History in Y5/6

Our Year 5/6 classes have made a brilliant start to their World War II history topic this term. They kicked things off by making their own evacuation suitcases, carefully thinking about what children at the time might have packed when leaving home. To deepen their understanding, they also took part in a range of outdoor […]
Sensory Garden Update

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we put up the fence and began creating our sensory garden – and what a transformation it has been! The path is now marked out and ready to explore, with exciting and unusual climbing plants beginning to flower. Thanks to the generosity of Guilthwaite Nursery, we’ve […]
Maths in Y1

Year 1 have had a fantastic first few days back in school and have settled in brilliantly. They’ve shown some impressive maths skills already! This week, they’ve been working hard on counting carefully, recognising numbers, and representing them in different ways using tens frames and Numicon. The children have shown great focus and enthusiasm, and […]
Another Year of POPS Outdoor Adventure Sessions!

We’re so excited to be continuing our long-standing relationship this year with POPs Outdoor Adventure, based at Rawmarsh Victoria Park in Rotherham. Every Thursday morning, POPs staff join us to work with a different year group each half term, helping to bring the curriculum outdoors. Teachers share their plans for subjects such as Art, Geography, […]
Reading Rewards

Well done to all the Aston Hall pupils who reached their final reading reward of the year! These children have shown fantastic commitment by consistently reading at home at least three times a week – a brilliant demonstration of perseverance and a love of reading. To celebrate this amazing achievement, the children enjoyed a fun-filled […]
SEND Newsletter

As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support. Your partnership, encouragement, and involvement have made a real difference in helping our SEND students thrive. I’m pleased to share with you the final SEND newsletter of the […]
Aston Hall Eco-Council Receive Green Flag!

We are incredibly proud to share that, for the second year in a row, Aston Hall’s Eco-Council has been awarded the Green Flag Award! This accomplishment reflects the hard work and dedication of the Eco-Council team, who have led a variety of initiatives to improve our school environment and support sustainability across the community. Their […]
The Fashion Industry in Y3

Recently, Y3 have been diving into the world of fashion and design, learning all about the iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood and the bold impact she made on the fashion industry. Known for her rebellious spirit and boundary-pushing style, Westwood’s work inspired the children to think creatively and express themselves through design. After learning about […]
KS2 School of Pop

Last week, Aston Hall’s KS2 students took to the stage and wowed audiences with their incredible end of year production, ‘School of Pop’ – and what a show it was! Our talented Year 6 children led the way, taking on the main roles and delivering fantastic performances. They were brilliantly supported by the Year 3, […]
End of Year Party in Rainbows!

This week, Rainbows celebrated the end of an amazing year with a fun-filled end of year party! The day was packed with joy, and lots of exciting activities that gave the children a well-deserved chance to let loose and have fun after working so hard all year. The children threw some brilliant shapes as they […]