With Fairtrade fortnight coming to a close, a selection of children spent the morning at Westcliff Primary School taking part in a Fairtrade workshop. Sue, Jane, Ian and Wendy from Devon Development Education met children from Cockwood, Westcliff, Ratcliffe, Kenn, Kenton and Starcross School as well as students at Dawlish Community College to tell them all about the important work…
On Wednesday, Class 3 had a visit from the Fire Rescue Service. They talked to us about what they do, and how to stay safe when we are around things that are hot. We played a game called ‘Hot or Cold?’ and talked about what we can do at home to make sure we stay…
For Valentine’s Day, the children of Class 3 wanted to make something for the people they love. We had a talk on the carpet about people that are special to us, and decided it would be nice to make a biscuit to give as a present. We love cooking in Class 3, and it is…
The children in Class 3 have been really enjoying their topic on Space this term, and had a special morning with Steve Shapland from Rocket Science. Steve performed a ‘Rocket Science’ show where there were explosions and flying rockets, and then all the children made their own rocket which was blasted into air on the…
Members of Cofton in Bloom came into school and presented the children with a shield and certificate for winning first prize in the schools’ summer gardening competition. Well done to all of the pupils who take part in the club, both on site and in Cliff’s garden. A super achievement for us so well done….
Class 1 were delighted to attend a local art exhibition and view some of their own portraits on display. A local artist came in and talked to the children back in the summer and offered them the chance to exhibit in a professional exhibition and enthusiastically they rose to the challenge. May of the children…
As part of our commitment to offering high quality art experiences across the school Class 1 have had the opportunity to work with a professional artist learning the skill of screen printing. The Helen Foundation very kindly made a donation towards the cost of the artist and our PFA contributed towards the cost of materials.
On Wednesday 2nd December 2015, children from four schools across the Dawlish Learning Partnership took part in the annual DLP Swimming Gala, held at Dawlish Leisure Centre. Each school had a team of 12 children from years 4, 5 and 6. Firstly, the children had to compete in individual events, including breaststroke, backstroke and front crawl, later followed by…
With the 2015 Rugby World Cup still in full swing, six schools from across the Dawlish Learning Partnership joined together for a Tag Rugby Festival. Tag Rugby is a safe, fun and exciting form of non-contact rugby as there are no scrums, line-outs or tackling allowed. On a chilly wednesday afternoon, children from Exminster, Kenton, Cockwood, Starcross &…
We start a new academic year with a super team of children to support us. The Head Boy and Head Girl will lead the School Council and help to make important decisions about the school. Their first task is to buy some playground equipment for break and lunchtimes, which they are looking forward to doing.