whg, Author at Cokethorpe School

From Player to Umpire: How Luke Is Staying Involved with Cricket

by whg | Jul 3, 2026 | School Life, Sport and Outdoor Education

When injury forced Luke (Upper Sixth, Gascoigne), to step away from playing cricket, he found an unexpected way to stay connected to the game he loves: umpiring. We caught up with him to find out more about his experience, the challenges of learning a new role, and...

House Countdown Finale 2026

by whg | Feb 14, 2026 | Academic, In School Events, School Life

Continuing the trend of the heats, Friday’s final of the House Countdown competition made for compelling viewing as the participants put dictionary corner through their paces, with the scores multiplying nearly as quickly as the teams themselves! A convivial...

Meet the School: Mrs Armstrong

by whg | Dec 7, 2025 | School Life

What do you do at Cokethorpe and when did you join? I joined in September 2025 as the Year 2 Class Teacher What is your background? Well, I’ve been teaching for quite a while – long enough that my very first pupils are now in their thirties! I started out at The...

Visit from award-winning journalist

by whg | Nov 21, 2025 | In School Events, School Life, Wider Community

Cokethorpe School hosted Sam Peters, renowned journalist, campaigner, and author of Concussed: Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth, for a day dedicated to sports safety, concussion awareness, and the future of contact sports. The day began with Sam sharing his journey into...

New Prep School Head from January 2026

by whg | Nov 20, 2025 | School Life, Wider Community

We are delighted to announce that Mrs Sarah Orton will become Head of Prep at Cokethorpe in January 2026, succeeding Mrs Nicky Black. A respected member of Cokethorpe’s Senior Leadership Team, Sarah is a familiar and trusted face in our community, bringing a wealth of...