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F ounded in 1924, Combe Bank School is a flourishingindependentgirls’schoolonthe beautifulKent/Surreyborderswithineasy reachof thecentreof Sevenoaks.The schoolhasover400girlsagedthreeto18 withsmallclasses,outstandingfacilities

andfirst-rateteaching–theperfectcombinationtohelpgirlsachievetheirfullpotential.A100percentpassrateatGCSEandA-Level,plusa100percentuniversitysuccessrate,bearstestamenttothesehighacademicstandards. Thelatestinspectionreportstated:“Theschoolasawholeprovidesahighqualityacademiceducationandexcellentpastoralcareinafriendly,supportivecommunitywhichishighlyconducivetotheeffectivepersonaldevelopmentof thepupilsandtotheirenjoymentof theeducationalexperience.” TheseniorschoolissetwithinaGradeI,18th-centuryPalladiancountryhouseandissurroundedby27acresof stunningKentcountryside.Thisbeautifulsettingprovidesextensivesportsgrounds,tennisandnetballcourts,alongsidethesportscomplexwhichhousesa25-metrepool,fitnesssuiteandlargemulti-purposesportshall.TheoutstandingfacilitiesatCombeBankalsoincludeexcellentICTresourceswithover200networkedcomputersandvideoconferencingcapability. Classesaresmalltoensureeffectivelearningandtobetterenablegirlstodevelopandgrowinconfidence.Theextensiveenrichmentprogrammealsoprovidesstudentswithopportunitiesbeyondthepurely academic,includingsports,musicandtheperformingandvisualarts. Sixthformersareprivilegedtohavetheirownpurpose-builtcentre,openedin2003,wheretheyareabletostudyandsocialiseinamoreadultenvironment.Thisprovidesthemwiththeidealprogressionontouniversitylife. Thepreparatoryschoolishousedinanoriginalstableblockandaffordsauniqueenvironmentinwhichthechildrenfeelsecureandcomfortable.SpecialistteachingroomsincludethosededicatedtoICT,French,music,PE,speechanddrama.Thehallincludesapermanentstagewithsoundandlightingsystems.Theoldergirlshaveaccesstoapurposebuilttechnologyroomandtotheseniorschoolsciencelabs.TheICTsuite,networkedtoallclassrooms,allowsfull-classaccessatanytime.EYFSnurseryclasses,housedwithinthecourtyardarea,haverecentlyundergonerefurbishment,therebyprovidingfirst-classfacilitiesforbothindoorandoutdooractivities,includingaspecially-designedsecretgarden.BeechWalk,withitssecureadventureplayarea,giveschildrengreaterfreedomatbreaktimes.Therearetwoplayingfieldsandfiveoutdoortennisandnetballcourts.

Thepurpose-builtJubileeSportsHall,allowsfortheteachingof multi-sportingactivitiesandinterschoolfixtures.Allpupils,includingthenursery,usetheindoorheatedswimmingpoolthroughouttheyear. Academicstandardsarehighthroughouttheschool.Thegirlsbetweentheagesof sevenand11arepreparedforscholarshipandentranceexamination.GirlssittheentranceexaminationstotheseniorschoolandcompetewithotherpotentialYear7candidatesforacademic,art,sportsandmusicscholarshipswithhighlevelsof success.GirlsarealsosuccessfullypreparedfortheKentAssessmentProcedureat11+(100percentpassrateforthosegirlsrecommended)andentranceintootherindependentschools. Dramaandmusicflourishintheschool.Girlshavemanyopportunitiestoperformthroughouttheirtimeintheprepfromlargedramaproductiontomusicalensembles.Themajorityof girlsstudyatleastonemusicalinstrumentfromYear3. Ahighlydedicatedstaff teamtakecareof theacademic,physical,pastoralandextracurricularneedsof thepupils.Staff arecommittedtoacademicexcellenceforallpupils,workingtogethertoraisetheself-esteemof eachchild,payingparticularattentiontothedevelopmentof thinkingskillsandpositivelyencourageindependentlearning.CombeBankactivelypromotesthedevelopmentof astronghomeschoolpartnershipthroughparentconsultation,informationeveningsandaprogrammeof INSET.Theschoolisdistinguishedbythehighstandardof pastoralcareitoffers.CombeBankcantrulybesaidtonurturetheindividual.

