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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

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ounded in 1924, Combe Bank School is a flourishing independent girls’ school on the beautiful Kent/Surrey borders within easy reach of the centre of Sevenoaks. The school has over 400 girls aged three to 18 with small classes, outstanding facilities and first-rate teaching – the perfect combination to help girls achieve their full potential. A 100 per cent pass rate at GCSE and A-Level, plus a 100 per cent university success rate, bears testament to these high academic standards.

The latest inspection report stated: “The school as a whole provides a high quality academic education and excellent pastoral care in a friendly, supportive community which is highly conducive to the effective personal development of the pupils and to their enjoyment of the educational experience.”

The senior school is set within a Grade I, 18th-century Palladian country house and is surrounded by 27 acres of stunning Kent countryside. This beautiful setting provides extensive sports grounds, tennis and netball courts, alongside the sports complex which houses a 25-metre pool, fitness suite and large multi-purpose sports hall. The outstanding facilities at Combe Bank also include excellent ICT resources with over 200 networked computers and video conferencing capability.

Classes are small to ensure effective learning and to better enable girls to develop and grow in confidence.

The extensive enrichment programme also provides students with opportunities beyond the purely academic, including sports, music and the performing and visual arts.

Sixth formers are privileged to have their own purpose-built centre, opened in 2003, where they are able to study and socialise in a more adult environment.

This provides them with the ideal progression onto university life.

The preparatory school is housed in an original stable block and affords a unique environment in which the children feel secure and comfortable. Specialist teaching rooms include those dedicated to ICT, French, music, PE, speech and drama. The hall includes a permanent stage with sound and lighting systems. The older girls have access to a purpose built technology room and to the senior school science labs. The ICT suite, networked to all classrooms, allows full-class access at any time.

EYFS nursery classes, housed within the courtyard area, have recently undergone refurbishment, thereby providing first-class facilities for both indoor and outdoor activities, including a specially-designed secret garden.

Beech Walk, with its secure adventure play area, gives children greater freedom at break times. There are two playing fields and five outdoor tennis and netball courts.

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ounded in 1924, Combe Bank School is a flourishing independent girls’ school on the beautiful Kent/Surrey borders within easy reach of the centre of Sevenoaks. The school has over 400 girls aged three to 18 with small classes, outstanding facilities and first-rate teaching – the perfect combination to help girls achieve their full potential. A 100 per cent pass rate at GCSE and A-Level, plus a 100 per cent university success rate, bears testament to these high academic standards.

The latest inspection report stated: “The school as a whole provides a high quality academic education and excellent pastoral care in a friendly, supportive community which is highly conducive to the effective personal development of the pupils and to their enjoyment of the educational experience.”

The senior school is set within a Grade I, 18th-century Palladian country house and is surrounded by 27 acres of stunning Kent countryside. This beautiful setting provides extensive sports grounds, tennis and netball courts, alongside the sports complex which houses a 25-metre pool, fitness suite and large multi-purpose sports hall. The outstanding facilities at Combe Bank also include excellent ICT resources with over 200 networked computers and video conferencing capability.

Classes are small to ensure effective learning and to better enable girls to develop and grow in confidence.

The extensive enrichment programme also provides students with opportunities beyond the purely academic, including sports, music and the performing and visual arts.

Sixth formers are privileged to have their own purpose-built centre, opened in 2003, where they are able to study and socialise in a more adult environment.

This provides them with the ideal progression onto university life.

The preparatory school is housed in an original stable block and affords a unique environment in which the children feel secure and comfortable. Specialist teaching rooms include those dedicated to ICT, French, music, PE, speech and drama. The hall includes a permanent stage with sound and lighting systems. The older girls have access to a purpose built technology room and to the senior school science labs. The ICT suite, networked to all classrooms, allows full-class access at any time.

EYFS nursery classes, housed within the courtyard area, have recently undergone refurbishment, thereby providing first-class facilities for both indoor and outdoor activities, including a specially-designed secret garden.

