Class 2 really enjoyed their visit to the solar farm. They learnt how solar panels turned light energy into electricity; why solar panels always face south and why using sustainable energy is really important to help stop climate change. After thr trip Dr Jackson came back to school to lead a workshop learning about light….
The whole school enjoyed a trip to St Mary’s Churchyard to take part in the nationwide nature survey for “God’s Acre”. Class 1 children mapped the area and noted any species of particular interest: We found lots of wild strawberries, ramsons (more commonly known as wild garlic) and red campion. Class 2 completed a “Sketching…
As part of our work about soil, Class 2 Have made mini wormeries. We put different layers in the wormeries and watched how the worms mixed them together
Pupils and Staff enjoyed an amazing day dressed up in Halloween costumes this week. Pupils carved pumpkins, created spooky paintings and enjoyed some amazing science activities.
Everyone enjoyed sharing their love of books for World Book Day last week. The children took part in a range of book-related tasks from designing book covers, creating quizzes and designing their own book-marks. This year the children had a choice to either dress-up , bring in a prop as a clue to a book…
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the Gold Standard for our work on Parliament. We welcomed our local MP, Anne Marie Morris to an assembly to celebrate this amazing achievement. The children in Class 1 had prepared some questions for her linked to our work on recycling and sustainability.
Class 2 fully immersed themselves in a world of lego for our visit from the ‘Lego Man’. They enthusiastically took on the challenge of building different parts of Cockwood and the surrounding areas to consolidate our work on maps. The afternoon kicked off our history topic in style by focussing on the incredible engineer, Brunel.
Class 2 have immersed themselves in Forest School this term. We have enjoyed an array of activities such as bark rubbing, drawing with charcoal, learning to light fires with flint and cotton wool as well as making bow and arrows, slingshots and dream catchers.
The children performed a lovely harvest celebration at the church, where they told the story of Noah, sang amazing songs and reflected on how we need to think carefully about our wonderful world. The rainbow harvest was enjoyed by parents and our new vicar, the Reverend Richard Allen, who thought the children were amazing.
Another great competition was held this year and the talent was amazing! Our Judges Dan Fowell, Jo Trixon, Mel Wolden and special guest judge Spilkey Walliams enjoyed watching all the acts.