History in Y5
In History, Year 5 have been developing their skills as young historians by learning how to use evidence to understand the past. They explored a range of primary and secondary sources to discover the types of jobs children carried out during the Industrial Revolution, as well as why many of these roles were so dangerous. […]
Y2 History
Last week, Year 2 enjoyed a wonderful History lesson where they shared their favourite toys as part of their learning about the history of toys and technology. The children described their toys in detail, thinking carefully about how they look and the materials they are made from. Over the coming weeks, they will build on […]
Welcome Back FS1!
Welcome back, FS1! We have had a fantastic first week settling back into nursery, and the children have been absolutely amazing. They returned with big smiles, enthusiasm and confidence, quickly re-establishing routines and enjoying being back with their friends. We have also been delighted to welcome some new starters to the nursery. The children have […]
Money Maths in Y2
This week in Maths, Year 2 have been exploring real coins! They have been identifying the value of each coin, sorting them into sets, and using their knowledge of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables to count the totals. It’s been a hands-on way to build their confidence with money and multiplication. Well done, […]
Geography in Y5
Class 12 have made a fantastic start to their new Geography unit on South America. The children began by using atlases to locate the continent on a world map and identify some of its countries. They then explored South America using Google Earth, where they discovered and discussed key physical features such as the Amazon […]
Monkwood’s Reindeer Run Raises over £8500 for Rotherham Hospice
On the last day of Autumn term, our students put on some antlers and raced around the school grounds, raising an incredible £8,523 for Rotherham Hospice. A whopping 450 students took part in the sponsored Reindeer Run, turning the playground into a sea of reindeer and filling the school with holiday cheer. The money raised […]
🎄Festive Fun in Class 13
Class 13 have had a truly magical lead-up to Christmas, filled with creativity, celebration and festive cheer! We began the season with a wonderful parent craft morning, where the children enjoyed painting wooden crafts, creating elf-hanging doorstops and making scratch-art decorations. A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for their support – […]
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Fractions in Y5
Class 12 have successfully completed their Maths unit on fractions and should be very proud of all they have learned. They are now confident in finding equivalent fractions, converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and adding and subtracting fractions. Well done, Class 12! #WeWorkHard
Writing Formal Letters in Y5
This week, Class 12 have been working on writing formal letters and have produced some fantastic examples to be very proud of. In their letters, the students wrote to complain about a fictional disastrous day out, carefully using the correct structure, tone, and formal language to make their points clear. They focused on organising their […]
