Jack and the Beanstalk in FS1
This half term, FS1 have been learning all about traditional tales, one of their favourite stories was Jack and the Beanstalk. The children particularly enjoyed planting beans of their own, to see how they would grow. They also loved taking part in activities such as painting beanstalks, acting out the story through role-play, and working […]
Pattern Numbers in FS2
Recently, FS2 have been working super hard in Maths. They have been paying close attention to the step pattern numbers make, when one more is added. The number blocks are fantastic to demonstrate this number pattern of one more. The children even wanted to make their very own number blocks to assist them in this […]
With Me In Mind Workshop
This week, Ashwood took part in a With Me in Mind workshop, as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. Our Mental Health Ambassadors set up activities to support having positive mental health, and wellbeing. They got a lot of the children to join in with activities, thinking about emotions, and how to handle them. The […]
Kindness Special Mentions
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. To celebrated this, the children in school who always show kindness received a celebration certificate, and a special mention in assembly. They are great friends to others, and should be extremely proud of themselves! #WeAreRespectful #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2025
Traditional Tales in FS2
Over the last few weeks, FS2 have enjoyed the story of Hansel and Gretel, as a part of their Traditional Tales topic. They are really enjoying this term’s theme, especially when it involves yummy treats! They started their learning by making their very own gingerbread houses in the construction area. They then wrote wanted posters […]
Reading Challenge in FS2
The theme in FS2 this term is Traditional Tales. To further promote a love of reading, we have introduced a very special reading reward, thanks to Mrs Morrison’s fantastic idea! All teachers in FS2 choose a favourite story book, and display it in the reading area, then these books become extra special library books. When […]
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, […]
