Early Years Foundation Stages

Super Saturday! ⚽️⚽️ Wow! What an amazing way to start half term, with a win at Torquay United. We were given tickets by Torquay United AFC to enjoy the match. Mr Taylor organised for around 90 children from the school football teams to come and enjoy the event. For some of the children, it was their first ever football match. It had thrills galore, with Two Torquay goals, a penalty save, and end to end action. We were treated to a half time signing opportunity by number 24 Jacob Wellington, and then right at the end, we managed to persuade player of the match - goalkeeper James Hamon - for a photo opportunity. We even saw Neil Warnock! It was such a great afternoon, the children sang throughout and they were so well behaved. Thank you Torquay United AFC and a massive thank you again to Mr Taylor and all the staff who went with them.👏 Now we can all enjoy a much needed half term!😁

After reading the text ‘Tell Me A Dragon’, Year 2 painted their own dragon using water colours and composed individual poems to complement their art work!

Congratulations to our values award winners today! Have a great half term everyone!

This half-term, children in Year 2 have been learning about animals and their habitats in science. Yesterday, the children worked scientifically and went on a minibeast hunt. They predicted what they might find, recorded their results and presented them in a bar chart. What fun!

Thumbs up Thursday! A big thumbs up to our Year 6 children who have been creating images based upon natural and human disasters. They have set up a just giving page to the British Red Cross. Follow this link for more info: https://www.justgiving.com/page/year6-cps2025?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

As part of our learning in year 6, we have been looking at the circulatory system. Today, we dissected pigs' hearts - it was a fantastic experience!

Wow Wednesday! What an amazing Wednesday! Year 5 had their showcase today where they showed off their drumming and dance skills. They were also raising money for a charity that stops deforestation of the rainforest. Year 1 made their own 3 little pigs getaway car with real saws! Year 3 were very proud to share their artwork based upon climate change too.

Today, 15 children competed in a Torbay School Games Bee Netball competition at Paignton Academy. The children played exceptionally well, and Cockington placed 5th out of 13 teams. What a fantastic result!

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Terrific Tuesday! Again, we have been up to lots today. Year 4 have been busy creating their smoothies - we very much enjoyed trying them! Children have also been enjoying lunchtimes and our new kayak in the den building area!

Year 3 have just finished their Science unit on Forces and Magnets. We have had lots of practical lessons, designing and making good and bad roads that show the effects of friction, making cars move with magnets and looking for magnetic fields with iron filings. We have even learnt about Albert Einstein!

Magic Monday! We have been very busy at Cockington Primary School today! Years 5&6 have been learning how to be safe on their bikes in their Bikeability lessons. Year 3 have had a special visitor in school- Reverend Samantha - who talked to the children about how she became a vicar. Year 5 have been making a campaign video about deforestation and EYFS have been on a bug hunt! Phew!

Year 5/6 Boys Football Cockington A 4 -1 Oldway A Goals Marek, Leo, Alfie and Leon POTM Leon For the first game of the 2025 we welcomed a former teacher of Cockington - Mr Hallett and his Oldway side. The boys put in a fantastic performance! The boys came out of the blocks very fast and made the keeper produce some wonderful saves. Marek blasted us to a 1-0 lead at half time. The goal of the day was from Leo, hitting a dipping shot over the keeper and nestling into the top corner. Alfie and Leon finished the scoring with two very composed finishes. POTM was Leon for a strong attacking performance, being confident on the ball and showing real progression in his game. Cockington B 1-2 Oldway B Goals Oscar POTM Harry S This game was a very even game but Oldway raced into a quick 2-0 lead. It took a while for the boys to settle down in the game. Captain Oscar scored our only goal of the game with a very determined run and a calm finish into the bottom corner. Harry A in goal made some very important saves and kept us in the game. POTM went to Harry S for being that driving force on the ball, and getting us up the pitch. He also did a great job covering his defenders. Well done, all!

What is Wicketz? Wicketz is a cricket programme for young people aged 8-19, living in disadvantaged communities. It involves softball cricket sessions with various focuses each week but the main focus is around providing a place for young people to be active and feel part of a group each week. By establishing sustainable community cricket hubs, we provide year-round weekly cricket sessions with a focus on breaking down barriers. Our sessions help in developing crucial life skills, creating stronger communities and enabling brighter futures for those taking part. Wicketz – launches 3rd March @ Torquay Academy from 4.30 – 5.30p.m. See the link below to find out more!