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#BOTW⠀ Both of this weeks books are part of the Empathy Lab 2026 collection. The judging panel chooses books to develop, activate and celebrate the power of stories to increase real life empathy. @empathylabuk ⠀ ⠀ KS3 The First Year by @mattgoodfellowpoet ⠀ This compassionate and heartwarming verse novel sequel to the acclaimed The Final Year, finds Nate starting secondary school with all the challenges, new friendships and dramas that this entails. This is a book that all our students can relate to. ⠀ ⠀ KS4 Breakthrough from the Streets to Success by @omarsharif_official ⠀ A true story of the author's life from being homeless, unemployed and involved in gang life to deciding to change his life, ultimately winning a Pride of Britain Award. This is a self help book for those struggling to navigate teenage life. It is inspiring, raw and encourages belief in yourself to fulfill your full potential, whatever your circumstances.⠀ ⠀ #CBSLibrary #CoombeBoysRead!

🏅 And the Sports Day 2026 overall winners are ..... ELM HOUSE. It was a closely fought contest with a different house coming out on top for each year group. Congratulations to all who took part and contributed points to their teams. Here are the results: Year 7 Winners - Chestnut Year 8 Winners - Elm Year 9 Winners - Willow Year 10 Winners - Cedar Overall Winners: 1st Place - Elm 2nd Place - Cedar 3rd Place - Willow Thank you to all the Sixth Form helpers and staff members who help make Sports Day such a great event.

Our next #StaffBookClub read is The Wall by John Lanchester. This novel explores themes of climate change, immigration and fear of outsiders, making it both a gripping thriller and a thought-provoking commentary on contemporary issues. Staff will meet to discuss on Thu 9th July in the Library. #CBSLibrary

📚 BOOK NOW FOR OUR AUTUMN OPEN EVENTS⠀ Discover why Coombe Boys' School is the right choice for your son. Come and experience our vibrant community, inspiring teaching and outstanding opportunities for boys to thrive.⠀ ⠀ 📅 Open Evening – Wed 30 Sept 2026⠀ 📅 Open Morning Tours – Thu 1 & Fri 2 Oct 2026⠀ https://bit.ly/3suVvEs

Today is Buddy Day and we are delighted to welcome a group of our next Year 7 cohort to school today. Buddy Day is for students who will be joining us from primary schools where just one or two boys will be coming to Coombe. It's a chance to make new friends and enjoy the exciting activities we have planned. Welcome to Coombe! #CBSWelcome

⠀ #BOTW⠀ KS3 Wolf Siren by @bethowriter ⠀ A beautifully crafted book that follows a visually impaired 13 year old girl called Red who discovers dark family secrets and magic. This story is loved by our Book Club readers who describe it as "mesmerising", "mysterious" and "stunning". Perfect for fans of gothic fiction and twisted fairy tales.⠀ KS4 Storm Bringer by @tigwallace ⠀ The first book in a brand new epic all action series. A vivid fantasy where magic and storms divide kingdoms, driving a fierce quest for survival. An exhilarating page turner, pacy and unique. It will particularly appeal to fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent series.⠀ ⠀ #CoombeBoysRead #CBSLibrary ⠀

What a night! Congratulations to our Year 8 Sleep Out Challengers (and their teachers) who slept out in the school playground, constructing their own shelters, and raising lots of funds for @kcahomelessness. A huge well done to all of you.⠀ ⠀ #CoombeUnity #SleepOutChallenge #CBSYr8

Welcome back for the final half term of this school year. It's going to be a busy one with exams, Sports Day, Sixth Form Opportunities Evening, Art exhibition, debating competition, Prize Giving, Coombe Literary Festival, the Year 7 residential, and a whole lot more including a move into the first of our brand new buildings for our P.E. and Drama teams.

It is now officially the half term break. Enjoy your week of rest and relaxation (and perhaps some revision), and we look forward to seeing students back in school on Monday 1st June for the final stage of this school year.

Best of luck to our Year 8 students who will be sleeping out in the school playground tonight, building their own shelters. and raising money for @kcahomelessness ⠀ ⠀ #CBSYr8