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1 MESSAGES FROM THE HEADTEACHER SPRING TERM 2019 T he Spring Term has been a highly eventful one for the school. As this publication highlights, our students have thrown themselves into the life of the school, achieving amazing things, both in and out of the classroom. When I read the school newsletter it really brings home to me how proud I am to be a member of such a thriving and vibrant school community. Key highlights for me this term have been one of our students being awarded the Painter-Stainer annual school art prize, in recognition of their success and commitment to art. This is an especially pleasing prize for us as it strengthens our relationship with the livery companies in the City of London. I have also been humbled and impressed by the volunteering many of our students commit to, some of which is mentioned in this newsletter. It really is great to see students living the motto of ‘Love as Brethren’, and this links closely to the phenomenal work the school does in supporting various charities with fundraising events. This Easter also sees the departure of two highly valued members of staff. Claire Harrington has worked in the Food and Nutrition Department since January 2017 as a Food Technician. She is leaving the school to spend more time with her family, and we wish her well. Nushrath Sharmin, our Sociology teacher, is starting maternity leave. She will be returning to work at the school next academic year, and everyone wishes her good luck as she embarks upon an exciting new phase of her life. The students in Years 11 and 13 also deserve a special mention. They have been preparing exceptionally well for their exams this summer, completing mocks and re-mocks, and doing so with a positive outlook and a real determination to succeed. It really is a testament to them, but also to their teachers, and the support of their parents and carers, that they are able to maintain the momentum and positivity through what can be quite a tiring and stressful period. We are very proud of all our students, and especially so of the students facing their crucial exams. I am sure everyone will join me in wishing them good luck over the next few months. There are so many events, trips, activities and achievements every term, it is impossible to capture them all in one newsletter. Do please keep up-to-date with all the most recent news on our twitter (@cooperscoborn) and facebook (The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School) accounts. So, all that remains is for me to wish you all a peaceful and Happy Easter, and to thank you once again for your continued support of, and interest in, the school Ms Sue HayHeadteacher

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MESSAGES FROM THE HEADTEACHER

SPRING TERM 2019

T he Spring Term has been a highly eventful one for the school. As this

publication highlights, our students have thrown themselves into the life of the school,

achieving amazing things, both in and out of the classroom. When I read the school

newsletter it really brings home to me how proud I am to be a member of such a thriving and

vibrant school community. Key highlights for me this term have been one of our students being

awarded the Painter-Stainer annual school art prize, in recognition of their success and

commitment to art. This is an especially pleasing prize for us as it strengthens our relationship

with the livery companies in the City of London. I have also been humbled and impressed by the

volunteering many of our students commit to, some of which is mentioned in this newsletter. It

really is great to see students living the motto of ‘Love as Brethren’, and this links closely to the

phenomenal work the school does in supporting various charities with fundraising events.

This Easter also sees the departure of two highly valued members of staff. Claire Harrington has

worked in the Food and Nutrition Department since January 2017 as a Food Technician. She is

leaving the school to spend more time with her family, and we wish her well. Nushrath Sharmin,

our Sociology teacher, is starting maternity leave. She will be returning to work at the school

next academic year, and everyone wishes her good luck as she embarks upon an exciting new

phase of her life.

The students in Years 11 and 13 also deserve a special mention. They have been preparing

exceptionally well for their exams this summer, completing mocks and re-mocks, and doing so

with a positive outlook and a real determination to succeed. It really is a testament to them, but

also to their teachers, and the support of their parents and carers, that they are able to maintain

the momentum and positivity through what can be quite a tiring and stressful period. We are

very proud of all our students, and especially so of the students facing their crucial exams. I am

sure everyone will join me in wishing them good luck over the next few months.

There are so many events, trips, activities and achievements every term, it is impossible to

capture them all in one newsletter. Do please keep up-to-date with all the most recent news on

our twitter (@cooperscoborn) and facebook (The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School)

accounts.

