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01/12/23

There is currently 1 in 2 chance of winning one out of our amazing prizes. Please share with family and friends. Raffle is drawing at 5pm today!!!The PTAhttps://t.co/FmAzxMLipU— VIPS () December 1, 2023

30/11/23

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30/11/23

Another creative Christmas workshop got underway this week: a group of year 5 and 6 students were learning to make eco Christmas decorations from dogwood and embroidery threads! pic.twitter.com/T8A10WrTwL— VIPS () November 30, 2023

28/11/23

Year 5 have been getting into the festive spirit by creating their own ‘mini-wreaths’ using pipe cleaners, glue and a lot of glitter! These will be sold at our Xmas fair on Friday! pic.twitter.com/5X4EUr4Mgd— VIPS () November 28, 2023

24/11/23

Year 3 had a fab time on our trip to Samphire Hoe yesterday. It felt like all of our science learning about rocks, soil and fossils this term came to life in front of our eyes! pic.twitter.com/xg6sk6M3MC— VIPS () November 24, 2023

22/11/23

Turtles have been focusing on character description in English, they have created some incredible writing about the character of Lila from this term’s book, The Firework Maker’s Daughter! We even had the chance to do some creative writing of our own! pic.twitter.com/ZEaAadQc6A— VIPS () November 22, 2023

21/11/23

We have raised a fantastic £243.30 so far for the children all took part in spotty themed art and we tried our best to create our own Pudsey! pic.twitter.com/PF3lPbfQjj— VIPS () November 21, 2023

17/11/23

As part of ‘Show your spots day’ Children in Need 2023, Year 6 have been creating WW2 Blitz pictures in the style of pointillism. pic.twitter.com/HKOwBxwYJX— VIPS () November 17, 2023

16/11/23

Year 5 had a special treat this week, with a visit to the British Museum, London. We had a brilliant time seeing a whole host of treasures including Ancient Greek sculptures, Ancient Egyptian mummies and solid gold Medieval coins worth millions! pic.twitter.com/UHzLSwA854— VIPS () November 16, 2023

15/11/23

The first of our art clubs started today, with some of our key stage 2 children learning how to create a Christmas wreath! We can’t wait to see how they develop over the next few weeks! pic.twitter.com/W3pSdNUd3g— VIPS () November 15, 2023

15/11/23

Year 3 have been creating some epic Stone Age moves in our dance class. Can you work out what activity they are recreating in these pictures? pic.twitter.com/shWjavgkys— VIPS () November 15, 2023

09/11/23

Year 3 have been using techniques of sequencing images and creating freeze frames to help them to remember the storylines of the book ‘Stone Age Boy’ pic.twitter.com/F4Wbkh2IRV— VIPS () November 9, 2023

09/11/23

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09/11/23

To kick start their new Dance topic in PE, Stingray class have been exploring different ‘swing dance’ movements. These movements will help them to eventually choreograph a short dance to ‘The White cliffs of Dover’ by Vera Lynn. pic.twitter.com/XRGliZlujz— VIPS () November 9, 2023

09/11/23

Would you like to join our team! We are currently hiring. https://t.co/HgmShgQxU9— VIPS () November 9, 2023

20/10/23

Year 6 have been busy recapping and consolidating all of their Science learning this week! Our Super Stingrays have been testing their sticky knowledge about Karl Linnaeus and microorganisms! pic.twitter.com/JJkqfBTucv— VIPS () October 20, 2023

20/10/23

Year 5 have been finishing their flooding topic by recreating their very own model village, complete with working dam! All made out of Lego, I might add! Will the dam hold the water back and save the village?! We’ll find out next lesson! pic.twitter.com/pxMX1FRGSf— VIPS () October 20, 2023

18/10/23

This week in PSHE, Turtles have had a fantastic discussion about recognising our own emotions and seeing them in others. We looked at how to live without harming others and how noticing our differences should be a positive learning experience. pic.twitter.com/sjkrjtjxCw— VIPS () October 18, 2023

17/10/23

In PSHE this week Seals class have been learning about their rights and ordering them into ones they think are most important to them. pic.twitter.com/kia9v5IbTX— VIPS () October 17, 2023

13/10/23

Year 3 have been thinking about deforestation and today we had some special visitors all the way from the Amazon Rainforest to talk about their work. We had Hosé the beef farmer, Mr Palmer the palm oil farmer and Steve the logger! pic.twitter.com/bBh9tb6EGu— VIPS () October 13, 2023

13/10/23

Check out the brilliant extended writing and Science work going on in Stingray class this week! For their writing focus this week, the children have been writing persuasive texts to advertise their class novel ‘The Girl of Ink and Stars’. pic.twitter.com/kdlAHGlqMA— VIPS () October 13, 2023

13/10/23

Turtles were lucky enough to take part in a flashmob workshop! They performed a spooky dance to a very surprised Years 5 and 6! pic.twitter.com/Xm0Du9Gzfj— VIPS () October 13, 2023

