The Cottesloe School Sixth Form

Last Friday, we had such a wonderful time at our annual Senior Citizen High Tea! We welcomed over 30 cherished members of our local community to the school for a delightful afternoon. Our guests enjoyed a fantastic spread of sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and an array of delicious cakes, all prepared with love by Dr. Jera and our amazing Hospitality and Catering students. It was truly special to chat with everyone, especially hearing fascinating stories about the school's history! Some even shared memories of working or studying here when we were known as Wing County Secondary School. Our talented GCSE students provided beautiful music, making the atmosphere even more charming. A huge thank you to Dr. Jera and all the students for their hard work in making it such a memorable afternoon. We loved meeting you all! #TheCottesloeSchool #tcs65years

That's our Head Student Jacob M!

This morning, our future linguists gained incredible insights into careers in the Civil Service, including GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters), by joining a Government live stream! They heard inspiring tips and learned just how vital language and communication skills are in the workplace. One speaker even joined live from the British Embassy in Tokyo, having studied French and German at schooljust like our students! It goes to show, you never know how far learning a language can take you! Inspired to explore a career in the Civil Service Sector? Check out our Careers Ideas page: www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/curriculum/careers-hub/careers-ideas/civil-service #tcscareershub #TCSFutures #TCSmfl #modernlanguages #CivilServiceJobs

What a Day at the Year 7/8 Cricket Festival! We had an amazing time today, July 7th, at @wolvertontowncc Club's Year 7/8 Cricket Festival. Our team had the fantastic opportunity to compete alongside 8 other county teams in an action-packed tournament. Our girls showed incredible spirit and determination, finishing strong in the middle of the group with a great mix of wins and losses. We saw some seriously impressive improvements in their bowling and fielding techniques throughout the day – a true testament to their hard work and dedication. Well done to everyone involved, and a massive thank you to Wolverton Cricket Club for hosting such a brilliant event! #CricketFestival #YouthCricket #GirlsCricket #WolvertonCricketClub #CountyCricket #FutureStars #TCSPEDept #TheCottesloeSchool

Year 10 into 11 Preparation Evening is taking place this evening. It is not too late to attend, if you can confirm your attendance using this link https://bit.ly/44Fserg so we have a record of attendance.

Happy 65th Birthday to The Cottesloe School! On July 7, 1960, Wing County Secondary School officially opened its doors, marking the beginning of an extraordinary 65-year journey. From our humble origins to the vibrant educational community we are today, we celebrate decades of shared memories, remarkable achievements, and enduring friendships. To honour this special occasion, in April we unveiled a Heritage Wall. This unique feature allows our students to connect with our rich history daily, reinforcing their sense of belonging and reminding them they are part of something truly special. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this celebration and our legacy possible: Our Heritage Project Team, led by the incomparable Margaret Balding, for meticulously piecing together our story. Our brilliant designers, @bluecubecreative, for their incredible work in bringing our history to life. Our talented students, Matthew M and Alfie W, for capturing the awesome drone footage. All our students, past and present – you are, and always have been, the heart of The Cottesloe School. Every dedicated staff member who has contributed to our success and growth over the years. Here's to the next 65 years of learning, innovation, and continued excellence! #TheCottesloeSchool #TCS65years

What an out-of-this-world day! Yesterday, our students were absolutely captivated by a visit from NASA astronaut, @astro_ricky! He shared incredible insights into his journey to space, life on the International Space Station, and even what it's like to spacewalk. Our students asked some truly amazing questions and were completely riveted for the entire hour! Now that is what I call aspiring our students for their future selves Every talk like this, is a careers inspiration for young people. Aim for the stars #teamcottesloe Thank you once again to our amazing Science Team #Thecottesloeschool #tcssciencedept #TCSCareerEducation

The deadline date for donations to the Foodbank is fast approaching. Thank you to those of you who have dropped off goods so far. If you are able to do so, then please pop some tinned food, chocolate biscuits or 'fun' cereals in your shopping this weekend and send them in next week.

The summer holidays are nearly here, and while having fun and relaxing is important, there's nothing worse than getting to the end of the six-week stretch and realising you haven't done anything productive. Not this year, though! Bucks Skills have rounded up the best workshops, events, and other career-building opportunities to help you have a productive summer. The "Classroom to Careers" June 2025 newsletter from Buckinghamshire Skills Hub is packed with exciting opportunities for students and families looking to explore career paths and build valuable skills. https://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/careers-hub/prepare-for-success-blog/june-classroom-to-careers

Congratulations to Maisie who took part in her first concert with The Wing Singers. She was part of a 70 strong choir and sang her heart out with over 20 songs.

Congratulations to Maisie who took part in her first concert with The Wing Singers. She was part of a 70 strong choir and sang her heart out with over 20 songs.

Currently studying Animation at University and specialising in Stop Motion Isobel took the time to visit The Art department to talk our year 10s and 12s about their 6th form journey and their University experiences. It was wonderful to see what our ex student has been up to these past two years and to help inspire our next generation of Art students!

Congratulations to Year 7 Lucia for passing her Grade 1 Piano exam with Distinction. What a Superstar! #smashingyourgrade1piano #TCSINSPIRE

ABC Talk Series: Harry Phillips' Degree Apprenticeship Journey! What a pleasure to welcome back #classof2022 alum, Harry Phillips, for our second ABC Talk! Harry, who thrived in Finance, Business, Sports, and Core Maths at #TCSSixthForm, shared his inspiring journey into a #DegreeApprenticeship. He walked our Year 12s through his path from uncertainty to a Project Coordinator role at @hs2ltd highlighting the power of adaptability. Now fully qualified and set to become an Assistant Project Manager while completing his BSc in Project Management – what an achievement! Harry's insights on resilience, responsibility, and real-world apprenticeship experiences were invaluable. His story truly emphasizes that a Degree Apprenticeship is a brilliant post-18 option, offering both education and practical work. We're so proud of Harry and incredibly grateful for his engaging talk! #Thecottesloeschool #ABCTalk #TCSFutures #TCSCareerEducation