At Cockwood Primary School, we are committed to providing our pupils with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their learning experiences beyond the curriculum. One such opportunity is our annual participation in the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Concert, which is always a highlight in our school calendar. Choir Delivers Spectacular Performance This year, our school choir…
At Cockwood Primary School, we believe in providing our pupils with a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. As part of our ongoing commitment to becoming “Environmental Citizens,” our Year 3 class recently embarked on an exciting trip to Pizza Express in Exeter. Discovering the Pizza-Making Process The children were eager to learn more…
This week, we were delighted to welcome the NSPCC into our school to support the ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ campaign. The whole school took part in an assembly, and our Year 2, 5, and 6 pupils had targeted workshops to learn about how they can keep themselves safe. The ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ programme helps…
At Cockwood Primary School, we are dedicated to providing our pupils with a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures their academic, physical, and emotional growth. Recently, our pupils in Classes 2 and 3 had the opportunity to participate in a special Sport’s Impact session led by our Trust PE coach, Mr. Jack Baxter. This engaging activity…
School Council Visit to Lympstone Manor We are delighted to share with you an exciting adventure our School Council recently embarked upon. They were privileged to visit the esteemed Lympstone Manor, where they delved into the fascinating world of seasonality and healthy eating. Our pupils were warmly welcomed and treated to a comprehensive tour of…
Dear Parents and Carers Please find attached October’s Newsletter. This month’s newsletter is jam packed full of exciting things that we have been doing at Cockwood School. Today, the whole school made a huge effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness Day, you can find out more about that in the newsletter. We would like to extend…
One of the ways we bring our values to life is by encouraging our pupils to be ‘stewards of the countryside’. This ethos was recently exemplified during Class 1’s visit to the Farm Wise event, where children had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of farming and explore the importance of agriculture in…
The children engaged in a variety of activities that not only fostered their creativity but also encouraged teamwork and exploration. Here are some highlights from their adventures: Den Building: Pupils collaborated to design and construct their very own dens, using natural materials found in the forest. Stream Clearing: They took part in an important task…
On our recent visit to the RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) in Exeter, Year 5 and 6 brought their Historical understanding and learning to life through taking part in a Time Travel Challenge. Pupils worked in pairs, choosing a historical character and using the museum’s artefacts to “time travel” back to their chosen era. This…
Class 2 had a fabulous Geography field study trip to Bellever on Dartmoor to study the East Dart River. Children practised their map reading skills, drew field sketches, and measured the flow of the river alongside creating a river transect. The weather was kind and stayed dry, although a little chilly. Pupils were really sensible…