Reading Celebrations!
This week in Special Mention Assembly, we focused on reading achievements. We celebrated children who regularly read at home three times a week, and children who are making great progress in their phonics and reading skills. Reading at home makes a massive difference to what the children can achieve. Well done everyone! #WeAreProudOfOurAchievements
Traditional Tales in FS2
The theme this term is Traditional Tales, and the first story FS2 are learning is The Elves and The Shoemaker. To introduce this theme, the children have learnt what a traditional tale is, what and who characters are, and what the setting is. The children have especially enjoyed acting out the story through role play. […]
Y5 Rawmarsh Library Trip!
This week, Y5 had a fantastic time on their trip to Rawmarsh Library! The children designed their own carnival masks and worked in teams to answer quiz questions about South America, which is their current topic in Geography. Well done everyone! #WeAreAlwaysLearning
Special Mentions in Maths!
This week in special mentions assembly, our focus was Maths: ⭐ Y1 have been working on number bonds, to secure their understanding ⭐ Y3 have been working hard on their times tables knowledge, using TT Rockstars ⭐ Y5 have been practicing their multiplication, using formal methods Well done to the children who have showed resilience, […]
Arts and Crafts at Ashwood!
Recently, children across Ashwood Primary have been enjoying after school arts and crafts sessions. This week, they have been learning about pattern and design, making their own creations, and taking inspiration from Chinese New Year. Well done everyone! #WeWorkHard
Y1 Handwriting Superstars!
Y1 have been busy working on their handwriting lines, and using them correctly to write difficult words they have been learning in their Bug Club phonics language lesson. They have been learning the correct way to start and finish each letter, and the positioning of the letter on the lines. Well done Y1, keep up the […]
Y3 Pizza Making in DT
At the end of term, Y3 worked alongside Y4 to learn about pizza making, as part of their Design and Technology project. This week, Y3 have created their own pizzas, using their chosen base and toppings! The children selected ingredients from their plan, and used different equipment to make their chosen pizza. They then got […]
Together We Can – Ashwood Spotlight: Miss Roper, Headteacher
One of Ashwood Ways is ‘We Dream Big’ and as part of the WPT Careers Curriculum, some of our students recently got the chance to do a Q&A session with Miss Roper, to discuss her career path in education such as how she became a teacher, and her experience in the role. Here is what […]
Y3 Creswell Crags Trip!
Y3 had an amazing time on their trip to Creswell Crags. During the trip, they showed their knowledge of the Stone Age, whilst getting to experience what life would have been like for people living then. They sheltered in a Stone Age cave, became paleontologists arranging animal skeletons, and took part in survival challenges to […]
L. S. Lowry Artwork in Y5!
During this week’s Art lesson, Y5 researched the new artist for the term, L. S. Lowry. The children particularly enjoyed recreating his famous matchstick men, cats, and dogs. They all worked so hard, and did a fabulous job with their re-creations. Well done Y5! #WeWorkHard