Beech Walk, with its secure adventure play area, gives children greater freedom at break times. There are two playing fields and five outdoor tennis and netball courts.

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The purpose-built Jubilee Sports Hall, allows for the teaching of multi-sporting activities and interschool fixtures. All pupils, including the nursery, use the indoor heated swimming pool throughout the year.

Academic standards are high throughout the school.

The girls between the ages of seven and 11 are prepared for scholarship and entrance examination. Girls sit the entrance examinations to the senior school and compete with other potential Year 7 candidates for academic, art, sports and music scholarships with high levels of success. Girls are also successfully prepared for the Kent Assessment Procedure at 11+ (100 per cent pass rate for those girls recommended) and entrance into other independent schools.

Drama and music flourish in the school. Girls have many opportunities to perform throughout their time in the prep from large drama production to musical ensembles. The majority of girls study at least one musical instrument from Year 3.

A highly dedicated staff team take care of the academic, physical, pastoral and extracurricular needs of the pupils. Staff are committed to academic excellence for all pupils, working together to raise the self-esteem of each child, paying particular attention to the development of thinking skills and positively encourage independent learning. Combe Bank actively promotes the development of a strong home school partnership through parent consultation, information evenings and a programme of INSET. The school is distinguished by the high standard of pastoral care it offers.

Combe Bank can truly be said to nurture the individual.

Coombe Bank: then and now

Head girl Alice Minns reflects on her Combe Bank journey I started in the nursery at Combe Bank School when I was just two years old.

After my initial reluctance to join in, when I would sit on a chair and watch the other children play, I was actively participating in the fun and games.

In particular, I remember the ‘teddy bears picnic’. The time and effort that went into making my little bear’s hat and bow tie was most definitely worth it when the next day came and we all spent lunch time in the sunshine.

When it came to moving up to the preparatory school I was so excited I wore my uniform for two consecutive days before I started ‘real school’. The prep school created an ingenious balance between feeding us with information and learning from our own adventures. A place to create these adventures was Beech Walk. Everyone looked forward to every lunch time when we put on our wellies and trek up to Beech Walk where the daily decision of what game to play would begin.

Combe Bank prep school was just that: a superb preparation for senior school, making us ready for the challenge to come.

Senior school was slightly daunting at first. It was so different from the prep, yet I felt comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Combe Bank’s close-knit environment gave me the chance to develop at my own pace in an atmosphere that was encouraging and supportive. This is demonstrated particularly in the teaching, which is personal and available outside lessons if required, given the close relationship with teaching staff.

One cannot talk about Combe Bank without mentioning the amazing school lunches cooked to a superbly high standard – an important aspect of daily life for us all. I cannot think about Combe Bank without reflecting on the wonderful friends I have made, friends that will be with me all my life.

For me too, it has been the music department that has played a large part in my school life. I have been able to explore my passion for singing within the choir as we had the opportunity to sing in St Peters in Rome and the Royal Albert Hall. Outside school, my passion is horse riding and I will continue to show Mountain and Morland native breeds at national level. I have appreciated all the support and the recognition they have given

to me, culminating in the senior school when they presented me with an achievement award. This made me very proud and motivated me to do well.

Finally, achieving the role of head girl was something that I never had thought possible.

This not only gave me a chance to give something back to the school that has done so much for me, it has also given me confidence and taught me to have a go, be determined and to never give up, as all things are possible.

The next chapter of my life will see me move on to study rural land management at The Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester so that I will eventually become a chartered surveyor. This will again be a challenge, but I know now that Combe Bank has equipped me for that challenge giving me the confidence and ability to prosper. 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.

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EDUCATION FEATURE

Learning through

EXPLORATION

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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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’s first experiences shape their 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.

We hope to give you a flavour of what it is like to be a child starting school at Hilden Grange and the type of activities they will take part in.

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, with a strong emphasis on learning through exploration.

Lola likes discovering how things work. She particularly enjoys working on the computer, making patterns and pictures with different programs. There are also digital cameras, microphones, CD players and programmable toys such as Bee-Bots to investigate.

