The Kingdom of Benin in Y5 History
In History, Class 12 have been learning about the role of the Oba, the leader of the Kingdom of Benin. The children explored how the Obas were portrayed in Benin art, looking closely at sculptures, plaques, and carvings to understand what these artworks reveal about their power, authority, and importance within society. Through group discussions […]
Monkwood Harvest Collection
What a fantastic start to our Harvest collection! We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community – thank you so much for all of your wonderful donations so far. It’s been amazing to see so many families and pupils getting involved and helping to support those in need. Don’t worry if you […]
Pen Licence in Y5!
A huge well done to everyone in Class 12 who received their pen licence on Friday! This special milestone reflects your fantastic effort and progress in handwriting over the past few weeks – your hard work has certainly paid off. It’s wonderful to see how much care and attention each of you puts into your […]
Exploring Space in Y5!
Today, Class 12 had an incredible day learning all about space! They brought their knowledge to life through exciting, hands-on games and created amazing space themed artwork using spray paint. The session was bursting with creativity, with a perfect mix of fun and learning! A huge thank you to Pops Outdoor Adventure for leading such […]
Compass Skills in Y5!
Class 12 have been busy developing their geography and map-reading skills, focusing on how to use the eight points of the compass to describe directions across the continent of Africa. They’ve been locating different countries, landmarks, and physical features, then practising how to describe their positions accurately using terms such as north-east, south-west, and due […]
Writing Skills in Y5
This week, Class 12 have been learning how to write persuasive adverts, and they’ve worked so hard! They explored how to use rhetorical questions, powerful adjectives, and persuasive language to hook their audience and convince them to buy their product or support their idea. From catchy slogans to imaginative product descriptions, the children demonstrated fantastic […]
Y2 Pantomime Workshop
Earlier This week, Y2 were very lucky to take part in a fantastic Pantomime Workshop, delivered by Children’s Capital of Culture. The session brought the magic and excitement of pantomime right into the classroom, giving the children a chance to experience theatre in a fun, interactive way. The children were captivated from start to finish, […]
Oil Pastel Art in Y5
Class 13 have been thoroughly enjoying their art lessons this week, focusing on the work of the talented artist Jimoh Buraimoh. They have been exploring his distinctive use of vibrant colours and patterns, learning how he brings energy and life to his creations. The children have been experimenting with oil pastels, practising how to blend […]
Science in Y5
Class 12 have been investigating the fascinating 28-day cycle of the Moon and its different phases. To bring their learning to life, they got creative using Oreo biscuits, carefully modelling each stage of the cycle – from the New Moon through to the Full Moon and back again. This hands-on activity not only helped them […]
Creative Writing in Y5!
In English this week, Class 12 have been fully immersed in creative writing, taking inspiration from Philip Pullman’s The Firework-Maker’s Daughter to craft their own stories, entitled The Lantern-Maker’s Daughter. The pupils have worked exceptionally hard to bring their writing to life, focusing on vivid descriptions of settings, capturing the mood of each scene, and […]
