At Cockwood Primary, we believe in providing our pupils with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their learning experiences beyond the curriculum. This term, our Class 3 students have embarked on an exciting unit in Art called ‘Playful Making’, where they have been exploring the world of sculpture using a variety of mediums. Hands-On Exploration…

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…

Clas 3 blew everyone away with their fantastic assembly showcasing their learning this term based on their topic, ‘Creatures Great and small’. They created their own version of the BBC programme, ‘Planet Earth’, with their very own David Attenborough leading proceedings. The assembly included a wide range of facts and lots of examples of their…

Pupils in Class 3 were really excited today when they recieved a visit from Bryher, the fell pony. This week they are finding out all about farm animals and reading the Julia Donaldson book, ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’. The children couldn’t believe their eyes when their visitor arrived accompanied by Mrs Weeks, one of…

To link with their topic of ‘Creatures Great and Small’, Class 3 have been waiting patiently for their caterpillars to turn into butterflies. It was a great way to learn about life cycles. They decided, before they released them, to name them. Every child came up with a name and then the class put them…

As part of their topic, ‘Creatures Great and Small’, Class 3 visited Paignton Zoo to find out more! They had a workshop on the breeding and conservation programme alongside plenty of time to explore the site. They were all very enthusiastic about their favourite animals when they returned to school and created some super models…