It was an incredible week last week with three sell-out shows from our students for the school's production of High School Musical! After months of preparation, the cast and crew delivered three outstanding performances.

Winter arrived last week, delivering a mix of crisp cold, snow, and heavy rain. It's been great to see how prepared our students have been, with coats and warm clothing in full effect. As the cold sets in, please remind your children to continue dressing warmly. To clarify uniform expectations: V-neck black jumpers can be worn as an additional layer, but not instead of the school blazer. A coat is also an addition to the uniform and not a replacement for the blazer.

This week is Anti-Bullying week and what a wonderful, colourful day it is here at The Cottesloe School!

We’ve all nearly made it…

I hope everyone was able to stay safe in Storm Amy’s high winds over the weekend. Last week was another packed and productive one for us at The Cottesloe School.  We hosted three more successful Open Mornings, giving many new families a glimpse into school life. Year 12s stepped up for a Team Talk Challenge with Hidden Leaders, and Biology students were inspired by a fascinating Virology talk from a researcher at Oxford University. I hope that all families who attended the Tutor Meetings found the opportunity valuable in discussing how their young person, whether they’re in Year 7, Year 13, or anywhere in between, has settled into this new term.

The third full week of the academic year is now underway, and so far the term has been filled with energy and purpose. Our Year 7 students continue to impress with their seamless transition into school life, and all other year groups have shown a determined commitment to our core values: Prepare, Aspire, and Succeed. As we look ahead, we are excited to open our doors to prospective parents and their Year 6 children for a series of open mornings starting tomorrow. We extend our thanks in advance to our staff as well as our Sixth Form tour guides and Head Student presenters. A special mention goes to four incredible Year 7 students who, after only two weeks with us, will be speaking to a full hall of visitors, demonstrating the school's 6Cs in action.