english Archives - Cokethorpe School

Cokethorpe Triumphs at Public Speaking Competition

by tl | Mar 4, 2026 | Academic

What an extraordinary evening for Cokethorpe School at the Kitebrook Humanities Public Speaking Competition! In our very first year attending, Cokethorpe rose to the challenge, facing stiff competition from Kitebrook, St Hugh’s, The Croft and Cothill. The standard...

Reception Discover the Magic of Books at Witney Library

by tl | Feb 1, 2026 | Trips

On Wednesday, 28 January, Reception pupils enjoyed a delightful visit to Witney Library. The children listened intently as librarians explained how the library works before exploring the shelves and discovering cosy corners perfect for reading. Teachers joined the...

Poetry by Heart from the Heart

by tl | Mar 4, 2025 | Academic

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...

A Countdown to the Conundrum

by tl | Feb 14, 2025 | In School Events

The Shed was abuzz with excitement this week as crowds gathered lunchtimes to witness the much-anticipated House Countdown competition. The atmosphere was electric as the Houses battled it out in a series of intense ‘number’ and ‘letter’...

From Cokethorpe to Published Author

by tl | Jan 20, 2025 | Cokethorpe Society

We spoke to Katie Buckley (OC 2014, Harcourt) about the release of her first novel, Hero, and shared some memories of her time at Cokethorpe. Congratulations on the imminent release of your first novel. Can you tell us about it? The book, which comes out in January,...