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World Book Day – 7th March
What an amazing array of costumes we saw this year! From Postman Pat to Hermione Grainger, to Alex Ryder, to Mr Bump, to Snail and the Whale (well done to those Year 6 girls for their excellent collaboration) and Danny the Champion of the World! The talent and creativity shown by children, parents and staff alike was so impressive – well done to the Coberley community for displaying creativity like never before.
Ben Miller visit – 6th March
We felt like the most fortunate school in the land when author, actor and comedian Ben Miller came to see us the day before World Book Day! He spoke to Years 3-6 about his books, his acting career and his comedy work.
After reading an excerpt from his new book, Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, he opened a Q&A session with the children. They asked some brilliant questions, including ‘which is your favourite book?’, ‘what’s Mr Bean like?’, ‘were you the man with foggy windows in Paddington?’ and ‘did you really jump out of that plane in Johnny English?’
He then signed copies of their books and the children eagerly returned home with their signed books to start ploughing through them as quickly as possible. Some of the children were even lucky enough to get their hands on a copy of his new book 10 days before it is officially released.
iSingPop Concert – 29th January
For many years, Sylvie Pearce was a great friend to the children and staff of Coberley C of E Primary School. She visited the school weekly for 'Open the Book' until October; during each session she read and acted out bible stories with other members of the Churn Valley Benefice, as well as leading hymn practice with the 70 children of the school.
In a fitting tribute to Sylvie, following her sad and unexpected passing, we worked with iSingPop to teach the children a number of inspirational songs, in support of collective worship. At the end of January, a concert was held at St Giles Church, Coberley, to celebrate the life of Sylvie.
The concert was a very well attended event with parents, carers and staff of the school, as well as members of the local community, packing the church to watch the children perform their recently learnt songs and dances beautifully. Sylvie would’ve been so proud of each and every one of them.
Cook with Josie
During the course of the Spring term, Josie has been in regularly to cook with all the children. Year 6 made Polish dumplings, Year One made cheese scones and Reception made Pizzas – there has been a great variety of food created. Each child involved has learnt food preparation skills from weighing, to mixing, to rolling, to kneading. The last session of this season is at the start of the summer term for Year 3. It’s been great to get the children involved in preparing food again and we hope to do more in the future.
South West Ski Champions 2023
Bet you didn't know that Coberley had a ski team?! We entered a team of six children to the South West Ski School Championships, held at Gloucester Ski Centre on Sunday 14th May. The team was made up of George, Aila, Charlotte, Ally, Georgie and Chloe who each had to compete in a timed slalom. Congratulations goes to George who took the prize for Fastest Novice skier, and Georgie achieved third place in the girls' Year 5-6 category. However, we weren't done with the silverware! Seeing off stiff competition from the likes of Rendcomb College, Stover School and Clifton College, the team saved their best till last with their combined times securing Coberley second place in the Primary School Category! A very big congratulations to all!
PRIDE OF THE COTSWOLDS: School of the Year
Coberley C of E Primary School
For such a small school, there’s a lot going on at Coberley.
Friday morning runs, a variety of after school clubs and summer and Christmas fayres all part of life there.
The person nominating the school said: “The locals have watched the school grow and develop, they follow the academic results and are proud such a small rural school is doing so well.”
A spokeswoman for the school said: “We are thrilled to have reached the finals of The Pride of the Cotswolds Awards and are delighted to have the chance to showcase our wonderful school at this prestigious event.”