So, all that remains is for me to wish you all a peaceful and Happy Easter, and to thank you once

again for your continued support of, and interest in, the school

Ms Sue Hay—Headteacher

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by Mr Withyman Head of Art

NEWS FROM

AMSTERDAM TRIP 19-21 December 2018

F ollowing on from last year’s really successful A Level Paris trip, we decided to run another one this year. We decided on Amsterdam, and it did not disappoint. The art, architecture, people, hotel and whole experience was

fantastic. Numbers were up from last year. We took 17 students, and they were all perfect ambassadors for our school. We arrived at Schipol Airport at 10.55am on Friday morning and picked up our iamsterdam tickets. This covered all our travel on the metro and trams as well as entrance to the galleries. It also included a canal tour. Brilliant! Our first destination from the hotel was a short metro ride from Wibautstraat to Waterlooplein. From there we walked to the Hermitage Museum. This is a branch of the Amstel River in Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel River in Amsterdam. The museum is located in the former Amstelhof, a classic style building from 1681. After looking at the wide range of work there, we passed by Bloemenmarkt, the floating flower market, and on to the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building and parish church, founded circa 1213 and consecreted in 1306. Our last stop before dinner at Café Restaurant Orff was to see the fantastic Rembrandt’s House.

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Wednesday’s first stop was the unmissable Van Gogh Museum. We based ourselves in this area for the majority of the day as it is also where the Rijksmuseum is, as well as the Stedelijk Museum, plus others. So much art to see! The impressive and vast Rijksmuseum houses Dutch art from the middle ages to the present day and the much more futuristic looking Stedelijk Museum is where to see the modern art. We could have stayed much longer but time was against us and it was time for dinner and back to the hotel.

On the final day we were treated to a canal tour to see yet more sights and learn about Amsterdam’s rich history and culture. There was just time enough for students to explore the city for a final hour or so before we had to head back to Schipol Airport.

Thanks to Mr Claude and all 17 students for making this one of the best I have been on. The city was fantastic and the students were an absolute pleasure to escort.

We are now thinking about next year’s annual international trip. Possible destinations being discussed are Berlin and Venice. Exciting!

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National Portrait and Tate Modern Trip

I n addition to the Amsterdam trip, we again took our Year 10s to the National Portrait Gallery and Year 11s to the Tate Modern at the beginning of February. Both trips are crucial in enriching current schemes of learning and a great

opportunity for students to appreciate and record artwork first hand. Mr Claude always does a fantastic job of teaching and challenging students to look and interpret the artwork they face; equipping them with the knowledge required to question, interrogate and create personal and informed opinions. The Year 11s will never look at a Rothko the same way again! We are hoping to run more trips with students lower down the school as another way of getting them hooked!

Achievements

D uring this academic year we have had some fantastic achievements in the Art Department.

Havering Young Artist: Weimin Li, now in Year 13, won Gold for his age category for this portrait.

Emily Cooper also won Gold for this Wayne Thiebaud inspired painting.

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T he Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers awards an annual schools art prize of £100 to students in London and the South East. The prize money is used to buy an art book and art materials. This year the prestigious award

went to Joanna Marimon for this portrait painting. I joined Joanna and her family to attend the Prizegiving Ceremony at Painters’ Hall, a short walk from St Paul’s in London, where she was presented with her book and a certificate. Joanna’s painting looked great in the exhibition alongside the work of 25 other students from different schools. There was a speech about the livery company which explained a little about the history of the Painter-Stainers and the purpose of the work they do. They are the fifth oldest of the 110 livery companies in the City of London and therefore have a long history closely connected to the development of the City. The Company, comprising fine and decorative artists, received its first Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth in 1581 and today its energies are directed in the support of education in arts and crafts. This award could be a stepping stone to the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize, which was created in 2005 by The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers. This was set up to encourage the very best creative representational painting and promote the skill of draughtsmanship. With prize money totalling £35,000, the prize is one of the most prestigious awards to artists in the UK!

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Extra Curricular

E xtra curricular continues to be hugely popular in art

and every lunchtime there is some activity going on in each of the three art rooms.

Our Sixth Formers have helped with Year 7 Art Club and our amazing Technician Mrs English has continued to run a range of exciting activities with current Year 9 students.

New Staff

T he Art Department has another new look this year. I am delighted to have Mr Kilburn join the team. This year he is teaching Key Stage 3, and has been an instant hit with all our Year 7, 8 and 9 students. Mr Kilburn has 13 years’

experience of teaching across all key stages, and in addition to this he has mentored beginner teachers and moderated coursework and examinations at other schools. He has a wealth of art history knowledge and we are very lucky to have him with us in the department. He also helped his form raise money for the Bow Party by agreeing to shave his beard into the choice of whatever raised the most money! What a guy!

