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06/11/24

Turtles have been working hard to identify the features of a newspaper report! They have been identifying features such as headlines, paragraphs, past tense and the 5 W’s ready to write our report tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/gf9wCDbsHZ— VIPS () November 6, 2024

10/10/24

Our Rights Respecting team delivered our Harvest donations to Maidstone Day Centre & had the opportunity to look around the centre and learn all about what they do for vulnerable adults. The children had a great time and asked some really interesting questions. RRArticles2,17&26 pic.twitter.com/poscPxYe82— VIPS () October 10, 2024

09/10/24

Another trophy for the MIGHTY Kings Hill! A team of Yr5 children took part in the VIAT Tag Ruby tournament. Our amazing children were crowned CHAMPIONS after 4 truly incredible performances on the rugby field. A highlight was our team winning 14–1 in their final game! pic.twitter.com/1nmZzHz2F1— VIPS () October 9, 2024

02/10/24

This morning in our sketchbook lesson, Seals did some beautiful observational sketches of some Rudbeckia flowers. Later on in our science lesson we will label them with the vocabulary that we learn for parts of a flower. pic.twitter.com/35UOb8U9nz— VIPS () October 2, 2024

26/09/24

This week, Dolphin class perfected their trampoline skills as part of the ‘Beyond Bounce’ workshop in the hall! We definitely got the blood flowing and worked up a sweat! pic.twitter.com/F6DaZ9hiUm— VIPS () September 26, 2024

26/09/24

The VIAT Kings Hill staff have been blessed today with a morning tea and coffee run from Mrs Hall and Miss Burrell! Just what we needed to get going on a soggy Thursday! pic.twitter.com/fMtSjL8QPB— VIPS () September 26, 2024

26/09/24

On Thursday afternoon, Mr Littleton took a group of Year 6 children to Invicta to take part in the VIAT Trampette ball tournament. Our INCREDIBLE children showed unbelievable teamwork and skill to finish the tournament as CHAMPIONS! We are so proud of each and every one of them! pic.twitter.com/TXomgq7NDI— VIPS () September 26, 2024

25/09/24

Our intrepid explorers from Yr6 have visited the Oxfam Supply Centre in Bicester. They enjoyed a personal tour to discover how and where supplies are distributed to in response to conflict, famines, flood and other humanitarian disasters. Making tap stands was a real high light! pic.twitter.com/0t2W4cgfHQ— VIPS () September 25, 2024

23/09/24

Turtles have been focusing on their knowledge of diary entries in English recently; today, we recapped the events in our book, ‘The Butterfly Lion,’ by creating a story map to help plan our own diary entry! pic.twitter.com/3G2rJgDPDz— VIPS () September 23, 2024

19/09/24

To celebrate DESIGN SPARK DAY, Team Stingray studied the life and work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen. As part of their focus, the children created a mood board and even had a go at some mono printing of McQueen’s iconic swallow design. pic.twitter.com/KnLwtNEnYT— VIPS () September 19, 2024

10/09/24

Turtles have made a fantastic start to this week’s writing! Miss Burrell has been unbelievably impressed with the quality of the children’s writing and their knowledge of adjectives to describe Timbivati, the setting for ‘The Butterfly Lion’! pic.twitter.com/UfPEnCvqyY— VIPS () September 10, 2024

03/09/24

Turtles have had a brilliant start to Year 4! Miss Burrell has been thoroughly impressed by both our art skills and our writing skills as we wrote our postcards, explaining the fun summer that we’ve enjoyed! pic.twitter.com/YIW2ZuB6A2— VIPS () September 3, 2024

12/07/24

Good Bye and Good Luck to our amazing Year 6 Class! https://t.co/KUCWwqlbh2— VIPS () July 12, 2024

11/07/24

This week, Year 5 have been learning about the key development milestones of a baby’s first year! We created our own creative timelines to show each event! pic.twitter.com/jhr7ZQIhfa— VIPS () July 11, 2024

04/07/24

A huge thank you to one of our parents who has kindly donated new book for our Library pic.twitter.com/dHJggg1UJF— VIPS () July 4, 2024

02/07/24

Stingray class visited Kent Police HQ for their annual open day. The children were treated to demonstrations on how the police keep us safe, including the opportunity to witness a fantastic Police dog training session and information workshops on safety awareness! pic.twitter.com/xUIsapiUsJ— VIPS () July 2, 2024

21/06/24

As if the Year 6 aren't frazzled enough, they then had to solve a series of mental and physical challenges.They are so resilient! 😁 pic.twitter.com/YmIo8318mi— VIPS () June 21, 2024

21/06/24

Starfish had an art workshop with Mrs Guthrie this week. We made rangoli patterns, influenced by Van Gough’s sunflowers. pic.twitter.com/Xzulj0bcfm— VIPS () June 21, 2024

20/06/24

Year 6 are having a fantastic time at PGL this week, Mr L's group have started the day with Jacob's Ladder! Mrs Hilton's group started the day with a friendly duel. Fortunately, nobody was mortally wounded, so that was a plus! 😁 pic.twitter.com/cVeTxz1gsW— VIPS () June 20, 2024

20/06/24

Shark Class have had lots of fun with the parachute and started making some art work for our display. We had so much fun! pic.twitter.com/QOKsUheDml— VIPS () June 20, 2024

07/06/24

Look at these incredible hanging baskets that some of our Year 5 and 6 girls have been making in macrame club! We are so thrilled with the stunning results! pic.twitter.com/EsvbPK0x3G— VIPS () June 7, 2024

