insideKENT Magazine Issue 143 - March 2024 | Page 174

EDUCATION

DISCOVER COBHAM HALL : A SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER

Nestled in 150 acres of stunning Kent countryside but only 30 minutes from the buzz of central London ; steeped in 500 years of history , yet with a curriculum firmly focused on the future : Cobham Hall is a school of many contrasts . Where else will you find sixth formers trying their hand at car maintenance while a herd of deer grazes in the background ? Or a giant summer waterslide in grounds once walked by Charles Dickens ?
The grandeur of Cobham Hall ’ s 16thcentury buildings is home to an independent school like no other . A school whose warm and caring body of day and boarding students is rooted in their local community , yet globally engaged . A school that inspires excellence , nurtures courage and self-belief , and equips young people for a future of unprecedented change .
EDUCATION FOR LIFE A Cobham Hall education is not just about results ( though the school ’ s are excellent ) – it is an education for life . Preparing today ’ s students for an unknown tomorrow , and for jobs that have yet to be imagined , is a responsibility Cobham Hall takes immensely seriously . The development of essential life skills is core to the curriculum in every year group and is cemented in Cobham ’ s bespoke Perspectives course . From creativity to curiosity , communication skills to adaptability , Perspectives course lessons support each student in developing the attributes and skills they will need to thrive , whatever the future brings .
A LIFE LESS ORDINARY Cobham Hall believes untold brilliance lies within every student and inspires each to have the courage to challenge themselves and find their own unique , fulfilling path in life . Happy young people learn , and the school ensures its core values of trust , respect , honesty , kindness and tolerance infuse every part of their experience . In the diverse , supportive environment this creates , students feel safe to develop their curiosity and creativity ; to push boundaries and discover talents they never dreamed they might have .
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY With a superb enrichment programme and over 40 co-curricular activities available from boxing fitness to sushi making , STEM club to creative writing , opportunities to try the new are legion . What is more , the school forges those industry connections that really make a difference in life .
Thanks to its partnership with Steinway & Sons , for example , school musicians now play the world ’ s best pianos and receive masterclasses from renowned international artists . Others have learned basketball from an ex-NBA player and performed on stage alongside professional actors . And as Cobham Hall is regularly used as a filming location ( recent visitors include The Crown and the London Philharmonic Orchestra ), students have even had the chance to quiz experts from the worlds of television production , music and film .
To find out more about our small , friendly school and to experience the Cobham Hall difference for yourself , join us at our Open Morning on Saturday 16 March , 9.30am - 12.30pm .
For girls aged 11 to 18 , co-educational in sixth form . Scholarships available .
www . cobhamhall . com
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