School Archives 2018 Following a generous donation by the OCCA, the school’s Archive Room was refurbished to allow for greater capacity and more accessible storage for the many historic documents. The new display area enables visitors to view the great collection of artefacts dating back to the 1700s. The Dorothy Gorsuch Archive Room was opened in July […]
There But Not There To commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War this soldier silhouette was engraved with the names of all those Coopers’ men who gave their lives for their country – ordinary people who did extraordinary things
Headteachers of the Schools Roll of Headteachers – Coopers’ School, Coborn School, and The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School 1536 – 2018 LOVE AS BRETHREN
Service of Thanksgiving – 450th Anniversary at St Paul’s To celebrate its 450th Anniversay the entire school community (students, staff, governing body), many parents and members of the Worshipful Company of Coopers, attended a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral. It was impressive to see over 2500 people filling the Cathedral, enjoying the outstanding […]
School Anniversary Plate The original design of the Anniversary Plate, one of which was given to all members of staff.
Princess Anne’s Visit To mark its 450th Anniversary Princess Anne visited the school and opened the new Computer Science block, named after the Chair of Governors, Mr Len McEwen. The photo also shows the Anniversary Plate designed by student, Kelly Merritt.
HMS Pinafore Production The school has always prided itself on the quality and regularity of its productions. Gilbert and Sullivan was a popular choice.
The New School In Upminster Mr James Bell, the last Headmaster of Coopers’ School, wrote “This issue of ‘The Cooperian’ “ (the school magazine) “marks the end of an era; when the next magazine is produced, our school will have left the premises in Bow, the two stage amalgamation with the Coborn School will have […]
Coopers’ Boys Prizegiving Then, as now, Prizegiving was an important part of school life, celebrating the achievements of its pupils.
Coborn School – Visit by Her Majesty The Queen (latterly the Queen Mother) To mark Coborn School’s 250th Anniversary the school was honoured by a visit from Her Majesty. A Commemoration Service was held at St Dunstan’s Church and the Coborn Chronicle Play compiled by the staff was produced.
