Class 2 Christmas Stencil
Class 2 had a fabulous day learning all about silk screen printing. They chose their Christmas stencil and their colour, then they printed a bag to take home.
The House of Lords Online
Class 1 were delighted to take part in a virtual Q and A session with Baroness Harris yesterday. The children had prepared some super questions including: Since Covid 19 has there been enough support given to people with disabilities? Do you think all children should be vaccinated against Covid 19? If refugees reach the UK…
Teacher Rock Youth Choir Concert at Exeter Cathedral!
The wonderful Cockwood School Choir have been busy lately, preparing for the Teacher Rock Youth Choir Concert at Exeter Cathedral. The children attended the special evening alongside 8 other choirs from both secondary and primary schools and the super Teacher Rock Choir. The children performed ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay, ‘Higher Love’ by Whitney Houston, and…
Skipping Workshop
All of the children have taken part in Skipping Workshops with Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership. The children worked really hard, and thoroughly enjoyed the day, joining in with enthusiasm and an eagerness to improve. It was lovely to receive a feedback email from Ian, who said, ‘staff and students were really…
Budding Wimbledon Champions
Class 3 children have had an amazing time developing their tennis skills with head coach Robert Elver at Dawlish Lawn Tennis Club. This was a fantastic opportunity for such young children, and allowed them to hone the bat and ball skills they have been working on throughout the year with Mr Keast. It was lovely…
Lockdown Athletes
During lockdown, our pupils have been working hard to stay active at home. Here are some photos of them keeping active….go team Cockwood!
Skipping Workshop
All of the children have taken part in Skipping Workshops with Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership. The children worked really hard, and thoroughly enjoyed the day, joining in with enthusiasm and an eagerness to improve. It was lovely to receive a feedback email from Ian, who said, ‘staff and students were really…
DPA – Bouncing Back to Fitness!
Following Lockdown, we have had a daily focus on building our fitness, stamina and being active through a daily skipping challenge. Children in Classes 2 and 1 have worked in pairs, with one child skipping for 3 minutes while their buddy counts for them before swapping over. The children have been brilliant in supporting each…
Super Senses Investigation
This week Class 3 took on the challenge of ‘blind tasting’ different foods, using their senses of taste and smell to identify each one. For some children, this was a real act of bravery, and we were so proud of them for giving it a go! The children also had to be detectives and use their senses of…
Healthy Body, Healthy Minds – PE Sessions with Ian Patchett
The children in all 3 classes were excited to welcome back Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor School Sports Partnership. He led a range of activities with the children, including learning about the importance of exercise and relaxation to promote health and wellbeing. The children had the opportunity to try some yoga stretches and poses, and thoroughly…