June Newsletter
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Class 2 Solar Farm Visit
Class 2 really enjoyed their visit to the solar farm. They learnt how solar panels turned light energy into electricity; why solar panels always face south and why using sustainable energy is really important to help stop climate change. After thr trip Dr Jackson came back to school to lead a workshop learning about light….
Making Pizza!
The children in Class 3 have been busy being chefs, making our very own pizza! Throughout our Food Technology learning this term we have been learning about different ingredients, where they grow, and how to chop and use kitchen equipment safely. We started by preparing all of our toppings by learning how to use the…
Church Nature Walk
The whole school enjoyed a trip to St Mary’s Churchyard to take part in the nationwide nature survey for “God’s Acre”. Class 1 children mapped the area and noted any species of particular interest: We found lots of wild strawberries, ramsons (more commonly known as wild garlic) and red campion. Class 2 completed a “Sketching…
Let’s Get Growing!
Class 3 has been learning about plants in Science, and are busy growing potatoes. We hope to harvest these before the summer holidays and enjoy preparing, cooking and eating them. Any recipe suggestions welcome!
DPA – Bouncing Back to Fitness!
Following Lockdown, we have had a daily focus on building our fitness, stamina and being active through a daily skipping challenge. Children in Classes 2 and 1 have worked in pairs, with one child skipping for 3 minutes while their buddy counts for them before swapping over. The children have been brilliant in supporting each…
Class 1 Forest School
Class 1 have really enjoyed their Forest School experience. They have been doing a range of actvities including: building bug hotels, identification of insects, making a woodland animal and butterfly feeders. Some of the children have been on a nature walk with a local expert, to learn about the range of animals found in our…
Comic Relief
The pupils at Cockwood enjoyed a fun day whilst raising money for this worthwhile cause. The children took part in a penalty shoot out against staff, threw wet sponges at a target, designed and made class coin trails and enjoyed activities within their classrooms. The school community raised nearly £300 for Comic Relief. After Covid…