IstartedinthenurseryatCombeBankSchoolwhenI

wasjusttwoyearsold.Aftermyinitialreluctance

tojoinin,whenIwouldsitonachairandwatchtheotherchildrenplay,Iwasactivelyparticipatinginthefunandgames.Inparticular,Irememberthe‘teddybearspicnic’.Thetimeandeffortthatwentintomakingmylittlebear’shatandbowtiewasmostdefinitelyworthitwhenthenextdaycameandweallspentlunchtimein thesunshine. WhenitcametomovinguptothepreparatoryschoolIwassoexcitedIwore myuniformfortwoconsecutivedaysbefore Istarted‘realschool’.Theprepschoolcreatedaningeniousbalancebetweenfeedinguswithinformationandlearningfromourownadventures.AplacetocreatetheseadventureswasBeechWalk.EveryonelookedforwardtoeverylunchtimewhenweputonourwelliesandtrekuptoBeechWalkwherethedailydecisionof whatgametoplaywouldbegin.CombeBankprepschoolwasjustthat:asuperbpreparationforseniorschool,makingusreadyforthechallengetocome.

Seniorschoolwasslightlydauntingatfirst.Itwassodifferentfromtheprep,yetIfeltcomfortableinfamiliarsurroundings.CombeBank’sclose-knitenvironmentgavemethechancetodevelopatmyownpaceinanatmospherethatwasencouragingandsupportive.Thisisdemonstratedparticularlyintheteaching,whichispersonalandavailableoutsidelessonsif required,given thecloserelationshipwithteachingstaff. OnecannottalkaboutCombeBankwithoutmentioningtheamazingschoollunchescookedtoasuperblyhighstandard–animportantaspectof dailylifeforus all.IcannotthinkaboutCombeBank withoutreflectingonthewonderfulfriends Ihavemade,friendsthatwillbewithme allmylife. Formetoo,ithasbeenthemusicdepartmentthathasplayedalargepartinmyschoollife.IhavebeenabletoexploremypassionforsingingwithinthechoiraswehadtheopportunitytosinginStPetersinRomeandtheRoyalAlbertHall.Outsideschool, mypassionishorseridingandIwillcontinuetoshowMountainandMorlandnativebreedsatnationallevel.Ihaveappreciatedallthesupportandtherecognitiontheyhavegiven

tome,culminatingintheseniorschoolwhentheypresentedmewithanachievementaward.Thismademeveryproudandmotivatedmetodowell. Finally,achievingtheroleof headgirlwassomethingthatIneverhadthoughtpossible.Thisnotonlygavemeachancetogivesomethingbacktotheschoolthathasdone somuchforme,ithasalsogivenmeconfidenceandtaughtmetohaveago,bedeterminedandtonevergiveup,asallthingsarepossible. Thenextchapterof mylifewillseememoveontostudyrurallandmanagementatTheRoyalAgriculturalCollegeatCirencestersothatIwilleventuallybecomeacharteredsurveyor.Thiswillagainbeachallenge,butIknownowthatCombeBankhasequippedmeforthatchallengegivingmetheconfidenceandabilitytoprosper.

n For more information call the senior school on 01959 563720 and the preparatory school on 01959 564320 or visit www.combebank.kent.sch.uk. Take a tour around the school on its next open day on May 7.