13/10/23

In English Sharks have been thinking about Autumn and Harvest, and have been writing about what we might see on an Autumn walk, ready for our own walk around the field! pic.twitter.com/D85xjNu6RR— VIPS () October 13, 2023

12/10/23

Thank you so much to the PTA for providing us the funds to buy these fantastic books for the Year 3 classroom! We are so excited about reading them! pic.twitter.com/RJgTcJ2DiH— VIPS () October 12, 2023

12/10/23

In our sketchbook lesson this week Seals have worked on developing their tracing skills, and also encouraged some left brain/right brain fluidity in our double handed drawings of leaves! pic.twitter.com/TBzsd6mjw5— VIPS () October 12, 2023

Community

As a UNICEF GOLD Rights Respecting school, we thrive on working alongside our school community and beyond. We foster positive, respectful relationships within and beyond our school community and celebrate the diversity that this brings.

We build our pupils knowledge of what characteristics a community has from the first moment they step into our school and explore how they as citizens can enhance and improve our local and national community.

Our PSHE curriculum coverage teaches the following in regard to community:

EYFS – rules in school and people in the school that form our community 

Year 1 – what rules are, caring for others’ needs, looking after the environment

Year 2 – Belonging to a group, roles and responsibilities, being the same and different in the community

Year 3 – the value of rules and laws, rights, freedoms, and responsibilities

Year 4 – what makes a community, shared responsibilities

Year 5 – Protecting the environment, compassion towards others

Year 6 – Valuing diversity, challenging discrimination and stereotypes

In addition to this, as part of our ‘Ambition Project’ pupils take part in a community project working on an area of interest to improve or support in that academic year. Historically this has included making cards to share with a local children’s home, as well as creating craft packs for a local nursing home.

Children in Need

Each November, we raise awareness for Children In Need. Children have a fantastic time dressing up in their Pudsey Bear outfits, covering themselves in spots or wearing fancy dress. Children also have great fun placing their donations on our Pudsey Bear. Thank you parents, carers and guardians for providing brilliant outfits as well as for your donations that will go on to help vulnerable children all across the UK including children with disabilities, children in need of bereavement support and young carers.

You can donate Children in Need all year round.

Elmer and the Heart of Kent Hospice

We were really excited to take part in the Heart of Kent Hospice Elmer Parade last year.  We were visited by Elmer to launch our project and we held an Elmer Danceathon to raise funds for our Elmer to be entered into the local Parade. In addition to this, pupils designed and painted our own baby Elmer that took pride of place in The Mall in Maidstone. 

Harvest Festival

This event sees us come together with the local community, every year, to provide food parcels for those in need in our local area.

Our families generously donate produce that the children then deliver to the Salvation Army. 

Local Mayor

We often invite the Mayor to visit us and also our children take part in the mayoral debates at the official chambers in Kings Hill. This is a great experience for our older pupils to develop their spoken English.

Local PCSO

We work closely with our Youth Engagement officer for Tonbridge and Malling.  They help us understand topical issues around knife crime, common assault, shoplifting and peer pressure; who is legally responsible and more importantly who to turn to if you’re in trouble or feel worried.

We are lucky that our local PCSO regularly visits us to talk to the children on any relevant topics. 

Neighbourly Scheme

This brilliant scheme sees supermarkets work with local organisations such as schools, charities and care homes to give away their unsold fresh food so it doesn't go to waste. 

Our school receives regular donations from Aldi which we use for our tuck shop as well as for extra snacks for pupils. 

We also package some of the food into parcels to distribute to individuals and families in need, within our local community.

New shed with Jenner's help!

We are so grateful to the wonderful team at Jenner, who have supported the installation of our new shed for the PTA.  Mrs Hall and Mrs Masson were delighted with the time and support they gave us, which has enabled additional and much needed storage.

Thanks everyone!

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Remembrance Services

Each year we are invited to design a wreath in memory of those that served for our Country.  Pupils attend the annual Remeberance Service in Kings Hill to show their respects and we have students that attend the Sunday service with their families to represent the school by laying our wreaths.

Sue Ryder Shop Window Art and Poetry Showcase

A group of children have decorated the window display at the Sue Ryder shop in Kings Hill, showcasing art work and poetry based on 'Inspirational Women'.

Everyone worked really hard and did an absolutely brilliant job - well done!

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West Kent Partnership and Services

Find all the services, including food banks, community hubs and helplines offered in the West Kent area.

West Kent Partnership and Services

World Book Day Visit to Lavender Care Home

Year 2 visited Lavender Care Home in West Malling today to read their favourite stories to the residents as part of World Book Day.

The children had a brilliant afternoon and loved discussing their favourite characters with everyone.

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Links to Organisations We Work With

We work with a number of organisations in our local community and beyond. Here, you can find links to who they are and what they do.