One of the ways we bring our values to life is by encouraging our pupils to be ‘stewards of the countryside’. This ethos was recently exemplified during Class 1’s visit to the Farm Wise event, where children had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of farming and explore the importance of agriculture in…

The children engaged in a variety of activities that not only fostered their creativity but also encouraged teamwork and exploration. Here are some highlights from their adventures: Den Building: Pupils collaborated to design and construct their very own dens, using natural materials found in the forest. Stream Clearing: They took part in an important task…

On our recent visit  to the RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) in Exeter, Year 5 and 6 brought their Historical understanding and learning to life through taking part in a Time Travel Challenge. Pupils worked in pairs, choosing a historical character and using the museum’s artefacts to “time travel” back to their chosen era. This…

Class 2 had a fabulous Geography field study trip to Bellever on Dartmoor to study the East Dart River. Children practised their map reading skills, drew field sketches, and measured the flow of the river alongside creating a river transect. The weather was kind and stayed dry, although a little chilly. Pupils were really sensible…

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It was a joy to gather once again at Cofton Church for our annual Harvest Festival service. This year’s celebration was particularly special, marking a day of ‘firsts and lasts’ as we welcomed both our EYFS and Year 6 parents to join us in the festivities. Our theme for this year’s service was ‘Appreciation’, a…

As the misty weather settled over Methley Meadow this week, it did little to dampen the spirits of our intrepid Class 2 pupils. Our Year 3 and 4 children embarked on their first Forest School session, embracing the outdoors with enthusiasm and wonder. The session proved to be a delightful blend of nature exploration and…

We are thrilled to share an exciting first for our school! Three of our boys represented us at the Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership Cyclocross event in Newton Abbot. This aligns perfectly with our #alwaystryingnewthings focus this year. Our cyclists were absolutely buzzing to compete against children from across the region. We’re incredibly proud of the…

We are delighted to share the exciting developments in Class 2’s Geography topic this half term. Our pupils have been immersing themselves in the fascinating world of ‘Rivers’, honing their map skills to locate Cockwood on an Ordnance Survey map and identify our local rivers. It’s been wonderful to witness their enthusiasm and collaborative spirit…

We are delighted to share some exciting news about our rugby programme this term. We have partnered with the Exeter Chiefs, and their talented coach is currently working with Class 1 until half term. After that, Class 2 will have their turn in the run-up to Christmas. These sessions are brilliantly structured, with two groups…

Last week, our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic time participating in the Bikeability road safety training. We were blessed with glorious weather, which added to the enjoyment of this valuable experience. Bikeability is an essential part of our school calendar, offered annually to all our Year 5 and 6 pupils. This programme, funded by…

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…

We were delighted to welcome Leah Roelich to deliver golf workshops for pupils from Year 2- Year 6. Leah, the golf professional from Dawlish Warren Golf Club, is keen to get children interested in playing golf so has offered to come and deliver an after-school club for anyone keen to try out this sport. Groups…

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Class 2 recently engaged in an exciting and educational project where they built, decorated, and erupted their very own volcanoes. The students were thrilled to test various quantities of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, along with washing-up liquid, to discover the perfect mixture to create the lava effect The volcanoes, crafted from salt dough, turned…

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our pupils recently attended the Mix Festival at Bridwell Park near Uffculme. It was a fabulous day filled with musical workshops that allowed our children to explore a diverse range of musical genres and experiences. The Mix Festival offered our students the opportunity to engage in…

One of the highlights of this term has undoubtedly been the Year 6 production of Disney’s Lion King Jr. Our talented students put on an incredible performance that left the audience in awe. The fantastic songs and dance routines were a testament to the hard work and dedication of our young performers. It was truly…

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We are delighted to share the exciting adventures of our Class 2 students during their recent residential trip to hooke Court in Dorset. The children had a fantastic time participating in a variety of activities, including kite-making, learning about Forces, and engaging in team games. They also enjoyed songs and jokes around the camp fire,…

Thanks to The Helen Foundation funding, Class 1 have enjoyed a shadow puppet workshop organised by DAISI. The theme of the day was based on the animals in The Lion King, which was building on the pupils recent trip to London to see the West End show. The animals they created were fantastic and by…

We were delighted to welcome Jennifer Davy into school this week to present her new book to our pupils. ‘Chloe and the Big Idea’ was a massive hit and engaged pupils of all ages. Jennifer captured their imaginations with her wonderful story-telling and the strong link to her own family history. The book based on…

During our exciting trip, our Year 4,5 and 6 students had the opportunity to explore some of the most iconic landmarks and attrrcations in London. Highlights of our trip: Windsor Castle: We visited Windsor Castle and had the chance to see St George’s Chapel, where the Queen is laid to rest. We also explored Queen…

Our school choir gave an outstanding performance at the Devon County Show, showcasing their talent and hard work. Their melodious voices and enthusiasm won the hearts of many attendees, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishment.  They sang a range of songs, which entertained the crowd. It was such a wonderful opportunity and we were…

We are delighted to share with you the new artwork which is now adorning the walls of the Class 3 corridor. The images reflect the key values that we want every member of our school community to strive for: Perserverance, Respect, Reflection, Creativity, Ambition and Happiness. In assemblies we discuss and look at each value…

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We were delighted this week to be presented with the winning trophy for the annual school quiz, which took place in March. The quiz is against various schools in the local area, where the children are asked a series of general knowledge questions. It is always a popular event and one the pupils look forward…

During April, Year 2 and 4 have enjoyed visiting Methley Meadow with Gin, our Forest School Lead. They particularly enjoyed making wild garlic pesto and cooking pancakes over the camp fire.

Invitation To Dawlish College Year 6 Welcome Evening We welcome you to join us for this informative evening on Wednesday 1st May – 5pm start Change for anybody can be difficult; this is something we understand as a pastoral team. With that in mind, the transition process begins now to ensure positive relationships are developed and…

We look forward to welcoming our new pupils in September, their teachers will visit them at their nursery or pre-school during June, before making arangements to do a home visit. In due course, we will be in touch with information of our taster days in July. We are all very excited to meet you and…

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Mrs Watts took 3 boys to Stover School this week to take part in a 3K cross-country run; the boys had taken on a 4 week challenge- couch to 3K and completed it in their own time at home to prepare for the event. They were delighted to be cheered along by their families to…

Class 2 pupils were amazing at the Ivy Education Trust Music Event held at Newton Abbot College last week. They performed their own composition called, ‘It’s All About the View’; based on the view from the new window in our upstairs extension. The stimulus was to connect with your locality and use it as a…

Class 2 entertained parents, pupils and staff this week with their class assembly. They presented a very special edition of Gogglebox with an unusual ‘Roman twist’! The children performed clips from various, well-known programmes to show-case what they have been learning in school this term. There were clips from the BBC News, The Apprentice, This…

Pupils from Class 1 represented the school at the ‘Let’s Dance Festival’ at South Dartmoor Community College as part of the Dartmoor Sports Partnership last week. They had worked with Mrs Wenman to put together a superb number called, ‘Time Warp’. The dance took the audience through time travel and included different styles of dance…

We all enjoyed a fabulous day celebrating books and stories, including the opening of our new library. Every child had the chance to go and explore our new reading space and learn how to use our library system to scan and borrow books. We welcomed the Dawlish Mayor, Councillor Rosie Dawson and Councillor Martin Wrigley,…

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To support this terms topic on the Romans, Class 2 enjoyed a day of workshops at the museum in Exeter. They explored Roman artefacts and got to dress up as different members of Roman society. They learnt how to write their names in Latin and had the chance to create a mosaic, which built on…

Staff and pupils were delighted to join in with the NSPCC National Number Day on Febraury 2nd. Children were invited to come to school either wearing a number or as a Times Table Rockstar in excahnge for a donation towards the NSPCC. During the day, the children took part in a range of times tables…

Pupils have been exploring various ways to support their own mental health this week. Our youngest pupils have been doing mindfulness colouring, painting rainbows, listening to calming music and using a breathing ball to regulate their breathing. Having a ‘bank’ of strategies they can draw on will support them in the future when they face…

Class 3 were delighted to welcome Barrie, Janet and William into class this week. Barrie is blind and he came to talk to the children about how his guide-dog, William, helps him to do many day-to-day tasks. Last term the children learnt all about Louis Braille, they were so fascinated by his story that we…

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To fit in with their topic based on the Romans, Class 2 have made their very own Roman mosaics in Art. Over the last few weeks, pupils have explored tessellation and a variety of ways patterns and designs can work together to create an overall image. Children then came up with an initial design for…

Pupils have really enjoyed the first two weeks of after school Science Club. In week 1, they explored capillary action and working with non mixing liquids. Then in week 2, they were thinking about air resistance and experimented with a range of parachutes and helicopters. It is great to see the children working together and…

We were delighted to welcome John, a volunteer from the RNLI, to come and take an assembly on the important role the lifeboat plays in saving lives at sea. The children enjoyed seeing how quickly a Year 6 pupil and member of staff could change into appropriate clothing when there is an emergency and they…

Ofsted say that Pupils at Cockwood School Flourish!   We are delighted to share the link to our latest Ofsted report, carried out in October 2023. https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233756

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Pupils entertained a packed audience at The Langstone Cliff Hotel last week with this year’s Christmas production, ‘The Magical Jigsaw Puzzle’. The children told the traditionnal story of the Nativity as the jigsaw comes to life and is pieced together. They began the performance at a busy, bustling market place full of cheery carol singers…

We were extremely proud of our choir who performed alongside the Teacher Rock Choir at Exeter Cathedral last week. The children sang an incredible version of Adele’s , ‘Make you feel my love’, as well as joining in with the whole choir singing, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Let it Be’ and ‘Rule the World’, amongst…

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Dear Parents and Friends of Cockwood School, Sally Stoneman – Chairman, Hannah Strudwick – Vice Chairman, Charlie Crowe – Treasurer, Rachel – Secretary & Katie Orchard – supporting secretary. We are your new PFA committee for Cockwood Primary School. We are very excited to take on our new roles and hope that we can do…

The choir were delighted to sing at the Hope Church Christmas Fayre on Saturday. They sang a wide range of traditional Christmas carols which entertained the packed auditorium. It was wonderful to see so many of you come to support the children and we appreciate you taking time out of your weekend to bring them…

The whole school came together to raise money for Children in Need on Friday. Pupils were given the option to come to school in their pyjamas or home clothes in exchange for pennies and loose change. Each class covered pictures of Pudsey Bear with the pennies, alongside selling Pudsey Bear biscuits, we raised an amazing…

We were very proud of Class 1 who performed  ‘Macbeth’  to a packed audience in the Village Hall; their version included a range of traditional quotes, story-telling, songs and a fabulous witches dance routine. The chidlren delivered their lines with confidence and really embraced the challenge of performing Shakespeare- a wonderful achievement.

