Y6 Leavers
Year 6 enjoyed a fun water fight! They have also enjoyed signing each others’ shirts and receiving their yearbooks which are full of great memories of their time at Monkwood.
Y6 Learn All About Photography
Year 6 have been learning about forced-perspective photography, We worked in groups to create our own compositions.
Monkwood Career Champions
This weeks Career Champion is Ashley who attended Monkwood Primary! “Hi. My name is Ashley Atkinson and I went to Monkwood Primary School. I’m a qualified actuary and work for an insurance company. My role involves estimating future claims costs, using mathematical and statistical models, to ensure we hold enough money as a company to […]
Class 1 FS1 Outdoor Play
We are so lucky to have such an amazing outside climbing area. We share, take turns and help each other along. We learn to climb, balance and jump off equipment safely. Here we are having so much fun! 🤩
Class 10 Adopt a Panda
How did your Science lesson go Miss Pape? Oh very well thank you… we adopted a Panda!’ 🐼 This week in Science, Class 10 were looking at ‘changing environments’ and how changes to our planet are affecting our world. We learned about the difference between ‘extinct’ and ‘endangered’ animals, and how we can help to […]
Money Matters
Children from across our WPT primary schools have undertaken their ‘Money Matters’ curriculum this year. This strand of our mathematics enables children to learn important concepts about economics and the value of money, including how our money system works. They really enjoyed building their learning around these important elements for the future! Students will be […]
Stretching Talents
Tyler (class 15) loved learning about blending using oil pastels so much at school that it inspired him to buy his own oil pastels and continue practicing these skills at home. An amazing outcome was achieved. Well done Tyler! 🤩
Virtual Windrush Workshop
Year 6 joined Baroness Floella Benjamin for a live workshop to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush. She explored the important documents from the National Archives as well as giving us the opportunity to ask her questions, hear her stories and see objects that are special to her.
Careers of the Month – Geography
In June, we are looking at careers in the area of Geography. We celebrate Geography at Monkwood Primary School. 🌎👍 Click the link below to see what we’ve been up to. #MonkwoodPrimarySchool #CareersMonth #GeographyMatters #Inspiration #Curiosity #Exploration #EndlessPossibilities #careers #TheMonkwoodWay #Pledge We Are Geographers!
WPT Y5/6 Residential
This week, across two days, our Y5 and Y6 students took part in their WPT Residential. The students enjoyed a range of activities and sports, and camped outside on the Cranworth fields. At Ulley Country Park, the students took part in kayaking and raft building, before students and staff took the plunge into the water! […]
