World Book Day 2026
Ashwood had a wonderful World Book Day! The celebrations began with a fun catwalk around the playground, where everyone had the chance to show off their fantastic costumes and comfy pyjamas. It was a great start to a day full of reading and book-themed activities. Well done! #WorldBookDay2026
Careers Mark at Ashwood
At Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School we are delighted to have achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard using the Career Mark approach provided by Complete Careers. This prestigious award recognises our commitment to providing top-tier careers education, advice, and guidance for all our pupils. At Ashwood, we believe it’s never too early to start dreaming […]
Y4 Library Trip
Last Wednesday, Y4 had a fantastic trip to the local library! The children took part in an exciting activity all about Viking shields, learning how they were designed and what symbols the Vikings used to show strength and identity. The pupils loved exploring the library, following instructions carefully, and getting creative with their own shield […]
Textile Art in FS2
Recently, FS2 have been working on art inspired by the incredible textile artist Anna Ray. Like Anna, the children explored how threads, textures, and fabrics can be combined to create something beautiful. They began by developing their fine motor skills, carefully practising weaving and threading and learning to work with patience and precision. Once they […]
Lunar New Year Celebrations in FS2
FS2 have had a fantastic week celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse! To welcome a year of health and happiness, pupils have been: Spring Cleaning: Pupils learned about the tradition of sweeping away the “old” to make room for good luck, working together to get their classroom sparkling. […]
Y1/2 Little Wandle Superstars
We are absolutely thrilled to share the amazing progress the children in Miss Ramzan’s Phonics group have made this term! Through hard work, dedication, and lots of fun, the children have been working through the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised program. They have mastered new graphemes and developed their blending skills with growing confidence. […]
FS2 Book and Biscuit Session
This week, FS2 had a wonderful time during their ‘Book and Biscuit’ celebration! The classroom was buzzing with excitement as pupils welcomed their special grown-ups to share in their phonics learning. We are so proud of the amazing progress the children are making with their sounds, and seeing them show off their blending skills was […]
Reading in Y1 and Y4
On Wednesday, Year 1 and Year 4 enjoyed spending time reading together. The Year 4 pupils were fantastic role models, and the Year 1 children loved sharing their books with them. It was a lovely opportunity to build confidence and nurture a shared love of reading. Well done to everyone involved! #WeWorkHard
Playground Leaders
We are so proud of our Playground Leaders! Today, they led a fantastic assembly all about sports and how to use playground equipment safely and fairly. The girls worked incredibly hard to create and deliver their own presentation, sharing thoughtful ideas and setting a brilliant example for the rest of the school. This was a […]
Reading Buddies
On Wednesday, Year 6 had the wonderful opportunity to support Year 3 children with their reading. It was fantastic to see the older pupils helping the younger ones, offering guidance, and encouraging them as they read. The session was filled with lots of enthusiasm and shared stories, showing just how enjoyable learning can be when […]