This week, Class 2 walked to Cofton Church to take part in a pretend baptism of our ‘baby’, Charlotte Rose. We have been learning all about Christianity and the importance of baptism in this religion, and what better way to learn about this than to take part in one! Helen from Cofton Church led the…

Last week, Year 6 were able to go to Plymouth’s wonderful Theatre Royal to watch a special ‘compact’ and child- friendly version of the world famous opera, La Traviata. This was performed by the Welsh National Opera, and had a run time of 70 mins, as opposed to the original 2hrs 45 mins. After each…

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Dear Parents and Carers Please see the attached  ‘Film Night’  flyer from the PFA. Tickets will be available to buy from the shop section of School Money from this afternoon. Names will be given to the PFA on the day so paper tickets will not needed for this event. Thank you

Dear Parents The PFA are inviting the children to come to school on Tuesday 31st October in Halloween fancy dress for a £1 donation. Please see the attached flyer for further details. Halloween Fancy Dress Flyer

Last week, the whole school came together for a very uplifting Harvest Festival service. We were welcomed by Cofton Church and it was fabulous to see it full to brimming with pupils, staff, family and friends all celebrating this special time of year. Our service was based on giving thanks for what we have and…

Class 2 enjoyed a fabulous day of learning at Kent’s Cavern, they learnt all about the Stone Age and some of the children handled real artefacts. Pupils also completed a woodland trail, searching for Stone Age clues. The children were fascinated by the Stone Age cave and it really brought their learning to life. Everyone…

Class One had a brilliant trip to The Box in Plymouth, they experienced a mix of local and world History and explored the life and achievements of Sir Frances Drake. They used their Oracy skills to interview Drake and Queen Elizabeth I; then became history detectives and found out about the Spanish Armada and the legend of…

We were delighted yesterday with the enthusiasm and passion shown by all of our candidates for this year’s Head Boy and Head Girl role. We had 5 girls and 5 boys apply for the job and they were all well-prepared and gave super speeches in front of the whole school. Each pupil and member of…

This week Year 5 learnt a range of new skills at Forest School. They used a template to mark material, before cutting out their own purse; they pierced holes around the edge using a range of tools and will sew their lining and purse together next week. A brilliant afternoon and we cannot wait to…

Most of our Year 6 pupils have taken part in Bikeability training this week. Bikeability cycle training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, they gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing. After Bikeability, children are better at responding to risk and report increased confidence. Being confident to…

Our Year 5 have enjoyed their first week at Forest School. They focused on picking blackberries and making their own version of a french pudding over an open fire, they also loved eating their finished product!  At the start of the session, pupils were reminded about safety around the site and they impressed Gin with…

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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…

Year 6 entertained family and friends last week, when they performed ‘Matilda’, on stage at The Langtsone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren. They were absolutely amazing and looked incredible in their costumes. Not only did they deliver their lines confidently, but they danced and sang beautifully too. We are very grateful to the staff for organising…

We were delighted to come together as a school community for Sport’s Day back on the Village Green at Cockwood. All the children loved having the chance to compete against their friends and win housepoints for their team. By a very small margin (1point), EXE House- blue – were the overall winners of the day….

Last week some of our Year 6 had the amazing opportunity to go to Wimbledon to watch the tennis. We were extremely lucky to be offered tickets in the school ballot for Court Number One; the children were so excited and the atmosphere during the match was electric. We had lunch on Henman Hill and…

Last week we were delighted to welcome in a wide range of visitors to talk to all of our pupils about their chosen career, we had a GP, a Coastguard, an NHS Consultant, an Entertainer, a Police Dog Handler and a 999 Call Responder all give up their precious time to support our young learners….

Yesterday we sent a team of Year 4 pupils to the local Dartmoor 3 Ball tournament held at the astroturf in Dawlish. The team showed great sportmanship, teamwork and resilience. They came 5th overall – well done.

Last week the Choir were invited to perform for Hope Friends; a lovely group of people who meet at the Church weekly. The children performed a range of songs for 30 minutes, and then had the chance to talk to members of the audience. They were given cake and squash, and had a fantastic time…

Class 1 were very proud to invite members of our local community to our recent Enterpise Fete, which we held at Hope Church. Over the last 5 weeks Year 4,5 and 6 have taken part in the Virgin Money Make £5 Grow project. Each child had to create a business plan and then signed a…

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We welcomed our Safeguarding Governors in to talk to our School Council, they wanted to find out if they felt happy and safe at school. One child commented: ‘I feel happy at Cockwood School because it’s like a family’. Many said if they were worried or unhappy about something they would tell a friend or…

Last week, Year 3 and 4 were delighted to join pupils from Kenn and Kenton Primary Schools to camp in the Kenn field. They had a great evening and took part in a football tournament, did a scavenger hunt, toasted marshmallows and told stories around a camp fire. The children had a feast of pizza…

Yesterday Class 2 had a fantastic day with Root Notes music, spending the day singing, playing and composing their very own Dartmoor themed songs. The children sang traditional folk songs like ‘The Lark in the Morning’ (written in 1882) and ‘The Moor Round’, where the children sang in a successful round.  They then had a…

Pupils engaged with our workshops last week exploring inequality by immersing themselves in a range of different cultures. They learnt about the importance of celebrating differences and valuing and respecting every person. The sessions were interactive and they were able to touch authentic crafts, musical instruments and textiles from different countries, some children enjoyed dressing…

We were incredibly lucky to be offered the chance to send 5 Year 4 pupils to Torquay Boys’ Grammar School for a Fibonacci Workshop last week. They took part in a range of activities, in Maths they looked at the magic of numbers within the Fibonacci sequence and through drama they explored patterns in language…

Class 3 have been reading the book, Owl Babies by Martin Waddell. EYFS really enjoyed painting their own owls and constructing a nest for them using a range of materials. This links with their current topic of ‘Creatures Great and Small’.

Today Class 3 had another special visitor- a little lamb from a local farm. Our youngest children in EYFS and Year 1 were so excited to meet the 7 week old lamb and they all had the chance to feed it with a bottle. It has been hand reared by adults so loved all the…

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…

Congratulations to our Year 5/6 pupils who attended the Athletics Festival in Dawlish yesterday. We are very proud to announce that they came 1st and were praised for their sportsmanship,behaviour and manners. They enjoyed taking part in the various events and supported each other with words of encouragement. Fabulous effort Team Cockwood- well done!

Class 2 enjoyed an afternoon of investigations at the local Countryside Park. Pupils explored different habitats and looked for the animals that lived in them. They used identification keys to find out the names of the minibeasts they found. It was super to be able to walk to such a great resource and perfect to…

Class 1 have got off to a flying start with their ‘Make £5 Grow’ Enterprise Project. After spending a couple of weeks thinking about their products and business ideas, over the half-term pupils had to complete a business plan. Once their plan was submitted they went to the ‘Cockwood Bank’ and signed a loan agreement…

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…

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What a busy week we had last week at the Devon County Show! On Thursday, the choir were delighted to be invited to sing on the Radio Exe stage in front of a large crowd. They sang a range of songs including: Yellow by Coldplay, Our Song by Elton John and an Abba medley. Fabulous…

We were delighted to finally see the Cockwood School scarecrow enjoying the sunshine at the Devon County Show. He took pride of place at the front of the Farmwise stand, along with other King Charles ‘look-a-likes’. Well done to Stanley and Sally Stoneman who spent many hours putting him together, luckily lots of the children…

Pupils from across the school, Year 1-6, enjoyed a morning at Dawlish Warren to enhance their geographical knowledge. Year 1 were working on compass skills. They found north  and then used the compass to find the direction of key human and physical features of Dawlish Warren from their location. Class 2 were given two different…

Year 6 were incredible last week- they rose to the challenge of SATS and we were very proud of their effort. They approached the tests with a positive attitude and it was lovely to see them come together as a group to support each other. They all enjoyed coming in for SATs breakfast and a…

Class 2 are really enjoying exploring how artists use fabric, paint and thread to demonstrate texture in landscapes. They have been using acrylic paint, in a fluid and intuitive way, to show the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor. We are looking forward to seeing how they  will incorporate stitching and thread into their designs next week.