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Alice in Wonderland

M r Kilburn has wasted no time getting involved in some cross curricular projects, the most recent being set design for the school production of Alice in Wonderland. He enlisted the help of some Key Stage 3 students and the props looked great!

T he Art Department is buzzing at the moment. This is clearly illustrated by the number of students who have expressed an interest in taking it as an option for both GCSE and A Level. I expect there to be large cohorts of

students coming through in September. This is largely down to our Department’s shared vision of wanting to teach outstanding lessons and having a passion for art.

As stated in our page on the website, we provide a harmonious, inviting and safe environment that encourages students of all ages and ability to feel confident artistically, and able to think creatively to develop ideas in a personalised and diverse way. We will continue to ensure all our learners have the opportunity to develop their own artistic voice.

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O ver the last five weeks, Alex Gray and I have volunteered to help at The Oaks, a local residential care home. We spend our time assisting and speaking to the residents but also play music to them weekly, which has

resulted in us learning a lot of Beatles and 60s classics! It is an experience we look forward to each week and hope the residents enjoy it as much as we do. I am volunteering as part of my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and Alex is gaining valuable experience in a healthcare field for his ambition of becoming a doctor. It is a varied experience with something different each week and we believe anyone interested in helping will be pleasantly surprised with just how much you get back out of it from small conversations with the residents. The Oaks are always looking for volunteers to help in many different ways, from playing music to running classes and you can get in touch by either simply walking in and asking, like we did, or by calling them on 01708 220761.

Euan McDonnell

S everal Chemistry students from Year 13 entered the UK Chemistry Olympiad in January. Many congratulations to Zara Caplan and Callum Hughes who gained Bronze and Silver Certificates respectively.

Miss Wilson

Head of Chemistry

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by Miss Wood

Head of Geography

Geography Praise Postcard

Competition

D uring the Spring Term Mr Abadin ran a competition across the department, challenging our students to design a new praise postcard for the department, which is representative of the school ethos and our

department ethos, focused on what makes an exceptional geographer. As we had two outstanding entries, we decided to have both printed for use in the department.

They are currently with the design company who are putting the finishing touches onto our CCCS geography praise postcards. Make sure you are on the look-out for our new praise postcards in your post

during the Summer Term.

Our winning entries are from Louise and Amelia.

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YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO ICELAND

A t February half term, myself, Mrs Carron, Mr Teece and Mr Ryan had the pleasure of accompanying 40 of our current Year 11 GCSE geographers to Iceland. We had a fantastic time, which not only enabled the students to

explore the awe-inspiring natural landscape, but the diverse culture of Iceland that has been shaped through Iceland’s relationship with natural processes. Below are some of the photographic highlights from our trip. A busy day was had exploring the golden circle, a very tectonically active area in southwest Iceland. One of the stops during the day included the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. As the photos show—a snowy, cold and windy day.

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During our stay we got plenty of opportunities to see the sights and sounds of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. This included a visit to Hallgrimskirkja, which is the church at the centre of Reykjavik. It is an impressive piece of architecture and the front of the church is designed to represent the basalt columns of Vik, which was another stop on our trip.

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Venturing further afield, we stopped off to visit a variety of different coastal landscapes as we travelled further along the south coast. We even saw some seals enjoying a well earned rest on the rocky shores of Iceland’s south coast.

Iceland may be famous for its airline disrupting ash clouds and volcanoes. However, it is the way in which technology has been used to remove Iceland’s dependence on fossil fuels which is even more impressive.

On our last day before heading home we visited one of the geothermal power plants to see how homes and businesses are powered by the physical processes occurring inside the earth.

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Our trip would not have been complete without indulging in some more Iceland traditions. There were plenty of opportunities to go for a relaxing swim in water that is heated by geothermal activity. And a more British tradition, we also managed a snowball fight.

We are looking forward to many more Iceland adventures over the coming years

with the next generation of GCSE geographers.

Year 7 Antarctica Flags

Y ou may remember from an earlier newsletter that we had the opportunity of sending five fantastic Antarctic flag designs to Antarctica. Well, after a long journey they have now made it.

Madeline Hann, an Antarctic scientist, took these with her on her summer expedition as part of the Homeward Bound Project on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Below are the photos we received back of some rather chilly flags and a few ‘photobombing’ penguins in the background too! We are now looking forward to sending a new set of flags to Antarctica with our new Year 7s in 2019-2020.

