Sheffield Children’s Hospital Fundraiser
We are absolutely thrilled to share that we have raised over £2,600 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity! Last week, all pupils took part in a Sponsored Safari Treasure Hunt, raising money for this fantastic cause. It was an amazing day and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! This brings the total raised by the pupils of Monkwood […]
Inventions in Y5 History
In History, Class 12 have been exploring ten key inventions from the Industrial Revolution and discussing how they changed people’s lives and society. The pupils learned how these inventions transformed industry, transport, communication, and everyday life. Working in groups, they examined different sources of evidence, shared their ideas, and took part in thoughtful discussions. To […]
Y2 Charity Safari
Recently, Y2 had a wonderful time taking part in their Safari, raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. The children loved going on their lion hunt, searching to see how many they could find along the way. It was a fun and exciting activity, and everyone put in an amazing effort for such a great […]
Teddy Bears Picnic in FS1
This week in FS1, the children enjoyed reading the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’. To celebrate the book, they brought in their favourite teddy bears from home and made teddy bear-shaped jam sandwiches. The sandwiches were delicious, and the children had a wonderful time enjoying them together at their very own teddy bears […]
British Science Week in Y5
To mark British Science Week, Year 5 explored the question: “How do boats float?” The children revisited their learning about buoyancy and worked together to design and build a range of boats that could float and successfully carry their “crew”. Through their investigations, they discovered that boats float best when they have a hollow shape, […]
Geography in Y5
In Geography, Class 12 have been learning about the key exports of South America, including coffee, cocoa, bananas, beef and minerals. They explored how these exports help countries earn money and create jobs, while also considering some of the challenges they can bring, such as deforestation and unfair working conditions. The class discussed the meaning […]
History in Y5
In History, Class 12 have been learning about how the Industrial Revolution affected our local area of Rotherham and Sheffield. The children explored different pieces of evidence to discover why Sheffield became known as the “Steel City.” They learned how coal mining, steel production, and inventions such as Henry Bessemer’s steelmaking process helped the city […]
World Book Day
On Thursday 5th March, staff and students at Monkwood came together to celebrate World Book Day. The school was buzzing with excitement as everyone dressed in creative costumes inspired by their favourite characters and stories. Pupils took part in a wide range of book-themed activities. Class 13 enjoyed reading their own current books as well […]
Y6 Climbing Session
Last Wednesday, Year 6 went climbing and showed fantastic determination throughout the session. Every pupil demonstrated a brilliant ‘I can’ attitude, with everyone giving it a go and pushing themselves to try something new. We were incredibly proud of the way they supported one another and worked together as a team. Well done, Year 6! […]
Industrial Revolution Studies in Y5
This week in History, Year 5 have been exploring the question: Was the Industrial Revolution popular with everyone? The children examined a range of primary and secondary sources to learn about the Luddites and the Swing Rioters, who protested when new machinery caused job losses. They analysed the evidence carefully, discussed different viewpoints, and considered […]
