Year 8

Remembrance Concert

November 15, 2018

What a fantastic performance from the Senior and Junior Choirs at a Remembrance Concert given by Ardingly Choral Society. The children performed a Remembrance piece composed by Robert Hammersley with the adult choir and a full orchestra before singing four pieces by themselves. The pieces included The Lord is my Shepherd and Fields of Gold [...]

A special Day of Remembrance

November 9, 2018

On this special day of Remembrance, when we recall all members of the Copthorne community who lost their lives in the first World War 100 years ago, we read out the names of the fallen, including one new name discovered only 2 days ago. Robert Paterson left Birkenhead School as a School Prefect and Head [...]

Half Term Sports Report

October 20, 2018

As we reach the midway point of my first term as Director of Sport I wanted to highlight some of the successes that your children and the department have already achieved. As a school we have played 118 fixtures including football, netball, hockey, swimming and cross country. Every single pupil in Years 3 to 8 [...]

Calling All Writers!

October 20, 2018

I have three signed copies of ‘Into The White’ by Joanna Grochowicz, who recently visited our school, (for Years 3 – 8), and a copy of ‘Arthur and the Golden Rope’ by Joe Todd-Stanton (for Year 2). In order to get your hands on one of these books, all you have to do is write [...]

Harvest Festival – Friday, 12 October

October 6, 2018

Please could your child bring in something appropriate to be donated to our local homeless charity, Crawley Open House. They love to receive non-perishable items which can be stored for future use, as well as items for the residents such as toothbrushes and soap; pet food is also helpful! All items should go directly to [...]

Copthorne Prep Show Jumping 2018

September 30, 2018

Copthorne Prep were delighted to host their annual showjumping event today – great sportsmanship and individual talent were in abundance! Well done Mallory … our own showjumping talent this year! #nsea #felbridgeshowground

Sport Etiquette

September 29, 2018

We are proud of the opportunities Copthorne offer from rugby and netball to climbing and kayaking that allow every one of our children to discover enriching pursuits that will suit their developing abilities and interests. Our role as educators is to help children to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning must always [...]

Wind Day, Lancing College

September 29, 2018

The children had a brilliant time at a Wind Day at Lancing College on Thursday. They learnt four pieces from scratch to perform to parents in the afternoon. Emily said:’ I liked it when we performed together at the end of the day!’

MacMillan Coffee Morning and Tea Party

September 29, 2018

A huge thank you to Cherry Persad, ex parent, who came back to school to arrange the MacMillan Coffee Morning! And what a success it has been. Thank you to everyone who baked cakes, biscuits, muffins and other yummy items! We will let you know next week how much we raised for this very worthwhile [...]