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…
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…
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…
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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 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…
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…
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…
Last week, we were thrilled to offer a group of pupils from Class 1 and 2 an extraordinary musical experience. Miss Buttree accompanied these fortunate children to Powderham Castle for one of the captivating ‘Music in the Castle’ events. The pupils were treated to a mesmerising recital by Thomas Kelly, a world-renowned pianist, who graciously…
As part of our exciting learning journey during British Science Week, our pupils embarked on a fascinating adventure to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. This incredible trip perfectly aligned with our theme of ‘Change and Adapt’, offering our children a unique opportunity to explore ocean conservation first-hand. Our youngest learners were treated to an…