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The Week Ahead at Cove

Our latest Newsletter

Local Events and Support information

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: Mr David Bibby

#Cove School 11 November

Yesterday, we held our annual Remembrance Service at Cove School. This year’s service was made particularly special by the unveiling of our new display of over 700 handmade ceramic poppies. This has been a wonderful project for our school community and something we are incredibly proud of. The project was made possible through the generous funding provided by Wellington College, for which we are extremely grateful. We would also like to recognise our Art Department for their creativity, dedication and hard work in bringing this special project to life. The morning began with our Remembrance Assemblies inside the school headed by Mrs Bidwell, followed by each year group making their way to the front of the school to tie a red ribbon to the railings. This poignant moment was accompanied by the sound of bagpipes, beautifully performed by visiting students from Gordon’s School. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Gordon’s School Band for providing such a fitting musical accompaniment to our service, and once again to Wellington College for their generous support. It was a privilege to see our school community come together to remember, reflect and honour those who have served and sacrificed.

#Cove School 09 November

We are supporting Pride in Place in Rushmoor: An area in Farnborough will receive up to £20 million over ten years, from the Government. This is called a Pride in Place programme, the aim of the programme is: - To build stronger communities - To create thriving places - To empower people to take back control Community engagement is key to delivering the Pride in Place programme and residents need to be involved in every step. As part of the programme, Rushmoor Borough Council is supporting the Neighbourhood Board to deliver the aims, and gather information about the area, so the right decisions are made. Scan the QR code to have your say!

#Cove School 07 November

Please check out this free online seminar available to families with neurodivergent children:

#Cove School 06 November

This week our Year 10 GCSE Art students visited Kew Gardens as part of their Natural Forms project. During the trip, they explored the gardens and glasshouses, observing the shapes, patterns, colours and textures found in plants, flowers and other organic structures. Students produced observational drawings and took photographs to collect primary-source material. These studies will support the development of their ideas and inspire future artwork using a range of materials and techniques. A great day was had by all!

#Cove School 05 November

Free Bike Safety Checks & Repairs – Tuesday 1st December in school 8.45am-12pm Bike Start volunteers will be visiting the school on 1st December to offer FREE safety checks and basic repairs for students' bicycles. They will check each bike to ensure it is roadworthy and safe to ride, carrying out any necessary adjustments or minor repairs to components such as brakes and gears. Students are invited to bring their bikes into school in the morning so that they can be assessed and any minor repairs carried out. A great opportunity to make sure your bike is safe and ready to ride! This service is supported by Rushmoor and Hampshire County Council http://www.bikestart.co.uk/community/bikestart-13419/home/

#Cove School 04 November

Reminder of our Year 8 Information Evening tomorrow (Thursday 5th November) 5.30-6.30pm Year 8 is a significant year, and we recognise that students’ success depends on a strong partnership between home and school. The evening will provide an overview of the year ahead, including key dates and useful resources to support students’ learning and wellbeing. We believe it is valuable for parents, carers and students to receive this information together. To encourage attendance and engagement, students who attend with a parent or carer will receive 10 house points. We strongly encourage you to attend with your child so that you can support them throughout this academic year. We look forward to welcoming you next Thursday evening. The event will take place in the Main Hall, and you can enter through the blue school gate to the right of Reception.

#Cove School 04 November

Poppies are now available to purchase from the school Library. Students are welcome to bring change in if they wish to buy a poppy or one of our products! Please see link below from the Royal British Legion should you wish to support the Poppy Appeal 2026. https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate

#Cove School 29 October

Year 8 is a significant year, and we recognise that students’ success depends on a strong partnership between home and school. The evening will provide an overview of the year ahead, including key dates and useful resources to support students’ learning and wellbeing. We believe it is valuable for parents, carers and students to receive this information together. To encourage attendance and engagement, students who attend with a parent or carer will receive 10 house points. We strongly encourage you to attend with your child so that you can support them throughout this academic year. We look forward to welcoming you next Thursday evening. The event will take place in the Main Hall, and you can enter through the blue school gate to the right of Reception.

#Cove School 26 October

As part of our World Space Week celebrations, we took a group of Year 9 students to Cody Technology Park for an exciting day of STEM activities. Students had a fantastic, hands-on experience, taking part in a range of interactive workshops, including programming LEGO robots, exploring a vacuum chamber, and completing a time-lag space communication activity. The visit also gave students the opportunity to explore the many exciting career paths available within STEM, inspiring them to consider the possibilities for their own futures in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students also had the special opportunity to attend the unveiling of a plaque recognising Cody Technology Park’s involvement in the Beagle 2 mission. Thank you to Cody Technology Park for hosting us and providing such an inspiring and memorable day for our students!

