Geography in Y6
Year 6 have really enjoyed their Geography unit on natural disasters. To finish their learning, they explored what causes tsunamis and how they impact people and places. Working together, pupils created a model town with homes, land, trees, and wildlife. They then simulated a tsunami by displacing water and observed the effects on their town. […]
Headteacher Roundup
The first edition of our Headteacher Roundup is here! We are excited to share a snapshot of all the fantastic things that have been happening at Aston Lodge. From classroom successes to wider school achievements, it’s a great way to see our pupils and staff in action. Click the link below to find out what […]
Art in FS2
In Art, FS2 have been learning about the artist Piet Mondrian. They explored his use of lines, squares, rectangles, and the primary colours red, blue, and yellow. The children looked closely at his artwork, discussing what they could see and sharing their ideas. They then created their own pictures in a similar style, using bold […]
Hamish and Milo Sensory Boards!
A huge thank you to Anna, who has generously given her time to create beautiful sensory boards for the children in her Hamish and Milo intervention group. Each board includes a positive affirmation, helping to uplift and encourage every child to feel confident and valued. This is a truly thoughtful and inspiring act of kindness, […]
Lion Cub for Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Over the past term, pupils at Aston Lodge have been working hard to paint their Pride of Yorkshire lion cub. This special project will leave a lasting legacy for the school, and everyone is looking forward to seeing the finished lion displayed in the city centre this summer. The winning designs came from Ophelia in Y2 […]
Rotherham Girls Week!
Our Y5 and Y6 female sports leaders at Aston Lodge Primary School delivered an excellent assembly to launch Rotherham Girls’ Week – a week dedicated to engaging and empowering girls to take part in sport and try new activities. Working alongside Mrs Pirie, the girls planned a range of activities for pupils to enjoy, including […]
Lion Cub Painting in Y6
Year 6 have loved playing a small part in creating the Lion Cub, which will be displayed in Sheffield City Centre later this year. They spoke about how special it is to be involved in such an exciting project, seeing it as a lasting legacy of their time at Aston Lodge. Each class is now […]
Science Week in Y1
Last week, Y1 had a super fun afternoon for Science Week! The pupils investigated gyrocopters, designing and making their own before testing how they flew. They explored what happened when they added a paper clip, comparing how the gyrocopters performed with and without the extra weight. The children then extended their investigation by adding more […]
Animal Guyz at Aston Lodge
This week, as part of British Science Week, the children at Aston Lodge enjoyed a fantastic visit from Animal Guyz. The show was both entertaining and educational, giving pupils the chance to learn about animal welfare and why it is so important to protect our planet. Through engaging demonstrations and exciting animal encounters, the children […]
Science Week in Y6
As part of Science Week, Year 6 enjoyed a lovely afternoon on a nature walk, where they worked together to identify the five categories of plants. During their walk, they successfully spotted four different types: conifers, flowering plants, grass, and moss. The class were also fascinated to find evidence of seed dispersal, noticing new flowering […]
