swift Archives - Cokethorpe School

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...

Swift House Sing their way to Success

by tl | Oct 14, 2024 | School Life

The Senior School were in good voice as each House took to the stage to sing their hearts out in the much-loved annual House Singing Competition. The six Houses each performed their choice of song, with enthusiasm and aplomb. Vanbrugh sent out an ‘SOS’ to all the Abba...

Countdown to the Conundrum

by tl | Feb 27, 2024 | School Life

There were anagrams and puzzles aplenty, as pupils faced off in the annual House Countdown competition. The first heat saw Queen Anne take an early lead, and, despite Feilden and Harcourt narrowing the gap, Queen Anne maintained their lead to make it through to the...

A Fight to the Finish Line

by tl | Oct 20, 2023 | Sport and Outdoor Education

As the bell struck to mark the beginning of the annual Crawford Relay, there ensued an eruption of noise from the crowd and an explosion of speed from the competitors. Vanburgh flew out of the gates taking an early lead, with sisters, Sienna (Second Form, Vanbrugh)...