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The Week Ahead at Cove

Monday 13th July 2026

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Welcome to Cove School

We are dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for all students, whilst also supporting them to become mature, self-confident and well-rounded young people. We recognise that words, pictures and statistics will only give you a hint of the warmth, ambition and commitment of Cove and we invite you to see us in action. We are very confident that a visit to the School will justify your interest as we continue to develop as a centre of educational excellence.

Headteacher: Dr Andrew King

#Cove School 10 July

✨ A huge congratulations to our incredible cast and crew of Mary Poppins JR., who took to the Cove School stage earlier this week! ✨ Our talented students wowed audiences across three fantastic performances, including a special performance for pupils from Cove Junior School and two packed evening shows for parents, staff, friends and members of the community. Producing a show of this scale takes months of dedication, commitment and teamwork, so we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to every member of staff, student, parent and volunteer who helped bring this magical production to life. We were especially touched to receive this wonderful feedback from the Principal of YEM Theatre School, who came to watch some of her students perform: "One of the things I enjoyed most was seeing how much the cast were enjoying themselves. Their enthusiasm, confidence and teamwork shone through from beginning to end, and that is something that can't be created overnight." We couldn't agree more. Every performer and every member of the backstage team should be incredibly proud of what they achieved. The talent, hard work and passion on display were truly inspiring, and they absolutely captivated everyone who came to watch. Thank you to everyone who supported our production. And finally, the biggest congratulations go to our amazing cast and crew - you were simply practically perfect in every way! ☂️🎭✨

#Cove School 08 July

As part of our Cultural Diversity celebrations, we are delighted to offer students a selection of dishes from around the world in our canteen, the Streateries, prepared by our catering partner, Aspens. Please take a look at the exciting international menus available from Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July, alongside other grab and go foods also available. We hope everyone enjoys the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious flavours from different cultures.

#Cove School 07 July

We will be celebrating Cultural Diversity Day on Monday 13th July. We would like to celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community by allowing students to come to school wearing their national cultural dress, if they have one, as we did last year. For students who do not own cultural dress, we will be allowing them to attend school in clothing that represents the colours of their national flag. Students choosing this option should wear clothing that includes at least two colours from their national flag. This is something we will be trialing this year to help ensure that all students at Cove School feel included in the event. We hope this additional option will complement, rather than replace, the wonderful cultural outfits that many students proudly wear. In addition, there will be a range of activities and events for students to take part in throughout the day, including: · A Cultural Talent Showcase, which will take place in the main hall during lunchtime. Students are invited to share a dance, song, poem, or musical performance from their culture. · Dishes from around the world, provided by the canteen staff at break and lunchtime. · A cultural and language treasure hunt. This is shaping up to be a wonderful day, celebrating the rich cultural diversity within our school community.

#Cove School 07 July

Our 'Mary Poppins Jr' production has got off to a fantastic start! There are still tickets available for tonight's performance until 1pm, so there's still time to book. Don't miss out on this magical show - come and support our amazing cast at tonight's final show!

#Cove School 03 July

Thrive Conference Surrey University 2nd July: Yesterday we took a group of year 8 students to Surrey University to take part in their Annual Thrive Creative Conference. Students spent time within the Art department where they learnt about the many varied career pathways within the Creative Arts industry. Students then took part in a series of creative 'taster' lessons within Graphics, Fine Art, Illustration and Textiles. Students produced some truly excellent art work including designing and printing a tote bag which they were able to keep. Thank you to HEON and The University of Surrey for hosting this event.

#Cove School 30 June

Cove School are proudly presenting a production of 'Mary Poppins Jr' on Mon 6th and Tues 7th July at 7pm! Tickets are selling fast! If you haven't done so already, please book via Scopay. We look forward to showcasing our talented cast and crew.

#Cove School 29 June

In RS our Year 8 students continued to plan and prepare work for their Ummah Project Presentation which will take place in lessons in a couple of weeks time. For this the students are researching into the idea of Ummah in Islam, which means community, and they are looking at different ways in which Muslims show their are part of the Ummah. Students created some lovely pieces of work. Well done year 8!