Combe Bank is a thriving girls’ school, set in beautiful grounds fit for a Jane Austen novel and the girls are just as strong-minded, intelligent and free

&senseSENSIBILITY

Head girl Alice Minns reflects on her Combe Bank journey

The Library

Coombe Bank: then and now

F ounded in 1924, Combe Bank School is a flourishingindependentgirls’schoolonthe beautifulKent/Surreyborderswithineasy reachof thecentreof Sevenoaks.The schoolhasover400girlsagedthreeto18 withsmallclasses,outstandingfacilities

andfirst-rateteaching–theperfectcombinationtohelpgirlsachievetheirfullpotential.A100percentpassrateatGCSEandA-Level,plusa100percentuniversitysuccessrate,bearstestamenttothesehighacademicstandards. Thelatestinspectionreportstated:“Theschoolasawholeprovidesahighqualityacademiceducationandexcellentpastoralcareinafriendly,supportivecommunitywhichishighlyconducivetotheeffectivepersonaldevelopmentof thepupilsandtotheirenjoymentof theeducationalexperience.” TheseniorschoolissetwithinaGradeI,18th-centuryPalladiancountryhouseandissurroundedby27acresof stunningKentcountryside.Thisbeautifulsettingprovidesextensivesportsgrounds,tennisandnetballcourts,alongsidethesportscomplexwhichhousesa25-metrepool,fitnesssuiteandlargemulti-purposesportshall.TheoutstandingfacilitiesatCombeBankalsoincludeexcellentICTresourceswithover200networkedcomputersandvideoconferencingcapability. Classesaresmalltoensureeffectivelearningandtobetterenablegirlstodevelopandgrowinconfidence.Theextensiveenrichmentprogrammealsoprovidesstudentswithopportunitiesbeyondthepurely academic,includingsports,musicandtheperformingandvisualarts. Sixthformersareprivilegedtohavetheirownpurpose-builtcentre,openedin2003,wheretheyareabletostudyandsocialiseinamoreadultenvironment.Thisprovidesthemwiththeidealprogressionontouniversitylife. Thepreparatoryschoolishousedinanoriginalstableblockandaffordsauniqueenvironmentinwhichthechildrenfeelsecureandcomfortable.SpecialistteachingroomsincludethosededicatedtoICT,French,music,PE,speechanddrama.Thehallincludesapermanentstagewithsoundandlightingsystems.Theoldergirlshaveaccesstoapurposebuilttechnologyroomandtotheseniorschoolsciencelabs.TheICTsuite,networkedtoallclassrooms,allowsfull-classaccessatanytime.EYFSnurseryclasses,housedwithinthecourtyardarea,haverecentlyundergonerefurbishment,therebyprovidingfirst-classfacilitiesforbothindoorandoutdooractivities,includingaspecially-designedsecretgarden.BeechWalk,withitssecureadventureplayarea,giveschildrengreaterfreedomatbreaktimes.Therearetwoplayingfieldsandfiveoutdoortennisandnetballcourts.

Thepurpose-builtJubileeSportsHall,allowsfortheteachingof multi-sportingactivitiesandinterschoolfixtures.Allpupils,includingthenursery,usetheindoorheatedswimmingpoolthroughouttheyear. Academicstandardsarehighthroughouttheschool.Thegirlsbetweentheagesof sevenand11arepreparedforscholarshipandentranceexamination.GirlssittheentranceexaminationstotheseniorschoolandcompetewithotherpotentialYear7candidatesforacademic,art,sportsandmusicscholarshipswithhighlevelsof success.GirlsarealsosuccessfullypreparedfortheKentAssessmentProcedureat11+(100percentpassrateforthosegirlsrecommended)andentranceintootherindependentschools. Dramaandmusicflourishintheschool.Girlshavemanyopportunitiestoperformthroughouttheirtimeintheprepfromlargedramaproductiontomusicalensembles.Themajorityof girlsstudyatleastonemusicalinstrumentfromYear3. Ahighlydedicatedstaff teamtakecareof theacademic,physical,pastoralandextracurricularneedsof thepupils.Staff arecommittedtoacademicexcellenceforallpupils,workingtogethertoraisetheself-esteemof eachchild,payingparticularattentiontothedevelopmentof thinkingskillsandpositivelyencourageindependentlearning.CombeBankactivelypromotesthedevelopmentof astronghomeschoolpartnershipthroughparentconsultation,informationeveningsandaprogrammeof INSET.Theschoolisdistinguishedbythehighstandardof pastoralcareitoffers.CombeBankcantrulybesaidtonurturetheindividual.

