November Newsletter 2025
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Teignbridge MP Visits Cockwood School
This week we were honoured to welcome Martin Wrigley MP, who visited to find out about our innovative approaches to oracy across the school. During his visit, Mr Wrigley observed a Votes for Schools lesson and was particularly interested in our approach to language acquisition that supported the learning. Mr Wrigley was impressed by our…
Commemorating Remembrance Day
Over the past two weeks, our school has been deeply engaged in commemorating Remembrance Day, a time of profound reflection and gratitude. We have taken meaningful moments to pause and consider the significance of this important day, with every child participating in our collective remembrance. Each class approached this solemn occasion in their own special…
Dawlish Water Rotary Club Donate Dictionaries
This week, we were delighted to welcome members of the Dawlish Water Rotary Club to our Celebration Assembly, where we expressed our heartfelt thanks for their incredibly generous donation of a class set of dictionaries and thesauruses. During the assembly, our visitors were treated to an exciting showcase of our recent school activities. We shared…
Class 2 Science
Class 2 explored pitch in science this week. The children were amazed by how a simple act of adding water to a glass bottle hugely changed the pitch of the sound it produced. They also explored pitched instruments and even had a go at creating some of their own. Did you know, we hear different…
Class 1 WW2 Assembly
Class 1 pupils excelled in their recent assembly on World War II, their knowledge was remarkable, taking the entire audience on a powerful historical journey. The children brilliantly showcased their deep understanding of this significant period in history. Through three songs, an impressive dance routine, and thoughtful storytelling, they explained the complex factors leading to…
October Newsletter 2025
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Class 3 learn about Grace Darling
Our Year 1 pupils have been exploring a fascinating piece of historical heritage through their study of Grace Darling, the courageous lighthouse keeper’s daughter who heroically helped rescue survivors from the wrecked steamship Forfarshire in 1838. As part of their immersive learning, the pupils crafted their own lighthouses, gaining a deep understanding of how these…
Forest School Fun
Class 2 have been immersed in the most magical learning adventure at Forest School, embracing the natural world around them with enthusiasm and creativity. This week, their forest exploration took a whimsical turn as they crafted their own fairies and embarked on an enchanting fairy hunt. The pupils discovered the joy of building dens and…
Oracy October at Cockwood Primary
As a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence, we’ve been embracing Oracy October with enthusiasm and creativity. Our pupils have been engaging in weekly challenges that develop their speaking and listening skills in exciting ways. Last week, our pupils explored ‘Talking to entertain’ through the art of joke-telling. They spent a week preparing and then shared…