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22/03/24

Some pupils attend the Climate Innovation Day at The Royal Institution in London. They listened to a series of presentations from scientists, mathematicians and IT specialists, on how they are working to research and combat climate change. pic.twitter.com/xtsHZE6CGF— VIPS () March 22, 2024

20/03/24

Today, Turtles experienced life as a refugee! Inspired by this term’s text, The Boy at the Back of the Class. Turtles found that some places were not very welcoming, which was made more difficult from the fact that we could not speak the same language! pic.twitter.com/Ec4zSpgi52— VIPS () March 20, 2024

20/03/24

KS2 enjoyed participating in language workshops on Tuesday morning, focusing on German, French and Spanish with some students from pic.twitter.com/seA6XOjMYz— VIPS () March 20, 2024

14/03/24

This week, Year 5 have been researching different topics in the Anglo-Saxon period to create their very own non-chronological reports, in readiness for our Anglo-Saxon experience day on Monday pic.twitter.com/mooj9n3Gg9— VIPS () March 14, 2024

11/03/24

Year 5 and 6 had a fascinating journalism workshop led by BBC reporter Ian Sherwood. The children learnt how Ian first got into the world of journalism and the truly incredible story of Ian reporting of President Obama’s election back in 2008. pic.twitter.com/lyVvDPMXLx— VIPS () March 11, 2024

07/03/24

Turtles showed brilliant resilience and teamwork whilst at Bowles this week! Their effect was fantastic, despite the weather, and we are very grateful to all staff and helpers that joined us too. pic.twitter.com/fJklf105oe— VIPS () March 7, 2024

07/03/24

Seal class created their own bookmarks based on their favourite authors and books. They shared the reasons why it was their favourite with their peers and then used the iPADS to look up more books from the authors so they could read some more in the future! pic.twitter.com/zA7TMfDJDZ— VIPS () March 7, 2024

05/03/24

Seal Class had a fabulous Stone Age workshop! They made their own hammers by splitting wood and tying stones, made their own clay pots and had a go at guessing the names of different stones that were used during the Stone Age. The children all had a great day! pic.twitter.com/v5uObK4KM1— VIPS () March 5, 2024

04/03/24

Turtles have had great fun being creative with their animations! We have learnt what frames are and how we can compile them to create a moving image! pic.twitter.com/PzqXZTCgmz— VIPS () March 4, 2024

29/02/24

We would like to say a huge thanks to our amazing Governors on Governor Awareness Day! pic.twitter.com/u7t4ORkAiP— VIPS () February 29, 2024

28/02/24

Turtles have had a brilliant time using oil pastels in their Art this morning! Last week, we sketched our waves and looked at the shapes that the contours create, so today we have used oil pastels to add colour and shading to make our pictures look even more fantastic! pic.twitter.com/7qZIaosBXa— VIPS () February 28, 2024

23/02/24

This week, Dolphin class are showcasing some of their amazing work they completed last half term! Check out these incredible animal conservation posters! pic.twitter.com/C6zbQ4Cnru— VIPS () February 23, 2024

23/02/24

Seals class have been writing their own version of the Iron Man opening. They created their own story maps and then tried to include similes, metaphors and ellipsis in their own writing. Mrs Covey was really impressed with their work! https://t.co/B1j2BaI3oa— VIPS () February 23, 2024

22/02/24

Turtles have been doing some brilliant work on their times tables this week and recapping their prior knowledge! pic.twitter.com/Nf5Jrsjqt1— VIPS () February 22, 2024

08/02/24

As part of the children have been taking part in different activities at lunchtime including Obstacle course, Lego and trains and The Big Treasure Hunt and drawing! pic.twitter.com/JGwUN1PbkD— VIPS () February 8, 2024

07/02/24

Last Friday, as part of our NSPCC maths day, Year 5 used the Fibonacci number sequence to create some spiral art, incorporating the ‘Golden Ratio! pic.twitter.com/qHVOakAxI9— VIPS () February 7, 2024

31/01/24

This week in art, Year 5 experimented with oil pastels to recreate an image of a sunset over Westminster Bridge. Some amazing work- well done, Year 5! pic.twitter.com/r3BSgRGkHJ— VIPS () January 31, 2024

31/01/24

Whale class have been working hard on their Monet masterpieces, they completed their art work by adding small elements of green by working ‘wet into wet’ as Monet did. pic.twitter.com/n1mD6MXKAI— VIPS () January 31, 2024

