Poetry by Heart from the Heart

Poetry by Heart from the Heart

Earlier this term, the First Form were set the challenging task of finding a poem they enjoyed and learning it by heart. The best performances from each English class were put forward to perform at the final showcase during House assembly. Mr Walwyn, Mr Howells and...
Celebrating Excellence: The Optimum Awards

Celebrating Excellence: The Optimum Awards

Each fortnight, at the Headmaster’s assembly, we celebrate academic excellence in the form of the Optimum Awards. Any pupil in the Senior School can be nominated for an Optimum by their subject teachers in recognition of academic work that showcases academic...
Language Skills Rocket with Onatti Theatre Visit

Language Skills Rocket with Onatti Theatre Visit

We were delighted to welcome the renowned Onatti Theatre Company back to School to perform a play in French for our Year 6 and First Form, supporting their learning of a modern foreign language. The play, Ticket pour l’espace, took the audience on a thrilling...
Research-Informed Approach

Research-Informed Approach

Academic Life at Cokethorpe – Head of Learning and Teaching, Miss Dodson outlines the School’s approach. Common parlance is ‘Teaching and Learning’, whilst we say, ‘Learning and Teaching’. Why the distinction? Our priority and focus is on the learning and...
From Drama Rehearsals to Oxford Interviews

From Drama Rehearsals to Oxford Interviews

Upper Sixth Form student, Oscar Luckett (Vanbrugh), takes us on his incredible journey from drama rehearsals to Oxford interviews, as he secures a place at Oxford University to study Philosophy and Theology. Balancing A-Level drama, an Oxford application, and the...
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