Cottesloe Launch ABC Talks: Inspiring Career Insights from Alumni The Cottesloe School is excited to announce the launch of our new Alumni Business Career Talk series, 'ABC Talk,' designed to inspire and inform our students. We are delighted to welcome back successful alumni who will share their career journeys, insights, and advice. This series aims to provide valuable real-world perspectives on various career paths, helping students make informed decisions about their future. Students will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of those who have walked the same corridors and achieved success in their chosen fields. Each 'ABC Talk' session will feature alumni speakers, who will discuss their career paths, challenges, and successes. There will be opportunities for Q&A, allowing students to engage directly with our alumni. Our inaugural 'ABC Talk' featured Will List, Motorsport Graduate Trackside Engineer for Pirelli. Will left our Sixth Form in 2020 and went onto study Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University. The session focussed on studying and work experience in Motorsport Engineering and what a career being trackside is like. Will brought along Taylor Kirkwood who also studies at Oxford Brookes University, she is currently doing a BEng in Motorsport Engineering and has a placement at Team Fox Racing. Will and Taylor spoke to a group of Year 12s that are considering a career in Engineering. We are incredibly grateful to Will and Taylor for sharing their expertise and time with our students. We wish Will and Taylor every success in their futures. This series is a testament to the strong community at The Cottesloe School and our commitment to preparing students for their future careers. We look forward to hosting more alumni and fostering valuable connections between our students and graduates. #TCSAlumni #CareerDevelopment #Education #MotorsportEngineering #TheCottesloeSchool #Networking #Inspiration #TCSSixthForm

Retirement? More like Re-Tail-ment! After years of paw-some service, our beloved Teddy, the wellbeing dog, is officially retiring! Teddy has brought immeasurable comfort, smiles, and stress relief to countless students and staff at The Cottesloe School. He's been a furry shoulder to lean on, a gentle presence in times of need, and a true member of our school family. We'll miss his wagging tail and warm cuddles dearly. Wishing Teddy a retirement filled with endless naps, treats, and belly rubs! Thank you for everything, Teddy West. You'll always be in our hearts. Teddy's last day is Thursday 3rd April. #TeddyTheWellbeingDog #TheCottesloeSchool

Eid Mubarak to all our families celebrating either today or tomorrow. May you have a blessed day with your families and friends

Edi's Fundraising Bake Sale is TOMORROW Cash only Under the canopy at break Supporting the amazing cause @brain_tumour_research for Brain Tumour Awareness Month Please come down and support our amazing student Edi who happens to be a baker too, these pictures are of what she has prepared for tomorrow

Kooth have free support webinars for this up coming exam season. There are webinars for all Year 11s and 13s as well as sessions for families and for yourselves as professionals. Did you know that 85% of students in the UK experience exam anxiety, yet 71% don't seek any support? We all know how hard it is to focus when stress takes over. This is why we've developed this webinar series to help students navigate this important time in their lives. Lots of dates are available from 31st March all the way through to early May. What's it about? The sessions will cover: Dr Jeri, Kooth Clinical team, talks about stress Signs and symptoms of exam stress How stress can be a good thing Tips to manage exam stress Practice of the STOP technique to help manage stress What's included? Live 30 minute webinar Downloadable resources (for staff and young people) in a follow up Don't worry if you can't make it! If you can't attend the live session, simply select the 'can't attend' option when registering, and they will reach out to arrange sharing guidance.

' ( "" ) . You've probably seen them online or heard about athletes using them, but here's the real deal: What are they? Snus: Tobacco + Nicotine (ILLEGAL in the UK ) Nicotine Pouches: Just Nicotine (Legal to buy, but NOT safe!) Why are they dangerous? They're packed with nicotine, which is super addictive and bad for your developing brain. Symptoms can include nausea, headaches, dizziness, increased heart rate, and even nicotine poisoning. They're NOT like NHS nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which is regulated and for people 12+. Risk of dental issues and oral cancers What's the school doing? We're educating you on the risks. Using snus, nicotine pouches, vapes, or cigarettes on school grounds or to/from school = sanctions. This includes confiscation, parental contact, suspension, and educational interventions. Key points: Snus is illegal. Nicotine pouches, while legal to buy, are dangerous and prohibited at school. Vaping and Smoking are also illegal under 18. Need help or info? Check these out: Talk to Frank: https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nicotine @health_forteens: https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/lifestyle/tobacco/nicotine-pouches-and-snus-just-the-facts/ Let's stay safe and healthy!

We're thrilled to invite all families and learners (Years 7 to 13) to our Thursday, May 1st, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Cottesloe School Explore Colleges, A-Levels, T-Levels, UTCS, apprenticeships, universities, and more! Get insights from Cottesloe Alumni and experts from The ASK Programme & @bucksskillshub. It's never too early to start planning your future! : https://bit.ly/CottesloeEventbrite #TCScareers #TCScareerspathway #apprenticeships #university #futureplanning #TheCottesloeSchool #BucksSkillsHub #ASKProgramme #College #UTC

We are opening up two more dates for those of you that haven't already collected your 2024 exam certificates. Certificates can be collected from School Reception on the 3rd and 4th April between 9.00am and 2.30pm. Your certificates are important legal documents that you will need throughout the course of your career. Employers, colleges and universities often insist on seeing the original qualification certificates. Please make every effort to collect your certificates and keep them safe. We cannot keep certificates in school for extended periods of time. Replacement certificates will cost you over £40 from each exam board. If you cannot attend in person, you can ask a friend or relative to collect on your behalf. They must bring a copy of the attached form with them; it must be signed by you. If you cannot arrange collection on the above dates, please email the exams office to arrange an alternative date, via exams@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk.

Last week, Year 12 BTEC Sport, we delved into the fascinating world of muscle fibre types! We used a chicken to visually understand the differences between Type 1 (slow twitch), Type 2A, and Type 2X (fast twitch) fibres. The dark meat of the legs (Type 1) demonstrates endurance, perfect for long-duration, low-intensity activities. The white breast meat (Type 2X) shows the power of fast twitch fibres for high-intensity, short-duration movements. Linking theory to practical examples makes learning come alive! #TheCottesloeSchool #TCSSixthForm #TCSPEDept #BTECSport #MusclePhysiology

up Friday Have a great weekend everyone

RND2025 done Thank you everyone for supporting this great cause Thanks to Miss Gray for organising!

RED NOSE DAY! Don't forget to wear something RED for Comic Relief tomorrow WITH your uniform and donate £1.50 via ParentPay. There will also be fun activities at break and lunch so bring in cash, let's come together and make a difference! #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay #SchoolFundraiser

Thank you so much @imago_ps for snapping these important photos for Years 11 and 13 leavers

Double the Alumni Pride! Huge shoutout to our incredible alumni who represented @eastmidsrugby U20s this weekend against @oundlerfc U23s! It was a tough and competitive match, a perfect test before the Jason Leonard County Championship in two weeks. We were thrilled to see: Jamie West, a recent alum from last year now playing for @buzzardrugby, making his representative rugby debut with the U20s! Christopher Bateman, owner of @CBSportsTherapyRehabilitation and the club's Lead Sports Therapist, bringing his expertise to the team! It's fantastic to see alumni from different eras coming together and contributing to the next generation of rugby talent. #Thecottesloeschool #TCSAlumni #EastMidsRugby #AlumniPride #CommunityRugby

Last chance to get to see our Sixth Form tomorrow evening for current Year 11s.