Art Therapy in The Cove
This half term, some children will be taking part in art therapy sessions. This provides a gentle, creative way for children to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Sometimes it can be hard for children to put their emotions into words, but through drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative activities, […]
Y2 Phonics Superstars
Last term, Y2 worked incredibly hard in Phonics and made fantastic progress. We were so impressed with their effort and determination during lessons. To celebrate their hard work, we surprised them with a special treat and a certificate to recognise their achievement. They should feel very proud of themselves – well done, Year 2! #WeAreProudOfOurAchievements
Sheffield Steeldogs Visit
On Monday, Aston Hall was thrilled to welcome Alex Oldale, netminder for the Sheffield Steeldogs, for a very special assembly. Alex gave us a fascinating “behind-the-mask” look at the life of a professional ice hockey player, showing the specialised equipment he uses for both safety and performance. From the intensity of his training schedule to […]
School Council Meeting
During the most recent School Council meeting, pupils helped to choose the theme for World Book Day – Ink and Imagination. They also began discussing how to spend part of the school budget on new equipment. As part of this process, they are gathering ideas from their classes about possible improvements to the school environment. […]
Pops Outdoor Adventure in Y4
This half term, Year 4 have taken part in several POPS Outdoor sessions. During these sessions, pupils explored science topics, learning about how different parts of the body work. They also created an elephant leather craft linked to their class novel, The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, making meaningful connections between their outdoor learning and their reading. It […]
Young Voices 2026
Our school choir sang beautifully at the Young Voices 2026 concert at Sheffield Arena last night. The children made us incredibly proud throughout the event, showing exceptional behaviour and amazing singing. They have worked so hard, practising every week in rehearsals and dedicating their own time to learn the songs. We are so proud of […]
Lunar New Year in EYFS
What a wonderful week we’ve had in EYFS! To celebrate Lunar New Year, the children have been fully immersed in the sights, sounds, and tastes of this wonderful festival. Since 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, we’ve been focusing on “galloping” into new adventures. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to: […]
Phonics in The Cove
This week, pupils in The Cove have been practising oral blending during their Phonics sessions. To support this, they have been using phones to help them listen carefully to the sounds they are saying and blend them together accurately. Everyone has worked really hard and shown great focus – well done! #WeAreAlwaysLearning
Y5/6 Earthquakes in Geography
In Geography, Year 5/6 have been learning about natural disasters, with a focus on earthquakes. To deepen their understanding, pupils used Lego to model how the movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes. They explored the different types of plate boundaries – convergent, divergent and transform – and investigated how each type of movement impacts the […]
Forces in Y1/2 Science
Y1/2 have made a great start to their new science topic on forces. Year 1 investigated how far a toy car would travel down a ramp, exploring how the distance changed depending on how hard it was pushed. Year 2 focused on gravity, testing how quickly different objects hit the floor and discussing whether weight […]
