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14/07/25

Open events in the Autumn term 2025: Open Evening is on Thurs 9 October, Open Morning tours between 30 September and 16 October, and Open Afternoon Tours on 1 & 15 October. For more info and to book tickets, visit our website. https://t.co/oY7cZXmsX9#wearevalleyparkopenevents pic.twitter.com/PrjYtpuTlK— Valley Park School () July 14, 2025

13/07/25

A huge congratulations to the 830 students who finished the year with above 95% attendance and especially the 79 students with 100% attendance. Enjoy your Summer Break and we look forward to seeing you all in September! pic.twitter.com/FSLI8oet7M— Valley Park School () July 13, 2025

12/07/25

Students in Borneo arrived safely and have been visiting loads of local hot spots!#wearehavingfunandlearningtoo pic.twitter.com/qagWP9d9fK— Valley Park School () July 12, 2025

11/07/25

Nominate Valley Park to win £1000 for the library! You could also win a £100 National Book Token for yourself! https://t.co/lrQWdGa0Qz pic.twitter.com/xvcg6zk8lZ— Valley Park School () July 11, 2025

11/07/25

Well done to the budding young writers who entered the Grim Tales National Writing Competition. Their work will be published later this year, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements! Ms Carr and the English department pic.twitter.com/ir9Upca4gI— Valley Park School () July 11, 2025

10/07/25

Year 7 and 8 parents - we need uniform donations for our SHUSH (second hand uniform shop), especially Trousers, Skirts, Blouses, Shirts, Ties, and Blazers. Please visit our website for details: https://t.co/YTbbYuX3ID pic.twitter.com/vWu2xp0Zdt— Valley Park School () July 10, 2025

10/07/25

60 students attended a smaller Transition event to prepare them for the main induction. The took part in group activities to help them get to know each other, and were awarded certificates at the end of the day. We hope our new Year 7s have a wonderful Summer!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/VSGtLJMfzX— Valley Park School () July 10, 2025

10/07/25

Year 8 students showcased their ambitious science projects in the hall, captivating the audience with innovative experiments & bold investigations. Their outstanding presentations reflected their passion and hard work, representing Science at Valley Park with excellence. pic.twitter.com/wxyEro4mgG— Valley Park School () July 10, 2025

09/07/25

There are still tickets for 13Jr, our musical production at the Hazlitt Theatre! Don't miss out on this end of year treat. https://t.co/fefcFXEaQh pic.twitter.com/mSDmNZLkvR— Valley Park School () July 9, 2025

09/07/25

Here's some book ideas for reading through the Summer holidays!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/iKgRAVtwyl— Valley Park School () July 9, 2025

06/07/25

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. Valley Park has a dedicated team to help & support you. To speak to someone, contact us by phone or email & a member of the attendance team will get back to you. pic.twitter.com/MpOCCasUkd— Valley Park School () July 6, 2025

05/07/25

Ashura holds different meanings for Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunnis celebrate it as the day Moses parted the Red Sea & the salvation of the Israelites. For Shias, it is a day of mourning for Husayn ibn Ali's martyrdom, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. pic.twitter.com/3wtiRS2P3N— Valley Park School () July 5, 2025

04/07/25

House Points update... pic.twitter.com/xCVrxTMdeU— Valley Park School () July 4, 2025

04/07/25

We welcomed our new year 7 students for their transition day yesterday. Ms Flannery, their Head of Year, is really excited to get to know each and every one of them!#wearevalleyparktransition pic.twitter.com/7w7fSW2EzP— Valley Park School () July 4, 2025

01/07/25

Celebrating year 7 student Max, who has achieved the new rank of a Colour Sergeant. On Friday, Max attended the Headcorn aerodrome with his commandant and was invited to the MBC Mayor's lunch, which helped kick-start the Battle of Britain airshow. Well done Max! pic.twitter.com/7QojNXgj9s— Valley Park School () July 1, 2025

29/06/25

58% of Year 7-11 pupils who missed school at the start of the year went on to miss at least 10% of sessions across the whole academic year. Fischer Family Trust#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/7n6HO97RfS— Valley Park School () June 29, 2025

27/06/25

House points update... pic.twitter.com/0IwMxWJkas— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

The Feast of the Sacred Heart is a prominent Roman Catholic devotion, symbolising Jesus' Divine love for humanity through His physical heart. It emphasises the unmitigated love, compassion, and long-suffering of the heart of Christ towards humanity. pic.twitter.com/gX6mUi5Bgw— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

