February Newsletter
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Oracy Assemblies
Every week, Mrs Roper has the pleasure of leading our oracy assembly, where we delve into the principles of high-quality communication. This week, we explored the social, emotional, and listening aspects of effective talk. Our thought-provoking question was, “How are we kept safe in school?” Pupils engaged in ‘nesting’, reflecting individually, before participating in a…
Year 6 Football Tournament
We are very proud of our Year 6 pupils who recently attended the Dartmoor Sports Partnership Football Tournament in Dawlish. This event allowed them to develop and improve their football skills, while also strengthening their teamwork and sportsmanship. Our pupils enjoyed the experience of playing against other local schools, which helps them step outside their…
NSPCC Number Day
We had a fantastic time celebrating Number Day in support of the NSPCC! Our pupils embraced the spirit of the occasion, arriving at school dressed as Times Table Rock Stars or their favourite numbers. The day was filled with exciting number-related games and activities, including a trust-wide TTRockstars tournament that boosted our times table skills….
Visit to watch The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
We are thrilled to share with you an exciting musical adventure that our Class 1 pupils recently experienced. They had the wonderful opportunity to attend a performance by The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at The Great Hall in Exeter. The concert, themed ‘Sea Stories’, exposed our young learners to a diverse range of musical genres, from…
January Newsletter
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KS2 Multiskills and Games Festival
We are delighted to share the wonderful achievements of some Class 1 and 2 pupils who recently participated in the KS2 Multiskills and Games festival at Dawlish Leisure Centre. Our young athletes had the opportunity to showcase their talents in a variety of sports, including archery, darts, target practice, and volleyball. It was truly inspiring…
Interactive Artwork
We are delighted to share an exciting artistic endeavour that Class 3 has recently undertaken as part of their ‘Playful Making’ Art unit. Our talented pupils have created a large-scale collaborative piece of interactive art, drawing inspiration from the remarkable ‘CLOUD’ installation by artists Caitlind R C. Brown and Wayne Garrett. The original ‘CLOUD’ features…
Class 3 – Playful Making
At Cockwood Primary, we believe in providing our pupils with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their learning experiences beyond the curriculum. This term, our Class 3 students have embarked on an exciting unit in Art called ‘Playful Making’, where they have been exploring the world of sculpture using a variety of mediums. Hands-On Exploration…
Exploring and Drawing in Art
This term, our Class 2 pupils are embarking on an exciting new Art unit called ‘Explore and Draw’. The children have been introduced to the idea that artists can be collectors and explorers as they develop their drawing and composition skills. To start the unit, the class went on a ‘nature hunt’ around the village,…