With the 2015 Rugby World Cup still in full swing, six schools from across the Dawlish Learning Partnership joined together for a Tag Rugby Festival. Tag Rugby is a safe, fun and exciting form of non-contact rugby as there are no scrums, line-outs or tackling allowed. On a chilly wednesday afternoon, children from Exminster, Kenton, Cockwood, Starcross &…
We start a new academic year with a super team of children to support us. The Head Boy and Head Girl will lead the School Council and help to make important decisions about the school. Their first task is to buy some playground equipment for break and lunchtimes, which they are looking forward to doing.
The school enjoyed a wonderful sports day afternoon in the sun. The children loved the competitive races and supported their teams. Well done to Powderham House who secured the trophy this year.
The children had an amazing week in London last week on their residential. Firstly they visited Stonehenge en route and then explored the Cutty Sark, Parliament, Madame Tussauds, Tower Bridge and the Royal Albert Hall.
Year 4 pupils from Cockwood and Kenton have taken part in a number of Drama Workshops at Dawlish Community College culminating in a performance for parents/carers last Friday. The children learnt how to express themselves in various situations, from becoming bullies or being bullied, to looking bored, then playful and happy. They also learnt how…
We were delighted when over 200 family, friends, teachers and governors joined us on Thursday 11th June at The Langstone Cliff Hotel at our first ever Poetry Slam! The evening celebrated the beautiful parts of Devon, where we live and learn, through poetry and performance and showcased the amazing talent we have within the schools across the Dawlish Learning…
The Cockwood School Running Club welcomed Memory Maker Man to their session this week. The children are competing in the Torbay Half Marathon in June and running to support his charity – THNN or Torbay Holiday Helpers Network, who support seriously ill children and their families by providing much needed holidays. They help make memories…
On Wednesday 10th June Gatehouse ACE Academy entertained Cockwood Primary School in a girls followed by a boys, 5 a side match. The girls game started at a frantic pace with both teams trying to attack at every opportunity. Gatehouse scored half way through the first half with a well taken goal, the score remained…
Children in Class 3 have enjoyed learning about things that grow when they visited Cliff’s garden (governor). Cliff is our resident expert and the children had a super time exploring the garden in order to enhance their science topic.
Children in Class 3 spent a super afternoon learning about creatures and their habitats with the Really Wild Man from Shaldon Zoo. It was a wonderful learning experience for the children. Take a look at the amazing photos.