Y5 Maths
In Maths, Class 12 have been exploring volume using cubes and other practical resources. The children built a variety of 3D shapes with a given volume before comparing and discussing the volume of different shapes. It was fantastic to see them using hands-on activities to deepen their understanding, work collaboratively, and explain their mathematical thinking […]
Skipping School Festival
Recently, some of our Year 4 pupils represented Monkwood at the Skipping School Festival at Rotherham Leisure Complex, competing against schools from across South Yorkshire. Our talented skippers put in fantastic performances, earning a range of bronze, silver, and gold certificates. To top it all off, Monkwood finished an incredible second place overall! A huge […]
Y5 History
In History, Class 12 have been reflecting on the protest movements they have studied throughout the year, including the Suffragettes, the Civil Rights Movement, the Anti-Apartheid Movement, the Stonewall Riots, Black Lives Matter, and anti-war protests. Using evidence from their learning, the children compared the impact of each movement and discussed how they helped to […]
Midnight Walk for Rotherham Hospice
On Saturday, a team from Monkwood took part in the Rotherham Hospice Midnight Walk. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and shared words of encouragement. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over £1,500, bringing the total amount raised by our school community for Rotherham Hospice this year to an amazing £10,000! The […]
Y5 Geography
As a fantastic way to conclude their Geography unit on India, Class 12 put their research and reasoning skills to the test by answering the question: “Would you rather live in India or the UK?” Using the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) structure, the children drew upon everything they had learned throughout the unit, including climate, […]
Y6 WPT Residentials
Recently, Year 6 students took part in the Wickersley Partnership Trust Residentials, organised by the WPT Sports Development Team. The children enjoyed an action-packed experience, including a day at Ulley Reservoir where they took part in a range of outdoor activities, such as kayaking, den building, and archery. They also visited Rufford Abbey Country Park, […]
Building in FS1
Last week, FS1 enjoyed learning all about diggers and construction vehicles. The children had lots of fun exploring how different vehicles are used on building sites, scooping, digging, and transporting materials as they played. They loved taking on the role of builders, using their imaginations and working together to create their own construction projects. It […]
Monkwood’s Got Talent
We have been incredibly impressed by the auditions for our upcoming Monkwood’s Got Talent show! The children showcased a fantastic range of talents, including singing, comedy, and even magic. Every performer showed great confidence and courage, making it a very difficult decision for the audience. After the children cast their votes, the results were extremely […]
Y5 Geography
Class 12 put their geography skills into action as they researched and compared life in India and the United Kingdom. The children explored a range of topics, including climate, physical geography, education, healthcare, and population density. They worked thoughtfully to identify similarities and differences between the two countries, using evidence to support their ideas. Throughout […]
Insects in FS1
Over the past few weeks, FS1 have been carefully looking after the class caterpillars and watching them grow and change. Last week, the exciting day finally arrived when they were able to release the beautiful butterflies! The children were incredibly gentle, caring, and patient throughout the whole experience. It was wonderful to see their excitement […]