23/05/24

Some budding Key Stage 1 artists from across the VIAT Trust gathered at Kings Hill on Monday morning to attend a print making workshop. We looked at the artist Yayoi Kusama and produced some beautiful work in response to her style. pic.twitter.com/LKCX7QE8H4— VIPS () May 23, 2024

21/05/24

This week, to finish off our Rivers topic in Geography, Dolphin class have been making their very own 3D salt-dough river models! The River Nile has never looked so three-dimensional! Fingers crossed, they’ll be dry enough to paint on Friday! pic.twitter.com/rN9JLHtI4U— VIPS () May 21, 2024

17/05/24

A HUGE well done to our INCREDIBLE Stingrays for their amazing effort, determination, and superb attitude during SATS week! We honestly couldn’t be prouder of them! pic.twitter.com/AGF3f76NMr— VIPS () May 17, 2024

17/05/24

The Kings Hill ducks have moved residency. They are now living the dream on a farm, with cows, horses, goats, dogs, cats, chickens and guinea pigs. Please keep an eye out for future updates. pic.twitter.com/TgIJjycOCk— VIPS () May 17, 2024

Personal Development

Personal Development is at the heart of our Rights Respecting school curriculum learning journey.  It develops, promotes and enables a range of skills that allow our children to be really effective life-long learners.

Together, our school community learn about UNICEF children’s rights, putting them into practice every day. Children’s rights are promoted and realised, adults and children work towards this goal together.

We support every child to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their emotions, feelings and to learn to communication these effectively through an ethos and culture of inclusion and mutual respect.

As part of a whole-school approach, PD education develops the qualities and attributes children need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. The benefits to pupils of such an approach are numerous as PD prepares them to manage many of the most critical opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will face growing up in such rapidly changing and challenging times.

It also helps pupils to connect and apply the knowledge and understanding they learn in all subjects to practical, real-life situations while helping them to feel safe and secure enough to fulfil their academic potential.

Our whole school approach promotes effective relationships between all members of the school community. The promotion of pupils’ personal and social development underpins other learning. PD education contributes to assists children and young people to build:

  • their personal identities;
  • confidence;
  • self-esteem;
  • understanding of their own decision-making.

Developing self-understanding, empathy and the ability to work with others helps our pupils to enjoy healthy and productive relationships in all aspects of their lives. Our talented team adapt and responding to the approach that enables each individual to be successful.

Skills Children Learn:

Always in an age appropriate way, we help the children shape and manage their lives, now and in the future, and help them to learn every day essential, life skills, including:

  • The development of self-understanding, empathy and healthy, productive relationships;
  • Relationships Education;
  • Eating healthily;
  • Keeping safe on the road;
  • How to stay safe on the internet;
  • The promotion of good mental health

Relationship Education

From September 2020, Relationships Education is now compulsory in Primary Schools.

In keeping with our School ethos, the children are encouraged, and frequently reminded, to speak to a trusted adult when they have any concerns or worries.

To embrace the challenges of creating a happy and successful adult life, pupils need knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships and to build their self-efficacy.

Pupils can also put this knowledge into practice as they develop the capacity to make sound decisions when facing risks, challenges and complex contexts.

Understanding Relationships and Health Education in your child’s primary school: a guide for parents

Visits

Visits

Throughout the school year, we are fortunate to have various visitors to help bring our PD curriculum to life, including visits from:

  • The Police
  • The Fire Service
  • A dental health advisor
  • Road safety experts
  • Kent Magistrates Service

Project Salus

Salus

Salus offers a huge range of innovative services and evidence based training programmes to improve the lives of children.

Children, young people and families also help to govern the services they deliver in school. Through strong pupil voice and participation, Salus are able to ensure that they offer the most effective service to improve well-being and engagement.

Please take a look at their website to find out more. 

Personal Development Events

Opportunities to promote Specific PD events

Each year we celebrate national and international events which work to reinforce or work to celebrate inclusion and personal development, such as:

  • Children’s Mental Health Week
  • UNICEF International Children’s Day
  • Anti-bullying Week
  • National On-line Safety Week
  • World Autism Awareness Week
  • Concern Worldwide Refuge week

 

Celebrating Success

We aim for all our pupils to have a positive attitude to learning and to be proud of their achievements both in school and out of school.  Every Thursday we have a whole school Celebration Assembly that is extremely popular with both the children and teachers.  The Celebration Assembly gives us all a chance to share the fantastic learning that goes on in our classrooms and to celebrate individual achievements.

Each week we celebrate:

Achievement Award: A child from each class receives praise and a certificate to recognise their achievement and effort over the week.

Rights Respecting Award: One child from each class receives praise and a certificate to recognise their Rights Respecting behaviour and their commitment to the Rights Respecting Schools initiative.

Dojo Award: A child from each class is presented with a certificate for achieving the most dojos across the week.

Lunchtime Award: A child from each class is presented with a certificate for excellent behaviour and helpfulness supporting the Midday Meal Supervisors.

We also hold a termly celebration assembly when we invite parents into school to celebrate children being awarded a certificate for the following areas:

  • Reading Achievement
  • Mathematician Achievement 
  • Writer Achievement
  • Ready Respectful and Safe
  • Creativity
  • Sports Personality
  • Governor Award (as voted for by our Local School Board)

All the children who are celebrated in the Celebration Assembly are also mentioned in our weekly school newsletter.    

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