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• KS2 Design & Technology in Action!

  Fri 26 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  KS2 Design & Technology in Action!

   

  Our incredible KS2 pupils have been busy getting hands-on with their learning this week, creating their very own cam mechanisms! 

   

  Using their knowledge of movement and simple machines, the children designed and built working models that turn rotary motion into different types of movement. It was fantastic to see their creativity shine as they explored how cams can create rising, falling and even irregular motions!

   

  Throughout the project, pupils showed great teamwork, problem-solving and perseverance—testing, improving and refining their ideas just like real engineers. 

   

  We are so proud of their hard work and the imaginative designs they brought to life. Well done, KS2! 

   

   

   

  

• Learning Through Play – Indoors & Outdoors!

  Tue 23 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  Our nursery children have been making the most of their day with free access to both indoor and outdoor environments, giving them the opportunity to explore, create and learn in ways that suit them best.

   

  From building imaginative worlds and getting creative with messy play inside, to enjoying fresh air, movement and nature outdoors, every moment is filled with curiosity, discovery and fun. 

   

  This continuous flow between spaces supports the children’s independence, confidence and creativity, allowing them to follow their interests and develop important skills through play-led learning.

   

  We are so proud to see their ideas come to life as they experiment, collaborate and grow in such an engaging and nurturing environment. 

• Exciting Learning Adventure for Chestnut & Oak Classes!

  Fri 19 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  This week, Chestnut Class and Oak Class had a fantastic trip to Cambrian Heritage Railway as part of their history learning! 

   

  The children had the opportunity to step back in time and explore how railways have shaped our communities. From learning about how trains were used in the past to seeing real locomotives up close, it was an unforgettable experience. 

   

  The visit brought their classroom learning to life, helping them understand the importance of trains in transporting people and goods throughout history. The children asked great questions, showed wonderful curiosity, and represented the school brilliantly throughout the day. 

   

  A big thank you to everyone involved in making this trip possible—it truly helped create lasting memories and inspired our young historians! 

   

  We’re so proud of Chestnut and Oak Classes for their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour! 

   

  

• Sponsored Steps for Stories Success!

  Tue 16 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  A huge well done to all of our amazing children who took part in our Sponsored Steps for Stories event, organised by our fantastic PTA!

   

  The children had great fun completing laps of the track, collecting letters of the alphabet along the way – combining fitness, teamwork, and learning all in one exciting challenge! 

   

  Thanks to their enthusiasm and your generous support, we are raising money to help provide more books for our school, inspiring a love of reading for everyone. 

   

  A big thank you to the PTA for organising such a creative and fun event, and to all families and friends who sponsored the children and helped make it a success!

  We are so proud of you all! 

  

• World Cup fever!

  Fri 12 Jun 2026 Lauren Rogers

  We have started to celebrate the 2026 world cup by exploring the different flags from around the world and have been designing football kits and top trump cards. We had a world cup draw and each child in Ash and Oak have been given a team that is competing. The teacher got to join in as well! A couple of children are in charge of the world cup wall chart and will be updating us on the progress of each time as the competition goes on! In the next few weeks the children will also get to play lots of football and we will be holding our own semi final and final world cup matches!

  

• Exciting News at Cockshutt CE Primary School and Nursery

  Wed 10 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  We’re so proud to share that our beautiful new log cabin is now complete!

   

  This wonderful space will be used as a sensory outdoor learning area, carefully designed to support calm, wellbeing and hands-on learning for all of our children 

   

  Whether it’s a quiet moment to reflect, a nurturing small-group session, or exploring new ideas through play and creativity, the cabin offers a peaceful and inspiring environment where our pupils can truly thrive 

   

  We can’t wait to start using this amazing space and see all the fantastic experiences it will bring!

  

• Oak Class Update

  Wed 03 Jun 2026 Kim Baker

  Our talented children in Oak Class have been busy developing their 3D drawing skills this week! 🖌️ Using careful observation, they explored how to create the illusion of depth by applying tone and shadow to their work.

   

  By experimenting with light and dark shading, the children learned how to make their drawings look more realistic and bring their artwork to life. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they practised blending techniques and thinking about where light falls on an object.

   

  We are so proud of their creativity, focus, and fantastic effort—well done, Oak Class!