IstartedinthenurseryatCombeBankSchoolwhenI

wasjusttwoyearsold.Aftermyinitialreluctance

tojoinin,whenIwouldsitonachairandwatchtheotherchildrenplay,Iwasactivelyparticipatinginthefunandgames.Inparticular,Irememberthe‘teddybearspicnic’.Thetimeandeffortthatwentintomakingmylittlebear’shatandbowtiewasmostdefinitelyworthitwhenthenextdaycameandweallspentlunchtimein thesunshine. WhenitcametomovinguptothepreparatoryschoolIwassoexcitedIwore myuniformfortwoconsecutivedaysbefore Istarted‘realschool’.Theprepschoolcreatedaningeniousbalancebetweenfeedinguswithinformationandlearningfromourownadventures.AplacetocreatetheseadventureswasBeechWalk.EveryonelookedforwardtoeverylunchtimewhenweputonourwelliesandtrekuptoBeechWalkwherethedailydecisionof whatgametoplaywouldbegin.CombeBankprepschoolwasjustthat:asuperbpreparationforseniorschool,makingusreadyforthechallengetocome.

Seniorschoolwasslightlydauntingatfirst.Itwassodifferentfromtheprep,yetIfeltcomfortableinfamiliarsurroundings.CombeBank’sclose-knitenvironmentgavemethechancetodevelopatmyownpaceinanatmospherethatwasencouragingandsupportive.Thisisdemonstratedparticularlyintheteaching,whichispersonalandavailableoutsidelessonsif required,given thecloserelationshipwithteachingstaff. OnecannottalkaboutCombeBankwithoutmentioningtheamazingschoollunchescookedtoasuperblyhighstandard–animportantaspectof dailylifeforus all.IcannotthinkaboutCombeBank withoutreflectingonthewonderfulfriends Ihavemade,friendsthatwillbewithme allmylife. Formetoo,ithasbeenthemusicdepartmentthathasplayedalargepartinmyschoollife.IhavebeenabletoexploremypassionforsingingwithinthechoiraswehadtheopportunitytosinginStPetersinRomeandtheRoyalAlbertHall.Outsideschool, mypassionishorseridingandIwillcontinuetoshowMountainandMorlandnativebreedsatnationallevel.Ihaveappreciatedallthesupportandtherecognitiontheyhavegiven

tome,culminatingintheseniorschoolwhentheypresentedmewithanachievementaward.Thismademeveryproudandmotivatedmetodowell. Finally,achievingtheroleof headgirlwassomethingthatIneverhadthoughtpossible.Thisnotonlygavemeachancetogivesomethingbacktotheschoolthathasdone somuchforme,ithasalsogivenmeconfidenceandtaughtmetohaveago,bedeterminedandtonevergiveup,asallthingsarepossible. Thenextchapterof mylifewillseememoveontostudyrurallandmanagementatTheRoyalAgriculturalCollegeatCirencestersothatIwilleventuallybecomeacharteredsurveyor.Thiswillagainbeachallenge,butIknownowthatCombeBankhasequippedmeforthatchallengegivingmetheconfidenceandabilitytoprosper.

n For more information call the senior school on 01959 563720 and the preparatory school on 01959 564320 or visit www.combebank.kent.sch.uk. Take a tour around the school on its next open day on May 7.

Combe Bank is a thriving girls’ school, set in beautiful grounds fit for a Jane Austen novel and the girls are just as strong-minded, intelligent and free

&senseSENSIBILITY

Head girl Alice Minns reflects on her Combe Bank journey

The Library

Coombe Bank: then and now

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EDITORIAL IDEAS A day in the life of a boarder or pupil – giving

readers a first-hand glimpse of school life

A word with the Headteacher – opportunity for the Head to share the values and vision of school with readership

A chat with the Head Girl / Head Boy – school life from a pupil’s perspective

Extracurricular focus – a look at the non-academic side to your school

Showcase of students’ visual and literary work – art, poems, short stories etc

Review/preview of highlights from school events

A range of bespoke editorial ideas can be developed and tailored with an expert member of our in-house editorial team

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Past andPRESENTat King’s Rochester

EDUCATION

Only a 40-minute train journey from town, this school is set in the heart of Kent with beautiful grounds and breathtaking countryside and coastlines only a stone’s

throw away. King’s Rochester is known for its growing reputation as a school which embraces modernity, with its outstanding performance in ethos, culture, morality and spirituality and a strong focus on modern foreign languages. However, it still has traditional roots, with the school providing the plot for Trollope’s The Warden; it pre-dates the beautiful Norman cathedral, which serves the school’s chapel and was founded by King Ethelbert and Saint Justus in 604.

