School News Academic Colours
Staff News
Our Student Leadership Team were delighted this term to be able to announce via video to the student body the introduction of Academic Colours, which will be awarded alongside existing Colours for excellence in Sport, Art, Music and Drama.
· Consistently high level of attainment
Academic Colours will be awarded for the following:
· Involvement in Co-Curricular
· Excellent Attitude · Prep consistently handed in on time and of a high standard
· High level of attainment achieved in End of Year examinations · High level of independent learning and initiative outside of set work
Academic Colours can be awarded in all subjects except Art, PE, Drama and Music as they have their own colours, and will be presented at the end of Years 9, 11 and 12.
We said goodbye to Mr Haas, who has returned to America. We also said farewell to Mrs Julia Booth and Mrs Hilary Standen. Mrs Booth had been with the School for 14 years and we wish her and Mrs Standen all the best in their next roles. Mr Eyers, Ms Lockheart and Miss Deacon also moved on to exciting new pastures. We thank them all for their contribution to the School. We welcomed Samantha Shipton as our new Boarding Assistant, Lucie Cauvin and Patricia Ortiz Vincent as Language and Boarding Assistants, and Natascha Küsel and Luka Anna Knierim as GAP students. The Teaching Department welcomed Luke Green as Lead Music Teacher, and Lousie Mayall as Teacher of Photography.
‘Is it Worth It?’ - A Kent Police Workshop We were pleased to be able to host a Kent Police Workshop about E-safety, the dangers of Sexting and the possible consequences. Held in the Activity Centre to enable social distancing, the presentation was made to Years 7, 8 and 9 separately.
Race, privilege and justice: Understanding Concepts to Support Anti-Racism
At the start of the new academic year, staff attended a workshop giving them the chance to engage with issues related to race and racial justice in the UK through interactive workshops. The session, led by ConnectFutures, was well received by staff. 4
Finally, Angela Wood joined our team as School Nurse, Karen Hearn as a Laundry Assistant, and David Balson and Chris Mackey are our new Drivers. We are sure our new members of staff will be welcomed by all and will settle into the Cobham Hall community despite the unusual circumstances.
