Geography in Y5
In Geography, Class 12 have been learning about the key exports of South America, including coffee, cocoa, bananas, beef and minerals. They explored how these exports help countries earn money and create jobs, while also considering some of the challenges they can bring, such as deforestation and unfair working conditions. The class discussed the meaning […]
History in Y5
In History, Class 12 have been learning about how the Industrial Revolution affected our local area of Rotherham and Sheffield. The children explored different pieces of evidence to discover why Sheffield became known as the “Steel City.” They learned how coal mining, steel production, and inventions such as Henry Bessemer’s steelmaking process helped the city […]
World Book Day
On Thursday 5th March, staff and students at Monkwood came together to celebrate World Book Day. The school was buzzing with excitement as everyone dressed in creative costumes inspired by their favourite characters and stories. Pupils took part in a wide range of book-themed activities. Class 13 enjoyed reading their own current books as well […]
Y6 Climbing Session
Last Wednesday, Year 6 went climbing and showed fantastic determination throughout the session. Every pupil demonstrated a brilliant ‘I can’ attitude, with everyone giving it a go and pushing themselves to try something new. We were incredibly proud of the way they supported one another and worked together as a team. Well done, Year 6! […]
Industrial Revolution Studies in Y5
This week in History, Year 5 have been exploring the question: Was the Industrial Revolution popular with everyone? The children examined a range of primary and secondary sources to learn about the Luddites and the Swing Rioters, who protested when new machinery caused job losses. They analysed the evidence carefully, discussed different viewpoints, and considered […]
Y3 POPs Outdoor Session
On Friday, POPs Outdoor Adventure visited Year 3 for a creative session all about Ancient Greece. The children began by using inks to create colourful backgrounds, then added words connected to Athena or Poseidon. Finally, they used stencils to add illustrations of the chosen god or goddess, bringing their designs to life. Well done to […]
Virtual Stories Session in Y5
In Year 5, Class 13 kicked off their World Book Day celebrations this week by joining the online session ‘Global Food Stories with Michael Rosen and friends’. They loved listening to a range of food-themed stories from around the world, including the tale of Anansi the Spider and the Cooking Pot. It was a wonderful […]
Watercolour Art in Y5
Recently, Class 13 have been exploring watercolours as part of their art unit on L.S. Lowry. They have enjoyed experimenting with colour mixing and watching how the paint gently ‘bleeds’ across the paper to create different effects. It has been wonderful to see their creativity develop as they build their skills and confidence with this […]
Chinese New Year Celebrations
In FS1, pupils have been learning all about Chinese New Year. They enjoyed tasting a variety of delicious Chinese foods, made lucky red envelopes with a chocolate coin inside, and took part in an exciting dragon dance. The children had a wonderful time celebrating and learning about this special festival, exploring new traditions and experiences […]
Y2 Science
This afternoon, Year 2 became scientists as they explored the school grounds in search of micro-habitats. Using their excellent observation skills, they carefully looked under logs, in leaf litter, and even on a spider’s web to see what they could discover. They were excited to find a variety of creatures living in different places, including […]
