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Our school is a place where all are welcomed and invited to build a community where God’s love is shared to enable positive engagement, action and education; allowing children, staff and pupils to be inspired to raise their eyes, open their minds and explore the world God created. Participating in God’s mission of love to both the local community and the wider world, we live fully as global neighbours. This work has been externally recognised and led us to be awarded the Bronze Global Neighbours Award by Christian Aid.
We are located on the west side of Darlington in the Cockerton Village area. We are a single form entry school and accommodate around 210 children in school. We have a wide catchment and we take children from all around the surrounding area and we feed into all the local secondary schools.
If you would like to visit us or would like more information about the school, please get in touch with the school office.
World Book Day on 5th March seems a long time away, but as it's the first Thursday back after the half term holiday it'll be here before we know it!
We have a wonderful day planned for all the children as we celebrate our love of reading.
As always, Miss Cassidy and her team have created a special menu for the day. If your child has a packed lunch they will be bringing home a form if you would like them to have a World Book Day school lunch.
World Book Day (UK & Ireland)
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It's Children's Mental Health Week!
As previously posted, we're joining hundreds of schools up and down the country to embrace the official theme 'This is My Place'.
Here we are on the official map!
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Cornflake spent some time in Class 3 yesterday and then enjoyed her weekly meal with the children! They asked some amazing questions - some of which I'm going to have to research as, even though I've had her for 11 years, I didn't know the answers!
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There has been a flutter of excitement among the children in Class 1 who have loved watching their feathered friends make an appearance.
The children carefully observed how many birds of each type visited our outdoor area and recorded this in a tens frame.
They were inspired to make beautiful water colour paintings and clay models.
Can you spot your favourite bird in the mix?
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Class 4 have had great fun creating Brazil Carnival–themed samba dances in groups. They worked brilliantly together and produced some fantastic routines.
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Today, we were delighted to welcome St Mary's Church new Associate Minister, Moji!
Moji asked the children what they would like to call her, and following the tradition of Mother Jess, the children democratically voted to call her Mother Moji.
Our Think Global Act Local group welcomed Mthr Moji with a special book to introduce our school. Each class then asked Mthr Moji questions to learn a little bit about her.
We found out that she is a trained lawyer, she grew up in Nigeria, she loves to cook and read, and she believes God has placed her here in Cockerton "to blossom where she is planted".
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Class 1 were inspired to create a place for nature when learning and reciting the poem, Mrs Bluebird. They have been busy preparing hanging bird feeders to attract birds for the RSPB Big School's Birdwatch. Next week, they will have the opportunity to use binoculars and tens frames to record their sightings.
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