#Cove School 29 June

In RS lessons on the school closure days Cove School Year 7 students were asked to design a leaflet about the problems in our environment, beliefs about stewardship, and why we should take care of the world. The project was called 'Give our world a chance' and students produced some really thoughtful work. Well done, Year 7!

#Cove School 25 June

Emergency School Closure due to extreme heat: Closing a school is always a difficult decision. The picture locally and across Hampshire is variable. Nearly all schools are partially closed from between 11am to 1pm depending on the school. Some have completely closed, mainly those in the south of Hampshire. Due to the nature of the buildings at Cove, it has become increasingly challenging to find areas that are relatively cool. The humidity in the rooms is of a significant concern regarding children’s and staff well-being and health. We have, like all local secondary schools, seen a significant decline in attendance over the past two days with nearly a third of the school staying at home. Also, many of the children who do come in are struggling to concentrate and remain focused, as well as staff melting in front of the class. It is hard to argue that as we have closed the school today, why, when conditions are the same, we would open tomorrow. The inside of the school today, with all the windows and doors being closed is unbearable. Therefore, I am reluctantly making the decision to close the school tomorrow (Friday) as well. Staff have placed a lot of work online. Children must access this work via Satchel:One and complete it. Staff will monitor this throughout the day. Please be disciplined about completing this work as you would do if in school, taking regular breaks and then continue with the work set by your teachers. School will re-open fully on Monday 29th June, I expect to see you all then in either normal unform or summer uniform. No PE kit, although tailored shorts from Brenda’s are allowed for all year groups. Year 11: Regarding the Prom tomorrow evening this will proceed as normal, we are all looking forward to it! Stay safe, stay well hydrated, and stay inside. Regards, Dr King Headteacher

#Cove School 17 June

Pack your tastebuds, we're on an adventure to Portugal! To a world of warmth and incredible flavour! Available to all Students from our canteen, 'The Streateries', tomorrow! Thursday 18th June

#Cove School 10 June

A huge congratulations to 10M2, who attended the highest number of study sessions in the lead-up to the Year 10 mock exams! Their commitment, dedication and fantastic work ethic have truly paid off. To recognise their outstanding effort, we celebrated with a special reward breakfast this morning. Students enjoyed some well-earned treats and the opportunity to relax and socialise with friends. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and positive attitude – well done, 10M2! 🎉👏

#Cove School 09 June

Year 10 students look out for your Launch Pad invite sessions to our data informed, targeted sessions to get you fighting fit for Year 11!

#Cove School 08 June

At the end of last week, we held our Year 10 Celebration Assembly. It was a lovely occasion, with a fantastic atmosphere as students came together to celebrate each other's achievements. Rewards were presented to many students in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and success throughout the year. We were also delighted to announce our new Prefects, and we look forward to seeing them take on their leadership roles in the coming year. Thank you to all Year 10 students for making the event such a positive and memorable celebration.

#Cove School 04 June

'Forces Friday' will be starting from tomorrow, Friday 5th June, and will be running every Week B Friday, during morning registration, held in the Library for our Service children.

#Cove School 02 June

GCSE exams continued this week following the sunny half-term break. This morning, students prepared for their Physics GCSE exam by attending the Physics Masterclass led by Mr Mahmood. The session ensured that students were well prepared and ready when the exam began. The next whole-cohort examination is Mathematics, which takes place tomorrow morning. A similar Maths Masterclass will be available from 8:30am to help students make their final preparations before the exam.

#Cove School 21 May

Leaver's assembly for the Class of 2026. A mixture of emotions as our amazing Year 11 students have their last assembly at Cove School. As they bring their formal education to an end and leave us in a few weeks time ready for whatever the future brings, we wish them all the very best. They have grown up into fine young men and women ready to make a difference in the world. We will miss them, please keep in touch and let us know how life works out!

#Cove School 20 May

Today is World Bee Day, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing this incredible creation by one of our talented Year 7 students! 🐝✨ Our lovely Lila in Year 7 has created the most amazing extended project outcome. Year 7 have been set extended projects as homework tasks in Art and had the task of creating a 3D bug made out of any material of their choice. It’s great to see such good cross collaboration with other subjects, and this one looks very tasty! Well done, Lila, on such an incredible piece of work. We are so proud of you! 👏 You can see more of our students’ artwork on our Art Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/cove_artdept/