Y1 Reading and Phonics
At Rawmarsh Ashwood, learning starts as soon as the children come through the school gate in the morning. Staff utilise every single opportunity to drive progress of early reading and phonics. Children in Y1 quickly settle as they come into school, starting their morning phonics and reading tasks. They practice the phonemes they have been […]
SATs Pizza Party
Last week, Y6 completed their SATs. To celebrate, they had a well deserved, Pizza Party lunch to recognise all of their hard work and effort over the last few months, leading up to their week of SATs. They all put in a fantastic amount of effort, and represented the Ashwood Way throughout. Well done, Y6! […]
Y5/6 Mini Disco
Last Friday, after Y5 and Y6 came back from their Colour Run, the fun continued during lunch time. The children took part in mini disco dances, such as the Cha Cha Slide. Everyone had such a fantastic time, and loved dancing with their friends. Well done! #WeCareAboutEachOther
Colour Run 2025
On Friday 16th May, after completing their SATs, Y6 had an amazing time taking part in the Rotherham School Games Colour Run. It was a brilliant way to finish off the week, whilst raising lots of money for Bluebell Wood – well done everyone! #WeAreRespectful
Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, Ashwood’s Mental Health Ambassadors met with Gemma from With Me in Mind to discuss their roles, and how they can support the mental health and wellbeing of the school community. They came up with some amazing ideas, and held lots of different activities on the playground to promote this, such as dancing, mindfulness […]
Y2 Tennis Skills
This week in PE, Y2 have been working hard on their tennis skills with our sports coach, Mrs Davies. The children have been developing their hand-eye coordination skills, using the racquet and tennis ball to work on their aim. We may even have some future Wimbledon stars amongst us. Great work, well done Y2! #WeAreAlwaysLearning
Y5 Reading Skills
Recently, Y5 have been working super hard on developing their reading skills, and applying them to both familiar and unknown texts. This week, a special shout out goes to Aaliyah, who has really challenged herself, and always gives 100%. Well done! #WeWorkHard
Y4 Arithmetic Skills
Recently, Y4 have been working really hard on their arithmetic skills, as well as their multiplication check practice work. The children who have been making a lot of progress have received a special Headteacher Award. Keep up the good work, Y4! #WeWorkHard
FS2 Phonics
Ashwood would like to give a special shout out to these two superstars, who have been working super hard during their Phonics sessions. They showed Miss Roper how much progress they have been making in their reading, and got a special Headteacher sticker for their hard work. Well done! #WeWorkHard
Developing Fluency in Y3
Recently, Year 3 have been working super hard during their Intervention Group sessions. They have been practicing their reading skills, and developing their fluency. Fantastic work, well done! #WeWorkHard #WeAreAlwaysLearning
