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An Excellent Report for Student Support

The Summer Term saw an inspection by CReSTeD, the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils. We’re delighted to say that we received an excellent report and have retained our classification as a Dyslexia Unit (DU).

In making the recommendation that we retain our DU category, the inspector asserted, “For families seeking an all-girls school, within a caring environment and offering excellent provision for students with SEND and EAL, Cobham Hall provides the ideal solution.”

We were thrilled with the feedback about our Student Support Department from Parents and Pupils alike, with comments including “feeling supported and cared for”. Head of Student Support, Ms Konec, who was described as ‘inspirational’, said, “The Student Support Team, together with teaching staff, are extremely proud that their unwavering hard work, commitment and passion, for supporting students with additional learning needs effectively, have been recognised by such a prestigious organisation as CReSTeD.”

Examination Results

Year 13 Earn 100% Pass Rate

We are so proud and delighted that Year 13 achieved a 100% pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma this year.

The girls achieved an average Diploma score of 33.7. With 85.6% of grades awarded being 5 to 7, we were pleased to see these in a range of subjects – Higher Level English, Higher Level History, Higher Level Biology, Higher Level Film and Higher Level Music.

Headmistress Ms Roberts congratulated the girls saying, “The girls have worked incredibly hard during the course of their Diploma and we are delighted to see a 100% pass rate.”

This will be Cobham Hall’s final set of International Baccalaureate Diploma results as the School fully switches over to an exciting new A Level Programme. The School’s Sixth Form package moving forward places greater emphasis on a skills-based education, with Global Critical Thinking, the Extended Project Qualification, Service or The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Sport all taking a place within the school

GCSE Results Celebrated

With 96% of girls achieving at least five passes at Grades 4-9, we send a well-deserved congratulations to Year 11 pupils. We’re delighted to see our girls have achieved top marks in a variety of subjects, including English Literature, Art and Languages.

Our average points score was 6.5, which is the equivalent of a high B. 100% pass rates were achieved in English Literature, Art, Spanish and Latin. More than half of students gained a Grade 6 or above in English Literature; 100% of Art students attained the top grades of 7-9, and 100% of Latin students earned a Grade 7.

Well done, girls – your hard work paid off!

100% Pass Rate in ABSRM

15 girls took Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) examinations in the Spring Term and there was a 100% pass rate.

Wonderfully, just over 50% achieved either a Merit or a Distinction. Congratulations to all, and particularly to Year 11’s Lucy, who scored a Distinction in Grade 8 Singing - a remarkable achievement.

School Snippets

Bronze for Alice and Leah in Junior Maths Challenge

Congratulations to Lower School pupils Leah and Alice, who have both won a Bronze Award in the Junior Maths Challenge. In addition, Alice was also awarded ‘Best in School’.

The Junior Maths Challenge is run by the UK Mathematics Trust, with over 270,000 students across the UK taking part. Roughly, the top 6% earn a gold certificate, the next 13% silver and the next 21% bronze.

Well done, girls!

All Cheer for Amber: 9th in the World!

During the Easter holidays, Year 9’s Amber headed to Orlando, Florida, to compete at The Summit All Star Cheerleading Championships with her squad, Kent Cheer Academy.

Having been the first English team to come first in 20 years at the German All Level Championship in December, the squad won a paid bid to the World Championships in Orlando.

Fantastically, the team reached the Finals, and were subsequently ranked 9th in the world: that’s certainly something to cheer about!

Lilly First in French Triathlon

We received wonderful news from France during the summer. Year 12 student Lilly took part in the Villeneuve sur Lot Triathlon.

The field was mixed, with men and women competing together. Coming 23rd overall out of 140 competitors, Lilly was the first woman to cross the finish line! Great job, Lilly!

Maisy’s Silver for England

It’s been a championship winning year for Year 11’s Maisy, who earlier in the year become the Kent Schools’ Cross- Country Champion, and also added the Kent Schools' 800m Athletics Championship Title to her accolades.

Further to this, a second place finish in the English Schools' 1500m Steeplechase earned her the opportunity to compete for England at the SIAB International Event in July.

Speaking after the event that earned her call up, she said, “I couldn't quite believe the size of the stadium when I arrived at the English Schools’ Track and Field Championships. I spent about half an hour practically silent, shocked that I’d be competing at such a prestigious event in only a day’s time! I travelled up with the Kent team on Thursday, but I wasn't racing until the Saturday so I spent the first day supporting all the other athletes on the Kent team.

This was my first major Championships, and so the process was very different. Although I was very nervous, I felt prepared and excited for my race. I was competing in the 1500m Steeplechase, and managed to execute my race plan without too many faults. My silver medal means I have qualified to run for England in the SIAB International against Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This will be my first international vest and I couldn't be more honoured to be representing my country.”

Maisy competed in the 1500m Steeplechase at the SIAB Internationals, and came a superb second in her first international event - well done, Maisy!

Cultural Celebration

Year 8 enjoyed a Cultural Celebration in their final Languages lessons of the Summer Term.

They had a food quiz followed by entertainment they had prepared in groups. This included singing, dancing, drama and magic. Students also brought in cultural dishes made at home, including Thai and Indian food.

River Studies

Year 9 needed their wellington boots this term when they carried out some Geography fieldwork in the River Darent.

The girls were investigating how the river changes downstream, learning about how the shape, speed, width and velocity of a river changes as you move downstream. They also identified some of the species living in the river using a species ID chart.

Royal Academy Success for Year 7’s Maddie

Continuing Cobham Hall’s success with the Royal Academy is Year 7 pupil Maddie, whose artwork, “A Scottish Seal” was chosen for their Young Artists’ Summer Show.

Maddie’s painting was selected from over 6200 submissions to be one of 329 in the online exhibition.

Announcing the news, Art teacher Ms Lockheart said, “We’re thrilled that once again a Cobham Hall girl has been selected to be part of the Royal Academy’s Online Exhibition.”