Sam loves learning to read and listening to stories.

He plays lots of games which help him learn new words, including using the interactive whiteboard.

At Hilden Grange children benefit greatly from the small class sizes, which make it possible for each child to read individually with a teacher or classroom assistant every day.

Both children like maths because it involves lots of practical activities as well as oral work. They are currently learning about addition, length and numbers to 10. By the time they move up into Year 1 they will both be able to do subtraction sums and have a good understanding of other mathematical concepts such as weight, capacity, time, money and numbers to 20.

Learning to write is just as important as reading.

Last term, Sam and Lola took part in lots of activities which helped strengthen their core stability, arm and hand muscles and learnt to recognise the letters. This term, they are learning to form the letters in the cursive style which makes the process of joining letters a 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, learning can take place in whichever environment the child feels most comfortable, whatever the weather.

Learning involves more than reading and writing.

Creative development is a key area encompassing music, drama and dance, as well as art and crafts. Sam and Lola are taught by experienced, specialist teachers in these areas. The children are able to take what they have been taught and develop their learning further through their own explorations in child-initiated sessions.

Lola gets fully involved in role-play activities in the play corner. This part of the classroom has been a post office

Hilden 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

and will soon become a Chinese restaurant as part of the celebrations for Chinese New Year.

One of the best features of school at this age is how bright, challenging and flexible learning is for these children. To gain an even better idea of how children learn when they start school, please come and visit us at Hilden Grange. We look forward to welcoming you to our world of 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

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Past and

PRESENT at King’s Rochester

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

Making King’s a home

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

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nly 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

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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. 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

n King’s Rochester, Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1TE. Call 01634 888555 email admissions@ kings-rochester.co.uk 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

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)

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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

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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 visit www.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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e believe that moving school at 11 has social, academic and developmental benefits for our children,” says Alison Cooke, headmistress. “What is more, we find year after year that boys are just as successful as girls in the eleven plus examinations and independent entry exams at this age.”

She explains that children at 11 are typically still very keen and enthusiastic, eager to learn, adjust to and follow new rules and routines. It is arguably an ideal age for boys and girls alike to join a secondary school, well before teenage issues kick in. In addition, all the children will be new to the secondary school, so they are all in the same position as they find their way and form new friendships.

“This point about friendships is very important particularly for quieter or shy children,” Mrs Cooke emphasises.

There is, of course, a body of opinion that advocates a move at 13, particularly for boys who may mature more slowly than girls. Russell House acknowledges this, and believes parents should have as much information as possible about pros and cons in order to make the best decision for their own particular child.

“As an independent school, we believe in diversity of choice in education to ensure the interests of each, individual child are met,” Mrs Cooke adds.

Alongside the eleven plus exams, children sit entrance exams for schools including Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Lingfield Notre Dame and Caterham School from Russell House. Parents therefore have a choice between continuing in the independent sector or moving to state education from the school.

Children leave Russell House secure and confident, having learnt to focus and apply themselves to the demands of exams. This is a valuable lesson and when they move on, they can enjoy up to five years before facing public examinations. With new subjects to explore, they can take pleasure from learning for its own sake, free from external exam pressures.

“The children take with them the confidence and work ethic that they have gained from being prepared for transfer at 11 at a small, friendly school like Russell House, where expectation and achievement are high,” says Mrs Cooke. “At their new school, faced with new subjects, friends and sports, they have the time and space to learn, develop their interests and passions and be involved with extra-curricular activities such as drama, music and sport, free from the pressure of exams looming.”

Russell House is a stimulating, encouraging environment where young children can build their confidence and develop positive attitudes to learning.

By 11, the children are big fish in a small pool, ideally placed to move on and respond enthusiastically to new challenges and increased independence.

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EDUCATION

A school for

Kent College Pembury

LIFE

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 lifechanging experience

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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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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

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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 onsite bluebell woods, wildlife conservation area and to the

‘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.”

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