Developing Courage at Cokethorpe

Developing Courage at Cokethorpe

Last week, pupils were competing for the coveted title of ‘Musician of the Year’. It is always a highlight of the school calendar, with over 80 submissions across two categories, eventually narrowed down to two finals according to standard. To see young people perform...
House Countdown Finale 2026

House Countdown Finale 2026

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...
Sixth Form Peer Mentors Make a Difference

Sixth Form Peer Mentors Make a Difference

This week, we sat down with our Sixth Form Peer Mentor Team to learn more about the programme’s impact and what being a Peer Mentor really means. Currently, ten Prep pupils benefit from one-on-one mentor pairings, offering a safe, neutral space where they can...
Meet the School: Mrs Armstrong

Meet the School: Mrs Armstrong

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...
Father Christmas Surprise Appearance

Father Christmas Surprise Appearance

There was great excitement in the Prep School on Friday when the CPFA arranged a Christmas film with snacks and treats for the children while their parents went shopping at the Christmas Fair. When the film was paused at four o’clock, children were amazed that they...
Sixth Form Christmas Dinner 

Sixth Form Christmas Dinner 

The Sixth Form came together to celebrate the festive season at their annual Christmas Dinner, an evening filled with laughter, creativity, and camaraderie. This year’s theme, ‘Alphabet Alter Ego’, saw students embracing their inventive sides by dressing...