Archive | Ashmansworthy Class
Ashmansworthy and Alminstone History Day 30/3/23
Posted on April 18, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
We had a fantastic time on our World War II History Day. We learnt how to dance the Lambeth Walk and the Lindy Hop, tried out a recipe for cookies using only rationed ingredients, constructed model Anderson shelters and enjoyed learning some Make Do and Mend techniques. It was a fabulous end to our topic […]
Ashmansworthy batik 27/3/23
Posted on March 27, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
Some amazing art work has been created this term! On paper, we created designs inspired by nature, then, using a tjanting and hot wax, we transferred the designs onto fabric. The final stage was brushing on vividly-coloured dyes. The dyes didn’t stick to the wax so, when the fabric was ironed, the original design could […]
Ashmansworthy enjoying the library 27/3/23
Posted on March 27, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
We have been enjoying time in the library this term. We’ve been focusing on finding and comparing different genres of fiction.
Athletic finals
Posted on March 21, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery | 1 response
Today, Louise and I had the pleasure of taking 12 Yr 5/6 children to the Athletic finals (At Bideford College sports hall.) against 13 other schools from across North Devon. The children all competed in a variety of track and field events consisting of standing high jump, standing long jump, speed bounce and chest throw. […]
Swimming 10.3.23
Posted on March 12, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
Another great week swimming for Ashmansworthy class. The children are all coming on leaps and bounds with their swimming skills. It has been lovely to watch the progression, from week one to where they are now and to see them all grow in confidence. Some children were learning butterfly stroke this week, while others were […]
Ashmansworthy World Book Day March 2022
Posted on March 7, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
We were extremely impressed with the imagination and creativity shown on World Book Day- amazing potatoes!
Swimming 24.2.2023
Posted on February 25, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
Ashmansworthy class quickly settled back into their swimming routine after a week off. Two of the groups were working on stroke techniques this week while the third group were practicing floating like a star aswell as other elements. A few challenges for some of the children, but they accepted the challenge and over came some […]
Ashmansworthy and Alminstone Art 8/2/23
Posted on February 15, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
Our two classes joined together to learn about batik, to investigate different types of wax resist techniques, and to practise repeating patterns. We also tried using a flour and water paste with paint but it was quite tricky to control the paste! We are looking forward to trying some batik later this term.
Ashmansworthy Forest School 2/2/23
Posted on February 15, 2023 | By jrichardsonvsp
Some fantastic collaborative problem-solving took place in Forest School today. The soup and damper bread were delicious too!
Ashmansworthy swimming 10.2.22
Posted on February 14, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
On Friday Ashmansworthy class continued to work on particular strokes, their breathing and stroke techniques during the lesson. Each and every child is continually pushing/challenging themselves. They thoroughly enjoyed the sinking toys, which pushed some children out of their comfort zone of going under water to retrieve them. Well done everyone for another suberb lesson.
Capture the flag 07/02
Posted on February 13, 2023 | By forestschoolleader
Capture the flag was the aim of the game today. They decided to do girls vs boys, they created their own flags and den in their base camps. They had amazing patience with the leaders whilst we worked out the rules of the game with them. They had fun working as a team and exploring […]
Den building and cooking 02/02
Posted on February 13, 2023 | By forestschoolleader
We were very busy today building dens, chopping and cooking soup and damper bread we then finished with chocolate cake in oranges baked on the fire. It was great to see the collaboration and teamwork and the end results of their hard work.
Ashmansworthy swimming 3.2.23
Posted on February 3, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
It’s so lovely to see all of Ashmansworthy class progressing so much with their swimming lessons each week. This week aswell as perfecting particular strokes, alot of the children were taken out of their comfort zone. Some of the children swam for the first time without a pool noodle/woggle & some were jumping in from […]
Swimming
Posted on January 27, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
Ashmansworthy thoroughly enjoyed their swimming lessons today and are doing incredibly well. Quite a lot of the children have managed to over come some fears over the last few weeks, whether that’s swimming on their back, jumping in, putting their face in the water and being out of their depth or comfort zone. Ms Richardson […]
Elder pencils and paint brushes 24/01
Posted on January 24, 2023 | By forestschoolleader
What a sunny afternoon. We had a great afternoon today with elder pencil and paint brush making. A tree obstacle course, which was great fun and risk analysing all at the same time. There was stick play and hot chocolates. We also continued with our paper making with denim and blending the small […]
Ashmansworthy Swimming
Posted on January 23, 2023 | By cdavieswoolsery
Ashmansworthy had a great swimming session on Friday. Thankfully the coach turned up at the right time this week. The children were assessed at their swimming and then placed into groups that they will work in until Easter.
Science making blood
Posted on January 19, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
Ashmansworthy class had great fun trying to make blood for our science lesson (Animals including humans circulatory and digestive system). We talked about the different components that make up blood (plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets) and what materials could be used to represent these eg red counters, cubes, white pom poms […]
1st Aid 10/01
Posted on January 18, 2023 | By forestschoolleader
In today’s forest school session we explored forest school injuries and how we would call for help if something ever happened. They loved exploring different scenarios and how they would help the person injured. We also started making paper put of denim. We also played a civil war game on the field with sticks and […]
Marmallows and hot chocolate 17/01
Posted on January 18, 2023 | By forestschoolleader
Today was a little bit different to our normal busy sessions. Today we sat by the fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows talking about how to manage relationships in school, how sometimes it can be hard to get along with everyone all the time. We talked about how it’s OK to be frustrated but how […]
Swimming
Posted on January 13, 2023 | By sappletonwoolsery
Despite a hick up with transport Ashmansworthy class had a great first swimming lesson at Torridge pool. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and had lots of fun in the pool.