April Newsletter
Please click the link below to view the newsletter: April 25 Newsletter
Sunny Days at Cockwood School
It’s been a delightful week at Cockwood, with sunshine brightening our days. We’ve enjoyed seeing older pupils performing music for younger ones and children peacefully reading outdoors. Please remember to send your child with a sun hat, named sunscreen, and water bottle daily. Staying hydrated is crucial for mood, memory, and attention. Let’s make the…
Year 4 Forest School
Our Year 4 pupils had a marvellous time at their final Forest School session this week. The glorious weather provided the perfect backdrop for their outdoor adventures. It was delightful to see the children working together, building dens, and enjoying the mud kitchen and stream. They even had a go with bows and arrows! Mehtley…
Egg-citing House Competition!
Our recent Easter House Competition was a truly remarkable afternoon that embodied the spirit of teamwork and creativity that we hold dear at Cockwood Primary. The whole school was abuzz with anticipation as our young innovators were given their challenge: to create an Easter bonnet and design a vehicle capable of safely transporting an egg…
Easter Service at St Mary’s Church
Our Easter service at St Mary’s Church in Cofton was a heartwarming celebration of togetherness and reflection. It was a joy to see our school family, parents, and friends gather to contemplate the meaning of Easter. Our Class 1 pupils shone brightly, presenting the Easter story through poetry with remarkable clarity and presence. Class 2…
March Newsletter
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Class 1 Clay Workshop supported by The Helen Foundation
We were thrilled to welcome the talented clay artist Anna Boland to Cockwood School recently, treating our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils to an extraordinary day of artistic exploration. The experience began with our young artists learning three distinct techniques for crafting Greek-inspired pots, setting the stage for a day of creative immersion. As…
Year 4 Forest School
Year 4 have had a fabulous start to their Forest School experience. Pupils had a super afternoon building a fire and cooking pancakes. The weather was beautiful and spring-like, and the children enjoyed seeing the Methley Meadow site bursting into life. They had the chance to explore and time for team den building. We think…
Woodland Trust and tree planting
An exciting initiative that has taken root at Cockwood School, quite literally! The pupils have embarked on a wonderful journey of learning and environmental stewardship, venturing beyond the classroom walls to make a lasting impact on our local landscape. Recently, the school was fortunate to receive a generous donation of 30 trees from the Woodland Trust. This…
Let’s Dance Festival
We are very proud of our Class 1 pupils who attended the Let’s Dance Festival, held at South Dartmoor College in Ashburton. Under Mrs Whenman’s expert guidance, our talented young dancers drew inspiration from the Disney film ‘Inside Out’ to create a truly captivating performance piece. The children’s dance explored the journey of Riley, a…