leadership Archives - Cokethorpe School

Developing Courage at Cokethorpe

by tl | Feb 16, 2026 | Academic, School Life

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...

Debating and Public Speaking Thrive at Cokethorpe

by tl | Feb 12, 2026 | Academic

The History Department is delighted to award an Optimum Award to Alex (Lower Sixth, Queen Anne) for his outstanding speech prepared for the Historical Association Great Debate. Going well beyond the taught curriculum, Alex explored the importance of personal and...

Quiet leadership and the power of peer support

by tl | Dec 17, 2025 | Academic

Towards the end of the term, my colleagues and I were interviewing Sixth Form students applying for our school-based leadership programme. Each candidate submits a letter of application, secures a teacher’s reference, and then faces an interview. As part of the...

Heads of School and Prefect Team for 2025–2026

by tl | Jun 26, 2025 | School Life

We are delighted to introduce the newly appointed Heads of School and Prefect Team for the upcoming academic year. These pupils have been selected for their leadership qualities, strong sense of responsibility, and commitment to the values and spirit of the Cokethorpe...

Smartphone Use in Focus

by tl | Jun 9, 2025 | In School Events

Last week, a group of parents attended the second in our series of workshops focused on smartphone use and digital wellbeing. These sessions form part of a wider conversation taking place across the School, involving pupils, staff and parents alike. The workshop began...