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Simply Messing About in Boats

by tl | Jun 19, 2023 | Trips

It was a trip down the River Thames this term for the whole of the Prep School (with the exception of Year 5 who were off on their residential) on their visit to the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on Thames. All pupils in the Prep School will be participating in...

Unmasking Theatrics

by tl | Mar 21, 2023 | Performing Arts

Fresh from their highly successful recent performance of ‘Dracula’, all of Second Form took part in a fantastic workshop with Vamos Theatre company. Learning the wonderful skills of mask work and physical expression, the pupils were encouraged to find alternate means...

Second Form delve into the shadows

by tl | Mar 16, 2023 | Performing Arts

Second Form Dramatists delved in to the shadows this term with their thrilling production of ‘Dracula’. The entire year group performed, taking responsibility for communicating a section of the story. With the use of minimal props and costumes, multi-roling and...

Play-based Learning in Cokethorpe Pre-Prep

by whg | Feb 8, 2023 | Academic, School Life

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...

Treasure Island

by lmw | Dec 18, 2022 | Performing Arts

The Senior School Michaelmas Term production of Treasure Island was yet another outstanding performance from our talented pupils. From its romping sea shanties to its dark brooding atmosphere of menace, this show was packed with excitement and wonderfully charismatic...