Transport History in Y1
Recently, Y1 have been doing some fantastic work in history lessons, exploring the impact of transport in Victorian Britain. As part of their topic, the children explored how the invention of trains changed travel and tourism during the Victorian era. They found that train travel made it possible for people to journey further and more […]
PE in Rainbows
This morning, Rainbows took part in a fantastic PE session – and this time, they had a very special audience! Parents were invited to come along, watch, and even join in with the activities, making it a truly memorable morning for everyone involved. The children put in an incredible amount of effort, demonstrating how much […]
Final Outdoor Club of the Year!
This week marked Aston Hall’s final Outdoor Club of the school year! The children enjoyed exploring the school garden, where they checked on the progress of our tomato plants and were excited to see lots of different varieties growing. As well as this, each child potted up their own bedding plant to take home and […]
Children’s Capital of Culture Festival of Sport
This week, Y5 and Y4 children who hadn’t yet represented our school in a sporting event had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the Festival of Sports 2025 celebration – and what a brilliant day it was! The event took place at Herringthorpe Stadium, where students from across Rotherham gathered to celebrate sport, teamwork, […]
Star Bakers in Year 1!
This week, our talented Year 1 children rolled up their sleeves and got busy in the kitchen, baking a delicious batch of biscuits ready for the school summer fayre! They had a brilliant time rolling out the dough, carefully using cookie cutters to create fun and creative shapes, and decorating their biscuits with colourful icing […]
Y1/2 Library Trip
This week, Y1/2 enjoyed a wonderful trip to the local library, which was a fantastic opportunity to develop their love of reading. The children were incredibly excited to learn how to use the library, from discovering how books are organised to learning how they can borrow and return them. One of the highlights of the […]
Ulley Trip in Y5
Year 5 have had a fantastic day at Ulley Reservoir, making the most of the great weather and throwing themselves into every activity with enthusiasm. Everyone took part in a range of exciting challenges – including kayaking, den building, team games, and archery. As part of Wickersley Partnership Trust, we are extremely fortunate to have […]
Colour Wheels in Y2
Last week in Art, our talented Year 2 children got creative with colour! They began by making their very own colour wheels, learning all about primary and secondary colours, and how they mix together. Once their wheels were complete, they put their new knowledge to the test by selecting colours for their own unique pieces […]
Sports Day 2025
Sports Day 2025 was a huge success, with a great atmosphere that brought children together from all year groups at Aston Hall, as well as many parents/carers. The day was filled with fun, cheer, and impressive sporting achievements. The students demonstrated remarkable determination and dedication across a range of events, all with massive smiles on […]
Y2 Scarborough Trip
Recently, as part of the WPT Enrichment and Entitlement Promise, Y2 had a lovely trip to Scarborough! The children looked at how the Victorians dressed for the seaside, the activities they took part in at seaside, and compared some Victorian artefacts to objects they use today. Everyone went for a walk on the seafront, and […]
