Harvest 2012 at Cockwood
Children at Cockwood Primary School have once again started our new school year with a Harvest celebration at Cofton Church. Our theme this year was making new words from the letters of HARVEST.
Class 1 Trip to the SS Great Britain
As part of our topic this term on Victorians the children have been finding out about Ismabard Kingdon Brunel. The children had a fantastic day dressing up as Victorians and role-playing the launch of the ship. All the children were given roles including Lords, Ladies, Engineers and Navvies.
JULY 2012- Year 6 Leaver’s Assembly
Following Cockwood School tradition our year 6 children have delighted/upset parents and staff with their final leaving assembly. The children wrote their own script based on a camping trip and toasting marshmallows around a camp fire. They all recollected special memories they have had during their time as a pupil at Cockwood School.
JUNE 2012- Escot Residential- class 1 and 2
Class 1 and 2 enjoyed a fabulous two days at Escot Park, near Ottery St Mary. The children slept in yurts, cooked and ate outside…even showered in the outdoor washing facilities! They all experienced a day as a Saxon in the Saxon village. They were able to work with a blacksmith, grind grain, make…
Irish food tasting
Last Friday (4th October), our class learnt about traditional Irish food and drink, thanks to a fantastic, interactive presentation by Imogen. She prepared a selection of tasty treats for the class to enjoy, including some Irish butter and cheeses, soda bread, potato farls and delicious home made barmbrack.
Irish Music and dance (Ceol agus rince Gaelach)
No Irish topic would be complete without delving into Irish music and dance! At the start of the term, our class explored footage of lots of traditional Irish music and dance. Mrs Carter, a music specialist teacher who plays in a céilí band, came in to class 1 for an afternoon and did an…
Cockwood explores Colfer
Again in keeping with our Irish theme, we explored a selection of Irish myths and legends earlier in the term. Each group was given a legend, which they re-wrote in their own words, created story boards for and then acted out for the rest of the class.
Bat boxes
In keeping with our habitat topic and with the proximity to Halloween, Bryony and Jeremy, parents of a child in class 3, paid a special visit to Class 1 on the 21st of October. Bryony, a wildlife consultant and bat conservationist, brought in some live bats to show our class.
Cockwood goes Celtic!
Our topic for the first term is, ‘Ireland’, where we are looking at various aspects of Irish culture and geography. Within art lessons we have been exploring Celtic design, particularly focusing on the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript containing beautiful ornate illustrations and intricate calligraphy.