The whole school family came together on Friday 6th May for a wonderful indoor picnic to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation. Due to the weather, plans had to be changed last minute so we were very grateful to Hope Church for allowing us to use their auditorium. Staff decorated the room with bunting, sent to…

Following on from a previous post, Nate’s interveiw with Max Woosey was broadcast on Sky News last week in the FYI Coronation special. If you haven’t already seen the interview please follow the link below. Nate’s interview starts at around 8 minutes into the broadcast.

Class 1 have been Fashion Designers this week, they have been turning their design creations into actual outfits for their mannequins. They explored at a range of patterned and textured paper and materials and also had a go at copying various patterns in their sketchbooks, moving onto to creating their own designs. Everyone made a…

This week Gin, our Forest School Lead, spent some time with EYFS checking and observing their wormery. The children are fascinated watching the wormery develop and we will keep you posted on their progress!

This week we welcomed Tomas Williams, the South West Senior Engagement and Education Officer, to deliver a workshop to Class 1 on ‘democracy’. They explored the role of Parliament in today’s society, learnt about their own constituency and the MP, Anne-Marie Morris. This built on the children’s knowledge they learnt in Parliament Week and will…

This week Class 1 took part in a Samba drumming workshop with James Carr from Drum Devon. We were very fortunate to use the amazing space downstairs at Hope Church for this, where the children spent the day learning all about Samba rhythms and the history of the instruments used. This workshop was a fantastic…

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Our Head Boy had the amazing privilege of going to North Devon to interview Max Woosey, ‘The Boy in the Ten’,who has raised over £700,000 for his local hospice by sleeping outside for 3 years! Nate went to Max’s home in Braunton, along with a Sky News camera crew, and conducted an interview which will…

Class 3 have been learning to follow simple instructions and use code to move a Bee-Bot. Today our youngest children have worked with our Year 6 and Digital Leaders supporting computing learning. Fabulous to see such positive relationships between our pupils and everyone working through the code together to achieve an outcome.  

Pupils from Class 2 enjoyed a visit to Powderham Castle last week to watch the Yugen Saxophone Quartet. The musicians were from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and they delighted the children with a wide range of pieces from a range of genres.  

Class 1 have been making mannequins ready to create their own fashion designs. They have explored a range of patterns and thought about different colour palettes make you feel. We are very excited to see their flambouyant ideas come to life over the coming weeks! Our youngest children have been experimenting with watercolours; they have…

Everyone enjoyed the range of activities offered during our ‘Impact Day’ organised by  Jack Baxter, a sports specialist from Ivy Education Trust. Unfortunately, activities had to be inside due to the weather but that certainly didn’t dampen the spirits! Pupils enjoyed keep fit bingo, balloon volleyball and cup ping pong.

March Newsletter

We were delighted to welcome representatives, Ruth and Val, from Cofton  Church to take our Easter Service. They talked to the children about the symbols of Easter and kindly gave every child a palm cross.

Class 1 spent a day last week learning about King Charles and the process of his Coronation. They thought about the things King Charles should focus on during his reign and we had lots of discussions about the thing causes he passionate about, such as, the environment, organic farming, architecture, the arts and an inclusive…

Class 1 have been busy over the last few weeks composing two songs based on our local History. They are performing at Teignmouth School, alongside schools from across the trust this Wednesday. Sally Stoneman, a local resident, gave us the inspiration for our pieces through her story-telling of Cockwood village in times gone by, when…

Class 2 have been learning about ‘Magnetism’ this half term. Last week they were tasked to make a game using Lego with a key element that moved using magnets. The children were really imaginative and really enjoyed this practical hands-on session.

A group of year 5 scientists had an amazing time at Trinity School’s Science Impact day. They took part in some super investigations including making rockets, sampling scientific smoothies, making scribble bots and taking part in a science scavenger hunt.

Year 4 and 5 have enjoyed visits to Methley Meadow over the last few weeks. They learnt how to safely light fires and in small groups had to keep them going for 3 minutes, they also made bird feeders.

Class 3 had a fun-filled afternoon last week exploring printmaking. The children created their own printing blocks and loved using a roller to distribute the paint, the results were incredible.

Our Year 1’s had a great afternoon last week at the KS1 Aesthetics Festival. They took part in a range of activities lead by Dawlish School students, these included yoga, balance, forward rolls and simple dance sequences. Their behaviour was impeccable and they all had a great afternoon.

On Friday, Miss Buttree took a group of children to Powderham Castle to watch The Waldstein Quintet; the musicians were from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London which consisted of violins, a viola and a cello. They entertained the children with a variety of classics and played a series of musical games, which the children…

What a fabulous day we all had celebrating a love for books! Everyone brought in their favourite book to share with their friends; children took part in a range of actvities linked to reading including guessing the ‘hints’. In Class 3, our youngest children put on puppet shows telling their own stories and Class 2 …

This week the children in Class 2 and 3 had a super workshop with Laura Loft. She came in and read her story ‘Big Emotions’ to each class, playing and singing along as she narrated. The story covers ‘big’ emotions that we all have – sadness, anger, happiness and excitement, and how to cope with…

February Newsletter

During January, our youngest children have enjoyed working with our Forest School Lead; they have built a lovely relationship with Gin to prepare them for their visits to our Forest School site in the Summer Term. The children loved making dream catchers, decorating a spider’s web, learning to work with wood and nails, along with…

Class 1 and 2 took part in a virtual online assembly yesterday to mark Safer Internet Day. They all became ‘internet legends’ are learnt how to keep and stay safe when online. We all have a role to play in keeping our children safe online and as parents and carers there is advice and guidance…

January 2023 Newsletter

Today Year 1 have been playing the glockenspiels, they improvised then composed and played using the notes F,G and A. Everyone really enjoyed the session and loved being composers for the afternoon!

Last Friday, Class 1 were extremely lucky to attend a performance of the Bournemouth Symphony Orcehstra held at The Great Hall, Exeter University. The event was entitled: Explore the Orchestra: Midnight Magic; the children learnt about the different instruments and they learnt a song using body precussion so they could actively join in. The orchestra…

At the end of term, Cofton (green house) won the House Cup for most amount of housepoints this term. Cerificates and selections boxes were also handed out to our Platinum Award winners; Reading, Writing and Maths effort awards and three children have joined our special ‘Always Club’. It is always fabulous to celebrate the learning…

We finished the Autumn Term by having a wonderful Christmas dinner on our last day of term; everyone wore their Christmas jumpers which added to the festivities. The whole school sat down together and were served at their table by the staff. Thank you to the PFA for supplying crackers, the children loved sharing the…

The children enjoyed attending the Christingle Service at Cofton Church held by the Reverend Dallas. We had some eager volunteers who came to the front and helped to explain the symbolism and meaning of the Christingle. The children sang a range of Christmas carols and our Head Boy and Girl read out a prayer to…

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We were delighted to perform at The Langstone Cliff Hotel this week our whole school Christmas show- ‘Children of the World’. Every child took part in a variety of songs and dance routines to tell the story of how Christmas is celebrated by different cultures. Our Year 6 children took lead roles and provided the…

Well done to the choir and Miss Buttree who performed at Exeter Cathderal at the Teacher Rock Youth Choir event. They sang in front of an audience of 500 people and delivered an excellent version of ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. It was wonderful to see them join in with choirs from across Devon and perform ‘Running…

Last week Class 3 had a special visitor, a dragon came to see them in the village hall!  It was a very special ‘story-telling dragon’ and he invited the children to sit inside his story tent and share books and stories. The children spent the morning doing dragon-related activities to finish off their learning based…

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Children in Key Stage 2 have been thoroughly enjoying their Code Club sessions with Paula Taylor. Our Digital Leaders are being upskilled by Paula, using micro:bits and coding to learn about how these new technologies work. In the Spring term they will be using Raspberry Pis and python coding, and can’t wait to find out…

This term our Year 6 children and half of Year 5 are attending Forest School on Monday afternoons. This week the children learnt how to do Ancient Nordic weaving, they also had the chance to explore the site and be ‘present’ in the natural environment. After a safety briefing, they were able to use the…

At Cockwood we are very excited to have been selected to form a judging panel for the Royal Society’s Young People’s Book Prize 2022. The prize celebrates the very best science books for under-14s and aims to encourage young readers to satisfy their curiosity by immersing themselves in the wonderful world of science.  A shortlisting panel…

Our Year 1 children have been working hard this half term, learning how to click and drag and make their own pictures. The focus today was to make a self portrait, using a variation of lines and techniques. The children worked hard to carefully control their mouse and make a super picture. After, we talked…

This week we were very lucky to be able to take a group of children to the wonderful Powderham Castle for a musical performance from the London Myriad Ensemble. The ensemble included musicians playing the flute, bassoon, clarinet and oboe. The children listened to a range of musical pieces, from The Pink Panther to Gershwin,…

Over half term we set a challenge for pupils to send in a photo of themself reading either somewhere ‘different’ or a photo with an ‘autumnal feel’. We had lots of super entries and we were delighted with the response. Reading is the most important thing you can do to help your child and we…

Each day in Class 3 we have a ‘Reader of the Day’, a child brings in a book they love from home to share with their friends. We have already had a wide variety of texts including fiction and non-fiction. This is proving to be very popular and something the children look forward to at…

Class 1 delighted everyone with their wonderful assembly last week; they looked amazing and through facts, acting, songs and dance they told the story of the key events in WW2. It is great to see our pupils so confident when stood delivering lines,they made eye contact with the audience and spoke with clarity. Their rendition…

