July Newsletter 2009
Kenya School Update 2009
In 2007, Coombe Girls’ School RAG week money was donated to Barnabas (Outreach) Trust’s work with The Duha Primary School in Uranga, west Kenya.
Click here to read about the progress made to date.
Design & Technology Summer School
click here to find out more.
Cyclist Training Scheme 2009
Summer Programme
Free training courses for children in Year 5 or above who live in the Borough of Kingston. Click here for more information.
Summer Uni London
We are again offering a Summer Uni activity programme throughout Kingston
for young people during the school holidays, which is free of charge. The
programme offers a wide range of interesting and fun activities covering a
wide range of topics. Courses can be booked on line from Monday 9th June. Click here for further information.
In response to the threat from the H1N1(Swine Flu) virus the school has taken the following precautions.
-Special assemblies have been held for all year groups.
-Cleaning staff hours have been extended during the school day.
-The frequency of cleaning of lavatories and other high risk areas has been increased. As has the cleaning of all switches, handles, desk tops and keyboards.
-Tissues are available on request from the school office.
-Extra ‘Swing-Top’ Bins have been installed around the school.
-Hand wash signs and handwash are now in all the lavatories.
-Paper towels have been ordered and will be available by all sinks as an alternative to towels.
-We will follow our current procedures when a pupil reports to feeling unwell i.e. that they are removed from lessons and contact with other pupils, parents are then contacted in order to collect their son / daughter from school.
Free School Meals
Did you know your child could qualify for free school meals? That means no bills but delicious, healthy meals for your children. For more information and an application form click here
Eat Well, Be Well- Advicefor
Teenagersclick here for more information
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Parent links to Business and Industry
We are seeking parents who would be willing to offer support to school activities such as talking to staff, visiting lessons or assemblies or giving advice to small groups of students about your career or qualifications. Click here for more details
Coombe Girls’ School is currently pursuing its application to be eligible to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme from September 2010. To read more about Coombe’s application to become an IBO World School offering the IB Diploma Programme click here...
A' Level Debate
Read about Coombe Girls’ School contribution in the national press to the current debate surrounding A’ Levels. Click here
Coombe News Archive click here
Interactive
School Prospectus
The CGS virtual learning environment.
Parents' Questionnaire 2009
Internet Safety Information
...for parents and students click here...