The whole child Like you, we know that every child is a unique individual. It's our responsibility to help ensure that each one is allowed to grow in the way that's right for her. Nurturing the individual We don't simply want your child to thrive academically, we aim to help her become a fully rounded, well- balanced and positive member of society. A good citizen, who counts integrity, honesty and fairness among her qualities; a principled individual, open- minded, caring and respectful; a true leader, showing independence, enterprise and adaptability and taking responsibility for herself and for others. This ' whole child' approach is reflected not only in the school's day- to- day ethos, but also in our curriculum, which includes such enriching subjects as Citizenship, Personal and Social Education and Careers. Pastoral care Pupils at Coombe Girls' School are extremely well looked after. As well as active tutoring, we have a system of peer mentoring and academic mentoring, which allows your child to benefit from the experience of others. Not only is this a realistic taste of the kind of relationships often found in higher education and the wider world, but it's also a key part of our ethos as a school - the belief that everyone has a role to play in the development of others. Parental involvement Your involvement in your child's education is of the utmost importance - working together we can give your daughter exactly what she needs to succeed. So we encourage parents to become part of the vibrant life of the school through the Parent and Friends Association and the frequent events at the school. Essential life skills Finding one's own voice and learning teamwork are important aspects of growing up and we provide plenty of opportunities for self- expression, self- direction and to learn the skills and responsibilities of effective leadership. Our peer- elected and pupil- run Student Council has real influence within the school as a forum for debate and policy. From public speaking competitions to Maths Challenges, many of our extracurricular clubs and organisations are geared towards helping youngsters define themselves both as an individual and as part of a team. Behaviour and uniform We expect good conduct and behaviour and our Behaviour Management Policy helps to maintain a purposeful learning environment at all times. We also operate a strict uniform policy and because we like our girls to feel proud to wear our colours, we've recently had the uniform reworked by a fashion designer - a very popular move. 11

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