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Last week our oldest pupils enjoyed a fabulous day out at the Farm Wise event held at Westpoint, Exeter. The event is designed to give children an interactive ‘out of classroom experience’ and to ‘touch, feel and smell’ farming and understand how it links with food production in the local environment within Devon. Children visited …

This week Sally was helped by Year 1 and Year 6 to plant spring bulbs. The children read the labels to find out when the bulbs would flower and the conditions in which they need to grow. They worked as a team to plant some snowdrops, tete-a-tete and crocus. The children are really enjoying working…

Last week the children in Class 1 and 2 joined a global ‘Code-a-long’ hosted by Code Club. The children used chromebooks and iPads to access Scratch, where they celebrated World Space Week by making their sprite experience weightlessness. The children followed the live stream to create their code, and really enjoyed being a part of…

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Year 2 enjoyed a super afternoon in the sunshine at Forest School this week. After a safety briefing, they enjoyed having time to explore the site and work in a small group to make necklaces with Anglo-Saxon initials on. All the children got  to use a range of tools, with adult support, and were delighted…

We welcomed back Mrs Stoneman (Sally) to school this week, she has volunteered to help our children sort out the garden ready for spring. The first job was clearing the weeds and preparing the soil. Our Year 1 pupils were willing helpers and donned gloves to pull out weeds and get rid of stones. Luckily…

After our recent visit to Bovington Tank Museum, the children were really interested in finding out more about the rations that people had to survive on during World War 2. We were kindly donated some apples from a local orchard and  we discussed how we could make this produce ‘stretch’ to feed a family with…

Class 1 visited Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset last week linked to their topic of World War 2. The children took part in two informative workshops and they learnt about the various roles people had in Britain during the war; they dressed up as Air Raid Wardens, Women’s Land Army and the Home Guard. Pupils…

As the weather has been so kind over the last few weeks, we are still enjoying PE on the field. Mr Keast is working with each class to improve and build on their prior knowledge with ball skills. Our oldest children have been invited this term to play in local 5-a-side tournaments against other schools,…

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The children in Year 3 and 4 have begun their sessions at Forest School and have thoroughly enjoyed embracing autumn at Methley Meadow. They particularly loved making and pressing their own apple juice. They have planted some new trees; enjoyed playing in the stream and with the mud kitchen. It is such a valuable experience…

Our youngest children have been doing some great learning in Music; they have been creating simple patterns and rhythmns using ‘chair drumming’. They learnt how to hold drumsticks correctly, follow and repeat a simple pattern, this is turn helps to develop their co-ordination and find the pulse of a beat. The children especially liked it…

Year 6 and some Year 5 children, completed a two-day Bikeability course last week. Pupils learnt how to look after their bikes to ensure they were roadworthy and how to keep themselves safe when cycling on the road. The instructors commented on the enthusaism and engagement of the group. Well done, you were a credit…

We were delighted to welcome and meet so many of our new parents last week at a coffee morning held in the village hall. Our new Head Boy and Girl, along with two other Year 6 pupils. helped to make tea and coffee and serve it along with a selection of biscuits. Representatives from our…

Class 1 have been thinking about how swiftly we have moved from summer into autumn. Some of the children chose to take this theme and use personification as a way of describing how quickly autumn has arrived. There was no set poetic form they had to follow but we discussed ‘quality rather than quantity’. They…

Dear Parent/Carer As you will have probably heard, Monday 19th September will be a national Bank Holiday in respect of the State Funeral for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The Department for Education announcement to Headteachers and school leaders stated the following: The official date of the State Funeral is 19 September 2022. This day…

Mr Ford, our peripatetic guitar teacher, took whole school assembly last week to show the children the different range of guitars and styles they could learn. They were in awe as he played both the spanish and electric guitars and treated them to some very well known classics they could clap and join in with….

At the end of our first week back to school Year 6 were delighted to spend some time with our very youngest children reading and getting to know each other. After an initial ‘Buddy Book’ session staff observed to see who got along well and could be matched as buddies. It is wonderful to reinstate…

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 Pupils that are members of our ‘Always Club’ thoroughly enjoyed a water fight against the staff on the Village Green this week. This event is something the children have chosen to do as their end of year treat. Our Always Club recognises those children that ‘always do the right thing’. They are polite, helpful and…

We were all thoroughly entertained at the Class 3 assembly- on the hottest day of the year so far! Parents and family joined pupils in the Village Hall, whilst Class 1 and 2 joined via zoom. The children sang songs, danced to ‘Jai Ho’ and acted out the story of The Rainbow Fish. They had…

We welcomed Vanessa Ryley from the ‘Turn the Tide Project’ to school this week to present our Head Boy and Girls with a commemorative plaque for our participation in the event, which was held as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubillee Celebrations in Dawlish. Children from across the school made bunting to decorate the marquee…

Our youngest pupils enjoyed a super day out at Paignton Zoo. They saw crocodiles up close, went in the meerkat tunnel, saw a sleepy tiger and lots of cheeky monkeys! They had a fascinating ‘meet and greet’ with Jo, they found out facts about the animals around the zoo and focused on which were endangered…

We were blown away with the fantastic performance by our Year 6 last night at The Langstone Cliff Hotel. They performed ‘Grease’, alongside a brief dance routine from the staff! The children had worked really hard to learn their lines and songs and we were incredibly proud of their superb acting skills. This is always…

Cockwood School were proud to take part in the first Music and Arts event run across the new The Ivy Education Trust at Teignmouth Communtiy School, Exeter Road. They performed alongside other schools including both primary and secondary. The theme of the event was ‘Under the Sea’ and our performance included two songs: ‘Wellerman’ and…

Some of our Year 6 children enjoyed a day out at Wimbledon on Friday. They saw the men’s wheelchair semi-finals and soaked up the atmosphere of the event. Pupils enjoyed looking around the tennis museum, eating strawberries and cream and walking around the outside courts. It was a very long, but fantastic day and we…

What a lovely start to the week Year 2 and 3 had  at Forest School yesterday. They helped Gin carry out maintenance on the site and learnt how to use secateurs safely to prune bushes and clear pathways. They also made lanterns, played on the equipment and had fun in the mud kitchen. They were…

We were incredibly proud of our school choir who performed on stage at the Devon County Show last week. The children did a 30 minute set including a wide variety of songs; they gathered quite a crowd and thoroughly enjoyed this amazing experience.  Although some of the children were nervous to begin with, they soon…

As part of our topic on “States of matter” we were lucky enough to link up with one of the secondary schools in our trust. Mrs Taylor and Dr Chapman-Greig visited us from Teignmouth Community School. We explored the density of fresh water vs salt water, we investigated what happens to gases under pressure and…

We were delighted to be involved in The Ivy Education Trust Youth Parliament yesterday at Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road. The event brought together both primary and secondary school pupils to propose and debate a wide range of issues. Each school put forward a topic for discussion and had 5 minutes to present their side…

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Last week, Class 1 had a fabulous week visiting various attractions in London. On the way up we went to the Harry Potter Warner Brother Studios; the children did the back-stage tour and loved seeing the wide range sets and props from the films. The next day was fun-packed and started with a look at…

Some children from Class 1 and 2 spent a fabulous day at the Mix Festival. They had the chance to take part in a wide range of workshops, along with 2000 other children from across Devon. Taiko drumming was a great hit, along with joining in with the celilidh and dancing along to folk music,…

Last week we all enjoyed coming together for Sport’s Day on the field. The children demonstrated super sportsmanship and cheered for their house teams, as well as their friends in other houses. Cofton House (green) were the overall winners and they thoroughly enjoyed doing their victory lap to show off the house cup!  Everyone tried…

Class 2 had a brilliant day on Dartmoor using their practical Geography skills to make a survey of the East Dart River at Bellever. The weather was kind to us (it only poured with rain once!) We measured the flow of the river at different points; we made a field sketch; we identified the location of photos…

We were delighted to hold our own afternoon tea celebration to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Every child had a ‘platinum ticket’ to invite someone to join them on the village green for an afternoon of tea, cake and entertainment. The tables and chairs were laid out in ‘street party’ style and staff served over…

We are very proud to announce that we designed one of the 200 flags on display in the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant. The children’s artwork was part of The River of Hope project organised by The Thames Festival Trust. Our flag design was based on our connection with the River Exe and the importance that the…

Class 2 had an amazing time at The Manor House Hotel near Okehampton for their overnight residential. They took part in a wide range of activities and were kept very busy throughout their stay. The children particularly enjoyed the archery, five-a side football, the disco, badminton and adventure golf. For some children, it was their…

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Class 1 and 2 took part in an national online assembly yesterday with thousands of other children from around the UK. The workshop reminded pupils how to stay safe online. Pupils were introduced to a free online game called ‘Interland’ https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland It encourages the children to embark on an adventure and use the skills of…

Yesterday, our Year 5 girls attended a STEM workshop run by The Detective Project; they investigated a crime scene and completed a range of practical activities including: fingerprinting, DNA, marks and fibres and evidence collection. It gave them a fantastic science-based introduction to the work of crime scene officers, forensic investigators and the forensic procedure….

