EYFS Halloween Party
This week, our EYFS children had a fantastic time at their very own Halloween Party! They looked wonderful in their spooky and creative costumes and enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun, games, dancing and lots of laughter. The children loved joining in with the activities, showing off their costumes and celebrating Halloween with their friends. […]
EYFS Pumpkin Activities
This week, EYFS have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the story ‘Pumpkin Soup’. They had lots of fun investigating pumpkins, discovering their textures, exploring the seeds and finding out what was inside. Inspired by the story, the children then made their own pumpkin soup before becoming little scientists and creating a rather magical version using a sprinkle […]
Y4/5 York Chocolate Story
As part of their topic on the Mayan civilisation, Year 4 and 5 visited York Chocolate Story to discover the fascinating history of the Mayans and their connection to chocolate. The children learnt about how chocolate was first enjoyed by the Mayans and even had the opportunity to make a traditional Mayan chocolate drink called […]
Y6 Team Building Session
Last week, Year 6 took part in an exciting team building session with Jack and Tom from the WPT Outdoor Team. They explored the importance of good teamwork and the skills needed to work effectively together. The children then took part in a range of fun games and challenges, putting their skills into practice as […]
Headteacher Roundup
Our latest Headteacher Roundups have arrived! We are excited to share some of the fantastic things that have been taking place at Aston Lodge. From achievements in the classroom to wider school successes, the roundups highlight the hard work, talent, and dedication of both our pupils and staff. Click the links below to see what […]
Story Mapping in EYFS
Last week, EYFS brought ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through a range of exciting activities! The children worked together to create a whole-class story map, using photographs from their own bear hunt to remember and sequence the events. They then used actions and role play to retell the story, adding their own […]
Generation Morning
Recently, we hosted a Generation Morning, welcoming families into school to spend time with their children making poppies together. We had a fantastic turnout and it was lovely to see such a warm, positive atmosphere as families worked together on their creations. We are delighted with everyone’s contributions to our poppy display, which will help […]
Bog Baby Homes in Y1
This week, Year 1 had a fantastic time creating homes for the Bog Baby, inspired by their class story, ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis. Pupils headed outdoors to search for natural materials, carefully choosing resources they thought would help keep the Bog Baby safe and warm. They worked hard to find the right materials […]
FS2 Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Yesterday, FS2 enjoyed reading ‘Little Goose’s Autumn’ before heading outdoors for an autumn scavenger hunt! Armed with their checklists and magnifying glasses, the children searched for signs of autumn, discovering natural treasures and investigating their finds. They loved ticking off each discovery and sharing their observations with their friends. It was a lovely morning filled […]
KS2 Panathlon Bowling
Yesterday, our KS2 pupils had a fantastic time representing Aston Lodge at the Panathlon Bowling event! The pupils showed great determination and teamwork, supporting and encouraging each other throughout the event. They worked brilliantly together and scored an incredible 485 points! They were delighted to receive their medals and certificates of participation to celebrate their […]
