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- 21/04/21
Learning through Nature:
We are fortunate to be surrounded by woods and open parkland at Mowden. Our children use the grounds to their full extent, playing wide games, building dens in the woods, or simply sitting under the trees to relax and read. With nature on our doorstep, we are able to take groups out exploring, using...Read Full Story - 11/04/21
What is success in our schools and how should we measure it?
What is success in our schools and how should we measure it? The question of how to measure success in life is one typically left to philosophy classes or late nights at the bar. It is a complex, perhaps unanswerable question. Can the success of any educational initiative be measured by a...Read Full Story - 06/04/21
Staff Spotlight - Meet Nurse Laura
As a parent, the health and safety of your child are one of your biggest concerns and this is something we share. All our staff undertakes regular First Aid training and, we are fortunate to have a dedicated Nurse present throughout the day. Parents can therefore feel reassured...Read Full Story - 22/03/21
NEWS FROM MRS KNIGHT, HEAD OF PRE-PREP
19th March 2021 The Pre Prep has been full of laughter and noise this week enhanced by some beautiful Spring sunshine. The children have shown fabulous adaptability to other changes in their school routine. This resilience is commendable and actively encouraged...Read Full Story - 15/03/21
Head's Update
HEAD’S UPDATE - Week beginning 8th March 2021 It has been truly wonderful to have the children back in school. Seeing them play outside, run down to the games pitches, and laugh with their friends has been incredibly heartwarming, and I LOVED teaching my first...Read Full Story - 15/03/21
NEWS FROM MRS. KNIGHT, HEAD OF PRE-PREP
12th March 2021 The pleasure of seeing all the children return to school last week has been wonderful. To hear the playground, fields and woods rebound with excited voices and the enthusiasm for Swimming, French and Music have been a joy to see. Teachers too, have been bu...Read Full Story - 06/03/21
- 03/03/21
World Book Day Celebrations
To celebrate World Book Day this year, the Mowden children and their families were invited to take part in several activities - create their own book themed Tea Party, donate a book and wear a book-themed outfit on Thursday 4th March. The children had a great time planning and cre...Read Full Story - 24/02/21
Year 8 Creative Writing
Please enjoy some of our Year 8 children's descriptions of memorable meals, with a focus on sensory impressions, inspired by their study of novels, by Charles Dickens.Read Full Story - 12/02/21
Head's Update
As we come towards half term, I think it is important to reflect on what has been an unexpected and somewhat challenging start to 2021. Overall, my response is one of appreciation. Yes, I have been infuriated by the increased restrictions at times, and personally I have hugely missed the freedoms...Read Full Story - 11/02/21
Mowden Archives club
Though the ‘Archive Club’ members have tried copying some of the exercises, using ink and nibs, from P.P. Harris’ ‘Writing and Dictation Book, 1936’, and hunting down their Mowdenian family members, the ‘Mowden Archive Project’ is in its infancy. Items of in...Read Full Story - 11/02/21
Drama at Mowden
Drama at Mowden is a vibrant and intrinsic part of the life and ethos of the School, with a genuine commitment to provide access for all. Not only do our pupils perform on the stage, they are also integral to the whole production process by creating and sourcing props and costumes, choosing backdrop...Read Full Story
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