We were delighted on Friday afternoon to take our ‘Always Club’ winners for an extra-special treat of waffles and ice-cream. We took then to The Local Scoop in Dawlish where they could choose whatever they wanted! To be a member of the ‘Always Club’ pupils have to be polite, kind, helpful and always try to…

We are very proud of our Year 5 and 6 boys’ and girls’ that took part in the football tournaments held at Gatehouse School last week. Each team demonstrated teamwork and determination, even in the face of defeat! They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was super to see pupils back enjoying competitive sport against…

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We were delighted to welcome the Reverend Dallas Ayling into school to conduct an open air Easter Service. Class 1 told the Easter story and Class 2 shared a rap they had written about what Easter means to them. Reverend Dallas kindly brought in palm crosses, Easter eggs and hot cross buns for every child…

Class 1 loved their end of term PE lesson with Mr Keast, they embarked on a Nerf Gun battle! Everyone enjoyed thinking tactically and used a range of strategies to gain the most points. They displayed excellent teamwork and a wide range of skills; a super end of term treat and great way to keep…

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Last week the children in Class 2 were immersed in Science, as they embarked on a special Science Week extravaganza of activities, mixing Music and Science together to celebrate British Science Week. The children firstly went to Shaldon Zoo, where they had a fantastic time looking at the animals, finding out about their habitats and…

 Class1 were delighted to welcome Suntou Susso, a Gambian musician, to school last week. He delighted pupils by playing the Kora and taught them three basic sounds on the djembe drums. The children joined in with simple rhythms and were able to create a fabulous piece of music by the end of the session. A…

Pupils thoroughly enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day. Our learning was centred on the ‘pleasure of sharing a good book’. Children shared books within their classes and our oldest children also read with our very youngest pupils. The children wrote book reviews, discussed a range of different stories and…

Every child had the opportunity to learn about Fairtrade last week. Class 1 explored the journey made by Fairtrade cocoa beans and thoroughly enjoyed the practical aspect of the lesson, tasting the finished product!

Class 2 have created some super dioramas exploring the theme, ‘Under the Sea’. The children have drawn their own sea creatures, painted their backgrounds and collected various things to decorate their boxes. Everyone worked really well on these collaborative pieces of Art, children used their oracy skills to discuss their ideas and worked together to…

Year 1 had a great start to their ‘Forest School’ experience. The children absolutely loved being out in the forest learning about nature, despite the heavy rain showers! Gin commented on how fantastic they were, listening to instructions and respecting the natural environment. They enjoyed playing with the mud kitchen, going on the swing and…

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Class 1 thoroughly enjoyed an ‘hour of coding’ every day last week. They took part in interactive live workshops to develop their understanding and confidence with coding. Children commented that doing it every day helped them to build on prior knowledge and really ‘get into’ the sessions. Using a familiar game such as Minecraft, engaged…

Pupils were delighted to attend a Dartmoor School Sports Partnership event at Dawlish Leisure Centre last week. Our younger pupils enjoyed taking part in a range of gymnastic and dance activities to increase their confidence and skills in this area of PE. They were a credit to the school and tried hard in every task…

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Pupils representing Class 1 spent a fabulous afternoon at Dawlish Leisure Centre at a ‘multi-skills’ sports event last week. They were guided by students from Dawlish Community College, who supported them in developing a wide range of skills, and  got to work together as a team to build their confidence in a range of sports.

Class 1 put their Computer Science knowledge to the test in an investigation into electrical resistance this afternoon. They were trying to find out which metals were the best electrical conductors. They made a simple circuit with a bulb, then added different metal samples. They used their DataHives, kindly donated by the Royal Academy of Engineering, to measure…

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The children thoroughly enjoyed performing their Christmas show at The Langstone Cliff Hotel this week. Everyone had made such an effort learning their lines, singing the songs and practising their dance routines it was FABULOUS! It really put us all in the Christmas spirit and it was a delight to see the children back on…

Class 2 had a fabulous day learning all about silk screen printing. They chose their Christmas stencil and their colour, then they printed a bag to take home.  

Class 1 were delighted to take part in a virtual Q and A session with Baroness Harris yesterday. The children had prepared some super questions including: Since Covid 19 has there been enough support given to people with disabilities? Do you think all children should be vaccinated against Covid 19? If refugees reach the UK…

The wonderful Cockwood School Choir have been busy lately, preparing for the Teacher Rock Youth Choir Concert at Exeter Cathedral. The children attended the special evening alongside 8 other choirs from both secondary and primary schools and the super Teacher Rock Choir. The children performed ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay, ‘Higher Love’ by Whitney Houston, and…

All of the children have taken part in Skipping Workshops with Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership. The children worked really hard, and thoroughly enjoyed the day, joining in with enthusiasm and an eagerness to improve.  It was lovely to receive a feedback email from Ian, who said, ‘staff and students were really…

Class 3 children have had an amazing time developing their tennis skills with head coach Robert Elver at Dawlish Lawn Tennis Club. This was a fantastic opportunity for such young children, and allowed them to hone the bat and ball skills they have been working on throughout the year with Mr Keast. It was lovely…

During lockdown, our pupils have been working hard to stay active at home. Here are some photos of them keeping active….go team Cockwood!

This week Class 3 took on the challenge of ‘blind tasting’ different foods, using their senses of taste and smell to identify each one. For some children, this was a real act of bravery, and we were so proud of them for giving it a go! The children also had to be detectives and use their senses of…

The children in all 3 classes were excited to welcome back Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor School Sports Partnership. He led a range of activities with the children, including learning about the importance of exercise and relaxation to promote health and wellbeing. The children had the opportunity to try some yoga stretches and poses, and thoroughly…

Once again this year we have been extremely grateful to Dartmoor Christmas Tree Farm for their donation of a fabulous tree. This year our theme for decoration was ‘Climate Change’ and each class chose one of the environmental books recently donated to the school by Dawlish Water Rotary Club as their stimulus.  As you will…

Year 4 and 5 children have loved spending time and exploring our new Forest School site in the Teign Valley. They whittled sticks to toast marshmallows, made leaf crowns, decorated pebbles and enjoyed the freedom of being in a natural environment. The children built a fire with Gin and helped her to clear the stream…

Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed dressing up in their pyjamas for Children in Need day. Across the school children took part in a range of activities and raised an amazing £139.90. Everyone especially loved the Pudsey cookies, which has become a Cockwood tradition. Our younger children made Pudsey masks and in Class 1 and 2…

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We were incredibly proud when one of our Year 6 boys recently represented the Teignbridge constituency at the COP26 Youth Parliament. Leo, who has a keen interest in politics and the environment, was chosen as he always engages well in our weekly debates and discussions based on topical issues. The virtual parliament was opened by…

We were delighted to receive a series of books generouly donated by Dawlish Water Rotary Club. The books are all based on the issue of climate change. They are age-appropriate and explain these key enviornemntal issues in a positive and gentle way. The books are written by a local author from Looe in Cornwall and…

The children had a fantastic time enjoying a super musical workshop with Kip Pratt. Kip came in and spent time with both Class 1 and 2, and taught them some new songs that can be enjoyed in the playground. The children learnt the new songs very quickly, and had a fantastic time adding actions to…

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Class 2 were so disappointed to have to cancel our Dartmoor river trip (again) so we decided to practise some of our geography skills a bit more locally. We looked at the mouth of the River Exe and thought about the direction the water was flowing in. Then we looked at the tributary stream that runs…

Class 1 have really engaged with learning about Black History Month; they were asked to think of someone who inspires them and then research what makes them special. They chose a wide range of influential black people including Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, Marcus Rashford and Idris Elba. We will build on this learning over the…

We were delighted to welcome The Mayor of Dawlish, Councillor Val Mawhood to Cockwood School last week. She came to present certificates to all those who participated in the art project as recognition of their valuable contribution. The Dawlish Town Council-  Climate Declaration Working Group  organised this event to engage young people in the small…

class 2 had lots of fun carrying out a comparative test about chocolate. First we had to think of a question. We chose “which type of chocolate will melt the fastest?” We made a prediction then carried out our investigation (we had to try really hard not to eat the chocolate!) We chose white and…

Class 2 were very lucky to have a visit from Reverend Tim Collins last Friday. He talked to the children about forgiveness. Tim shared some stories from the bible and we watched some video clips to see forgiveness in action.  

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We are delighted to share with you ‘Annie’ as performed by Year 6. Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances we were unable to perform on stage to a live audience so we have filmed their production in the village hall. They all worked really hard learning their lines and songs and it was a great…

Taste Testing in Class 3!  Class 3 had a super time ‘taste testing’ lots of differ ent foods earlier this term. Throughout the last few weeks, the children have tried a variety of salad items, including dressings, leaves and items such as coleslaw and potato salad, as well as trying a variety of fish, including…

Butterflies This week Class 3 were so excited to see the butterflies finally emerge from their chrysalids. The children have been so patient and gentle, showing how much they care for living things, no matter how small. After a couple of days of carefully watching them stretch their wings and grow stronger, we released them down…

Class 2 Forest School! Class 2 have really enjoyed Forest School this Term. Den Building was certainly a favourite! The children also loved creating their bug hotels, toasting marshmallows, weaving wool to make Dream Catchers, sawing the wood required to make circular wooden medals, making charcoal to then create some lovely drawings and much much…

Cofton Win Sports Day 2021 The staff and children have enjoyed their first whole school event together for many months. Children sat in class bubbles rather than their house teams, but the cheering and encouragement for each other was as loud and as enthusiastic as ever! There were some really memorable moments when friends ran…

Budding Wimbledon Champions Class 3 children have had an amazing time developing their tennis skills with head coach Robert Elver at Dawlish Lawn Tennis Club. This was a fantastic opportunity for such young children, and allowed them to hone the bat and ball skills they have been working on throughout the year with Mr Keast….

Class 1 have been delighted to take part in the Virgin Money Make £5 Grow Enterprise Project this year. Pupils started by exploring what enterprise means and thinking about the skills they already have to become entrepeneurs. They discussed what they spend their own money on and what was missing from the marketplace. Next, they…

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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….

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…

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…

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!  