A close-knit community

King’s delivers the best of the modern curriculum with traditional teaching methods, values and approach for girls and boys aged three to 18, enabling pupils to continue their education at the country’s best universities. The school’s excellent pupil-teacher ratio allows small classes and top exam results at A Level and IGCSE. Children can join the school’s community at any point during their education and benefit from the individual attention which enables them to flourish and excel. There is the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range

of extra-curricular activities and an inspection report sums up the school as “small, friendly, happy, academic and caring.” Pupils are able to exceed their expectations and are well-prepared to embrace life’s challenges. King’s prides itself on the confident, well-rounded young people who pass through its doors every year and keeps in touch with them throughout their future careers.

School ethos

Headmaster of the senior school Mr Kevin Jones says: “Good manners and strong morals are taught from the outset. Our Christian tradition informs all that we do and you’ll notice the care, consideration and respect that underpins our community. The magnificent Rochester Cathedral is our school chapel and offers a very special place in which to sing, play, learn and worship.”

Facilities

Although close to the centre of the town, an atmosphere of seclusion and privacy pervades the campus. The school enjoys extensive sports facilities, with large playing fields both on the Alps and the Paddock. The two sports halls and gymnasia provide a weight training room, cricket nets, netball and badminton courts. Facilities include a 25 metre indoor swimming pool and

King’s Rochester is abundant with rich, historical narrative

and significance, yet it is not just

a traditional powerhouse as

Head Master Dr Ian Walker tells

us, it’s a school of innovation and

creation too

FAMOUS ALUMNI• Clive King, author of ‘Stig of the Dump’ and other children’s books (King’s Rochester : 1934-1941)

• Dinsdale Landen, Olivier Award winning actor (King’s Rochester : 1943-1946)

• Lord Chadlington of Dean, chief executive of Huntsworth plc (King’s Rochester : 1950-1961)

• Pete Tong, Radio 1 broadcaster and club DJ (King’s Rochester : 1969-1978)

• Matthew Walker, England U19, Kent and Essex Cricketer and England U21 Hockey Captain (King’s Rochester : 1982-1992)

• Joanna Oyederin, Human Rights Lawyer: Amnesty International and UN (King’s Rochester 1983 -1985)

• Alex Fairman, Bronze Medallist, Long Distance Triathlon World Championships 2008, age group winner Ironman 2010 World Championships (King’s Rochester, 1987 – 2004)

the modern boathouse on the Medway and shooting range are both within reach.

Making King’s a home

Everything from full-time to flexi-boarding is available for both boys and girls from the age of 11 and everything is done to provide the best possible “home from home” environment. Dr Walker says: “As a parent myself with two children who boarded I understand how difficult it can be for both parents and children, but King’s is very accessible to London and it’s a lovely place to grow up with the countryside at their fingertips. The two boarding houses for boys and girls are excellent and we find our children are very happy here.”

Embracing modernity through language

Learning modern foreign languages is at the core of King’s and the pre-prep children learn German as young as three, with only German spoken in the lessons and fun and games sessions on a daily basis. When Dr Walker was asked as to why German was the chosen language, he commented: “In my research into early learning I discovered that German is a lot easier to learn at a young age because it is an unaccented language and at the time we introduced it, Germany was the economic powerhouse of Europe, which is still largely relevant today. I think it is important to learn a language fluently as it gives you the edge in this competitive world. Our teaching isn’t like the old days where you would have civil servants sometimes doing a dreadful job of training pupils – all our teachers are specialist native teachers.” Options available to pupils range from the usual French and German, to Latin, Russian and Classical Greek. One pupil recently expressed an interest in learning classical Egyptian, which was arranged for her. Pupils have access to a multimedia language laboratory, which includes satellite television and independent learning facilities which allows for teaching a traditional curriculum executed with a 21st century delivery.

