News
News
- New Head at Cothill House from September 2023
Following a rigorous search and selection process, George May has been appointed as Headmaster of Cothill Hous...
- Celebrating Long Service
Two members of staff from Cothill House School - Jenny Barrett and Oliver Williams, joined us for lunch at Tru...
- Summer Conference
We welcomed delegates to our first Prep Schools Trust Conference held at Chandlings School.
- Strong rating in new UK Independent Schools industry analysis
Prep Schools Trust was delighted to receive affirmation from an independent source which awarded them a “STRONG...
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A Prep Schools Trust education is for the whole child. The schools within the Trust are dedicated to the social, emotional, and educational growth of the pupils. Across everything we do, we put a child's individual wellbeing and educational needs first. https://t.co/nfPk7ETlxQ
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The Year 6 pupils at @CothillHouse had a fantastic time at @LEGOLANDWindsor on their V-Badge Trip. What a wonderful place to spend the day! https://t.co/L8Wwels58z
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Here's how @Barfield_School are celebrating #InternationalDayOfHappiness - this year's theme is "Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind." https://t.co/lhbZaXIIJ8
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The Trust schools are marking #RedNoseDay today The children at @chandlings_sch came into school in red clothes to raise money, whilst those in Years 5 to 8 at @mowden_hall are taking part in a red nose and spoon race! https://t.co/QqX0XqGoi2
- Senior school success100% of Chandlings Prep Pupils receive offers from their chosen senior schools for the third year running.
- Valerie Bloom entertains ChandlingsWe were delighted to welcome the writer and performance poet Valerie Bloom to Chandlings as part of a week filled with exciting World Book Day events. Valerie, who received an MBE for her services to poetry, performed her poems to the whole school from Nursery to Year 6.
- Year 3 and Year 4 Poetry WalkAs part of our poetry focus for World Book Week Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed a Poetry Walk, inspired by nature, throughout the school grounds. A variety of poems, relating to various locations within the school, were discovered by the pupils. The children read and discussed the poems, the poetic devices within them and selected their favourite line.
- Year 6 Cell CompetitionThe children in Year 6 were tasked with making a model of a cell (plant, animal, bacteria, or virus) for a house competition, in order to support and cement their understanding of their Science and Engineering topic, Cells and Microbes. They had to choose their materials, label the parts of the cell, and include a description for each part. There was a huge variety of fantastic models made out of a wide range of materials. The judging proved tricky due to the extremely high standard but we managed, after much deliberation, to decide upon the winners.
- New movement initiativeCothill House School has partnered with FMS Schools to introduce a new movement initiative. FMS Schools is a resource and software platform built specifically for schools to help track, report and develop functional movement for pupils. Rory Griffiths, Director of Sport, said: ‘With increased screen and idle time now part of modern life, we want to enable our boys, initially those in Years 4-6, to identify and then rectify any issues with posture, breathing, mobility and stability. It should have a significant impact on how they go about their lives inside and outside the classroom.
- New Head from Sept 2023Following a rigorous search and selection process, George May has been appointed as Headmaster of Cothill House. Mr May will succeed to the post following the departure in July 2023 of Duncan Bailey, who with his wife Maria has led the school with great success for 12 years.
- Headmaster's message following the death of Her Majesty The QueenCothill House School is deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II has died. We offer our sincere condolences to His Majesty The King and The Queen Consort and The Royal Family. All members of the Cothill community mourn alongside the Nation and the Commonwealth. Duncan Bailey - Headmaster
- Cheltenham College Racquets DayOn Thursday 12th May, Cheltenham College treated eight of our boys to a brilliant morning of racquet sports.
- Rising Fuel Prices Drive Pupils to Geography Challenge VictoryAspiring Year 5 Geographers at Kitebrook Preparatory School celebrate after being crowned victors in the first St Edward’s, Oxford, Geography Challenge.
- Winton Cup Winners!Year 6 children at Kitebrook Preparatory School are celebrating after a superb win at the Prep School Humanities Competition, The Winton Cup.
- Flying the Flag for Climate ChangeKitebrook Preparatory School awarded prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag