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…

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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…

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…

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Class 3 had a busy day last week making moving moon buggies! The children have worked hard planning and designing their moon buggies, so today was all about putting it together and finally making one! Every child used junk modelling resources to create their very own moving moon buggy with a wheel and axle mechanism….

Class 1 were extermely lucky last week to be involved in Shakespeare Week and work with The Minack Theatre in Cornwall. The children were treated to a daily story-telling video learning, act by act, the tale of Macbeth. The Minack had provided wonderful resources to support their understanding of the story and each day the…

The children in Class 3 have been very busy making their own axles and wheels in preparation for their Moon Buggy making next week. The children have been experimenting with different materials and ways of joining to make sure that they are ready for our big day of making next Thursday. We have already spent…

Staff and pupils enjoyed World Book Day with a difference this year. Both children in school and working from home took part in a range of reading related activities to promote a love and enthusiasm for stories. We took part in a ‘Toilet Roll Challenge’, to create either a character from a story or the…

All of the children have taken part in Skipping Workshops with Ian Patchett from South Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership. The children worked really hard, and thoroughly enjoyed the day, joining in with enthusiasm and an eagerness to improve.  It was lovely to receive a feedback email from Ian, who said, ‘staff and students were really…

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As part of our work about soil, Class 2 Have made mini wormeries. We put different layers in the wormeries and watched how the worms mixed them together  

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Class 1 have been learning about play scripts this half term, particularly focussing on speaking and listening. All the children had the opportunity to write a monologue from the perspective of Romeo or Juliet  during the balcony scene. The children thought about how the two characters would be feeling after meeting at the ball and the type of vocabulary…

Children at Cockwood have spent time thinking about the sacrifices made by so many at this important time of year. They have produced some lovely work which has been displayed around the village and at school to mark Armistice Day and what this day represents. The poppies look beautiful so well done to the children…

The whole school has been busy this week learning about many different aspects of parliament. Class 3 have been finding out, what is parliament? Why do we need it? Who is our current Prime Minister? They have also learnt about Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot. Class 2 explored Guy Fawkes in…

Pupils and Staff enjoyed an amazing day dressed up in Halloween costumes this week. Pupils carved pumpkins, created spooky paintings and enjoyed some amazing science activities.

Everyone enjoyed sharing their love of books for World Book Day last week. The children took part in a range of book-related tasks from designing book covers, creating quizzes and designing their own book-marks. This year the children had a choice to either dress-up , bring in a prop as a clue to a book…

To enhance pupils learning on ‘Sustainability’, Class 1 visited a local solar farm and then took part in practical workshops back in school. There were two sessions for the children to complete during the morning at the solar farm. The first was the Solar Farm Challenge, led by Mary, Education Officer; children had a challenge…

Class 1 are currently looking into ways we can help to save the planet. We are trying to identify the little things we can all do which will have a big impact. As part of our learning, we have been lucky to visit two sites in Exeter working towards a more sustainable future for our…

We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the Gold Standard for our work on Parliament. We welcomed our local MP, Anne Marie Morris to an assembly to celebrate this amazing achievement. The children in Class 1 had prepared some questions for her linked to our work on recycling and sustainability.

Our Digital Leaders have enjoyed sharing their knowledge of coding with their classmates this week. They spent the whole afternoon coding using Microbit. They had been previously trained on how to set up the equipment and how to explore its features. It was a really successful session as the children worked collaboratively and learnt from…

Class 1 children welcomed parents and grandparents into school this week to look at their work they have completed on World War 2. This included a wide range of writing, drawing, information text and the incredible Anderson shelters, they have built as part of a homework project. The children were given a brief and a…

After participating in Parliament Week, the children were really interested to find out more about the different local candidates and parties taking part in the General Election. They brought in lots of leaflets from home and we analysed the text, layout, pledges, facts and figures.  We decided to run our own mock General Election and…

Despite the weather, freezing cold or pouring rain, Class 1 are enjoying their Forest School sessions. So far they have: learnt the safety rules of lighting a fire, identified mushrooms using a key, made lanterns and leaf rubbings, made slingshots and learnt a range of knots to secure a tarpaulin.

Class 2 fully immersed themselves in a world of lego for our visit from the ‘Lego Man’. They enthusiastically took on the challenge of building different parts of Cockwood and the surrounding areas to consolidate our work on maps. The afternoon kicked off our history topic in style by focussing on the incredible engineer, Brunel.

This week we welcomed the Reverend Richard into school to mark Remembrance Day with all the children. We stood in the playground and honoured the two minute silence before he took an interesting assembly about the work of the British Legion and the symbolism of wearing a poppy.

Class 3 have been working hard recently making their own mini-videos using StopMotion. To make these videos, the children have to take a series of photos, moving the plasticine characters along a tiny fraction each time to make it look like they are moving. The children have loved using this program and experimenting with their…

Class 2 have immersed themselves in Forest School this term. We have enjoyed an array of activities such as bark rubbing, drawing with charcoal, learning to light fires with flint and cotton wool as well as making bow and arrows, slingshots and dream catchers.

The children performed a lovely harvest celebration at the church, where they told the story of Noah, sang amazing songs and reflected on how we need to think carefully about our wonderful world. The rainbow harvest was enjoyed by parents and our new vicar, the Reverend Richard Allen, who thought the children were amazing.

This term Class 1 have been learning all about World War 2: the causes and effects, the key people involved and how it affected the lives of British citizens. To give us a better understanding we visited Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset. Pupils dressed up as soldiers and were able to handle various artefacts. The…

Another great competition was held this year and the talent was amazing! Our Judges Dan Fowell, Jo Trixon, Mel Wolden and special guest judge Spilkey Walliams enjoyed watching all the acts.

We had a wonderful afternoon enjoying our Sports Day on the village green. The children were amazing, as they competed against each other in a huge variety of races and events. Thank you to all of the families who joined us to make the afternoon so enjoyable.

Class 3 performed their annual assembly this week, called ‘Under The Sea’.  Children dressed up as sea animals and story characters for the show, and impressed the crowd with their confident speaking and super dance moves! It was wonderful to see the children perform in front of their peers and parents, and we are very…

This week children from Key Stage 2 had the opportunity to attend the exciting ‘Mix Festival’ held at Dartington Hall in Totnes. Children from primary schools across Devon attended this day of workshops and performances from steel pans to the Royal Marines Band! Throughout the day, the children experienced new instruments and learnt about their…

Class 1 learnt the names of fruit in French by tasting different fruits and making games using fruit names. We learnt to make simple phrases and sentences in French describing foods we like and do not like, extending sentences where we could, adding conjunctions and adjectives we know. J’aime une pomme rouge mais je n’aime…

Class 1 were lucky to have a visitor from the Exeter Synagogue this week. His name was Tony Newman and he told us about some Jewish beliefs, rituals and festivals as well as sharing some photographs and artefacts. It was helpful to have a practising Jew to talk to us and answer our questions on…

Pupils and staff are enjoying another super day at Cockwood, with some brilliant World Book Day costumes on show. We are celebrating reading and the children are taking part in amazing activities centred on fantastic stories and books throughout the day.

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. This celebration centres round a king or queen chosen for the day and a cake La Galette de rois (the…

Christmas Performance 2018 – Lights Camel Action! The entire school performed an amazing show at the Langstone Cliff Hotel this week to hundreds of parents and friends.

Class 1 explored some aspects of the Jewish festival of Passover and the Seder Meal. There was lots of tasting alongside learning about the special symbolism of the different foods that Jewish people eat at this meal. It helped us to understand the importance of the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt to…

The children were delighted to welcome members from TADFAS (Teignbridge Association of Fine Art Society) to school to share the artwork from Class 1 based on Italian architecture.

The children were really enthusiastic to find out all about marine litter today in a workshop from ‘ Blue Marine Foundation’. As promoted by Sir David Attenborough on BBC Blue Planet, the children found out about the problem marine litter is causing in our waters and on a global scale. They discovered the types of…

Today the children in Class 1 explored different instruments to make their own Winter composition. The children delved into the history of music and learnt about different musical periods and styles, including Baroque and Renaissance. This allowed for reflection and thought about the way music has changed over the years, and how history has shaped…

In Foundation we have been celebrating all the fantastic independent writing going on around the class. We have created a ‘Writing Club’ that anyone can take part in everyday, where there are many different things to write about! You can make cards, recipes, stories or even letters to Santa!

This half term the children in Class 3 are working on their hockey skills! We have been busy learning how to control the ball; including pushing the ball, stopping it and moving it around the cones carefully using our sticks.

This week we have been looking at using what we know about counting, numbers and number symbols to start to make our own number sentences. The children have been working hard to link all the elements together to use dinosaurs and bears to create their own number sentences. We have been really impressed with their…

Class 3 have been working hard in PE, developing our ball skills! We have been learning how to control the ball both on a racket and on the floor, as well as travelling with a ball in different ways.

The whole school enjoyed a lovely Harvest Festival celebration at St. Mary’s Church, Cofton. The theme this year was Appreciation which is our school value this half term. Each class made a super contribution with Class 1 delivering some first class readings! It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers there.

Class 2 explored the way different liquids behave whilst making Halloween potions. Lots of fun, and amazing science learning too….they really impressed us with their ‘science talk’ and collaborative learning!

The children enjoyed a fantastic performance of the production ‘Table Manners’, exploring the themes of food, friendship and difference this week.

The children in Class 3 have been enjoying the last of the autumn sunshine, and recently walked to Cofton Church and back again….a long way for such little legs!

