AOBs and Activities
The Prep Activities Programme
Revised and extended in 2021, the programme expands horizons beyond the classroom, helping pupils discover new passions, academic and otherwise. With 35+ activities run primarily by teachers (plus specialist coaches), options change termly to broaden experiences and build skills for Senior AOBs. From Philosophy and Debating to Golf, Judo, Riding, Modern Dance, Cooking, Poetry, Textiles, Jewellery Making, Ballet, and Technology Club, there’s something for every interest. Pre-Prep Adventurers, usually led by our Head of Outdoor Education, introduce fun pursuits chosen to develop cognitive, sensory, and motor skills.
Outdoor Education
Working across Prep and Senior, our Head of Outdoor Education leads pupils from their first campfire to endurance kayaking.
AOBs in the Senior School
Integrated into the weekly timetable, AOBs are vital to School life: over 100 choices are provided termly across five categories: Cerebral; Physical; Creative; Hobbies; and Service. If a desired activity isn’t offered, we’ll try to add it. Many AOBs are student-led, with Sixth Formers sharing passions and leadership in a supportive, close-knit environment. Pupils select three AOBs per term (one weekly session for each), typically choosing from different categories with flexibility where appropriate via tutor discussion.
Delve into the depth and breadth of the AOB programme in the AOB Guide below:
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Digital Learning
At Cokethorpe, we are proud of the way we embrace modern technology, utilising it to support and augment teaching and learning, both in the classroom and beyond.
Scholarships and Awards
Our Scholarships and Awards aim to recognise and promote those who embody the attitude and approach to learning that we value, as well as those with a particular aptitude for a subject or activity.
Admissions Process
Check the processes and requirements for your child’s entry to Cokethorpe, which varies depending on the year group your child will join, through our Admissions Process calculator.
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