n King’s Rochester, Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1TE. Call 01634 888555 email [email protected] or visit www.kings-rochester.co.uk

n Open Mornings are between 9.30am – 12 noon on the following dates; Saturday, February 12, Saturday, March 5, Saturday, May 14, Friday, June 10. Tours and taster days are always available

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EDUCATION

S tarting school is one the most memorable times in your life. It is also one of the most crucial stages in a lifelong process of learning. Children’sfirstexperiencesshapetheir

attitudes to school and education generally, so it is vital that their early encounters are both positive and enriching to give them the best possible start. Wehopetogiveyouaflavourof whatitisliketobea child starting school at Hilden Grange and the type of activitiestheywilltakepartin. Lola and Sam moved into the Reception class from the Nursery back in September. Their school day is a combination of adult-led and child-initiated activities, withastrongemphasisonlearningthroughexploration.Lolalikesdiscoveringhowthingswork.Sheparticularlyenjoysworkingonthecomputer,makingpatternsandpictureswithdifferentprograms.Therearealsodigitalcameras, microphones, CD players and programmable toys such as Bee-Bots to investigate. Sam loves learning to read and listening to stories. Heplayslotsof gameswhichhelphimlearnnew words,includingusingtheinteractivewhiteboard. AtHildenGrangechildrenbenefitgreatlyfromthe smallclasssizes,whichmakeitpossibleforeachchild toreadindividuallywithateacherorclassroomassistantevery day. Both children like maths because it involves lots of practicalactivitiesaswellasoralwork.Theyarecurrently learning about addition, length and numbers to10.BythetimetheymoveupintoYear1theywillboth be able to do subtraction sums and have a good understanding of other mathematical concepts such as weight,capacity,time,moneyandnumbersto20. Learningtowriteisjustasimportantasreading. Last term, Sam and Lola took part in lots of activities whichhelpedstrengthentheircorestability,armandhand muscles and learnt to recognise the letters. This term, they are learning to form the letters in the cursive stylewhichmakestheprocessof joininglettersa natural one. Physical activity is vital at this stage of children’s development. The children have access to a safe, secure outdoor area and shady gazebo on the decking. This way,learningcantakeplaceinwhicheverenvironmentthechildfeelsmostcomfortable,whatevertheweather. Learninginvolvesmorethanreadingandwriting.Creative development is a key area encompassing music, dramaanddance,aswellasartandcrafts.SamandLolaaretaughtbyexperienced,specialistteachersintheseareas.Thechildrenareabletotakewhattheyhave been taught and develop their learning further throughtheirownexplorationsinchild-initiatedsessions.Lola gets fully involved in role-play activities in the play corner.Thispartof theclassroomhasbeenapostoffice

andwillsoonbecomeaChineserestaurantaspartof thecelebrationsforChineseNewYear. Oneof thebestfeaturesof schoolatthisageishowbright,challengingandflexiblelearningisforthesechildren.Togainanevenbetterideaof howchildrenlearnwhentheystartschool,pleasecomeandvisitusatHildenGrange.Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutoourworldof exploration.

n For more information, visit www.hildengrange.co.uk

Clockwise from top:Sam enjoying Maths, Lola writing, Lola playing in the home corner, Sam reading, Sam & Lola running on the tennis court, Lola using ICT

EXPLORATIONHilden Grange School believes the best way to start a lifetime of learning is through exploration. Vine meets with Head of Pre-Prep, Thérèse Dawson, following Reception pupils Lola and Sam to see how this is put into action