#Cove School 22 October

Innovation Academy Day! We recently took a group of Year 8 students to Brooklands Museum for the annual Innovation Academy Day. Students took part in a series of interactive and engaging workshops, including an escape room challenge, a pit stop challenge and a highways roadwork activity. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to see how STEM subjects and the skills they develop in the classroom can transfer directly into the workplace. A big thank you to Brooklands Museum for hosting such an inspiring and enjoyable event. It was a brilliant day of learning, teamwork and innovation!

#Cove School 21 October

Safeguarding Sleepovers Navigating the safeguarding conversation around sleepovers requires balancing your child’s independence with strict safety practices. While sleepovers are a traditional rite of passage, statistics from child safety experts underscore why many modern parents approach them with caution: over 80% to 90% of child sexual abuse is committed by someone the child knows and trusts, and a significant amount of peer abuse happens during overnight stays. Safeguarding isn't about being controlling; it is about being an attentive, protective parent. You can frame this as a normal, healthy part of planning by dividing your approach into conversations with the host, conversations with your child, and an exit strategy.

#Cove School 19 October

Our Year 7 students enjoyed a fantastic team-building experience at Runways End Outdoor Activity Centre on Monday 12th October (Side 1 tutor groups) and Tuesday 13th October (Side 2 tutor groups). Students took part in a range of exciting, instructor-led activities, including team challenges, orienteering, outdoor climbing and archery or caving. These experiences provided a brilliant opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones, build new friendships and develop the essential character skills that help them thrive at secondary school. Throughout the activities, students were encouraged to demonstrate resilience, communication, teamwork and empathy, supporting one another and growing in confidence along the way. It was wonderful to see so many students embracing new challenges, encouraging their peers and putting our Cove values of Care, Character and Academic Excellence into action. A huge well done to Year 7 for making the most of this opportunity, and a big thank you to our staff for helping make the experience such a success!

#Cove School 17 October

Please see the following October Half Term events at Farnham Malting:

#Cove School 16 October

Today, we celebrated the end of our first half term by raising money for "Show Racism the Red Card", with students enjoying a mufti/wear red day to show their support! ❤️ We would like to wish everyone a lovely half term break and look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday 2nd November. Enjoy the break! 🙂

#Cove School 16 October

Year 7 Choir Competition! Yesterday, we held our annual Year 7 Choir Competition, and what a huge success it was! Every Year 7 class has been learning a different song in their music lessons this term, and yesterday they took to the stage to perform in front of the whole of Year 7 and our esteemed panel of judges. Mr Futcher and Miss Crocker were incredibly proud of all our Year 7 students. It takes real confidence and courage to stand on stage and sing in front of 150 people, and every class did themselves proud! The students sang loudly, enthusiastically and tunefully, delivering some truly fantastic performances. They were also fantastic audience members, showing respect, support and encouragement for all the other classes throughout the competition. It was wonderful to see them celebrating one another’s performances and cheering each other on! The standard was so high that our judges faced an incredibly difficult decision and ultimately awarded joint first place! Joint first place: 7E2 – with their beautiful and moving rendition of Only You, which gave Mrs Taylor goosebumps! 7O2 – with a fun-filled, enthusiastic performance of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious that had everyone smiling! Second place: 7E1 – with their energetic performance of Price Tag. Third place: 7O1 – with a fantastic two-part rendition of the challenging Do-Re-Mi. A huge well done to every student who took part. We were so impressed by the confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm shown by all four classes. You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves! Finally, a big thank you to our wonderful judges, Mr Bibby, Mrs Taylor and Miss Leedale, for taking on the very difficult task of choosing our winners! What a brilliant celebration of music, teamwork and Year 7 talent!

#Cove School 14 October

Just a reminder that this Friday we break up for our October 2 week half term break. We will return again on Monday 2nd November at 8.30am.

#Cove School 14 October

Remembrance Day is a very special day at Cove School and as part of our Service on Tuesday 10th November, if your child is in an armed cadet force or other similar organisation such as Scouts, they are welcome to wear their uniform on that day as a mark of respect. All other students should be wearing full school uniform.

#Cove School 13 October

All Students are welcome to join our 'Shakespeare on Stage' Drama Club! 🎭 Being held Wednesdays after school 3:15 - 4:15pm in Room 12. Come along and be part of something legendary!

#Cove School 13 October

We are proud to become a member of the ARC! The Attachment Research Community (ARC) is a charitable organisation set up in 2017 by virtual school heads, school leaders, psychologists, training organisations and academics, with a mission for ‘every school to be attachment and trauma aware’. ARC’s purpose is to support all schools and education settings to be attachment and trauma aware in their practice for the benefit of all members of the learning community and particularly the most vulnerable, by bringing together, sharing and celebrating best practice. Promoting mental health and well-being through Attachment & Trauma Aware approaches in education. As members of The Attachment Research Community, we support everyone’s attachment needs by: • Promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion • Developing effective strategies to support children and adults • Providing high quality training for everyone in our setting • Sharing our learning with the ARC network • Working safely and with supervision.