The Wonderful World of Music at Cokethorpe

by tl | Nov 22, 2024 | Performing Arts

What does Bach (the GOAT – says our Director of Music, and he ought to know!) have in common with jazz legend Sonny Rollins? Or Tchaikovsky (he of the awesome arabesques) with ‘60s Geordie rockers The Animals? On paper, perhaps, nothing much, but in the...

Ascending New Heights in Enlightenment Lecture

by tl | Nov 21, 2024 | School Life

Sixth Form students were joined by our Third Form Scholars for the latest Enlightenment Lecture, delivered by expert climber and explorer, Stuart McAleese. Pupils were transported away from the lightly snow-dusted grounds of Cokethorpe School, to the heavily...

Industry Insights at Careers Fair

by tl | Nov 13, 2024 | In School Events

Pupils from Third to Fifth Form gathered for an exciting and informative Careers Fair held here at Cokethorpe. The event brought together an impressive seventeen companies, showcasing a variety of industries and offering valuable insights into their fields. From Law...

Sparks Fly at CPFA Fireworks Night

by tl | Nov 10, 2024 | CPFA

The CPFA Fireworks Extravaganza certainly lived up to its name, as over 1,200 visitors descended on the Cokethorpe site to enjoy a night of explosive fun. Friends and families huddled together warming themselves with mulled wine and hot chocolate, with the smell of...

A Hive of Literary Love

by tl | Nov 6, 2024 | School Life

At the heart of our School’s dedication to nurturing a love for reading, First Form pupils have once again embraced the excitement of the Book Trust’s national Bookbuzz scheme – an initiative designed to ignite a passion for books in young readers. Before the...