Throughout our topic learning this year, the children in Class 3 have been learning about seasonal changes and the weather. We have had a fantastic time being rain collectors, making weather dials and most recently becoming weather reporters! To prepare for our performances, we looked at weather reports from the news and discussed what the…
Class 3 have been busy in Sally’s kitchen again, making yummy biscuits to take home. The children worked hard in their groups to choose the ingredients, measure them out and mix them together to create a simple biscuit dough. When cooked, the children had a fantastic time decorating their biscuits with lots of different treats!…
Before Christmas, the children in Class 3 were treated to a trip to Pennywell Farm. The whole class enjoyed a special day of festivities including watching and taking part in a nativity with real animals, making cards, petting the animals and being able to have a chat with Santa! The children absolutely loved this day,…
Cockwood School received well over 1100 votes to win the Dartmoor Christmas Tree competition. As the smallest school who entered this was a brilliant achievement. With our winnings of £250 we have organised a special swimming treat for all of the children. Thank you to Dartmoor Christmas Trees and to all of the parents who supported…
Class 2 learned about the New Year celebration of the 3 Kings in France. This takes place each year on the first Sunday after New Year. It is called La Fête des Rois or Épiphanie.
(written by members of the school council) We sold cakes and tradecraft paraphernalia on Friday 2nd December. We sold Rocky Roads and Rice Crispy Christmas Tree Cake, which we made ourselves the day before. We also sold cupcakes and a giant Malteser cake kindly donated by parents. We made lots of money which was extremely…
On Thursday 15th December our children enjoyed a proper Christmas Dinner. Thank you to Sally, Jo and Becky for their hard work in the kitchen getting it all ready in time! There was Turkey, Sausages, Roast Potatoes and everything else that makes a Christmas Dinner so special, including crackers, which the children enjoyed pulling with…
The entire school was transported to the Langstone Cliff Hotel this week to perform The Magical Jigsaw Puzzle. The Washington Suite was host to hundreds of parents and members of the community and and they were so impressed with the singing, the drama and the wonderful talent displayed by the pupils. It was the best…
Pupils in Class 1 had a great day learning about how the Exeter Christmas market was run in preparation for their farmers’ market in the summer. They also enjoyed a fantastic tour of Exeter Cathedral. It was a brilliant day and one which the children thoroughly enjoyed.
Kevin the Viking came to visit Class 2 today. He told us about everyday Viking life, their beliefs and traditions and showed us some important Viking weapons and battle clothing. He invited us to become Norse men and women by handling and trying on real Viking weapons, helmets and clothing. Later in the afternoon,…