Newsletter February 2026
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Indian Inspired Artwork
What a wonderful project Class 2 have been working on! As part of their topic on India, the pupils have been creating moving artwork inspired by Indian culture. The children began by exploring how animals move, which sparked their imagination and creativity. They then spent time carefully planning their designs, thinking through exactly how they…
Valentine’s Cafe
Just before the half term break, our School Council organised a wonderful Valentine’s Cafe to raise funds for Farms for City Children, our chosen charity for this year. The children came into a beautifully decorated classroom with their classes and had the opportunity to purchase a hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows and a delicious…
Number Day for the NSPCC
Last Friday was a vibrant celebration of numbers and creativity at Cockwood Primary School! Our pupils embraced the NSPCC Number Day with incredible enthusiasm, coming to school dressed as either numbers or rockstars – creating a wonderfully energetic atmosphere. We are incredibly proud to share that our Year 6 cohort truly shone in the Times…
Voice 21 Open Morning
Last week, we were thrilled to host a Voice 21 Open Morning that truly showcased the incredible oracy work happening across our school. Colleagues from schools throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset joined us to explore how we’ve woven oracy as a golden thread through every aspect of our learning. Our visitors spent a fascinating morning…
Dancing Despite the Rain!
Today, our Class 3 experienced an unexpected but delightful dance lesson with Mrs Whenman. During a wet play morning, after finishing her lesson with Class 2, Mrs Whenman spontaneously brought her musical magic to our youngest children. What a joy it was to witness! The children were absolutely incredible – every single pupil was fully…
Music in Class 2
Our Class 2 pupils have been exploring music with real enthusiasm, discovering the joy of creating sound through xylophones. They are currently developing their musical skills by learning to play simple compositionsin an ensemble, which is a fantastic way to develop creativity and understanding of musical structure. It’s always inspiring to see our pupils engaging…
Newsletter January 2026
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Space Dome Visits Cockwood
Last week, our pupils were treated to an extraordinary learning experience when the Space Dome visited our Village Hall. This fantastic workshop perfectly complemented Class 3’s current topic on Space, but also provided an incredible opportunity for Class 1 and 2 to explore space exploration. The immersive, multi-sensory experience captivated our learners, offering a collaborative…
‘Here We Are’ Inspired Artwork
Our EYFS and Year 1 pupils have been exploring the magical world of Oliver Jeffers’ book ‘Here We Are’ through an inspiring art project. Using tissue, paper, and printing techniques, our pupils crafted beautiful images of the stars in the sky. The level of imagination and skill was remarkable, and everyone was absolutely delighted with…