What a privilege it has been to see Class 1 so engaged and excited following their online workshop with author Becca Rogers. The pupils are currently enjoying The Girl with Gills as their class book, and the enthusiasm is truly wonderful to witness. Opportunities like these are invaluable. Meeting authors promotes a genuine love of…

What a wonderful few weeks we’ve had at Cockwood Primary! Half of Class 1 have been enjoying Forest School sessions, and the experiences they’ve gained have been truly special. Our pupils have thrown themselves into a range of activities—from building fires and developing their knife skills to cooking delicious apple fritters together. Beyond the practical…

What a fabulous day of art we had in Class 1 this week! Building on their recent trip to London and their meeting with renowned artist Ben Wilson, the pupils embarked on a truly memorable creative journey. The day began with pupils chewing gum and sticking it onto tiles whilst their gum dried and hardened….

What a jam-packed and wonderful four days Class 1 had on their residential to London! It was non-stop fun alongside some truly great educational workshops that brought learning to life in the most exciting way. On Tuesday, as we made our way up to the capital, we stopped at Kew Gardens where the children participated…

What a joy it has been to witness Class 1 diving into their learning about air resistance and gravity. The pupils have been absolutely engaged in some wonderfully hands-on exploration, designing and building parachutes of different sizes to test their theories about how drag affects the speed of a falling object. Each child carefully attached…

Class 1 have recently completed their second Exe Estuary educational workshop, which has been a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of our local estuary and the natural environment that surrounds us. During this session, Class 1 explored the fascinating question of what, how and why estuary animals live in certain habitats. Through hands-on investigation,…