Art in Y6
Yesterday in Art, our Year 6 pupils focused on carefully painting their pieces inspired by the work of Caroline Appleyard. They have been working incredibly hard over the past few weeks to develop their ideas and include lots of intricate detail in their designs. During this session, the children applied a range of skills they […]
Dojo Superstars
We’ve had so much to celebrate this week! Our ClassDojo award winners for Friday impressed us with their incredible efforts in handwriting, spellings, French, and Maths. We also celebrated some amazing out-of-school achievements, including pupils excelling in dance and crafting – it’s wonderful to see so many talents being recognised. A special mention goes to […]
Baking Currant Buns in FS1
This week, the children have been focusing on the nursery rhyme ‘Five Currant Buns in a Baker’s Shop’. They have loved learning the Makaton signs to accompany the rhyme and using their fine motor skills to design and decorate their own pretend buns. To finish off the week, the children had the exciting opportunity to […]
WPT Schools Awarded Music Mark of Recognition
Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality in Music Education for the 2025/26 academic year – a testament to our Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional and inclusive Music opportunities. The Music Mark of Recognition is a new national programme from Music Mark, the UK’s leading organisation […]
Achievements at Aston Lodge!
This week, we’re celebrating some amazing achievements from our brilliant pupils! First, a huge well done to Ela, our Dojo Superstar of the week! Ela has been working incredibly hard during phonics and is now confidently applying her phonics knowledge in her literacy work. Fantastic work, we are all so proud of you! We also […]
Panathlon Bowling Event
On Tuesday 7th October, four Aston Lodge pupils took part in the Panathlon Bowling Event! Not only did they have an amazing day participating in the activities and making new friends, but their skill, teamwork, and determination also helped them bring home First Place! It was wonderful to see their excitement throughout the day, and […]
Y5 Climbing!
Yesterday, Year 5 had a fantastic day at Cranworth! The children faced the challenge of the climbing wall with courage and determination, showing just how resilient they are. Throughout the day, they encouraged one another, celebrated each other’s successes, and pushed themselves to reach new heights – literally! It was wonderful to see their confidence […]
African Music in Y6
In Music with Mrs Gibbons, Year 6 have been immersing themselves in the rich and vibrant sounds of African music. They began by listening carefully to a range of traditional and contemporary African pieces, exploring the unique rhythms, patterns, and instruments. Building on what they had learned, the class then had the exciting opportunity to […]
National Literacy Day
A huge well done to Tristan, Heidi, and Lyla for taking part in – and winning – the National Literacy Day Competition! Their creativity and passion for reading truly shone through as they each designed a stunning book cover to celebrate the power and importance of literacy. The competition encouraged pupils to think about what […]
Harvest Festival!
On Friday 3rd October, children across Aston Lodge enjoyed their annual visit to the Church to celebrate Harvest Festival. Each class had the opportunity to perform a song about the harvest, showcasing the hard work they had put into practising and performing together. The children also listened to the Open the Book team, who shared […]