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W e are really pleased and proud that Anna Clements and Emma Edgell-Reeves have just passed their Gold Awards. This is a culmination of 18 months of hard work and dedication. They will be

going to one of the Royal Palaces in the summer to be presented with their certificates by a member of the Royal family. There were 81 students who success fu l ly c o m p l e t e d t h e i r assessment in the Ashdown Forest. As a result we have 20 Year 10 students who have passed their Bronze Award and are awaiting final verification.

There are many more who are just one or two sections away from completion and I hope to have a large cohort celebrating their successes after Easter.

NEWS FROM MR TEECE

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“My Bronze DofE Assessment Expedition”

O n March 15th I was walking into school and meeting everyone in the gym packed and ready to go., talking and seeing everybody’s excited face. However even knowing that everyone was excited, we were all a bit scared

and worried about the long walk that was drilled into us from the very beginning. But since we managed to survive the training expedition we didn’t show that we were worried (but mostly excited). On the coach everyone felt more chilled and at ease knowing we were all in it together. When we got there the vast majority of us set off to find their assessor, get all our extra kit and to check the route. I remembered when we finished planning and checking I leaped for joy and it lifted the whole team’s spiritis. We set off and the first 10 minutes of the expedition was already MUDDY and SLIPPY, my heart was in my throat. We split off in all different directions from the other groups as we all planned different routes. During the day we got lost, as did about half the other groups, but we eventually found our way and continued the long journey to the camp site. As we went on through the day the mud got thicker and deeper, at one point there was a big mud patch but it looked quite shallow so it wasn’t too bad but of course, never assume, mine and two other people in our group’s feet became submerged in thick mud. This was the first time I got scared that I was not going to complete the hike. My feet got cold, my socks were drenched and of course I only had two pairs of socks. But we tried to lighten the mood with some songs. When we were navigating our route, all five of us took turns. We talked and tried to take as much of the nature and our surroundings in as possible. We saw deer running and our instructor said they were called fawns. Then it began to rain, the wind was strong and our energy levels went down, so we stopped for a short break, had a snack, told some jokes and then started walking again. I remember closer to the campsite it started to rain slightly heavier. The map that we orientated told us where we were (about a few kilometres away from our destination). I smiled and all the energy in my body went to my legs and we powered through. At the front of my group, I walked up the hill and once I reached the top I shouted back to them ‘we made it’! We then crossed an open field to where some tents from other groups were already set up. Our team tried to find the flattest piece of land possible and in about 10-15 minutes we had both tents set up. More and more of the other students started to show up and we began to speak about the day and all the different adventures that we had had.

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We then had dinner which was pleasant depending on what you brought (improved from the training expedition). As the evening went on the weather got worse and people were beginning to get tired and very, very frumpy. By 10pm the campsite was silent as everyone was exhausted and asleep.

The next day my group woke up early to get ahead of everyone (we had showers). The sleep was not that bad as we found a nice place to pitch our tents and the rain had made the floor slightly soggy and moulded to the shape of our backs. We put down our tents, sorted out where we were going with our assessor and then we were off. As we were walking we remembered that as soon as we finished this hike we would have completed the Expedition, so we pressed on. The second day wasn’t as hard as the first as we didn’t get lost so much, so about halfway through, to bring everyone’s spirits up we sang more songs. This day is the day that our assessor remotely supervised us to see what work we could do on our own and to see what we learnt., Our group got to the finish point pretty quickly so before we got to the end we sat down and took pictures of ourselves and the surroundings. As the wind was outrageous when we finished, our assessor told us we could put the tent back up to shelter us from the wind. We all had great big smiles on our faces coming back to a high five and pictures from Mr Teece and the other teachers. The DofE was not just about the hike, cooking and camping, we also had to give a presentation in our shelter about litter in the Ashdown Forest compared to Upminster. We were told that we had all successfully passed!

Overall the experience of DofE was really an individual decision as some people may have hated it and some may have liked it, but it worked on some of our weaknesses and made us stronger and fitter. In my opinion I love camping and I like to spend time with my friends work free, so I enjoyed the expedition and everyone who finished did a fantastic job.

