What a wonderful afternoon our Class 2 pupils enjoyed at Powderham Castle’s ‘Music in the Castle’ event! This specially designed experience introduced our children to a beautiful variety of musical styles and genres, culminating in an enchanting string quartet performance in the castle’s stunning Music Room. These kinds of opportunities are invaluable for broadening our…
We were absolutely blown away by the incredible performance from our Class 1 pupils at the Let’s Dance Festival this week. They joined schools from across South Devon at South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton to celebrate dance, creativity and inspiration. The festival theme was ‘inspirational quotes’ – words that spark courage, hope and belief…
What a wonderful day we had celebrating World Book Day! On Thursday 5th March, our school community came together to mark this special occasion, and it was truly magical to see pupils dressed as their favourite storybook characters or offering us creative hints to guess who they might be. The day was filled with book-related…
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What a wonderful project Class 2 have been working on! As part of their topic on India, the pupils have been creating moving artwork inspired by Indian culture. The children began by exploring how animals move, which sparked their imagination and creativity. They then spent time carefully planning their designs, thinking through exactly how they…
Just before the half term break, our School Council organised a wonderful Valentine’s Cafe to raise funds for Farms for City Children, our chosen charity for this year. The children came into a beautifully decorated classroom with their classes and had the opportunity to purchase a hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows and a delicious…
Last Friday was a vibrant celebration of numbers and creativity at Cockwood Primary School! Our pupils embraced the NSPCC Number Day with incredible enthusiasm, coming to school dressed as either numbers or rockstars – creating a wonderfully energetic atmosphere. We are incredibly proud to share that our Year 6 cohort truly shone in the Times…
Last week, we were thrilled to host a Voice 21 Open Morning that truly showcased the incredible oracy work happening across our school. Colleagues from schools throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset joined us to explore how we’ve woven oracy as a golden thread through every aspect of our learning. Our visitors spent a fascinating morning…
Today, our Class 3 experienced an unexpected but delightful dance lesson with Mrs Whenman. During a wet play morning, after finishing her lesson with Class 2, Mrs Whenman spontaneously brought her musical magic to our youngest children. What a joy it was to witness! The children were absolutely incredible – every single pupil was fully…
Our Class 2 pupils have been exploring music with real enthusiasm, discovering the joy of creating sound through xylophones. They are currently developing their musical skills by learning to play simple compositionsin an ensemble, which is a fantastic way to develop creativity and understanding of musical structure. It’s always inspiring to see our pupils engaging…