We were thrilled to welcome the talented clay artist Anna Boland to Cockwood School recently, treating our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils to an extraordinary day of artistic exploration. The experience began with our young artists learning three distinct techniques for crafting Greek-inspired pots, setting the stage for a day of creative immersion. As…

We are very proud of our Class 1 pupils who attended the Let’s Dance Festival, held at South Dartmoor College in Ashburton. Under Mrs Whenman’s expert guidance, our talented young dancers drew inspiration from the Disney film ‘Inside Out’ to create a truly captivating performance piece. The children’s dance explored the journey of Riley, a…

We are delighted to share the exceptional writing achievements of our Class 1 pupils, inspired by their current class text, ‘Rooftoppers’ by Katherine Rundell. The quality of work produced has been truly outstanding, making it a joyous challenge to select just a few pieces to showcase. Our young writers have embraced the story wholeheartedly, adapting…

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…

We are thrilled to welcome back Mrs Wenman, who has resumed her role teaching Dance every Thursday this half term. Her expertise and enthusiasm have already made a significant impact, particularly with Class 1, as they work together to create a captivating routine for their upcoming assembly. It’s been a joy to observe Mrs Wenman…

Thanks to The Helen Foundation funding, Class 1 have enjoyed a shadow puppet workshop organised by DAISI. The theme of the day was based on the animals in The Lion King, which was building on the pupils recent trip to London to see the West End show. The animals they created were fantastic and by…