Today, our Class 3 experienced an unexpected but delightful dance lesson with Mrs Whenman. During a wet play morning, after finishing her lesson with Class 2, Mrs Whenman spontaneously brought her musical magic to our youngest children. What a joy it was to witness! The children were absolutely incredible – every single pupil was fully…

Our EYFS and Year 1 pupils have been exploring the magical world of Oliver Jeffers’ book ‘Here We Are’ through an inspiring art project. Using tissue, paper, and printing techniques, our pupils crafted beautiful images of the stars in the sky. The level of imagination and skill was remarkable, and everyone was absolutely delighted with…

Class 3 has transformed their role-play area into the International Space Station, creating an immersive space exploration environment. Our pupils are diving deep into their space topic, donning astronaut costumes, conducting experiments, and exploring planetary facts. This imaginative approach is proving incredibly effective, sparking creativity and generating exceptional writing and speaking opportunities across both EYFS…

Our Year 1 pupils have been exploring a fascinating piece of historical heritage through their study of Grace Darling, the courageous lighthouse keeper’s daughter who heroically helped rescue survivors from the wrecked steamship Forfarshire in 1838. As part of their immersive learning, the pupils crafted their own lighthouses, gaining a deep understanding of how these…

What an exciting week we’ve had in Class 3! Our pupils were treated to a truly captivating experience as we welcomed ‘Animals 2 U’ to our school. As part of their Science curriculum, where they’ve been learning to classify animals into reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and insects, the children had the opportunity to get up close…

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…