Well done to everyone who took part in the Great West Run on Sunday. The children, resplendent in their orange t-shirts ran the final stage of the half marathon, after banking over 12 miles during their running club sessions at school. We have been hoping to raise funds for children’s hospice south west and the…
Our Digital Leaders from Class 1 attended the SciTech Showcase last month at Plymouth University. This was a great chance to learn more about the opportunities that are available through computing and ICT. As you can see from the photos, the activities ranged from using a paragliding simulator to riding a Segway, but they all…
The whole school, including children and staff, were given the opportunity to vote for a Head Boy and Head Girl from Year 6 who they felt had the right qualities for these very important roles. After voting had ended the clear winners were announced. Congratulations to Freddie and Hannah. We hope that you both enjoy your new title, responsibilities and…
We were lucky enough recently to have a visit from Annie and Roger Kirk the founders of The Helen Foundation. The Foundation was set up in memory of their Actress daughter Helen Kirk. The Helen Foundation provides funding for ‘the arts’ in primary schools in the area. Last term Cockwood School Council organised a clay…
Summer Whole School Trip to Exmoor Staff and pupils enjoyed a fabulous day out exploring Haddon Hill and Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor. The children took part in a range of activities linked to science and art. These included a bug hunt in the woods, sketching and drawing the local landscape and finding out about the lake’s water…
Class 1 spent an interesting afternoon with Debbie, our local Community Police Officer, doing a ‘speed watch’ on the main road between Exeter and Dawlish. With Debbie’s help, they each had a chance to use the mobile speed camera to measure and record traffic’s speed. The children loved catching cars close to the speed limit!…
Four children from class one took part in a poetry slam at Dillington House near Yeovil. Our pupils performed ‘Macavity the Mystery Cat’ by T.S.Eliot in front of a large crowd of children and teachers from all over the South West. The published poet, Tony Mitton, gave recitals of his latest poems and the everyone enjoyed his question and…
Bananas Carnival Fun! During the Summer Holidays staff, parents and children took part in the Dawlish carnival procession.
What a brilliant afternoon of fun and competitive sport. Children competed in races ranging from the 800 metres to the egg and spoon. A super well done to Cofton House who took the trophy this year – with just one point in it! Thankyou to Ian Birdsey for taking the photos.
We were delighted when over 200 family, friends, teachers and governors joined us on Monday 16th June at The Langstone Cliff Hotel to celebrate the Arts with a ‘Carnival’ theme. Some amazing pieces of artwork were produced during the DLP arts week by children within our learning partnership. Many children worked with professional artists from Daisi to…