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22/09/21

We are so proud of Eliza, who took part in a dressage competition at Hickstead this weekend. She competed up against adults and placed in all 3 classes achieving percentages at the top of the range for this level of dressage. A future Olympian we think! https://t.co/1PcobHf5Jj

21/09/21

Jack kindly made some play dough for his Starfish friends. Everyone is enjoying making numbers linked to their maths learning from this morning. Thank you Jack! https://t.co/mf1q3VqMRO

21/09/21

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision. You can find all the details here: https://t.co/VkWw9UuFZk https://t.co/6cyYJmXGoq

21/09/21

To celebrate National Fitness Day, on Wednesday, the whole school will be taking part in a Daily Mile on our school playground. The children and staff will be jogging, walking, skipping & hopping to celebrate and promote the importance of fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle! https://t.co/z0ftETYvxw

21/09/21

Some students from Penguin Class attended last Friday to take part in a ceramics workshop, sculpting Penguins! Valley Park will be getting them fired and glazed and we look forward to receiving the finished penguins to have on display in school! https://t.co/kMFWfhdsLI

21/09/21

Retweeted From Valley Park School

We were delighted to welcome students from to our Ceramics studio last Friday to sculpt penguins - well done, everyone, they look amazing! 🐧 https://t.co/UJ5PYBQ6cd

17/09/21

Congratulations to this week's Dojo winners, these children have earnt the most points this week: Starfish: Leo B Shark: Bobby Whale: Adeline, Evie and Taylor Seal: Zaylee Turtle: Isabella Dolphin: George N Stingray: Rufaro Penguins: James https://t.co/W3TSsdPgZO

17/09/21

Congratulations to all our achievers this week! Year R - Ivy and Henry Year 1 - Sidney and Layla Year 2 - Penelope and Finch Year 3 - Stephen and Isla Year 4 - Simone and Finn Year 5 - Ethan and Azzam Year 6 - Finlay and Mia https://t.co/WKUWG9C1iB

16/09/21

We are pleased to share this video made by Invicta Grammar School, part of the VIAT Trust. Students and teachers talk about what it is like to be part of the school. Please take a look! https://t.co/47bPzhsvtg

16/09/21

In our Year 6 Maths lessons, the children have been working hard on their reasoning skills when ordering and comparing numbers up to 10,000,000. Mr Littleton and Mrs Eldred have been incredibly impressed with the children's positive attitude towards place value! https://t.co/yEhytURFvU

16/09/21

It was so lovely to welcome our Year R and Year 1 families yesterday at our fantastic picnic event. It was lovely to get to talk to so many families in a relaxed atmosphere. Starfish children really do seem to be settling in well. https://t.co/8pHLx4ty24

16/09/21

Whales class have been writing to Grey Crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit. They were writing in the style of the author. https://t.co/76gjCd9klv

15/09/21

Seal Class have been working hard in maths using dienes to support their understanding of place value! https://t.co/Tc1ZdO2yXp

15/09/21

Starfish are busily using their fingers…this is what leads to super writing. https://t.co/RFKBsZg1Xz

14/09/21

Sharks began their computing lessons today by creating their very own avatar on Purple Mash! We are really impressed with how they turned out 😍 https://t.co/7VgFOuu3ox

14/09/21

Today our Elmer Elephant 'Elci' returned to school and is in pride of place at our main entrance. Be sure to take a look when you are next in school! https://t.co/cuNAxTfBek

14/09/21

Year 5 Dolphins have been enjoying asking and answering Spanish questions already in their lessons! We are also working on excellent pronunciation. Super work year 5. The wonderful Spanish Home learning is being made into a floor book to share across the school. https://t.co/F14P7D0vkm

13/09/21

We are pleased to be able to offer Parent Tours for the New Reception September 2022 Intake. Please do book a place if you would like to come and take a look at our school. https://t.co/gfv2wBlraY

10/09/21

Congratulations to this week's Dojo winners, these children have earnt the most points this week. Starfish: Jacob, Shark: Hannah, Whale: Evie & Oliver, Seal: Archie, Turtle: Imogen, Dolphin: Sophie and Stingray: Tyler. https://t.co/6gGMAQVUf6

10/09/21

Congratulations to all our Achievers this week! Shark: Ryhs & Dolllie Whale: Oliver & Kasaius Seal: Christian & Isabella Turtle: Oscar & Riley Dolphin: Ava & Amelia Stingray: Freya & Ollie https://t.co/rcAhwsDPWN

09/09/21

To prepare for their upcoming PESE tests, year 6 took part in an 'Unwind' session on Wednesday afternoon. The children were taught key skills in meditation and communication which are vital for our mindfulness. https://t.co/GJTLXkD9Td

09/09/21

Shark Class have been using super adjectives to describe Paddington Bear and used these words to help create a wonderful picture of him! Well done. https://t.co/BO7nWGQ7YZ

09/09/21

Starfish stayed for their first lunch today. As you can see, it was a hit! https://t.co/o4yOD4pEi3

