Y4 Science
In Year 4, students explored electrical circuits through a range of hands-on activities. Using different equipment, they built circuits to light a bulb, power a fan, and sound a buzzer. These practical tasks helped them develop a stronger understanding of how circuits work and gave them the confidence to draw and label circuit diagrams in […]
Drawing Skills in FS1
In FS1, pupils have been busy developing their drawing skills by learning how to draw people. They have been practising drawing bodies and creating pictures of their families, carefully including features such as heads, bodies, arms, and legs. The children worked really hard to add detail to their drawings and showed great concentration and creativity […]
Stonewall Riots in Y5 History
In History, Year 5 explored the significance of the Stonewall Riots and investigated how attitudes towards, and rights for, LGBTQ+ people have changed over time. Using a range of historical sources, the children took on the role of historians, carefully analysing evidence and considering which interpretations were most strongly supported. They demonstrated excellent critical thinking […]
Charcoal Portraits in Y2
Year 2 have been developing their artistic skills by learning how to draw faces and portraits. Throughout the unit, the children explored a range of techniques and media to create representations of their own faces. For their final pieces, they used charcoal to add detail, shading, and texture, producing some fantastic self-portraits. The children worked […]
Life Cycles in Y1
Today, Year 1 had some very special visitors in the classroom! As part of their learning about life cycles, the children were delighted to spend time with some adorable chicks. They learned lots of interesting facts about how chicks are cared for, where they live, and how they grow and develop. The children were also […]
Writing in Y5
Y5 have now completed their fantastic narrative writing pieces, which included a diary entry woven into the story. Throughout the unit, the children worked hard to develop their skills in creating atmosphere, building suspense, and engaging their readers. We have been incredibly impressed by the quality of their finished stories. The creativity and effort on […]
Y5 History
Today, Y5 investigated the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on challenging racism and inequality in modern society. Using a range of historical sources, including photographs, newspaper headlines, quotes, and posters, the children worked collaboratively to explore different aspects of the movement. Each group became experts in a specific area, such […]
Y3 Art Study
Recently, Y3 have enjoyed creating their own artwork inspired by the style of Doug Hyde. The children explored different techniques using oil pastels, including blending, rubbing, and layering colours to add detail and texture to their work. They showed fantastic creativity and care throughout the process, experimenting confidently with colour and composition. It has been […]
Choir Performance
On Tuesday afternoon, the Monkwood Choir welcomed parents into school to enjoy a special performance showcasing the songs they have been practising. The choir dedicate every Tuesday lunchtime to rehearsals, and all of their hard work and commitment truly paid off. Performing a fantastic selection of songs from musicals alongside a few popular favourites, the […]
Y5 Science
In Science, Y5 became young scientists as they took part in an eye dissection investigation. The children carefully explored and identified different parts of the eye, including the iris, lens, optic nerve, and cornea. They approached the lesson with great maturity and curiosity, showing excellent care and sensible behaviour throughout the activity. It was fantastic to […]
