+
Twitter Wall

Twitter Wall

Close

28/04/25

Our music department presented a spectacular evening of music at the VIAT Spring Concert, attracting over 600 spectators. The 130-piece choir electrified the audience with their performances of ‘Shine’ and ‘Don’t Tread on Me’. pic.twitter.com/07f7l8C3h1— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

28/04/25

Alumni Grace Scrivens currently batting for Essex... https://t.co/CaCtU25nDw— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

28/04/25

The real house points update... pic.twitter.com/qyeqguZsBx— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

27/04/25

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/UxFxW1M2bK— Valley Park School () April 27, 2025

25/04/25

House Points update... pic.twitter.com/P7TBcy2ccp— Valley Park School () April 25, 2025

22/04/25

We are working towards the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA), which celebrates schools that work closely with families to support student success. We are proud to be on this journey and will keep you updated. pic.twitter.com/47mWvvAtQm— Valley Park School () April 22, 2025

20/04/25

Ridvan marks Baha’u’llah’s declaration as a Manifestation of God during His stay in the garden of Ridvan near Baghdad in 1863. This 12-day festival is when Baha’is elect their governing bodies. It begins today and concludes on Friday, 2 May. pic.twitter.com/WABkUPsMhk— Valley Park School () April 20, 2025

20/04/25

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' resurrection, as described in the New Testament. It marks the end of Jesus' Passion and follows Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. pic.twitter.com/iZuobdNcM5— Valley Park School () April 20, 2025

13/04/25

Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter, is significant in Christianity, marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. During this event, palm crosses are distributed worldwide, symbolising the palm branches laid in his honour. pic.twitter.com/1al6ewIB7L— Valley Park School () April 13, 2025

12/04/25

Passover, or Pesach, is a key Jewish festival celebrating the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery, as depicted in Exodus. It commemorates their journey to the Promised Land led by Moses, emphasizing themes of redemption, faith, and resilience. pic.twitter.com/FwPKU2NmEi— Valley Park School () April 12, 2025

09/04/25

Have you signed up to perform at our brand new musical event, The Voice VP? If not, it's not too late. Just head on over to our website and look under news and events.#wearevalleypark#thevoicevp pic.twitter.com/ACKC6nPiZU— Valley Park School () April 9, 2025

06/04/25

“Among pupils with no missed sessions over KS4, 83.7% achieved grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths compared to 35.6% of pupils who were persistently absent. (Attendance below 90%)” The Department for Education#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/D9udVjPVGe— Valley Park School () April 6, 2025

04/04/25

We're launching our new Performing Arts Triple Award on Mon, 28 Apr 2025 at 6pm. Tickets are available now from our website. https://t.co/TSOICg1ohX pic.twitter.com/Ds8Q3ha3oL— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

04/04/25

The first edition of our new community newsletter, We Are Kind, is out. Read it here: https://t.co/wVgEZdaUpM or visit our website and look under news and events. In this issue: safeguarding, student & parent support offered, & the dangers of vaping.#wearevalleypark#wearekind pic.twitter.com/uC88R1m8vi— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

04/04/25

Friday is house points update day!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/z40o4PM6mW— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

03/04/25

Black History Month competition winners visited Historic Dockyard Chatham, explored the remains of the ship that African abolitionist Olaudah Equiano once worked on before securing his freedom from slavery, and learnt about engineering challenges on HM Ocelot. pic.twitter.com/zOsixNQJ6H— Valley Park School () April 3, 2025

01/04/25

The last week of term 3 includes a Geography Fieldwork Trip to Juniper Hall in Box Hill, Surrey for Year 12. There’s a DofE Training day for years 9 & 10 on Wednesday, and on Thursday there’s a Year 8 Parents’ Evening.#wearevalleypark#theweekahead pic.twitter.com/clXOlmMRhx— Valley Park School () April 1, 2025

31/03/25

Eid Mubarak, marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated with family and friends through meals, gifts, and special prayers. The celebration embodies values of charity, gratitude, and community. pic.twitter.com/5N4TdmqL82— Valley Park School () March 31, 2025

30/03/25

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/Lhl4NXiK7y— Valley Park School () March 30, 2025

27/03/25

Year 13 student, Eti, will be LIVE on the internet radio TODAY (27 March) at 2:30pm! Eti will be singing and interviewed by the station, promoting our production of Sister Act. Tune in: https://t.co/sGRmUY08nb #internetradio pic.twitter.com/Ul1WMWvhgP— Valley Park School () March 27, 2025

26/03/25

Students participated in filming for the Trust’s Reading video, showcasing their speaking and leadership skills. The filming crew praised their ambition, eloquence, and shared purpose, highlighting the school’s values. pic.twitter.com/X4pet0irnT— Valley Park School () March 26, 2025

26/03/25

It's break-a-leg time to all the cast and crew of Sister Act, which starts tonight! Still not booked tickets? Try now - https://t.co/5YaEKFTx3O #wearevalleyparkproductions pic.twitter.com/BnjM9gkSRd— Valley Park School () March 26, 2025

24/03/25

We ran a book cover competition for World Book Day this year, and here are the winners! #worldbookday#bookcovers pic.twitter.com/OC4bXBCqyo— Valley Park School () March 24, 2025

24/03/25

The week ahead is a big week for our Performing Arts students, as they're putting on our latest Musical production; Sister Act!#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkperformingarts#sisteract pic.twitter.com/iduwmFUDTN— Valley Park School () March 24, 2025

23/03/25

“Pupils who didn't achieve grade 9-4 in English & Maths GCSEs in 2019 had an overall absence rate of 8.8% over the key stage, compared with 5.2% among pupils who achieved a grade 4 & 3.7% among pupils who achieved grade 9-5 in both English and Maths.” The DforE#everylessoncounts pic.twitter.com/CzaQzaGbOt— Valley Park School () March 23, 2025

Term Dates

2024-2025

Autumn Term - Term 1
Thursday 29 August 2024 Staff Development Day
Friday 30 August  Staff Development Day
Monday 2 September Year 7 & 12 return
Tuesday 3 September All students return
Friday 11 October Staff Development Day
Friday 18 October End of Term 1
Monday 21 October - Friday 1 November Half Term
 

Autumn Term - Term 2
Monday 4 November Start of Term 2
Friday 20 December End of Term 2
Monday 23 December - Friday 3 January 2025 Christmas Holidays
 

Spring Term - Term 3

  
Monday 6 January 2025 Staff Development Day
Tuesday 7 January 2025 Start of Term 3
Friday 14 February End of Term 3
Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February Half Term
 

Spring Term - Term 4
Monday 24 February Start of Term 4
Friday 4 April End of Term 4
Monday 7 April - Friday 18 April Easter Holidays
Monday 21 April Bank Holiday

Summer Term - Term 5
Tuesday 22 April Start of Term 5
Monday 5 May Bank Holiday
Friday 23 May End of Term 5
Monday 26 May Bank Holiday
Tuesday 27 May - Friday 30 May Half Term
 

Summer Term - Term 6
Monday 2 June Staff Development Day
Tuesday 3 June Start of Term 6
Friday 11 July End of Term 6

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