Money Matters in Maths
In Maths, the children have been learning about money matters. The children have been learning all about budgeting- this included what a budget is and how we can budget using a given amount of money. This was a really valuable learning experience as the whole class began to really think about how important budgeting is […]
Exploring Global Economies
During Geography, we have been learning about the economies of Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania. We were able to discuss what an economy is, what economic activity is and the different types of factors that contribute to a strong or weak economy. Finally, we presented our findings electronically to include what each of these countries produces, […]
Monkwood Awarded the Nature Grant!
Monkwood Primary school is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Local School Nature Grant, thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Our pupils will be benefiting from a range of gardening equipment which will be used to grow our own vegetables and flowers. In addition, staff will receive training to help […]
Autumn Changes with FS1
We are so lucky to have such a beautiful woods on our school grounds. 🌲🍂💙 This week we have been talking all about autumn and the changes we can see, so we went into the woods to look at the colours of the leaves and to look at the bare trees. Our woodland puppets had […]
Woodland Art with Class 2
Class 2 have been looking at Andy Goldsworthy and the large scale art he does in the woods on the floor so today we created our own and it was brilliant! 🤩🍁
FS1 Celebrate Children In Need
Today we have been celebrating children in need. We have been busy in our creative area making Pudsey bear hats. Don’t we all look amazing! We also ate Pudsey bear toast at snack time. It was so yummy said Harlow and Harvey. We would also like to say a huge Thank you for all your […]
Remembrance Parade
Poppy in Year 2 took part in a Remembrance Day parade on Sunday with her fellow badgers and cadets from St John’s ambulance. She was the youngest parader on the day. Well done Poppy!
Artist Focus
Year 2 have been learning about the artist Linda Lang who uses tints and tones when painting landscapes. We have been using white and black paint to create cold and warm colours in the same style to make our own patterns.
Green Flag Award 🌎♻⭐
Huge congratulations to our Monkwood Eco-team, from 2022/23, for working so hard last year enabling our school to achieve the Eco Green Flag Award.
Year 6 Learn About Kindertransport
Year 6 have worked with Pops to learn more about Kindertransport. We worked in teams to solve a series of hidden clues to translate a story from German into English and then find the solution to an anagram.
