Writing in FS2
Last week was an amazing week for FS2! Everything they have learnt this year is falling into place. The class are writing independently, reading with such beautiful fluency they even wish to read the story at home time, and most of all are displaying kindness that makes their teachers incredibly proud. They have been encouraging each […]
Amazing Writing in Y5
Recently, Y5 have been super busy producing some amazing writing, based on the visual literacy clip ‘Alma’. The children have been working hard on their vocabulary choices, and using their beautiful joined handwriting. Well done, you’re absolute superstars! #WeWorkHard
Flower Artwork in FS2
FS2 have loved observing the changing seasons, especially the Spring flowers! Now, as Summer fast approaches, the children are finding more flowers blooming, and plants growing in our outside area. Their observations link well with the artwork of Georgia O’Keffe. She created beautiful pieces, focusing on the detail of plants close up and filling her […]
FS2 Beekeeper Visit
At the end of last term, we read the story, ‘What the Ladybird Heard Next’, which is about a swarm of bees. After this, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Mark, a local Beekeeper. Mark explained to us what a real swarm looks like, and how they are often looking for a […]
Spring Time in FS2
Last term, FS2 were learning about Spring and how this time of year often brings changes and new life. What better way to learn about changes or transformation than through caring for our very own caterpillars. The caterpillars lived on our Investigation Station, and every day the children would investigate, ask questions and predict what […]
Children’s Capital of Culture Baton Relay 2025
On Thursday 22nd May, Rawmarsh Ashwood took part in the Children’s Capital of Culture and Rotherham School Games Baton Relay. The children at Ashwood joined other schools in the area to run the Rawmarsh leg of the race. Students from Rawmarsh Community School were welcomed onto the playground of Rawmarsh Ashwood through a guard of […]
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
