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Meet the School: Mrs Fuchs

by tl | Jan 10, 2025 | School Life

Name Mrs Caroline Fuchs; a lot of the children call me ‘Mrs Madame Fuchs’. What do you do at the School? I teach all Prep School pupils four languages. Depending on which year the pupils are in, they learn French, Italian, German and Spanish. When did you join? I...

Marching into the Lent Term with Epiphany Celebration

by tl | Jan 8, 2025 | School Life

The Lent Term began with a firm favourite in the Prep School calendar, the annual gathering in the Dining Hall to celebrate ‘La Fête des Rois’, a French celebration of Epiphany. It was an event that brings French culture to life at Cokethorpe, as the pupils take part...

Pantomime Worth Every Magic Bean

by tl | Dec 12, 2024 | Trips

On Wednesday 11 December, all the pupils in the Prep School had an afternoon to remember as they set off on an adventure to the Chipping Norton Theatre to watch Jack and the Beanstalk – Oh, yes they did! The show was not your average fairy tale, it was a wild and...

Harvesting Community Spirit

by tl | Oct 17, 2024 | In School Events

Parents were invited to watch the Pre-Prep perform their heart-warming Harvest Festival: the perfect blend of fun, learning, and giving back. Reception Class kicked things off with a charming retelling of the classic story of The Little Red Hen, complete with plenty...

Topical Visit to Tropical Rainforest

by tl | Oct 8, 2024 | Trips

Our Year 4 pupils had an unforgettable adventure at the Living Rainforest in Newbury. The excitement was palpable as they stepped into the lush, vibrant environment, feeling as if they had been transported to a real rainforest. The pupils were thrilled to see a...