an exciting activity all about Viking shields, learning how they were designed and what symbols the Vikings used to show strength and identity. The pupils loved exploring the library, following instructions carefully, and getting creative with their own shield […]
Textile Art in FS2
Recently, FS2 have been working on art inspired by the incredible textile artist Anna Ray. Like Anna, the children explored how threads, textures, and fabrics can be combined to create something beautiful. They began by developing their fine motor skills, carefully practising weaving and threading and learning to work with patience and precision. Once they […]
Lunar New Year Celebrations in FS2
FS2 have had a fantastic week celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse! To welcome a year of health and happiness, pupils have been: Spring Cleaning: Pupils learned about the tradition of sweeping away the “old” to make room for good luck, working together to get their classroom sparkling. […]
