New Book Day for Ashwood
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Year 6 felt very privileged to be some of the first children in school to access a variety of new books the school had purchased. We also chose one of the new Terry Pratchett books to read as a class. It was so lovely to see everyone enjoying their books. ❤📚
Women of STEM
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Over the last few weeks Ashwood have been taking part in the Engineers Without Borders schools’ workshops, provided by Sheffield university students so far, they have explored:Margaret Murie – without her we would not have national parks to help to protect thousands of animals.Famous astronaut and previous Sheffield student – Helen Sharman! The first British […]
Kelham Island Museum Visit
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Y5 visited Kelham Island this week to explore the story of making in the city, from master craftsmen to mass production. They experienced life and work during the Industrial Revolution, followed the sights and sounds of progress through the Victorian era, celebrated the Women of Steel and saw how industry forged the modern city. The […]
Budding Construction Workers
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In DT in year 4 we have been looking at boat building. Using different tools and materials we have been working in a team to create a sturdy boat, with a propeller that will float in water. Budding construction workers in our midst at Ashwood!
It’s Showtime!
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8 children in year 4, got the opportunity to perform on stage at Rotherham Civic , alongside 9 other schools across South Yorkshire and East Midlands. They performed two poems that they created alongside poet Sile Sibanda, and Grimm and Co. It was an amazing day for all children involved and we are so proud […]
Y1 Have Fun on British Science Week
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As part of British Science Week Year 1 were chemists. They enjoyed weighing out and mixing ingredients to make 3 types of slime. They explored the properties of each slime and then made predictions about which slime would be best for splatting and stretching. The children then performed different fair tests to see if their predictions were […]
WPT Easter Competition 2023
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We’re inviting all students from across all of Wickersley Partnership Trust’s primary and secondary schools to participate in an ‘eggciting’ Easter competition! Here are the steps on how to enter: Take an Easter themed photo, selfie or design (we’re looking for everything, from photos of your painted Easter eggs to selfies in Easter bunny […]
With Me in Mind
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As part of our work with the With Me in Mind team, Year 6 took part in a transition and SATs workshop. During the session they explored different feelings and talked about techniques which they could use to support them when feeling anxious, scared etc. Well done Year 6 on your honesty and maturity throughout the session. […]
Y5 Embrace Careers Week
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Y5 Dressed to impress, with their dreams of big achievements in the future. Go smash it! YOU CAN! 🚀✨
Y1 Enjoying National Careers Week
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At Ashwood we dream big! The children in Year 1 have high aspirations for their careers when they grow up. They enjoyed dressing up as part of careers week. They know if they work hard enough they can be anything they want to be!