Cogden Class
Cogden class, named after another beautiful local beach, is the home for Year 3 and Year 4. The class is led by Mrs D Batten, Mrs Patten and on Fridays, Mr Harris. .
The move to Cogden Class and the start of Key Stage 2 is a significant milestone and much work is undertaken in Year 2 to ensure pupils make a smooth transition into this next stage of their school life. As with all classes, pupils enjoy a varied curriculum…and with Mrs Batten also being the Forest School Lead for the school, you can be sure to see Cogden taking their learning outside at any opportunity!
Recent Learning
Cogden: Rosh Hashana Learning Journey
Week Beginning: 27th January 2025 This week, our pupils in Cogden have embarked on an enriching exploration of the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah. Through this cultural journey, they have not only gained a deeper understanding of this significant celebration but...
Guide dogs visit
This afternoon, we had a visit from the guide dog charity. We were introduced to 7 dogs and their trainers, as well as Geoff, who is visually impaired and who brought along his own guide dog, Pringle. We heard how important a guide dog is for someone who is unable to...
Inflatable golf!
Having enjoyed a term of golf in the spring, we thought it would be fun to end the work with a bit of inflatable golf! On an unusually sunny afternoon, all of KS2 enjoyed playing the course in groups and as individuals. Various challenges were set and lots of fun was...
Cogden’s Violin Concert 21.3.24
For the last 10 weeks, Cogden Class have been learning how to play the violin with Mrs Ely as part of Dorset Music Service's provision in schools. We had so much fun learning how to hold the violin, the bow, how to bow and pluck. We hope you are impressed with our...
Christmas continues at Powerstock
This morning we enjoyed making Christingles together. We learnt that the idea began in Germany over 300 years ago when the bishop felt that people were forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. If you don't know, ask one of the children! [gallery...
Carol Singing in Bucky Doo Square
Christmas is fast approaching so half the school gathered in Bucky Doo Square to entertain the crowds with some carol singing. And then we were on! Enjoy! And there's nothing quite like a hotdog after...
A visit from the Benedetti Foundation
On the 11th October, KS2 hosted a visit from the Nicola Benedetti Foundation. This gave us all an opportunity to meet people who are so passionate about music, learn some skills from them and listen to their compositions on instruments we had never seen before being...
Cogden French: All About Me
Week Beginning 16/6/25 The All About Me unit brought French to life for Cogden Class, giving Year 3 and 4 pupils a fun and practical introduction to the language through movement, music, and creativity. From following classroom instructions to naming body parts and...
Cogden RE: Sikhism – Guru Nanak
Week Beginning 9/6/25 The Sikhism: Guru Nanak unit offered Cogden Class a meaningful exploration of faith, equality, and compassion through the life and teachings of Guru Nanak. Year 3 and Year 4 pupils began by...
Cogden PSHE: Growing and Changing – Coping
Week Beginning: 2/6/25 This PSHE unit gave Cogden Class a powerful toolkit for navigating emotions, change, and personal growth. Through diary writing, group discussions, and reflective activities, Year 3 and Year 4 pupils explored how to recognise and manage...
Cogden RE: Christianity – Creation
WB 19/5/25 The Christianity: Creation unit offered Cogden Class a reflective and creative exploration of the natural world through the lens of faith. Year 3 and Year 4 pupils began by immersing themselves in...
Cogden DT: Health Eating and Recipe Creation!
WB 21/5/25 The "Healthy Eating and...
Cogden History Unit: The Romans
21st April - 2nd May The "Romans" unit for Cogden Class, immersed Year 3 and Year 4 students in Roman history while enhancing their narrative writing skills. Students explored key concepts such as the...
Cogden Narrative: Journey
Week Beginning 17/3/25 The pupils of Cogden Class have just completed an exciting narrative unit inspired by the enchanting picture book Journey by Aaron Becker. Throughout this unit, pupils honed their skills in using inverted commas and crafting engaging dialogues....
Codgen Science: Plants
Week beginning 10/3/25 Cogden have been delving into the fascinating world of plants. Building on their previous knowledge from Year 2, where they learnt about the basic parts of plants and their functions, students have expanded their understanding by identifying and...
Dressing up as a book charcter Assembly
We all enjoyed dressing up as a character from a book- we had Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf, a boy in a dress, Goldilocks, Billionaire boy and Thing 1 and Thing 2 to name a few! Well done to everyone involved in organising such...
More World Book Day 2025!
We enjoyed dressing up as our favourite book characters! And still on a book theme, our Book Nook is ready to use!
