Class 2 have been busy creating super poems inspired by Roger McGough’s The Sound Collector. Pupils thought carefully about the sounds they would collect and gathered a wonderful range of adjectives to describe them. It was a real pleasure to read their writing, and every pupil took great care in presenting their work so that…

Class 2 recently transformed their classroom into a bustling Bronze Age market. Pupils traded copper (represented by Lego), stone tools (colouring pencils) and cloth (pieces of paper) as they worked together to make sure their village had everything it needed to get through the winter. The activity sparked some wonderful oracy. Pupils bartered with one…

What a wonderful week Class 2 has had exploring Anglo-Saxon shields! The pupils spent a fabulous afternoon discussing and learning about the shields, before a day making their own versions, diving deep into the history and purpose of these fascinating artefacts. We began by discussing shields and the differences between them, exploring the meanings behind…

Class 2 have been having a lovely time at Forest School recently. The weather has been kind, and the pupils have really made the most of their outside learning experiences. Following their focus on snails, they’ve been learning lots of fascinating facts about these creatures. Their engagement has been wonderful to see – pupils have…

What a wonderful morning Class 2 had at Dawlish Warren! Our pupils had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience learning in a real outdoor environment, which is such a valuable part of their education. The morning was structured around two key areas of the curriculum. First, the pupils took on the role…

Last week, every child in our school volunteered in some capacity to help their community – a wonderful reminder of the values we hold dear at Cockwood Primary School. Class 2 kicked off the week with a particularly special project. They headed to St Mary’s Church at Cofton to help clear and tidy the grounds….