Northwood
College girls on
the Ski visit to
Vermont, USA
developing potential to succeed
At Northwood College we believe that every girl is
The Staff at Northwood College are highly valued by girls, Through the House system there is frequent contact with older
unique and special and we want each girl to be
parents and Governors. They are well-qualified and and younger girls and these links across the school years are
discover > learn > succeed
experienced and the College encourages staff to take part in an important part of our community at Northwood College.
able to do her best. We recognise an individual’s
training opportunities so that their knowledge is continually The four Houses: Briary, Buchan, Endsleigh and White
achievements, be they academic or in an
updated. Girls benefit enormously from this commitment to compete in music, drama, debating, sport and for house
extra-curricular field. Each girl has a contribution the development of our staff. points. Competition for the House Shield is fierce and loyalty
to make to our community and we applaud and
to one’s House is strong.
We support each girl in all that she does. All members of staff
celebrate these different contributions in a number take an active interest in the academic and pastoral Support for each girl begins as soon as she joins Senior School.
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of ways. We want girls to join us who enjoy their
development of their pupils. We feel strongly that a girl’s Our induction process includes an orienteering exercise to
thank all the staff for
education is enhanced by a strong partnership with her familiarise pupils, and a series of team building activities at a
academic studies, but who will participate fully in
parents. To this end, progress is monitored throughout each local activity centre. This allows girls the opportunity to get to
their wonderful teaching
the extra-curricular life of the school.
term and discussion and communication with girls and parents know each other, as well as getting wet and muddy!
that has supported our
takes place at regular intervals. We encourage parents to
Each girl should be able to develop as an individual and from
The secure pastoral support network which we offer to each
daughternulls learning over contact us so that issues relating to aspects of school life can
the very start, we emphasise this. At 11+ entry every girl is
girl from the point she enters the school, enables her to
the last five years.null
be dealt with quickly and effectively. At Northwood College
interviewed, regardless of performance in the entrance
develop confidence in her own ability and helps her to take
we are known for the caring and supportive environment that
Parent of Year 11 pupil
examination. We hope that this gives each girl an opportunity
informed decisions. Development of self-esteem and respect
we offer. Each girl is a member of a form and of a House.
to demonstrate her potential. Together with these
for others, for their traditions, cultures and faiths, are essential
Guidance for girls and parents is available from form staff,
assessments, all girls are invited to an activity morning giving
to all of us. We emphasise these attributes through our
heads of section, senior staff, the school nurse, counsellor and
them an opportunity to get to know the College and its staff.
pastoral programme and the attitudes of mutual respect which
doctor. Senior School is divided into three sections: the Lower
we display towards each other at Northwood College.
School (Years 7 – 9), Upper School (Years 10 – 11) and the
Sixth Form.
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