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- 02/03/22
Year 6 Present Tales from Shakespeare
There is little doubt that children can become gripped by Shakespeare’s engaging stories and memorable characters from a young age. Creative and practical approaches to Shakespeare can spark children’s enthusiasm and interest, the desire to study his plays further, and a lifelong love of...Read Full Story - 28/02/22
Boarders' Weekend
We all had such a busy weekend! On Saturday night we had a Neon Dodgeball Disco where we played dodgeball lit up with UV lighting and wild dance music. We loved dressing up and getting our UV / glow in the dark makeup on too! On Sunday, after an amazing continental breakfast, w...Read Full Story - 25/02/22
Art Scholars Workshop at Fettes College
Year 6 Art Scholars were given a fantastic opportunity to visit Fettes Art Department for a specialist series of workshops. They joined 4 other Prep Schools. The artist Eduardo Paolozzi influenced the entire day and all the pupils' artwork produced in the workshops was exhibited togeth...Read Full Story - 25/02/22
- 11/02/22
- 11/02/22
Creativity and Innovation Award - Renaissance Learning
We were thrilled to be announced as the winners of the Renaissance Learning 'Creativity and Innovation' award. Imagination is at the heart of teaching and learning, and creativity is the key to getting children engaged and motivated. To be recognised as a school in th...Read Full Story - 10/02/22
Staff Spotlight - Meet Miss Milburn, Reception Teacher
I arrived at Mowden 16 years ago as a Year 2 teacher, then spent time in Year 1 before becoming the Reception class teacher, which is what most people will know me as. I love teaching, every day is different and the children are full of such enthusiasm for learning and wonder at the world...Read Full Story - 10/02/22
Year 2 School Trip to Tullie House
Year 2 visited Tullie House in Carlisle to explore a Paddington Bear exhibition on loan from the British Library. Studying Michael Bond's original manuscripts and exploring the characters was great fun! For more photos of the day please click here.Read Full Story - 07/02/22
Handwriting Competition
This week has been one in which all of our children have focused on handwriting. From Reception to Year 8 inclusive, the children have been tasked with presenting a selected piece of prose or poetry in their best handwriting. Whilst technology has become increasingly integrated into our daily lives...Read Full Story - 07/02/22
Boarders' Weekend
This weekend's boarding activity had a giant tick list, and we are pleased to say that we accomplished all of our wish list! Year 3 & 4 Boarders' Weekend Tick List! Play in a giant wooden castle play area Pet farm animals (rabbits, Guinea pigs, ferrets, horse, sheep...Read Full Story - 04/02/22
Head's Update
If you are reading this on a mobile device, please turn your phone to a landscape position.Read Full Story - 01/02/22
Staff Spotlight - Meet Mrs Knight, Head of Pre-Prep
Eighteen years ago the Knight family, Simon, Kirsten, Hector and Flora, moved from Northamptonshire to Northumberland. We had visited this beautiful county several times on wonderful holidays and wished to bring up our, then young, family in a less populated place with quick access to the coast, cou...Read Full Story
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