Stepping Up: life in and after Sixth Form

Stepping Up: life in and after Sixth Form

The move to Sixth Form is commonly recognised as one of the more significant transitions in a child’s educational development. Head of Sixth Form, Mr Tolputt, discusses how the School supports and guides pupils as they take this step. What marks out Sixth Form as a...
Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!

The Second Form tested their skills both in front of and behind the camera, in an exciting ‘Film in a Day’ workshop. They learned how to produce and direct films using state-of-the-art technology and how to use a variety of different shots to create...
Visiting Author Inspires Pre-Prep

Visiting Author Inspires Pre-Prep

The Pre-Prep and Year 3 were very excited to have a visit from Camille Goodman, author of Mister Finch and the Queen, a quirky rhyming story about an old man who is invited to visit the Queen in London. Camille first read the story, then the Year 2 and Year 3 children...
Bikeability

Bikeability

Year 5 and 6 got back in the saddle as they undertook their ‘bikeability’ training course held here at Cokethorpe. Bikeability is the national standard for cycling in the UK, and the programme was delivered by qualified instructors from the fabulous Windrush Bike...
Play-based Learning in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep

Play-based Learning in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep

Reception Class Teacher, Mrs Brash, explains the benefits of play-based learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep. What is play-based learning? The main thing that differentiates play-based learning from other types of learning is...
Formal Celebration for Sixth Form Scholars

Formal Celebration for Sixth Form Scholars

Sixth Form Academic Scholars enjoyed a fabulous evening of fine dining and wine tasting at the Sixth Form Scholars’ Formal. This black-tie event provided the students with a highly enjoyable opportunity to familiarise themselves with the etiquette of a formal...