Story Maps in Y1
Year 1 are loving their new book, ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis! Yesterday, the children became completely absorbed in creating their own story maps, carefully thinking about the key events and details from the story. They were so engaged in their learning that they didn’t want to stop! It was fantastic to see their […]
Y3 Library Trip
Yesterday, Y3 had a fantastic morning visiting Aston Library, where they enjoyed browsing the wide range of fiction and non-fiction books available. The children also had the opportunity to use their library cards to choose and borrow a book to take home and enjoy. It was a lovely opportunity to explore the library, discover new […]
Y5/6 Crucial Crew Trip
Yesterday, Y5/6 visited Crucial Crew and took part in a range of interactive scenarios designed to help them learn how to stay safe in different situations. The pupils explored water safety and fire safety, as well as learning more about hate crime and child criminal exploitation. They also took part in a variety of other […]
Owl Babies in EYFS
EYFS have been getting creative during their Drawing Matters sessions, inspired by their current story, ‘Owl Babies’. The children carefully observed the shapes and features of owls before using their pencil control and painting skills to create their own owl babies sitting on a woodland branch. It has been wonderful to see their concentration, creativity […]
Y1 Phonics Session
In Year 1 Phonics, pupils have been using whisper phones to support their blending and segmenting skills. These simple tools help children hear their own voices clearly, allowing them to focus on hearing each individual phoneme before blending the sounds together to read a word. They are also useful for segmenting, helping pupils identify all […]
Baking in The Cove
Pupils in The Cove enjoyed getting creative in the kitchen as they designed and baked their own bread! They followed their own instructions and worked brilliantly as a team to mix, roll and knead the dough. Once their bread was ready, pupils enjoyed tasting their creations with their friends in the afternoon. It was a […]
Petroform Art in Y3/4
Last week in Art, Year 3/4 had great fun learning about petroforms and creating their very own! Petroforms are pictures or patterns created on the ground using stones and rocks. After exploring some examples, the children worked together to design and create their own. Can you work out what their petroforms represent? #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Y4 Gymnastics
In Gymnastics, Year 4 have been learning about different types of balances. They have practised creating effective balances independently before developing their skills further by working with a partner to create balances together. It has been fantastic to see the children building their confidence and teamwork as they experimented with different ways to balance. Well […]
Outdoor Club
Outdoor Club is officially back at Aston Hall! The children have already been working hard to brighten up our outdoor space, planting some beautiful autumn flowers around the hut and in the hanging baskets. They enjoyed getting stuck into the gardening, working together to plant and care for the flowers. It has been lovely to […]
Reading Sessions in Y5
Year 5 have settled into their new classroom brilliantly and have been busy developing their love of reading. They particularly enjoy Free Read Fridays, where they can choose a book and find a cosy spot to read, with cushions and blankets. They have also visited the school library to browse the shelves, discover new books […]
