Claude Monet Art in Y2!

This half term, Year 2 have been studying Claude Monet in their Art lessons. Over the last couple of weeks, they have been creating their own Harvest landscapes in the impressionist style, inspired by Claude Monet. The children then showed their artwork and talked about their inspiration during Harvest Festival. Well done Y2! #WeTakePrideInOurWork
Spooky Skeletons in Rainbows!

This week, Rainbows have been working hard on their spooky skeleton pictures! The children used cotton buds to make a wonderful piece of art, after they had a viewing of funny bones. Great work, well done Rainbows! #WeWorkHard
Halloween Pictures in Rainbows!

This week, Rainbows have been using oil pastels in their Art lesson to make a Halloween picture! Later this week, they will also be adding spiders. Great job Rainbows, Mrs Lindley is super proud! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Column Addition in Y3/4!

This week, Y3/4 had an introduction to column addition in Maths, they worked super hard to understand this, and they didn’t give up and did so well to get there in the end. Well done everyone! #WeWorkHard
The Gruffalo in FS2!

This week, FS2 have been learning about the story of ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson. They have thoroughly enjoyed the story, acting it out themselves in the role play area, writing CVC words about the Gruffalo, getting active with Gruffalo yoga, going on a Gruffalo hunt in the Wild Area, and making Gruffalo faces in […]
Y5/6 African Homework in Geography!

KS2 were set the challenge of creating something for their homework inspired by an African country of their choice – this links to our Geography topic this term. The children then shared their work with the class, asked each other questions and discussed the facts they’d learnt about their chosen country. We are so proud […]
Mental Health Day!

As part of our World Mental Health Day celebrations, KS2 classes have had an interactive Q&A session with Chelsea Captain and England international player, Reece James, who discussed how character strengths can have a positive impact on mental health. We’ve also created posters to inform people on how to look after our brain, we then […]
Art in Rainbows!

Art in Rainbows this week has been a great success! They have been learning about different textures and materials, and looking at different types of sensory tiles, some were hard and rough, and others were smooth and shiny. The children then went to draw some textures in their books, well done everyone! #WeTakePrideInOurWork
Y1 Teeth Cleaning in Science!

Y1 took part in an exciting Science lesson this week. They were learning about how to keep their teeth healthy and clean. Everyone used disclosing tablets to reveal hidden plaque. Each child was then given their own tooth brush, and shown how to brush properly. They learned that: 🦷 They must brush their teeth properly, for 2 […]
Outdoor Club Vegetable Harvest!

Last week, Aston Hall’s Outdoor Club had their first vegetable harvest! The children chitted potatoes in spring, and planted them in June. A lot of watering later and they have their very own, home-grown potatoes. They also have a late harvest of carrots coming, and all the children picked a baby one to try last […]