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7. Facilitate participation in the arts, developing an understanding and appreciation of theaesthetic aspects of life.Dormitory students develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the artsthrough an on-going schedule of evening and weekend outings in and around theculturally-rich London area.8. Facilitate participation in organised sports programmes, encouraging a lifelong enjoymentof physical activity.Dormitory students are encouraged to maintain a full physical activity schedule, oftenincluding participation in school sports. Students are given the opportunity to learnthe skills needed to play sports which they can use all their lives.9. Encourage self-expression as well as a sensitive and considerate response to the expressionof others.Dormitory students participate in dorm activities such as Student Council,International Nights, and talent shows which broaden their perspectives, increase theirconfidence, and give them practice in appreciating the efforts of others.10. Foster respect for property, both personal and communal.Dormitory students are expected to treat both dormitory and the personal property ofothers as they would wish their own to be treated.11. Provide appropriate opportunities for social and emotional growth e.g. Outward Bound andLeadership challenge.The give and take of dormitory community life and the wide variety of schoolactivities both during and after school hours provide many opportunities for social andemotional growth.12. Promote the values and teach the principles associated with healthy living e.g. Habitat forHumanity.Dormitory students participate in a variety of leisure activities which teach them to beaware of nutrition, the value of exercise, the need for rest and stress management, andthe dangers of smoking and substance abuse. Information and counselling regardinghealth matters and hygiene is always available.13. Fulfil our role as a responsible, contributing member of our local community.Dormitory students learn that with the privileges come responsibility for its welfare,such as keeping tidy, offering help when it is needed, and participating willingly in itsactivities. Students extend this awareness by involvement in community activities,such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, charity sponsorships, baby sitting, andcommunity service.14. Will provide opportunity to fulfil our roles as a responsible, contributing member of ourinternational community.Dormitory students have an opportunity to participate in international activities, suchas, World Challenge, ORBIS Programme and Model United Nations.6 | ACS Cobham
ACS Cobham International School Dormitory PhilosophyUnity with Diversity - A Home Away from HomeIn our diverse and shrinking world society, the ACS Dormitory strives to provide a pleasant,secure home for students from a variety of cultures who must live apart from their families. TheDormitory aims to make students aware that they are important, thus encouraging theirdevelopment as mature and responsible citizens of a global community.The Dormitory promotes and exemplifies the general philosophy and aims of ACS through itsstudy, activity, and leisure programme. In so doing, the Dormitory operates within the MissionStatement of ACS International Schools.The Dormitory has a unique residential status and must fulfil the role of “in loco parentis”. Inconjunction and co-operation with parents, the Dormitory and its staff exist to meet the needsof the whole student (academic, physical, personal, and emotional) in order to support growthand maturity. The Dormitory strives to meet the needs of the students by pursuing thefollowing specific goals:The Dormitory provides a programme and an environment which1. Encourages students to understand and appreciate that ‘Our true nationality is mankind’ -H.G. Wells.2. Encourages students to observe the Dormitory’s motto: ‘Remember who you are, whereyou come from and don’t let yourself down’.3. Encourages students to accept the personal responsibility that comes with personalfreedom.4. Accentuates the best in each student and maintains high expectations to help them realisetheir full worth and potential.5. Communicates with parents in order to encourage their support and involvement.6. Maintains and encourages a qualified support staff prepared to meet the needs of thestudents.ACS Cobham | 7
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