FS1 Learning Update
F1 had a brilliant week learning all about spiders. We started to use paint brushes to enclose spaces and represent the shape of a spider. This was tricky because we had to control the brush carefully. We also spent some time cleaning cobwebs from our home corner and tracing web lines that spiders had made […]
Spooky Science
Super Scientists with a spooky twist! What a fab time we had at the library exploring circuits and making our own light up Halloween cards. We can never thank the library enough for the activities they put on for us. A spooky time was had by all.
Ashwood After School – Sign Language
Some of the children in Years 3, 4 and 5 have been accessing a sign language club after school. We are so proud of how well they are picking it up and always following the Ashwood Way. We have started to learn the signs to ‘The climb’ by Miley Cyrus and ‘Proud’ by Heather Small. […]
Thankful for the Harvest
Y4,5 and 6 represented school in our Harvest celebration at the High Street Centre church before half term. They sang Harvest songs and learnt about Harvest around the world. Y4 also compared the church to their visit earlier in the term to Rotherham minster. This year we have collected food for the Rawmarsh foodbank who thanked us […]
Headteacher Round Up Autumn Term 1 2023
Dear Parents and carers, I wanted to say what a lovely start to the Autumn term the children have had so far. Achievements so far Children are showing The Ashwood Way in all of their lessons. This term we introduced STAR sitting. This means:- Sit up straight Track(look at) the speaker Ask/answer like a historian, […]
Young Musicians of the Year – Fabulous Ashwood Finalists
This year our young musicians have been working extremely hard on their musical skills and talents. They showcased their talents and put themselves forward for the Young Musician Competition along with other children across our primary and secondary schools. Their showcase was then judged against other entries by the WPT music department. We are delighted that […]
What to do on a rainy day?
FS2 love being outside but when it’s a little too soggy outside there’s nothing better than a session of yoga to calm our minds and exercise our bodies.
Black History Month with FS2
As part of Black History Month FS2 have been learning about Olive Morris. A brave activist who protested and campaigned for racial and gender equality. We looked at a mural on the side of a building and talked about how this artwork was created to celebrate her achievements. We then talked about kindness and the artwork […]
Super Science – Digestive System
Year 4 have been super scientists looking at the digestive system. We created the four processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption and egestion. We looked at what body parts were used in each process and the role they played in this human system. It was messy but we had great fun carrying it out.
BBC 500 words writing competition
Children from across school met with Mrs Smith to begin the BBC 500 words writing competition. This is a competition which inspires children to write their own stories that are no longer than 500 words. They’ve got to think about the audience and purpose and the style in which they write. The group have come up with […]