Hannah and Jasmine, Valley Park students and Bearsted Football Club Under-15s players, were invited to watch the England Lionesses train at St George’s Park recently, as they prepare for the upcoming UEFA EURO tournament! 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/I3qKXhxrVg— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

On Tuesday 24 June Valley Park Shakespeare Society performed an extract from The Merchant of Venice as part of the RSC associate school project. Despite morning rain, the outdoor performance at Samphire Hoe was a success. pic.twitter.com/BhS7FeuO7R— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

26/06/25

It's V in the Park on Saturday 28 June from Midday - don't miss this fabulous annual music event on the Valley Park Field.#wearevalleypark#wearevinthepark pic.twitter.com/2aIZIEmmwP— Valley Park School () June 26, 2025

22/06/25

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. Valley Park has a dedicated team to help & support you. To speak to someone, contact us by phone or email & a member of the attendance team will get back to you. pic.twitter.com/rXhg7UfxGN— Valley Park School () June 22, 2025

20/06/25

Our newest Sixth Formers started today – say hello to our 9 new chicks! Our Sixth Formers are learning about responsibility in Personal Development, and as part of this, are responsible for incubating, feeding, cleaning and watering our new arrivals! pic.twitter.com/DD70VvVM6f— Valley Park School () June 20, 2025

20/06/25

We have 3 amazing shows for you during this year's Arts Week: Dance Extravaganza, Romeo & Juliet, and 13 The Musical. If you want to buy tickets, please visit: https://t.co/IJpO06PN4T pic.twitter.com/sTiaIFVr0m— Valley Park School () June 20, 2025

20/06/25

The Feast of Corpus Christi, meaning "Body of Christ," is a Catholic celebration honouring Christ's presence in the Eucharist. It features processions with the Blessed Sacrament, showing public faith and devotion, with special prayers and hymns. pic.twitter.com/ADjMgCm067— Valley Park School () June 19, 2025

Term Dates

2025-2026

Autumn Term - Term 1

Thursday 28 August 2025 Staff Development Day
Friday 29 August 2025 Staff Development Day
Monday 1 September Year 7 & 12 return
Tuesday 2 September All students return
Friday 10 October  Staff Development Day
Friday 17 October End of Term 1
Monday 20 October - Friday 31 October Half Term
 

Autumn Term - Term 2

Monday 3 November Start of Term 2
Friday 19 December End of Term 2
Monday 22 December - Friday 2 January 2026 Christmas Holidays
 

Spring Term - Term 3

 
Monday 5 January 2026 Staff Development Day
Tuesday 6 January 2026 First Day of Term
Friday 13 February End of Term 3
Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February Half Term
 

Spring Term - Term 4

Monday 23 February Start of Term 4
Thursday 2 April End of Term 4
Friday 3 April Bank Holiday
Monday 6 April Bank Holiday
Tuesday 7 April - Friday 17 April Easter Holidays
 

Summer Term - Term 5

Monday 20 April Start of Term 5
Monday 4 May Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May End of Term 5
Monday 25 May Bank Holiday
Tuesday 26 May - Friday 29 May Half Term
 

Summer Term - Term 6

Monday 1 June Start of Term 6
Friday 10 July End of Term 6

2026-2027

 

 Term 1 

Staff Development Day 

Thursday 27 August 2026 

Staff Development Day 

Friday 28 August 2026 

All students return

Tuesday 1 September 2026 

Staff Development Day 

Friday 9 October 2026 

End of Term 1 

Friday 16 October 2026 

Half Term 

Monday 19 October – Friday 30 October 2026 

Term 2 

All students return 

Monday 2 November 2026 

End of Term 2 

Friday 18 December 2026 

Christmas Holiday 

Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027 

Term 3 

Staff Development Day 

Monday 4 January 2027 

All students return 

Tuesday 5 January 2027 

End of Term 3 

Friday 12 February 2027 

Half Term 

Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 

Term 4 

All students return 

Monday 22 February 2027 

End of Term 4 

Thursday 25 March 2027 

Easter Holiday 

Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 

Term 5 

All students return 

Monday 12 April 2027 

Bank Holiday 

Monday 3 May 2027 

End of Term 5 

Friday 28 May 2027 

Bank Holiday 

Monday 31 May 2027 

Half term 

Tuesday 1 June – Friday 4 June 2027 

Term 6 

All students return 

Monday 7 June 2027  

End of Term 6 

Wednesday 14 July 2027 

Summer Holiday 

Thursday 15 July – Friday 27 August 2027