A huge well done must go to our children who entered the swimming gala this year. The pupils from Class 1 raced against other children from schools in the local learning community and achieved 3rd place. A great achievement from the team.
The pupils enjoyed a super session at La Tasca. The children tasted food, watched a cookery lesson and practised some Spanish. Some pupils also had the opportunity to dress up in traditional Spanish clothing.
Children at Cockwood Primary have been taking part in a memories project. They devoted an entire day to making collages through the decades of school memories. The children were given a homework task of interviewing at least 3 people in their household, family or friends about their own school memories.
Class 1 visited the Exeter synagogue. Mr. Boam kindly showed us round. We saw many important features including The Ark containing the Torah scrolls, the Ner Tamid (everlasting light) and the bimah (Platform where the scrolls are read). We were allowed to handle some precious artefacts and had the opportunity to take part in a…
On Friday 21st September, all of the children at Cockwood primary School took part in an ‘It’s a Knockout’ style sports afternoon. They competed in their House Teams through 4 events.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.