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 […]
Odd Socks Day 2025
Today, we had so much fun wearing our odd socks and celebrating what makes each of us special as part of Anti-Bullying Week! It was a wonderful opportunity to talk about individuality and to remind ourselves that everyone is unique – and that’s exactly what makes us all amazing. #WeListenToOthers
Pops Outdoor Session in FS1
This week, FS1 enjoyed a special Pops Outdoor Adventure session! The children gathered around the campfire, where the lovely Pops team made delicious hot chocolate for everyone – complete with a tasty chocolate biscuit treat. They also shared their own bonfire and firework experiences, chatting excitedly about what they had seen and heard. Pops Outdoor […]
FS1 Stay and Play Session
Before October half term, we were delighted to host a fantastic family Stay and Play maths session! Parents and carers were invited into school to join FS1 for an afternoon filled with hands-on maths activities and games. Everyone had a brilliant time exploring numbers, shapes, and problem-solving together in a fun and engaging way. Well […]
Y6 Historian Visit
Today, Year 6 were joined by Debbie from The National Holocaust Museum for a powerful and thought-provoking workshop. The children learned about the journey of Leo, a 10-year-old Jewish boy living in Germany during Hitler’s rule. Through Leo’s story, they discovered how he was evacuated to safety through the Kindertransport, heartbreakingly having to leave behind […]
