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’...

Hitting the Right Notes at Musician of the Year Final

by tl | Feb 14, 2025 | Performing Arts

The Musician of the Year competition is one of the many highlights of the musical calendar here at Cokethorpe. This year, we were honoured to welcome Mr Doug McIlwraith, Director of Music at Bedales School, to adjudicate our exceptional musicians who participated in...

Celebrating Excellence: The Optimum Awards

by tl | Feb 13, 2025 | Academic

Each fortnight, at the Headmaster’s assembly, we celebrate academic excellence in the form of the Optimum Awards. Any pupil in the Senior School can be nominated for an Optimum by their subject teachers in recognition of academic work that showcases academic...

Fun-Filled Fifth Form Social

by tl | Feb 10, 2025 | School Life

To celebrate the end of the mock examinations, the Fifth Form pupils had an unforgettable night out in Oxford that was packed with excitement, delicious food, and some friendly rivalry. It was the perfect way to unwind and reward themselves after their academic...

Clowning Around with Chipping Norton Theatre

by tl | Feb 7, 2025 | Performing Arts

Theatrical specialists from Chipping Norton Theatre came to deliver a series of workshops for Cokethorpe First Form to learn from and enjoy. This lucky year group got to experience practical seminars on how to expand characterisation skills and how to develop vocal...