What a wonderful way to conclude our academic year! Class 2 have immersed themselves in the vibrant world of Modern art, exploring the distinctive works of Mondrian, Kandinsky and Alma Thomas. Our pupils have been truly inspired, experimenting with various techniques and designs before creating their own masterpieces in the style of these renowned artists….
We are delighted to share the wonderful learning adventure that Class 2 experienced during their visit to Sawmills Solar Farm at Ashcombe in Dawlish. Following their engaging in-school workshop, our pupils had the most fabulous morning exploring renewable energy in action. Watching their faces light up as they discovered how solar panels transform sunlight into…
What an exciting week it has been for our Class 2 pupils! They have been busy becoming ‘Environmental Citizens’ of the future through a fantastic workshop that has truly captured their imagination and enthusiasm. We were delighted to welcome a representative from Sawmills Solar Farm who brought solar energy to life for our pupils in…
It’s been a delightful week at Cockwood Primary, with our Class 2 and 3 pupils embarking on an enchanting summer exploration of our village. This nature walk, a follow-up to their autumn adventure, allowed our young learners to observe and appreciate the seasonal changes firsthand. Class 2 pupils channelled their inner artists, sketching their observations…
Class 2 had a fabulous Geography field study trip to Bellever on Dartmoor to study the East Dart River. Children practised their map reading skills, drew field sketches, and measured the flow of the river alongside creating a river transect. The weather was kind and stayed dry, although a little chilly. Pupils were really sensible…
We are delighted to share some exciting news about our rugby programme this term. We have partnered with the Exeter Chiefs, and their talented coach is currently working with Class 1 until half term. After that, Class 2 will have their turn in the run-up to Christmas. These sessions are brilliantly structured, with two groups…
Class 2 recently engaged in an exciting and educational project where they built, decorated, and erupted their very own volcanoes. The students were thrilled to test various quantities of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, along with washing-up liquid, to discover the perfect mixture to create the lava effect The volcanoes, crafted from salt dough, turned…
We are delighted to share the exciting adventures of our Class 2 students during their recent residential trip to hooke Court in Dorset. The children had a fantastic time participating in a variety of activities, including kite-making, learning about Forces, and engaging in team games. They also enjoyed songs and jokes around the camp fire,…
Class 2 pupils were amazing at the Ivy Education Trust Music Event held at Newton Abbot College last week. They performed their own composition called, ‘It’s All About the View’; based on the view from the new window in our upstairs extension. The stimulus was to connect with your locality and use it as a…
Class 2 entertained parents, pupils and staff this week with their class assembly. They presented a very special edition of Gogglebox with an unusual ‘Roman twist’! The children performed clips from various, well-known programmes to show-case what they have been learning in school this term. There were clips from the BBC News, The Apprentice, This…