Learning through



PRICES AND DETAILS

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W e believe that moving school at 11 has social, academic and developmental benefitsforourchildren,”saysAlison Cooke,headmistress.“Whatismore,we

findyearafteryearthatboysarejustassuccessfulasgirlsintheelevenplusexaminationsandindependententryexamsatthisage.” Sheexplainsthatchildrenat11aretypicallystillverykeenandenthusiastic,eagertolearn,adjusttoandfollownewrulesandroutines.Itisarguablyanidealageforboysandgirlsaliketojoinasecondaryschool,wellbeforeteenageissueskickin.Inaddition,allthechildrenwillbenewtothesecondaryschool,sotheyareallinthesamepositionastheyfindtheirwayandformnewfriendships. “Thispointaboutfriendshipsisveryimportantparticularlyforquieterorshychildren,”MrsCookeemphasises. Thereis,of course,abodyof opinionthatadvocatesamoveat13,particularlyforboyswhomaymaturemoreslowlythangirls.RussellHouseacknowledgesthis,andbelievesparentsshouldhaveasmuchinformationaspossibleaboutprosandconsinordertomakethebestdecisionfortheirownparticularchild.“Asanindependentschool,webelieveindiversityof choiceineducationtoensuretheinterestsof each,individualchildaremet,”MrsCookeadds. Alongsidetheelevenplusexams,childrensitentranceexamsforschoolsincludingSevenoaks,WalthamstowHall,LingfieldNotreDameandCaterhamSchoolfromRussellHouse.Parentsthereforehaveachoicebetweencontinuingintheindependentsectorormovingtostateeducationfromtheschool. ChildrenleaveRussellHousesecureandconfident,havinglearnttofocusandapplythemselvestothedemandsof exams.Thisisavaluablelessonandwhentheymoveon,theycanenjoyuptofiveyearsbeforefacingpublicexaminations.Withnewsubjectstoexplore,theycantakepleasurefromlearningforitsownsake,freefromexternalexampressures. “Thechildrentakewiththemtheconfidenceandworkethicthattheyhavegainedfrombeingpreparedfortransferat11atasmall,friendlyschoollikeRussellHouse,whereexpectationandachievementarehigh,”saysMrsCooke.“Attheirnewschool,facedwithnewsubjects,friendsandsports,theyhavethetimeandspacetolearn,developtheirinterestsandpassionsandbeinvolvedwithextra-curricularactivitiessuchasdrama,musicandsport,freefromthepressureof examslooming.” RussellHouseisastimulating,encouragingenvironmentwhereyoungchildrencanbuildtheirconfidenceanddeveloppositiveattitudestolearning.By11,thechildrenarebigfishinasmallpool,ideallyplacedtomoveonandrespondenthusiasticallytonewchallengesandincreasedindependence.

Russell House School is the only

independent co-educational

school in the area where all children leave at the age of 11. Vine asks about

the benefits of moving school at

this age

Proud to beDIFFERENT

EDUCATION

n Russell House in Otford welcomes children aged

between 2-11. If you think your son or daughter would

benefit from a focus on secondary entry at 11, call

01959 522352 or visitwww.russellhouseschool.

co.uk. Come along to the school’s open day on Saturday, March 19 from

9.30am to 12.30pm.

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EDUCATION

A school for Kent College PemburyLIFE

Excellent pastoral care underpins

pupils’ enjoyment of school life and Kent College’s Pre-Prep

and Preparatory Schools provide

‘outstanding’ care, right from day one

Education isn’t just about subjects, it’s about ‘tolerance, empathy and teamwork’

according to headmistress Sally-Anne Huang. Here, she tells Vine what makes

boarding at the senior school a life-changing experience

‘mini-beast’ pond. Strawberry picking at the local farm, growing vegetables in the school’s veggie patch and letting off steam on the outdoor activity ‘trim trail’ are all activities the girls can enjoy. Our exam results are consistently high and well above the national average, which allows girls to continue their education either at our own senior school or at the grammar and secondary schools in the area. We offer supportive, wrap-around care throughout the school, which gives our busy families flexibility when juggling work and home lives. This is available from 7.30am until 8.30pm. A free breakfast club runs from 8am, with a free afterschool club from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. We also offer flexi-boarding throughout the week with full boarding starting from the age of 10. Furthermore, our extensive minibus service across Kent helps busy families with the school run. We were delighted to be awarded ‘outstanding’ status during our recent ISI and Ofsted reports. Kent College was described as ‘excellent’ in the provision of pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunities; while being praised for its teaching and educational experience. A recent report said:

“Excellent pastoral care underpins pupils’ enjoyment of school life in and out of the classroom. The school is acutely alert to the needs of individuals, whatever these may be.”

