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Walkability workshops May 26
Posted on May 19, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
Ashmansworthy and Alminstone learnt all about road safety when the Walkability team visited Woolsery. We listened to a presentation and then put the Green Cross Code into action in the village. Remember to stand with your feet behind the kerb and keep looking and listening as you walk across!
The Battle of Marathon, March 26
Posted on March 15, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
Alminstone and Ashmansworthy joined forces to re-enact the events that led to the gruelling marathon being part of the Olympic Games. After a battle between the Greeks and the Persians on the Plain of Marathon, Pheidippides, the fastest runner in Ancient Greece, was sent to Athens to tell the news of victory. He was so […]
World Book Day in Ashmansworthy, March 26
Posted on March 12, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
There were so many fantastic, imaginative costumes for WBD 26! We really enjoyed dressing up, taking part in a book quiz and sharing lots of stories.
Badminton at ARC, Feb 26
Posted on February 19, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
Ashmansworthy’s last two sessions at ARC focused on badminton. The coaches had lots of ideas for helping us get used to different equipment. We were sorry to come to the end of such an exciting run of PE lessons!
Pickleball with Ashmansworthy, Jan 26
Posted on January 28, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
Our second set of sessions at ARC focused on pickleball. We really enjoyed learning this new sport and some of us found it easier than tennis. We even managed to get to 38 in a rally!
Ashmansworthy at ARC, Jan 26
Posted on January 19, 2026 | By jrichardsonvsp
We have thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks of tennis sessions at the Atlantic Racquet Centre. Everyone has learnt, practised and developed their skills and we’re now looking forward to badminton!
Ashmansworthy Christmas party 2025
Posted on December 17, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We had lots of good old-fashioned fun at Ashmansworthy’s party – musical chairs, bumps and statues, the chocolate game, Kim’s game and charades!
Woolsery Christmas Dinner 2025
Posted on December 17, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
Everyone was definitely in a festive mood for our delicious Christmas dinner! Thanks to Dave, Tina, the rest of the kitchen team and our Year 6 servers for making it such a success.
Bethlehem the Musical
Posted on December 12, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We are extremely proud of all the children at Woolsery – what a fantastic Christmas production! Well done for remembering all your lines and dances and for collaborating so successfully to make the show very special indeed!
Children in Need, November 25
Posted on November 14, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
To mark Children in Need, we set up 25 crazy challenges. These included activities such as trying to wear 25 socks, finding 25 spots, making models with just 25 Lego pieces and standing on one leg for 25 seconds. We all enjoyed the activities and, more importantly raised over £140 for the charity.
Gymnastics in Ashmansworthy, Autumn 25
Posted on November 10, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We’ve had great fun practising leaps and turns on and off the apparatus this term.
Ashmansworthy at Rosemoor, November 25
Posted on November 8, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We had a wonderful day at Rosemoor, learning about how plants grow and reproduce, planting peas, potting up baby spider plants and finding out about the way plants are classified. We all enjoyed being outside in such beautiful surroundings, despite the rain!
Take one picture, November 25
Posted on November 8, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
Ashmansworthy and Alminstone enjoyed immersing themselves in the world of 18th century Venice when we looked at Canaletto’s picture, Regatta on the Grand Canal. The whole school have contributed to the display inspired by the painting.
Harvest celebrations, October 25
Posted on October 20, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We all enjoyed our harvest service at the chapel. Each class chose a colour and, at the end of the service, we made a harvest rainbow – it looked fabulous! Thank-you for all your food donations for Harbour.
Poetry recital
Posted on October 2, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
To celebrate National Poetry Day, we held a whole school poetry recital. There was a super mixture of classic and contemporary poetry that made us think about the power of a good poem.
Ashmansworthy science
Posted on October 2, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We had a great time in science when we had to write key vocabulary on the playground using only our shadows. We have a lot of contortionists in Ashmansworthy!
Goodbye from Ashmansworthy
Posted on July 23, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
Thank-you to everyone for joining us at Ashmansworthy’s final assembly – it was a super send-off! Thanks, also for the wonderful bench, sports kit, and for all the lovely personal gifts and cards. We are excited to put the bench in our quiet area next year and our athletes are going to look amazing! Have […]
Year 6 Treat!
Posted on July 23, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
Ashmansworthy and Goldworthy had a fantastic time at the Wake Park to celebrate the end of primary school. The weather was not in our favour but it didn’t spoil the fun!
Ashmansworthy Business Week
Posted on July 10, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We raised over £300 through our Business Week stalls! Everyone worked really hard to ensure that their stalls were successful and there was a real buzz in school!We are going to use the money to subsidise our Wake Park trip and to buy some resources for the library and quiet area.
Ashmansworthy at Kents Cavern
Posted on June 22, 2025 | By jrichardsonvsp
We had a great time at Kents Cavern. It was a long way on the bus, but worth it just to walk through the amazing network of prehistoric caves!