Y2 Shapes in Maths
This week, Y2 had a fantastic session exploring 2D shapes. They used peg boards to make their own shapes and were excited to use rulers and spotty paper to draw them as well. The children are really enjoying discovering all the different 2D shapes and developing their skills. Well done, everyone! #WeWorkHard
History in Y5
In History, Y5 have been learning all about how trade shaped the Kingdom of Benin. They explored who the Benin people traded with, the types of goods and resources that were exchanged, and why trade was so important for the wealth and influence of the kingdom. The class also discussed how trade affected everyday life, […]
Y6 Geography
In Y6, the children have been learning about refugees and asylum seekers as part of their Geography topic. They have explored the reasons why people may be forced to leave their homes, the journeys they take, and the challenges they may face along the way. The class has also discussed how different countries support refugees […]
Room on the Broom in FS2
Last week, FS2 had a fabulous time exploring a range of activities inspired by the story ‘Room on the Broom’ by Julia Donaldson. They made their own potions, practised fine motor skills, searched for tricky words hidden in cauldrons filled with jelly and rice, and retold the story in their own words. The children also […]
Children in Need
Last Friday, children across Monkwood celebrated Children in Need with a full day of themed activities. Each class got involved in their own exciting way – Class 1 enjoyed making spotty biscuits, while Classes 6 and 7 explored coins in Maths, discussing which were the least and most valuable before using their knowledge to count […]
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt in FS1
This week, Class 1 loved exploring the story We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt. They focused on the beautiful autumn colours of the falling leaves and used their scissor skills to give some of the leaves little “haircuts.” The children also practised drawing an autumn tree in their books and used wax crayons to make […]
Art in Y2
Year 2 have been exploring the work of artist Linda Lang and have created their own arctic scenes inspired by her style. They painted icy backgrounds using white and black powder paints mixed with primary colours to create a range of tints and tones. To complete their pieces, they chose an animal at risk of […]
Y5 Clay Tiles in History
In History, Class 12 have been learning all about the fascinating religious beliefs of the people of Benin. To bring their understanding to life, the children designed and created their own clay tiles, inspired by the symbols and traditions that were significant in Benin’s culture. The finished pieces look fantastic. Well done, Class 12! #WeWorkHard
Pops Outdoor in Y5
Before half term, Class 13 had an amazing morning with Pops Outdoor Adventure, taking part in a range of hands-on activities linked to their science topic on space and the moon. One highlight was creating stunning artwork using natural materials and spray paint to represent the surface of the moon. They also took part in […]
Remembrance Day
This morning, four of our School Councillors from Years 4 and 5 proudly represented our school at the Rawmarsh Cenotaph for Remembrance Day. They listened respectfully to a reading of For the Fallen and joined in with the important words, “We will remember them.” At 11am, the children took part in the two minutes’ silence […]
