Storytelling in FS1
This week, FS1 have been busy exploring the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. They have enjoyed scooping bears out of water and colour sorting them, as well as mark making in porridge. The children have also had lots of fun retelling the story to their friends and drawing the characters from the book. […]
Writing Activities in Y5
This week, Class 13 have begun learning how to adapt their writing. Using a model text, the children explored a range of alternative phrases they could use to make changes to their paragraphs. This was the first time they had used this technique, and they did a fantastic job of applying it to their own […]
Sketching Techniques in Y6
In Art, Class 15 have been exploring different sketching techniques that they could use in their upcoming street picture. They experimented with a range of techniques, using different graded pencils to create lighter and darker lines, as well as different tones and textures. It was a great opportunity to practise their skills and explore how […]
Reading Session in Y6
On Monday, Year 6 enjoyed a lovely reading session with their parents and carers. They shared books and completed a range of reading activities together. It was fantastic to see so many families getting involved and enjoying time together through reading. Well done, Y6! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Calm and Create Club
This week, we launched our new wellbeing club, Calm and Create! The lunchtime club provides a welcoming space for students to relax, make new friends and get creative. Led by our dedicated Mental Health Ambassadors, students can unwind through activities including art, crafting and building. It is a lovely opportunity for students to connect with […]
The Gruffalo in FS2
We are so proud of how brilliantly the children have settled into FS2 over the past few weeks. They have been getting used to their new routines, learning to share and work together, and becoming part of their new school community. They have also jumped straight into their ‘Gruffalo’ learning with lots of enthusiasm, with […]
Rotherham Day
On Friday 18th September, Monkwood had a fantastic time celebrating Rotherham Day! Dressed in red, they took part in a range of activities celebrating our town and learning more about the local community. Pupils explored Rotherham’s key landmarks and places of interest, created artwork inspired by the local area and used their computer skills to […]
Owl Babies in FS2
What an amazing afternoon FS2 have had with Pops Outdoor Adventure! Pupils headed outdoors to collect twigs that were the width of their index finger and the length of their arms. They then used the twigs alongside stencils to create some fantastic spray paintings of baby owls. It was a brilliant opportunity for pupils to […]
Pops Outdoor Adventure in Y3
Class 9 have had a fantastic time taking part in a Pops Outdoor Adventure session. Pupils learned how to use flint and steel to create a fire and explored the science behind how fire works. They discovered that fire needs three key things – heat, fuel and oxygen. It was a great opportunity to learn […]
Y1 Attendance Celebration
Pupils in Class 5 have made a fantastic start to the new school year with their attendance! So far, they have achieved above the school target of 96% every week, with 100% attendance in Week 1 and 98% in Week 2. Mrs Smith has already added two flowers to the school attendance reward jar. Once […]