Class 1 experienced virtual reality in Science this week. Children wore ‘virtual t-shirts’ to explore their insides! The children were fascinated looking for their gallbladder and pancreas hidden underneath their liver and stomach. They were also able to look inside their small intestine and see the journey that our food travels.

Year 3,4,5 and 6 pupils were lucky enough to experience a virtual reality workshop last week. The workshop included Class 1 visiting mountains and volcanoes around the world and Class 2 children exploring a range of famous landmarks in London and across the UK. This innovative approach to learning took the children on a whistle-stop…

Powderham House (yellow) have won the overall trophy for most house points over the year. Our Year 6 children received the trophy on behalf of their house team.  

Year 6 delighted staff, pupils and parents with their very special version of ‘Carpool Karaoke’. They had some special guests in attendance including members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister!

This week Class 3 performed their annual assembly to showcase their learning from the year.  We decided to base the assembly around the children’s favourite film at the moment- ‘The Greatest Showman’, by creating ‘The Greatest Class 3 Show!’ The children had a super time learning the songs and dances, and we all enjoyed watching…

The children had a fantastic time exploring on the field, becoming insect detectives on the hunt for creatures! Equipped with a check list, we all looked very carefully to find as many insects and minibeasts as possible. We found ladybirds, dragonflies and many more. A fun and sunny afternoon for our little explorers!

Pupils and Staff performed the musical Beauty and the Beast at the Langstone Cliff Hotel this week. It was a brilliant show, with Year 6 students taking the lead. Well done to all who supported this event and for making the evening so amazing!

The children in Class 3 had a fantastic time on their trip to Dawlish Warren last week. They had a busy day, starting with a super workshop with Steven, a ranger from the Nature Reserve, and ending with some free time on the beach and an ice cream!

Class 2 enjoyed a jam packed couple of days at The Manor House Hotel near Okehampton. The minute we stepped off the coach we were welcomed by the lovely staff and we were whisked off to our first workshop, Street Dance. The children (and a few staff) learnt a street dance routine to a funked…

Class 1 have just returned from an amazing three day fun-packed residential to London. They visited: Harry Potter World, the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Legoland and also went to see Aladdin in the West End. Class 1 have been studying ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ so everyone really enjoyed walking through 4,…

Today we had the very special experience of releasing our own butterflies into the big wide world! Class 3 were delivered a pot of tiny baby caterpillars from The Hungry Caterpillar a few weeks ago, and we have since been looking after them through their life cycle. We have watched them grow in size, eat…

Class 3 had a fantastic day exploring Paignton Zoo last week. We spent a whole day looking at the animals, and even had a workshop about habitats and how they adapt to their surroundings. We were very lucky as the animals all wanted to come out to play due to the cool weather. The lions…

On Friday, children in Class 1 were able to go to Powderham Castle to watch a special performance by the Meridies Piano Trio. We were invited to the prestigious James Wyatt music room to listen to an hour long performance covering pieces by Debussy and Haydn, and even a world exclusive composition!

The children at Cockwood had a super time at their recent Taiko drumming workshop, where the children had a wonderful time playing big Japanese drums and learning new rhythms. Hannah- Jasmine from Taiko Journey came in for the day and conducted exciting workshops for children in Years 2-6 in the Village Hall. All children had…

We enjoyed World Book Day at Cockwood, with the children and staff dressing up as their favourite character and taking part in some lovely reading based activities. Well done to everyone who made such an effort with costumes.

Pupils in Class 2 entertained parents, staff and pupils with a brilliant Roman assembly. We enjoyed dancing, storytelling and learnt so much from the children!

Children spent the afternoon designing and testing their own rockets in our science competition. It was great fun and the teams gained points for super designs and rockets that flew the furthest.

Pupils and staff organised a fantastic community event, supported by the Big Lottery Fund. Residents of the village, pupils from other local schools and members of the community visited the school and enjoyed a range of activities. The Mayor Martin Wrigley was also a special guest at the event. Even in the pouring rain, the children…

All the children had a fantastic learning opportunity today when they had workshops inside the ‘space dome’. Class 2 and 3 learnt about Space and the Planets Class 1 explored Evolution and Inheritance with Charles Darwin

The Reverend Alan Smith came and talked to Class 2 about being a follower of Jesus. He told us how and why he became a Christian as an adult. He showed us lots of artefacts that are important to him in his life as a Christian. We asked him questions  and drew him wearing his…

Class 3’s new PE topic for this half term is dance, and we are already enjoying learning some new moves! Can’t Stop The Feeling Our first dance was to ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ by Justin Timberlake. We already like this song, so learning a dance to it was very exciting!

In Class 3 we have been looking at the history of space and famous astronauts. Today we found out about the great ‘Space Race’ between Russia and America, who were racing to be the first country to get a man on the moon.

This week the children in Class 3 have been exploring light and dark. We have been looking at different types of light sources and talking about natural and artificial light. This lead to some super discussions about the moon and whether it produces its own light, and if windows are a light source.

We are completely absorbed in our Space topic, and today we had fun looking at, and making, our own constellations. We had a talk about what a constellation is and learnt the names of some constellations that can be seen in the sky. We were very impressed as some children already knew the names of…

Today the children in Class 3 have been trying something new- bubble painting! We have really enjoyed exploring our topic of Space, and the children have been working hard to find different ways to be creative and make interesting pictures.

This term children in Class 3 are going to have the opportunity to read aloud with Beeble the dog. Beeble is from Pets as Therapy, and is a super companion for quiet readers or those who may lack confidence. Beeble will hear all the children from the class throughout the year, and can’t wait to…

To enhance their topic of Flying High, pupils visited Concorde at Bristol Aerospace. It was an incredible day, and a real treat to be able to learn about this magnificent aircraft, from when it was just an idea to its final flight.

Cockwood School had their annual Carol Service at Cofton Church on the last day of term. The children and staff looked very festive in their Christmas jumpers as they sang traditional carols. Class 1  gave beautiful Christmas readings  telling the story of the birth of Jesus and The Reverend Alan Smith and his friend Thomas…

The whole school enjoyed a lovely Harvest Festival celebration at St. Mary’s Church, Cofton. Each class made a super contribution with Class 1 delivering some first class readings! It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers there. We also welcomed the Reverend Alan Smith and his dog puppet- Thomas. The theme this year…

Pupils in Class 1 had a brilliant day learning about life in Elizabethan times when they visited Montacute House. The children enjoyed discussing the portraits, how the architecture taught us about the past and how life was very different for rich and poor. The gardens were beautiful and inspired the children to produce some quality…

Great Britain’s Paralympic goalkeeper Dan James visited Cockwood School last week and led the children through a circuit of exercise, teaching them the importance of fitness and persevering to achieve goals. A great afternoon and a fantastic way to exercise! It was amazing to learn about Dan’s achievements at the Paralympics – a real inspiration.

On Thursday the children in Class 3 were visited by an old friend… Sally! She came in to talk to the children about her childhood toys, her time at school and the games she used to play. In Class 3 we are looking at toys from the past, starting with toys from within living memory….

The school enjoyed a super Sports Day on the village green. As always, the event was well attended and the children competed against each other with huge levels of enthusiasm. Well done to Powderham House for winning on the day.

Pupils at Cockwood School took part in a fundraising house event at the Bear Trail. The task was to get around the course in the quickest time, with house points being awarded at the end. A brilliant day was had by all and we look forward to seeing how much the children have raised for…

Budding business tycoons are preparing to launch into their second year of profit. The brand of mouthwatering chutney will be available to purchase at the annual Cockwood School Farmers’ Market on Cockwood Village Green. Pupils at the tiny Cockwood School have been involved in choosing the flavours, creating packaging, pricing and production of their Harbourside…

Pupils in Class 1 enjoyed a super Cornwall experience. The children started the visit with a trip to Bodmin Jail, which linked nicely to their topic of Crime and Punishment. This was followed by a Flambards and a cinema visit, a trip to an escape room – where the children needed to think strategically to…

This week the children in Class 1 had an afternoon of music, focusing on the composer Anna Meredith and her piece ‘Connect It’ from the BBC Ten Pieces collection. The piece of music is made entirely from body percussion and sounds made by the children performing it, using movements and travel to make it exciting….

The children in Class 2 enjoyed a music afternoon this week, exploring different types of rhythms and composing time travel music.  The children experimented with different rhythm patterns and styles, and listened to some famous classical pieces of music. We talked about how they made us feel and what they reminded us of. The children’s…

Ravi Nathwani kindly came and shared some lovely Hindu artefacts with  Class 2 this week. He told us some stories about Hindu gods and shared Hindu customs and traditions with us. The workshop helped us to reflect upon and consolidate our learning about Hinduism. 

The children in Years 5/6 were treated to an afternoon of Opera at Powderham Castle this afternoon. 12 children attended a ‘Grand Opera’ performance in the prestigious James Wyatt room, where they listened to a range of Gilbert and Sullivan, Mozart and more.  There were 5 performers present who performed a variety of solos, duets…

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…

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,…

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.

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,…

The children in Class 3 celebrated Halloween in style; designing pumpkins and reading the Julia Donaldson book ‘Room on the Broom’ to get in the Halloween mood! All the children helped to hollow out the pumpkins, and see what the inside of a pumpkin looks like. Then they created their own pumpkin designs, which were…

Pupils in Class 2 enjoyed a brilliant residential on Dartmoor this week. Pupils enjoyed lots of outdoor learning, candle making and especially dinner time with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Thank you to YHA Dartmoor at Bellever and all of the adults who supported this fantastic experience.

