Number Day at Aston Lodge
Last week, Aston Lodge celebrated Number Day with lots of exciting maths-based activities taking place across the school. It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to see how maths links to everyday life and to enjoy learning in a fun, practical way. There were also a number of ‘best dressed’ awards given out for the […]
FS2 Family Art Workshop
Yesterday, FS2 had a fantastic morning welcoming family members into school for a James Brunt inspired art workshop. The children loved exploring natural materials, getting creative alongside their visitors, and sharing their learning with the important adults in their lives. It was a wonderful way to combine creativity, collaboration, and family involvement! #WeAreAlwaysLearning
Gingerbread in FS2
FS2 have continued their topic on Hansel and Gretel, making own gingerbread people inspired by the classic tale! During this hands-on activity, the children followed instructions carefully, worked together as a team of little bakers, and practised their fine motor skills while mixing, rolling, and decorating their creations. They also counted and measured ingredients like […]
Hansel and Gretel in FS2
Last week, FS2 children enjoyed exploring the traditional story of Hansel and Gretel during their literacy sessions. Through the story, they developed their speaking and listening skills, story understanding, and early writing. The children took part in story walks, using pictures to identify the main characters, the setting and the problem in the story. They […]
Reading Breakfast
Yesterday, it was fantastic to welcome parents and carers to our Reading Breakfast! We are committed to encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Getting lost in a book helps children develop important skills such as focus, listening, and concentration, while also sparking the imagination and abstract thinking that supports learning across the curriculum. Events like […]
Literacy in FS2
This week in FS2, the children explored the traditional tale Little Red Riding Hood. They focused on sequencing the key events and retelling the story in their own words, helping to develop their understanding of narrative structure and strengthen their spoken language skills. The children identified and illustrated the villain from the story, thinking carefully […]
Y5 Kelham Island Trip
As part of their History topic, Y5 visited Kelham Island Industrial Museum in Sheffield, a fantastic example of the Wickersley Partnership Trust’s Enrichment Promise in action. During the visit, the children took part in a ‘Steel City’ workshop, learning how the Industrial Revolution shaped Sheffield into the city it is today. They also had time […]
Y5/6 Maths Assistance
Yesterday, Y6 made us incredibly proud by supporting Y5 with some tricky maths concepts, including long multiplication. They worked patiently with their partners, clearly explaining and demonstrating the correct methods step by step. Y5 pupils said how helpful this support was and how much it boosted their confidence in tackling challenging work. It was wonderful […]
Reading Buddies
Following Y6’s theme of helping others, the children enjoyed a slightly different Reading Buddies session today. Year 6 pupils supported Year 1 children as they logged on to Chromebooks for the very first time. The Year 1 children did an excellent job, and with the careful guidance and patience of Year 6, everyone felt confident […]
Mastering Numbers in EYFS
Recently in Maths, the children have been focusing on mastering the numbers 4 and 5. They are learning to recognise these numbers without counting by spotting patterns and groups using dot cards, dice, five frames, and other hands-on materials. They have also explored how these numbers can be made from smaller parts, using blocks, part-whole […]
