Welcome to Coombe Girls' School 1 Introducing our school 4 In the classroom 5 Our continuing success 8 The whole child 11 Culture, sport and clubs 14 Our facilities 15 The school community 18 The future 19 Contents

Welcome to Coombe Girls' School School days are precious. They are the foundations on which our future lives are built - a time when opinions are formed, enthusiasms are awakened, friendships are made and characters are shaped. As a parent you'll want to give your daughter the best possible foundation for her future life by sending her to a school where she will be happy and fulfilled; an academically successful school where she will realise her potential, rise to the challenge and develop a lifelong love of learning; a diverse, open- minded school where she will be motivated and stimulated by the world around her; a dynamic, progressive school where she will gain confidence, independence and adaptability; a caring school where she will become a well- balanced individual and a fully rounded member of society. Coombe Girls' School is that school. Officially recognised as one of the country's Leading Edge schools and one of only 300 ' high performing specialist schools' in the UK, our first class local and national reputation stems from our continuing academic success and our forward- thinking teaching methods. But it's in the classrooms and corridors that you'll find our real successes - the happy, smiling pupils who are so stimulated, fulfilled and supported, in an atmosphere that's vibrant and challenging, international and diverse. The best way to gain a feeling for the school is by visiting us. We'd be delighted to meet you, show you around and tell you about our plans. And we hope that you'll be keen for your daughter to become a part of the exciting future of our outstanding school. Carol Campbell Headteacher 1