Parents, staff and pupils came together recently to raise funds for Cancer Research by taking part in a Race for Life Challenge. This was such a worthwhile cause and we are so proud of the achievements of everyone from such a small school. £1634 was raised from this event, which is incredible. Well done to…

The whole school enjoyed a lovely harvest celebration at St Mary’s Church, Cofton. The theme of Cereals was enjoyed by all and it was wonderful to see so many parents and carers there. Thank you for the donations to St Petrock’s in Exeter, a charity for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed

Everyone at Cockwood are delighted with the new playground facilities, made possible by a grant from Sport England Primary Spaces. The children have a new climbing wall (which is never without a child traversing it, and challenging themselves!), a multi-sports play area with specialist surfacing and goals that mean playtimes are more active, and clubs…

On Friday 8th July, Class 1 spent the night in school. All children arrived around 7.30pm with sleeping bags and mattresses, as well as PJs, toothbrushes and anything else they wanted for the night. Once they had all made up their beds, boys in Class 1 and girls in Class 3, they enjoyed a whole…

Class 3 had a wonderful time on Thursday going minibeast hunting on the field. The children were equipped with magnifying glasses and checklists to try and find as many insects as possible. Throughout our learning on ‘Creatures Great and Small’, the children have been looking at different types of animals and their habitats.It was super…

We held our annual Talent Show and as usual the standard was high! The judges finally decided on 3 runners up and an ultimate winner. A lovely duet of Your song sang by two Year 5 girls. A good afternoon enjoyed by the whole school!

Pupils in Class 2 had an amazing day unlocking the past with an expert from RAMM,Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery. The children practised the ancient process of mummification and spent time examining artefacts in their quest to unlock the secrets of the past.

Last Thursday we celebrated anything and everything British in our school. Children came in dressed in red, white and blue and Sally put on a very British Brunch for lunch, including amongst other things Sausages, Scrambled eggs, Waffles and of course Sticky Pudding! Class 1 reviewed the facts around the European Union Referendum and discussed…

Class 1 set up the classroom so that the girls were separated from the boys. We learned about the features of synagogues through an interesting film clip. We then looked carefully at artefacts found in a synagogue and discussed their important features and how they link to the Jewish belief in one God. Some of…

The first ever Cockwood School Farmers Market is one not to be missed. Boasting a variety of delicious locally produced food, drink and crafted gifts. Our class has worked hard to research and invite the very best of local suppliers. Stalls will include fresh meats, fruit and vegetables, eggs, beers, cakes, plants, soaps and a…

On the 23rd May, the children in Class 1 had an exciting afternoon of Samba- looking at the origins of Samba, traditional instruments, and creating their own Samba piece of music. The children were all able to play a variety of instruments you would typically find in a Samba band, practising call and response patterns,…

This term in Class 3, the children have been able to have a go at playing the ukulele. We have talked about all the different parts of a ukulele, and as a class we have learnt the song ‘Puff the Magic Dragon.’ The children have really enjoyed being able to play these instruments, with some…

Class 3 were very lucky this week, as they had the opportunity to meet Beeble the ‘Pets as Therapy’ dog who will be visiting school regularly. Beeble will be visiting the school to listen to different groups of children read throughout the term, to help readers gain confidence and feel less under pressure while reading….

Class 1 have been really busy taking part in an ‘Enterprise Project’. We were extremely lucky to be awarded a grant to develop our knowledge of business and enterprise across the school. Children of all ages have taken part in the journey so far.

Alan Smith from the ICE team came to help us understand a bit more about the festival of Easter and why it is important to Christians. He came and worked with Class 1 and then Class 2. We made palm trees and drew our favourite meals to help us reflect on the events of Holy week leading to…

On Wednesday, Class 3 had a visit from the Fire Rescue Service. They talked to us about what they do, and how to stay safe when we are around things that are hot. We played a game called ‘Hot or Cold?’ and talked about what we can do at home to make sure we stay…

For Valentine’s Day, the children of Class 3 wanted to make something for the people they love. We had a talk on the carpet about people that are special to us, and decided it would be nice to make a biscuit to give as a present. We love cooking in Class 3, and it is…

The children in Class 3 have been really enjoying their topic on Space this term, and had a special morning with Steve Shapland from Rocket Science. Steve performed a ‘Rocket Science’ show where there were explosions and flying rockets, and then all the children made their own rocket which was blasted into air on the…

Class 1 were delighted to attend a local art exhibition and view some of their own portraits on display. A local artist came in and talked to the children back in the summer and offered them the chance to exhibit in a professional exhibition and enthusiastically they rose to the challenge. May of the children…

As part of our commitment to offering high quality art experiences across the school Class 1 have had the opportunity to work with a professional artist learning the skill of screen printing.  The Helen Foundation very kindly made a donation towards the cost of the artist and our PFA contributed towards the cost of materials.

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 &…

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…

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.    

Pupils in Class 1 have been practising their 4 and 6 figure grid reference skills this term. This culminated in a treasure hunt challenge following a route around Cockwood Village. The children had a brilliant afternoon. Thanks to Mr McGrath for helping to organise this super geography event!  

Well done to Class 2. Staff, parents and pupils were entertained with songs, readings and videos demonstrating the Class 2 learning for this term. We all loved seeing the video of the pupils in testudo formation! A super assembly!  

This term in physical education the children in Class 1 have been focussing on dance. Whilst everyone has made amazing progress, the video below is the final performance of the group that Mr Keast judged to have made the most progress.  

Reading ambassadors from Cockwood School enjoyed meeting pupils from other Dawlish Learning Partnership Schools to discover new books and enjoy an afternoon of drama at our Reading Safari held at Exminster School. 4 pupils from each school took part in a variety of activities during the afternoon including designing their own Small Book for Big Ideas to take…

The children worked in their house teams to make Christmas decorations out of recycled materials. It was a brilliant afternoon, where the children were busy having some fun creating some wonderful pieces! Teams were awarded additional points for great teamwork and good tidying up. Please read more to see the finished decorations. Well done to Cofton and Exe…

Class 1 have been learning about the Tudor period this term. The children enjoyed a visit to St Nicholas Priory in Exeter where they had a chance to step back in time and experience life in Exeter during this period of history. Everyone got the chance to work in the kitchen, play shovel-board and dress-up…

Children in Class 2 were given the opportunity of a two day residential visit to Bellever this term. We stayed at YHA Dartmoor Hostel overnight and completed a range of team-building games and outdoor adventurous activities. On arriving at the youth hostel, the children were responsible for making their own beds, unpacking their belongings and…

 Class 1 spent an interesting afternoon with Debbie, our local Community Police Officer, doing a ‘speed watch’ on the main road between Exeter and Dawlish. With Debbie’s help, they each had a chance to use the mobile speed camera  to measure and record traffic’s speed. The children loved catching cars close to the speed limit!…

As part of a whole programme of primary outreach across a number of subject areas, a group of our year 5 and 6 pupils are visiting Dawlish Community College for additional French lessons. The children will learn more about the French language and culture through games and songs with Ms Noble, one of the Modern Foreign Language teachers…

Class 1 really enjoyed their recent trip to the Lyme Regis Annual Fossil Festival. The children took part in a range of Art and Science workshops including a hands-on session with experts from The Natural History Museum, a session with The Micropalaeontological Society and a super exhibition from stone balancing artist, Ade Gray. All the…

Class 1 were delighted to take part in the Annual Rotary Club  School’s Quiz. It is always a fun evening and a very well supported event on the school calendar. The children answered 3 sections of questions, 65 in each based on a range of topics including science, history, geography, maths and general knowledge.

As part of their literacy sequence, Class 2 took part in the extremely colourful (and messy!) Holi festival. The children enjoyed a range of activities to learn about the traditionally Indian festival that is now celebrated all over the world. They learned Bollywood dancing, decorated cakes and made bracelets before taking part in a whole…

 A  huge thank you goes to Sainsburys in Dawlish and our school PFA. Sainsburys have donated the funds to help purchase two new ipads for the school and we were joined by the manager and other key staff for the presentation. We will put these to good use! Please read more to see how we…

Children in Class 3 have started to use the DB Primary site and are enjoying exploring the different pages, including the Forum, and the Class 3 Homepage. Many of them have already designed their own homepage, and added a picture of their choice! Comments on the site from the children include; “This is good fun.” (Ozzie)…

Pupils in Class 1 have been learning about Scotland this term.  To inspire the children prior to their Macbeth performance, pupils enjoyed a taste of haggis, provided by Mrs J Phillips-Barry (Governor). Some of the children actually liked it! In Science, pupils enjoyed a practical session looking at the structure of cells. Miss Jenna Murtha,…

Pupils in Class 2 enjoyed a morning learning how to plot a route using 4 and 8 compass directions. Some children programmed bee-bots to move around a map and then set a challenge for a different group to complete. Other pupils used compasses to plot a route around the school site. Again, once they mastered…

Pupils in Class 2 had an amazing Indian Day to help inspire learning in their topic. Florence, an artist from Daisi, visited the school and spent the morning teaching the children an Indian dance, and in the afternoon the children tasted some Indian dessert whilst producing some lovely artwork. The day culminated in a dance…

Pupils in school have been busy using some great maths software and getting to grips with using and accessing our virtual learning platform. Children in Class 1 have also been programming some K-Nex equipment to enable a  windmill to move. Our digital leaders will be teaching pupils in Class 2 the skills they have learnt…

A group of pupils spent several weeks enhancing their gym and dance skills alongside other pupils across the Learning Community. The finale was a group performance for parents and pupils at Westcliff Primary School.