Thank you Mr Bain, Mr O’Brien, Mr Claude, Mrs Lay and Mr Teece for supporting us through such an amazing experience.

by Bryanna Benjamin

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D uring January, twenty-four Year 8 girls took part in the week-long Cyberfirst Girls Competition run by the National Cyber Security Centre (a part of GCHQ). Only 11% of the global cyber workforce is made of women,

so the ultimate aim of the competition is to inspire girls into a career in cyber security. The girls worked in teams of four, during lessons, at lunchtime and after school, to solve a variety of challenges. As a result of their participation in the CyberFirst Girls Competition all the girls were invited to apply for a free place on specially commissioned, free, four-day CyberFirst Girls Defenders courses.

Booking was first come, first served and six of our students (Molly Gulvin, Phoebe Day, Faith Aseniyi, Serena Hand, Zoe Corbett and Freya Long) were lucky enough to secure places. They are spending the last four days of this term at the University of Kent in Canterbury and we have heard from their parents that they have having a great time, learning a lot about cybersecurity, and that the food is very good!

NEWS FROM MRS ROBERTS

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A fter Easter we are running a healthy eating competition and at the end of the summer term a Coopers Coborn student will win the

bike below! Please see poster below for all the details. We hope as many students as possible will enter to get the chance to win this fabulous prize!

We are also delighted to announce that we are starting a new Canteen Menu from Monday, 19th April (start of Summer Term). The menu will be on a two-week rota-tion and will coincide with the school’s own Week 1 and Week 2 system, so it should be much easier for everyone to work out the weekly menu from now on.

Mr Vickers—Catering Manager

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T hank you to everyone who came and supported the creative arts at Coopers Coborn. School shows

are a time honoured tradition and part of the shared experience of school life, much like sports day or the school disco.

Here at Coopers Coborn, we envision the school show as the embodiment of the school’s motto, Love as Brethren. Without the teamwork and dedication of everyone involved, these shows could not be achieved.

‘ALICE’ was an enormous undertaking, involving months of planning, of acting, singing and dancing rehearsals, set, prop and costume making and

Our Annual School Production “ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND”

learning many new skills. Almost everything was the work of a current or former student of the school or member of staff.

We hope that through this experience our students will discover new things about themselves, make new friends from across the year groups and create memories that will last long after the applause of the audience has died away.

With special thanks to our Art Department who put together a crack team of set and prop makers. To Mrs Larke in the Finance Office who scoured the charity shops of Upminster for many pieces of costume. To several former students including Dylan Hayden who was responsible for all our music and sound effects, Charlie Mann for all our lighting and stage effects and Esther Cox for her help with pretty much everything. We hope you enjoyed the show!

Mr Jones

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C oopers Coborn Debating have had a busy term. Two students Matthew Stock and Zara Kaplan were invited to the Cambridge

Student Union Schools Finals Day. It is an honour to make the finals and we competed against the best teams in the country. It was a tough day but a fitting end to the season for Matthew and Zara.

I took a group of Year 10 and Year 12 students to Queens’ College Cambridge for a History Matters Debating completion. It was an exciting day. We emerged victorious in the Year 12 competition beating Maidstone Grammar School for Girls in the Final. The Year 12

team was Alex Jones and Finley Gore who were supported by Alice Mellows and Josh Moonie. The Year 10 were narrowly defeated by the St. Ivo team. They are Anna Davidson, Dillon Buckley and Niamh Hurley.

Finally, we were invited to Chartwell to take part in a workshop for the Sir Winston Churchill Public Speaking Competition. We took part in a couple of masterclasses and had a tour of the house before the students worked on their speeches. This was a good outing and we look forward to the competition in June.

DEBATING NEWS FROM MR FERREIRA

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S tudents cycled to and from school a grand total of 500 times between 25th March & 5th April during the Big Pedal. Students received a House Point every day they cycled and were also given a raffle ticket with a

chance to win a £20 Lakeside Voucher. Those who cycled every day during the week were also given a free breakfast roll. Pictured below is Joseph Waller 9.2 who was the lucky recipient of the Lakeside voucher being presented by members of the Youth Travel Ambassadors.

YTA’s Aman & Favour registering

students

Busy cycle shelter during Big Pedal

Joseph receiving his competition prize

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CHARITY NEWS

Congratulations to Hannah in Year 9 who won 1st Prize in the ‘ALICE’ raffle.

