At The Cottesloe School, we're committed to creating a safe and supportive environment. Today, we collaborated with Thames Valley Police to demonstrate the use of a knife arch, using electromagnetic technology to detect metallic objects. This hands-on experience provided a powerful reminder of the dangers of carrying knives and reinforced our dedication to proactive education. Staff and students participated, gaining valuable insight. We're grateful for our safe school and this opportunity to enhance awareness. Thank you, @thamesvalleypolice, for your invaluable support. #Safeguarding #SchoolSafety #CommunityEngagement #ProactiveEducation #knifeeducationinschools #thecottesloeschool

Huge shoutout to our incredible student, Lola Goyen! Lola's passion for helping others shines bright with her "Colour Me Better" platform. She's been collecting arts & crafts supplies, funded by her own pocket money and amazing raffles, to donate to young patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust We were so touched to receive this email from Kelly in the MKUH charity team: "Lola recently visited MKUH to donate a hamper of arts and crafts supplies for young patients on our children's wards - she was an absolute delight and real credit to your school." Lola, you're an inspiration to us all! And guess what? She's already started collecting for her next donation! #MKUH #6Cs #TheCottesloeSchool #StudentAchievements #MakingADifference #FundraisingHero

Year 11 James Gasson is fundraising for his Camp International Peru Trip - he will be selling sweet cones tomorrow lunch time under the bus shelter. £1.50 a cone End your term on a sugary high

And so Teddy's last day has arrived Let's all send our love and thanks to Mrs West, for allowing us to share Teddy and for the impact he's made on lots of young people who needed him #teddythewellbeingdog #thecottesloeschool

WOW £300 raised for Brain Tumour Research We are so proud of Edi and our school community for supporting this important charity!

What if you could change a student's life in just a week or two? The Cottesloe School is looking for local businesses and organisations to provide work experience opportunities for our Year 10 students. By offering a placement you could: Help a student find their passion and gain valuable skills. Invest in the future workforce. Meet some fantastic young people! Could you offer a student a placement? Sign up today https://bit.ly/TCSWESignup We would love to hear from you! #Aylesbury #LeightonBuzzard #TheCottesloeSchool #WorkExperience #Community #TCSWEX #Investinthefuture

Important Update for Year 10 We've extended the deadline for Year 10 Work Experience placements to , , . This gives students more time to find the perfect opportunity to develop essential real-world skills. We're asking students to take initiative by: Visiting local businesses in person. Preparing professional CVs and cover letters. Keeping a detailed record of their job search efforts. , ! Check out these helpful resources on our website: CV Writing Guide: https://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/curriculum/careers-hub/cv-writing Work Experience Information: https://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/curriculum/careers-hub/work-experience Let's support our students in developing those vital soft skills: challenge, collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking, community, and coaching! #WorkExperience #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess #Year10 #SkillsForLife

We're expanding and looking for passionate educators to inspire and shape the future! If you're ready to make a real difference, we have some fantastic opportunities for you: Teacher of Boys' PE + Head of Year TLR opportunity: Lead and mentor our students, fostering both physical and personal development. Temporary Part-time Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy (Maternity Cover): Ignite intellectual curiosity in our students with engaging discussions. Teacher of Mathematics + Head of Year TLR potential opportunity: Guide our students to mathematical excellence and provide crucial pastoral support. Teacher of Business Studies and Economics + Head of Year TLR potential opportunity: Equip our students with the skills and knowledge for success in the business world. Teacher of Design & Technology - Product Design Specialism + Head of Year TLR potential opportunity: Fuel creativity and innovation in our aspiring designers. Each role offers a unique chance to contribute to our vibrant school community and make a lasting impact. Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/our-school/join-our-team #EducationJobs #TeachingJobs #Hiring #Buckinghamshire #Careers #Teachers #PE #Ethics #Philosophy #Mathematics #BusinessStudies #Economics #DesignTechnology #ProductDesign #HeadofYear #TLR #TheCottesloeSchool

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.