What a wonderful afternoon Class 1 had on the field this week! Mr Baxter led a fantastic athletics session as part of our Impact sessions provided by the Ivy Education Trust, and it was brilliant to see our pupils throwing themselves into such a diverse range of activities. The children had the opportunity to try…
Mrs Roper and three of our brilliant Year 6 pupils were invited to present at the Sustainability and Climate Change Conference at Sandy Park this week – what an honour! This year at Cockwood School, we have truly embraced Environmental Citizenship as our focus, and it has been wonderful to see how we can work…
It was absolutely wonderful to welcome the Mayor of Dawlish, Councillor Anthony James, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lynda Littlewood, into our school. They joined us for a whole school assembly where our pupils had the opportunity to meet them during our Oracy session. It was particularly special to discover that the Mayor lives within our…
What an exciting week it has been for our Class 2 pupils! They have been busy becoming ‘Environmental Citizens’ of the future through a fantastic workshop that has truly captured their imagination and enthusiasm. We were delighted to welcome a representative from Sawmills Solar Farm who brought solar energy to life for our pupils in…
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…
We are very proud of our Year 6 pupils. They’ve shown incredible resilience and maturity during their SATs, coming together each morning for a special breakfast. It’s been heartwarming to see them supporting one another, fuelling up for the day ahead, and enjoying a few playground games to shake off any pre-exam jitters. Every single…
Our Year 3 pupils have embarked on their Forest School journey with great enthusiasm. Their first session at Methley Meadow was a resounding success, filled with adventure and hands-on learning. The children immersed themselves in nature, foraging for wild garlic in the great outdoors. This experience culminated in a delightful culinary activity where they crafted…
We are thrilled to share an exciting adventure our Year 6 pupils experienced this week. Thanks to a generous grant from Dawlish Town Council, they enjoyed a special pre-SATs treat – a trip to the Theatre Royal in Plymouth to watch ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. At Cockwood, we’re always eager to provide our pupils with…