A t Kent College Pre-Prep and Preparatory School every girl is different and we offer an all-round education that will cater for every pupil’s individual requirements. Whatever

her personality and talents, we aim to ensure that she is happy, confident and successful in all areas of school life.Academic work, of course, is at the heart of what we do, but we never forget that there is more to childhood and learning than exams. We successfully prepare girls for a wide range of senior schools at age 11, but we are not crammers. Girls can join from the age of three in our lively and busy nursery class which was recently judged as ‘outstanding’ in all areas in our recent ISI Inspection. Here, they have the opportunities to mix with older girls, as girls aged three to 11 are housed in the same building, with specialist teaching in dance, PE, swimming, music and French. Our aim is to provide every pupil with the encouragement, support and resources to prepare for and achieve an excellent education. We believe that the school provides girls with the right balance of academic and emotional support to develop the appropriate life skills for their future development. We are situated in beautiful, safe rural surroundings with stunning views overlooking the Pembury countryside. It is a special place for our girls to learn, grow and prepare for the future. The location benefits girls enormously and we share state-of-the-art facilities with the senior school, including the Judi Dench Theatre, science laboratories, sports hall and indoor heated swimming pool. Our surroundings mean that the girls take part in many enriching outdoor activities which enhance their learning. These include art and science walks to the on-site bluebell woods, wildlife conservation area and to the

I often tell parents looking at Kent College for their daughter that, even if they never intend to set foot in a boarding house, choosing a boarding school will change their experience of education and of life. A

boarding school is a family where the adults are available to children all day, every day. It is a community where people born to different faiths and on other sides of the world become best friends. It is a school that teaches not just maths, science and languages, but tolerance, empathy and teamwork. Of course, I could write a book on the support boarding schools offer the young people within them. What is perhaps less often expressed is the support they offer to the families who use them. And I’m not just talking about the practicalities of wrap-around care and flexi-boarding for that occasional business trip – important as those things are. We all know that children need our time. Less often do we contemplate the quality of the time we are actually giving to them. What if someone else made sure the homework was done and the trip to the dentist took place? No more nagging from mum and dad. What if you no longer needed to be a taxi service because there was no school run and all those sporting, musical and social events were taking place on the site where your child lived? Wouldn’t the time you then had with your teenager be more relaxed? Wouldn’t your relationship with them improve? This is what boarding families often express; that they are actually brought closer through having more quality, stress-free time. And we are all well aware of the Mark Twain truism that “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” If, in growing, our

children naturally start to move away from us to find their own way to rebel, then we need to find support from others whom they might trust and whom we can trust too. The experienced house staff will be open and honest with us and the prefects who have been guided to maturity already can provide the greatest role models. It is an unavoidable truth that a 14-year-old girl hearing advice from her mother is likely to disagree as a first instinct. The same advice from an 18-year-old is, of course, pure wisdom. I was a housemistress in two different schools for a total of eight years. I have been out of boarding for an equal length of time but, in truth, boarding has never left me. So, for all those first time buyers or readers of Victorian novels who fear ‘fagging’ and cold showers, I would encourage you to have a look at a boarding school – even if your child will be a day pupil within it. You will find a range of options on offer from one or two nights a week, through to occasional and weekly boarding, right up to a full boarding life. The intriguing thing is that you may find it helps you as much as it helps your children.

Open mornings

These are a great way to discover the school. Prep School Open Mornings are held on Saturday 5th February, 10am – 12 noon and Tuesday 8th February, 9.30am - 11.30pm. On Monday 21st March, 9.30am – 11.30pm we will be holding an Early Years Open Morning where families can visit our thriving Nursery and Reception classes. Senior School Open Mornings are held on Wednesday 16th March, 9.30am – 1.00pm and Tuesday 10th May, 9.30am – 1.00pm. Guided tours will be available throughout all Open Mornings and you will have the opportunity to meet pupils, staff and the Head.

If you would like to book places at any of these events, please contact Admissions on 01892 820218. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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