D uring ‘ALICE’ show week we were selling refreshments and also held a raf-fle over the week in aid of British Heart Foundation and Mid Essex Hospi-tals Trust Bereavement Centre. Special thanks must go to Mrs English who

donated an amazing Afternoon Tea Hamper as our main prize. The refreshments and raffle raised £1,000 and this will be split between the two charities. We are also holding a non-uniform day on the last day of term with process being split between the two charities. Thank you to everybody who contributed.

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Alice in Wonderland : Art Competition

T he Art Department held a competition for our Year 7 students to design a playing card in line with the show. The winners’ artwork was displayed in the foyer during show week and they were all given two tickets for the

show. The winners were:

Imogen Hodges Jaya Sahota

Katherine Kikomeko Louise Harrington

Libby Abrahall Woody Hurley

Stephanie Dickinson

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We are pleased to announce that we, once again, have Essex Outdoor Cinema coming on site during the summer. This year we will be showing:

Saturday 8th June 2019

Saturday 20th July 2019

Tickets can be purchased directly from Essex Outdoor Cinema priced at £12.00 for adults and £8.00 for children (https://www.essexoutdoorcinema.com/)

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Barracudas Activity Day Camps, the UK’s favourite school holiday provider for children aged 4½ to 14 years will once again be here at The Coopers' Company and Coborn School this Easter and summer! 80+ exciting activities including fencing, archery, aqua slide, motorsports, football, dance and much more! Ofsted registered and high staff to child ratios, plus parents of school receive an extra £10 off per week if you quote code HSCH19 at the time of booking. Open Easter from 15th to 26th April and summer from 22nd July to 16th August. Book now at www.barracudas.co.uk or call 01480 567 567.

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TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2018-2019

AUTUMN TERM 2018

First Day of Term for staff only Y7 & Y12 only Whole School Returns

Monday 3 September 2018 Tuesday 4 September 2018 Wednesday 5 September 2018

Half Term

Monday 22 October 2018 – Friday 26 October 2018

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Wednesday 19 December 2018

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Thursday 20 December 2018 – Friday 4 January 2019

SPRING TERM 2019

First Day of Term

Monday 7 January 2019

Half Term

Monday 18 February 2019 – Friday 22 February 2019

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Friday 12 April 2019

EASTER HOLIDAYS Monday 15 April 2019 - Friday 26 April 2019

SUMMER TERM 2019

First Day of Term Monday 29 April 2019

Half Term

Monday 27 May 2019 – Friday 31 May 2019

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Friday 19 July 2019

CPD dates i.e. School Closures

Monday 3 September 2018 Friday 19 October 2018 Monday 22 July 2019 Tuesday 23 July 2019 Wednesday 24 July 2019

Bank Holidays

Tuesday 25 December 2018 Wednesday 26 December 2018 Tuesday 1 January 2019 Friday 19 April 2019 Monday 22 April 2019 Monday 6 May 2019 Monday 27 May 2019 Monday 26 August 2019

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Newsletter compiled by Janette Jensen—April 2019

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THE COOPERS’ COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2019-2020

AUTUMN TERM 2019

First Day of Term for staff only (CPD Day)

Y7 & Y12 only

Whole School Returns

Wednesday 4 September 2019

Thursday 5 September 2019

Friday 6 September 2019

Half Term

Monday 21 October 2019 – Friday 25 October 2019

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Friday 20 December 2019

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Monday 23 December 2019 – Friday 3 January 2020

SPRING TERM 2020

First Day of Term for staff only (CPD Day)

Monday 6 January 2020

Half Term

Monday 17 February 2020 – Friday 21 February 2020

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Friday 3 April 2020

EASTER HOLIDAYS Monday 6 April 2020 – Friday 17 April 2020

SUMMER TERM 2020

First Day of Term Monday 20 April 2020

Half Term

Monday 25 May 2020 – Friday 29 May 2020

Last Day of Term (school closing early)

Friday 17 July 2020

CPD dates

i.e. school closed to students

Wednesday 4 September 2019

Monday 6 January 2020

Bank Holidays

Wednesday 25 December 2019

Thursday 26 December 2019

Wednesday 1 January 2020

Friday 10 April 2020

Monday 13 April 2020

Monday 4 May 2020

Monday 25 May 2020

Monday 31 August 2020