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 […]
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
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
