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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

18/01/24

This week, Year 5 have been perfecting their drawing skills, copying the artist Stephen Wiltshire. First we drew Tower Bridge from memory, and then from a photo! pic.twitter.com/jnHQwcdDwc— VIPS () January 18, 2024

16/01/24

Seals enjoyed using the gymnastic equipment to complete some indoor agility in our PE lesson today! pic.twitter.com/j2gwbxDJv9— VIPS () January 16, 2024

15/01/24

This morning, Turtles Class have been working hard on their dictionary skills! pic.twitter.com/yDGZTRxClH— VIPS () January 15, 2024

Promoting British Values

The Department for Education (DfE) have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”

The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister this year. At Valley Invicta Primary at Kings Hill these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

Democracy:

Democracy is central to the life within the school. Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our Student Voice Leadership team (SVLT), Together Everyone Decides teams (TED TEAMS) and regular pupil discussion and questionnaires.

Governors participate in pupil voice activities which are fed in to the school improvement action plans. The elections of SVLT and class learning Ambassadors are based on pupil votes. The curriculum promotes opportunities for learning about democracy in a number of different contexts. Our school behaviour policy was based on the views of the children and other stakeholders.

The Rule of Law:

The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. They are actively involved in defining rules for the classroom and other aspects of school life – our Rights Respecting Curriculum and culture.

Visits from authorities such as the Police; Magistrates, Fire Service; Lifeguards etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message.

Individual Liberty:

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and to do this safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of challenge, of how they record, of participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices.

Mutual Respect:

Part of our school ethos and behaviour policy has revolved around our culture of Respect and pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown.

Posters around the school promote respect for others and this is reiterated through our guidance of being ready for learning, respectful and safe, as well as our behaviour policy.

Play Leaders and Buddies from Upper key stage 2 support pupils in other year groups.

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. Children have opportunity to visit multicultural places of worship. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Pupil feedback indicates that they value these experiences. Our curriculum ensures that a wide range of different faiths and beliefs are taught, including British Values.

Our Language of the Term assemblies, led by the children reinforces their appreciation and understanding of who we are and how we live well together.