26/01/24

Stingray Class have been researching and writing information texts based on the Northern Lights. Mr Littleton is incredibly proud of the high quality work that the children have produced! pic.twitter.com/YLjnC5gPAy— VIPS () January 26, 2024

24/01/24

Shark Class have been revising our learning on money and coins and practicing number and letter formation. In our Art this week, we have learned the skill of weaving and produced some beautiful pieces of artwork! pic.twitter.com/IqEH2cO173— VIPS () January 24, 2024

24/01/24

Whale Class have been busy adding lilies to their Waterlilies paintings pic.twitter.com/OpYqSVI5YE— VIPS () January 24, 2024

24/01/24

This week, Year 5 have been sketching the Gherkin from memory, in homage of this term’s artist, Stephen Wiltshire pic.twitter.com/TeMvkvKbwS— VIPS () January 24, 2024

24/01/24

Year 3 have been learning how to use persuasion in English this week. They have been writing adverts to sell Grandma’s house from our class book: ‘The Building Boy’. pic.twitter.com/6IxVwVgBON— VIPS () January 24, 2024

24/01/24

Turtles Class couldn’t wait to read the next part of their text this term, ‘The Land of Roar’! pic.twitter.com/MHm6MTosRg— VIPS () January 24, 2024

19/01/24

Stingray class have been busy creating coffee portrait masterpieces this week! The children were focusing on their use of tone to bring their portraits to life! pic.twitter.com/yATurjILGD— VIPS () January 19, 2024

Admissions Arrangements

Pupils Joining September 2024

Valley Invicta Primary Schools at Kings Hill has a published admission number (PAN) of 30 students, admitted into the Reception Class. Applications for places will be made in accordance with Kent local authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the Primary Common Application Form (PCAF), provided and administered by the Kent Local Authority.

Applications must be returned to Kent County Council or the relevant school by 15 January 2024.

For further information regarding the schools admission process please contact the school office.

Appeals

If you have not been offered a place, the law entitles you to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel. This panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. All appeals will be heard online, which has the advantage that your appeal can be heard from your home or place of work.

If you wish to appeal for a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, please use this link to complete your appeal online.

If you wish to appeal for a place in Years 3 – 6 please use this link to complete your appeal online.

Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority. It is suggested that you download the explanatory booklet about appeals which you should read before you complete the appeal form.  Those applying for a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 are advised to read the section in the appeal’s booklet which refer to Reception, Years 1 and 2.

Booklet Link  

You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you must give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school.

Please note that the online form will ask you to download two utility bills dated in the last three months.  If you do not have access to a scanner, please take two photographs with a mobile phone and upload the photographic files.

Full details about the hearing will be sent to you with your invitation to the hearing.

If you wish to contact the clerk – email:  clerk@educationappeals.com

The timetable for appeals is as follows: 

Last day for lodging appeal forms for a place in RECEPTION to start in September 2024

4pm on Thursday 16 May 2024 to guarantee that your appeal will be heard in the first tranche of appeals.  Appeals lodged later may not be heard until the second tranche which could be in September 2024

You must state the reasons for your appeal and supply any documentary evidence at this stage.

The stage 1 part of the hearing (with other parents present) will take place on

3 or 4 July 2024

(depending on the number of appeals)

Part 2, the individual private hearings will take place on

3 or 4 July 2024

(depending on the number of appeals)

Invitation letter giving details about your hearing will be sent by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel

At least 10 school days before the stage 1 hearing.

Any additional  supporting evidence

Wednesday 26 June 2024. You are advised that additional paperwork received on the day of the appeal hearing will not be taken into account. Please provide the Clerk with FIVE copies of any additional evidence. All such evidence to be submitted in A4 format and NOT bound, but may be stapled on the top left hand corner.  Paperwork submitted with your appeal form does not need to include 5 copies. 

These should be sent to PO BOX 367, Cuffley, Herts, EN6 4XZ.

Letter from the Clerk informing you of the decision of the independent appeal panel

Due to the high number of appeals held at this time, this may not be sent until up to 2 weeks after the last hearing for the school.

 

Timetable for appeals for mid-term applications is as follows:

Last day for lodging appeal forms following a refusal for a place an ‘in year’ or ‘mid-term’.

You must lodge the appeal form within 20 school days upon receipt of your letter of refusal. 

You MUST state the reasons for your appeal and supply documentary evidence at this stage. Appeals are held within 30 school days of receipt of the appeal form.