What a wonderful morning we had last week celebrating Class 3’s learning! They entertained a packed Village Hall at their annual class assembly, and what a brilliant showcase it was. The pupils have been learning all about minibeasts, inspired by their recent trip to Dartmoor Zoo, and they shared their knowledge with such enthusiasm. It…

What a wonderful week we’ve had at Cockwood Primary School! Our youngest learners have been showing us exactly what it means to be part of our school community and to look after the spaces we share. Last week, as part of our We Are Ivy – We Are Cockwood volunteering week, Class 3 headed out…

This week, we have been delighted to witness Class 3 engaging in some truly meaningful learning around Earth Day. The pupils have thrown themselves into exploring why our planet matters and what we can all do to protect it. What struck us most was seeing them work with natural materials to weave and create their…

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…