What a privilege it has been to see Class 1 so engaged and excited following their online workshop with author Becca Rogers. The pupils are currently enjoying The Girl with Gills as their class book, and the enthusiasm is truly wonderful to witness. Opportunities like these are invaluable. Meeting authors promotes a genuine love of…
What a wonderful week we’ve had at Cockwood Primary! Our School Council organised a fantastic Fairtrade Cafe that brought our community together for such a meaningful cause. Over recent weeks, our pupils have been learning about the importance of Fairtrade and the positive impact it has on producers around the world. To bring this learning…
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What a joy it has been getting to know our new EYFS children over these first weeks. They have all settled really well into life at Cockwood School, and it’s wonderful to see them embracing everything we have to offer. The children have been enjoying a wide range of activities, and we’ve been fortunate with…
This week, our Oracy assembly focused on Fairtrade, and it was wonderful to see our pupils working together in their house teams to explore this important topic. Each group unpicked fascinating facts, examined images, and discussed what they discovered before sharing their learning with their peers. This collaborative approach ensures every voice is heard and…
What a wonderful moment we shared last week when our youngest pupils had the opportunity to watch the magnificent British Railways Standard Class 8 steam locomotive, 71000 “Duke of Gloucester”, travel through our area towards Exeter. The children were absolutely thrilled, waving enthusiastically as this unique and specially restored train passed by. We took the…
What a wonderful few weeks we’ve had at Cockwood Primary! Half of Class 1 have been enjoying Forest School sessions, and the experiences they’ve gained have been truly special. Our pupils have thrown themselves into a range of activities—from building fires and developing their knife skills to cooking delicious apple fritters together. Beyond the practical…
We want to share an important update about how we’re evolving our approach to sharing school life with you. We’re making changes to our social media platforms in response to emerging AI safeguarding concerns, whilst remaining committed to celebrating the moments that matter and keeping you informed about our vibrant school community. Moving forward,…
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What a brilliant morning we had at our annual Always Club water fight this week! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the children – along with our staff – had a fabulous time getting completely soaked. The laughter and screaming were wonderful to hear as everyone threw themselves into the fun. We were delighted to…