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Staff, parents and students at ACS International School Cobham have celebrated the re-opening of the historic Heywood House with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heywood House will serve as a central part of ACS Cobham’s new Lower School Village, which includes woodland forest, tree houses, a new modern dining hall and purpose-built classrooms. Students will also be able to benefit from bespoke playgrounds and football pitches, a full sized running track, a 25 metre swimming pool, and a 500 seater auditorium. The Lower School Village was made possible by a £10m investment by ACS International Schools and builds on the success of the existing Lower School. In June, ACS Cobham’s Early Childhood team were awarded the Pearson Bronze award for Early Years Team of the Year 2024, in recognition of their high levels of enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to education. Heywood House sits on a 128-acre estate, which dates back to 1206 when the Heiwude family owned the land. After changing ownership throughout the centuries, the House was eventually owned by King Leopold of the Belgians, before being bought by ACS International Schools in 1975. Robert Crowther, Head of School at ACS Cobham, said: “I’m delighted to be able to open our new, innovative Lower School Village with the transformation of Heywood House. These state-of-the-art facilities will enable our students to fulfil their potential, support academic, social, and emotional development, and ultimately, enrich their education. Our Early Childhood team have already achieved a lot of success, and we are excited to build on that further in the following weeks, months and years.” At the ceremony, a parent of a child who attends ACS Cobham, said: “Developing a love of learning in young children is so important, and this is something that ACS Cobham truly values and is demonstrated by the teachers and the experiences that they create every day.” To find out more about ACS Cobham, visit: https://www.acs-schools.com/cobham ENDS Photo Caption: Robert Crowther cuts the ribbon at the re-opening of Heywood House. High res image available upon request. For further information or images, please contact Tom Evans or Gemma Cooper: Tom.evans@consciouscomms.com, Gemma.cooper@consciouscomms.com or 01223 421 831 ACS International School Cobham Far more than just a school, ACS International School Cobham is a friendly, vibrant international community with a global outlook that guides our world-renowned curriculum. Based on US educational best practice, we offer a new kind of learning for a new kind of world citizen. Our goal is as simple as it is inspiring: to make our students ready for the challenges of tomorrow, so they thrive at every stage of their lives. We are home to 1,300 students aged 2 to 18 from over 80 countries, cared for and taught by 300 expert faculty and staff members. Our students are encouraged to tailor their studies to suit their talents and ambitions, while a wealth of outstanding support amenities help deliver a well-rounded educational experience. Equally important is our beautiful, leafy campus, just 30 minutes from central London. Our location offers students the best of both worlds – the stimulation of one of the world’s great cities, combined with the charms of the English countryside. Unique amongst our four schools, ACS Cobham offers boarding as an option for students aged 12 to 18, who enjoy state-of-the-art facilities in our recently opened boarding house.
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