Harvest Festival
During the last week of term, Aston Hall celebrated Harvest Festival with a wonderful service at the local church on Lodge Lane. Each class contributed something special to mark the occasion – from beautiful artwork and heartfelt poems, to joyful songs that filled the church with music and pride. The children sang their harvest songs […]
Writing Skills in Y1
Year 1 have been working incredibly hard on developing their writing skills, and their progress has been wonderful to see! Inspired by their visit to the church for the Harvest Festival before half term, the children eagerly wrote recounts of their experience, sharing what they saw, heard, and enjoyed during the special visit. The pupils […]
Careers Assembly
Before half term, we were delighted to welcome Mark Dooley to our Careers assembly, linked to the subject of History. Mark, a lawyer at Favell Smith & Lawson Solicitors, spoke to the children about his journey – from school and further education to his current career in law. Our pupils were fascinated to learn about what a lawyer does, […]
Y6 Crucial Crew Trip
Before half term, Year 6 had a brilliant day at Crucial Crew! During the visit, pupils learned all about important life skills and safety topics, including water, road, and fire safety, as well as child criminal exploitation. They also explored what it means to be aged 10 and over and therefore at the age of […]
Y3/4 Boys Football
This week, our Aston Hall Y3/4 boys’ football team took part in a fantastic competition, showing brilliant skill, teamwork, and determination throughout. The boys played with great spirit, winning one of their games and putting in strong performances against some tough opposition. They supported one another, never gave up, and gained valuable experience that will […]
WPT Schools Awarded Music Mark of Recognition
Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality in Music Education for the 2025/26 academic year – a testament to our Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional and inclusive Music opportunities. The Music Mark of Recognition is a new national programme from Music Mark, the UK’s leading organisation […]
Y5/6 World War 2 Homework Projects
We are absolutely blown away by the effort and creativity that our Y5 and Y6 pupils have put into their World War 2 homework projects. It has been fantastic to see the wide range of topics they chose to research, from life on the Home Front and rationing, to significant battles, famous figures, and the […]
Rising Sports Stars of Aston Hall
At Aston Hall Junior & Infant School, we’re incredibly proud of the extraordinary talents of our students – both inside and outside the classroom. Today we’re shining the spotlight on four of our students who all compete at a high level in their chosen sport. Sienna, Y5 – Karate Karate runs in Sienna’s family – […]
Panathlon Bowling Event
Last week, our amazing team did us proud at the Panathlon Challenge Ten Pin Bowling Competition, held at Rotherham Superbowl! The event, organised by Rotherham School Games and Panathlon, was a fantastic opportunity for our children to showcase their bowling skills, build confidence, and enjoy some friendly competition against other Rotherham schools. The atmosphere was […]
Music in Y1
In Music, Year 1 have been developing their musical skills by learning how to play both rhythmic and melodic ostinatos using a wide range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments. They have explored how different sounds can be layered to create patterns, and have enjoyed experimenting with tempo, pitch, and dynamics. The children have shown […]