09/09/21

We would like to wish good luck to all our Year 6 pupils who today will be sitting the Kent Test. We have every confidence in their performance and are proud of their resilience, perseverance and aspiration! https://t.co/iVXJEYGJ8R

09/09/21

Huge well done to George who has taken part in the Kent Golf Invicta 10s Tour, completing a tour of 5 Kent golf courses over the summer. George did really well at every location, at Lydd he won the best driver challenge and at Hever Golf club, he won the overall skills challenge! https://t.co/uR3BQjcUSp

09/09/21

Whale Class have been working together collecting vocabulary for their writing. https://t.co/0o2i5qSRI5

08/09/21

Seal class have been working hard in English retelling the Stone Age Boy by https://t.co/y9kfnw5Fly

07/09/21

We are pleased to be able to offer Parent Tours for the New Reception September 2022 Intake. Please do book a place if you would like to come and take a look at our school. https://t.co/gfv2wBlraY

07/09/21

The children are off to a super start in Starfish! https://t.co/PsddeqS7GU

03/09/21

Year 1 have been enjoying their 'Art to Start' initiative, getting creative for the start of their History lesson learning about the Great Fire of London https://t.co/Ex0KWCjUhM

03/09/21

Year 2 have started their 'Art to Start' creating their own version of an impressionist paining by Monet. https://t.co/EcvdGiMcrM

03/09/21

Year 2 have been playing some maths games to get their mental maths skills up to speed after the summer break. https://t.co/IS3F55O4CB

03/09/21

Dolphins and Stingrays have already been impressing Mr Littleton and Mr Brazendale with their writing skills this week. Year 5 have been writing a description and Year 6 have been writing letters to their future selves. We are so pleased with how well they have settled in! https://t.co/GB6Cyq5bSE

03/09/21

Seals & Turtles have been working on our new school initiative ‘art to start’. Our new project allows all year groups to explore their topics through art first before delving deeper. Year 4 looked at paper mosaics to link with their Romans topic! https://t.co/oaOK3qRj9U

02/09/21

Welcome Back to all our Year 1 - 6 pupils. It was great to see everyone ready for learning this morning! https://t.co/DeLH3n2sjh

16/07/21

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe summer. We hope you all manage to enjoy some family time and fingers crossed for some sunny weather! Take care and we will see you in September. https://t.co/881zfYZqIR

16/07/21

Dolphin Class have been exploring tessellations through using different manipulatives. Naithvika has been exploring statements about tessellations and using her reasoning skills to explain her findings. https://t.co/xsT2geDWOp

16/07/21

Starfish Class decided to create their own football stadiums after the events last weekend using the wooden blocks https://t.co/bHpCno82O8

13/07/21

Year 4 have been reviewing the Euros, thinking about the qualities displayed by the England team and how they can inspire us. Some children have written letters of support to members of the team. https://t.co/ExPOFhTX1m

13/07/21

Sayli in Year 2 has written a lovely letter after school for the England squad. What a lovely letter Sayli! https://t.co/hgJAAEYUOJ

Term Dates

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      3 Sep 2020
    • Half Term
      26 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020
    • Last day of term
      16 Dec 2020
    • Winter holidays
      17 Dec 2020 - 4 Jan 2021
    • Further Information
      Tuesday 1 September 2020 - Staff Development Day
      Wednesday 2 September 2020 - Staff Development Day
      Monday 2 November 2020 - Staff Development Day
      Tuesday 3 November 2020 - Staff Development Day

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      5 Jan 2021
    • Half Term
      15 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2021
    • Last day of term
      30 Mar 2021
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      1 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021
    • Further Information
      Monday 4 January 2021 - Staff Development Day
      Wednesday 31 March 2021 - Staff Development Day

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      19 Apr 2021
    • Half Term
      31 May 2021 - 4 Jun 2021
    • Last day of term
      16 Jul 2021
    • Further Information
      Bank Holiday - Monday 3 May 2021
      Staff Development Day - Friday 25 June 2021
      Please note, summer holiday dates for 2021 to be confirmed.

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      2 Sep 2021
    • Half Term
      25 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
    • Last day of term
      17 Dec 2021
    • Winter holidays
      20 Dec 2021 - 3 Jan 2022
    • Further Information
      Staff Development Day - Wednesday 1 September 2021
      Staff Development Day - Monday 1 November 2021
      Staff Development Day - Tuesday 2 November 2021

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      5 Jan 2022
    • Half Term
      14 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022
    • Last day of term
      31 Mar 2022
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      4 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2022
    • Further Information
      Staff Development Day - Tuesday 4 January 2022
      Staff Development Day - Monday 21 February 2022
      Staff Development Day - Friday 1 April 2022

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      19 Apr 2022
    • Half Term
      30 May 2022 - 3 Jun 2022
    • Last day of term
      15 Jul 2022
    • Further Information
      Bank Holiday - Monday 2 May 2022
      Staff Development Day - Friday 17 June 2022
      Summer Holiday dates to be confirmed.