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10/12/24

The deadline for Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day tickets is fast approaching. Well, it's tomorrow actually.#wearevalleypark#christmasjumperday#getyourticketsnow pic.twitter.com/ZzxVdoPhT4— Valley Park School () December 10, 2024

10/12/24

Our annual Decaf Christmas Event is underway, and our guests are enjoying some carol singing from our choir.#wearevalleypark#carolsinging#decafchristmas pic.twitter.com/cT9oxKMLgn— Valley Park School () December 10, 2024

09/12/24

We had the pleasure of Dominic and Emma visiting our Year 9s today to deliver a Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Class. It was a fantastic session and a wonderful opportunity for our students.#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/9giVghdDjN— Valley Park School () December 9, 2024

06/12/24

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. We have 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/nwqarCqZdC— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

06/12/24

There's an event on Wednesday 11 December you won't want to miss...#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkchristmas#adoptatrainstation pic.twitter.com/Ib5KuRj2MQ— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

06/12/24

There's still time to sign up for our Christmas Decaf event. It's on Tues 10 Dec 2024 from 11.30am-2pm. Whether you live with dementia, are affected by family or friends living with dementia, or simply want to support the cause, we’d love you to join us. https://t.co/o0jQVf5C8P pic.twitter.com/YsAiJKZWcF— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

04/12/24

We have some Christmas treats coming your way in December...#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkchristmas pic.twitter.com/cqCxoW6rss— Valley Park School () December 4, 2024

03/12/24

Make sure you wear your Christmas Jumper to the Christmas Dinner, and not the other way round...#christmasjumperday#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/oNCCCLTviD— Valley Park School () December 3, 2024

03/12/24

We have some Christmas treats coming your way this December...#wearevalleypark#jinglebellrock#panto#carols pic.twitter.com/S1gQ9XiWCc— Valley Park School () December 3, 2024

29/11/24

"The higher a pupil’s attendance, the more they are likely to learn, and the better they are likely to perform in exams and formal assessments.” The Department for Education#everylessoncounts #attendance pic.twitter.com/v5092KZTl1— Valley Park School () November 29, 2024

29/11/24

The Production Arts students took centre stage at our inaugural installation event on Wednesday. Read more: https://t.co/ILCCjMMrWV #wearevalleyparkproductionarts pic.twitter.com/V5Y27CqxU6— Valley Park School () November 29, 2024

27/11/24

On Monday 2 December and Wednesday 4 December we are holding a Sixth Form Open Morning Tour. You can book your place here: https://t.co/58lYerhh35 #sixthformopenmorningtours pic.twitter.com/zx1Wx9jg7Z— Valley Park School () November 27, 2024

27/11/24

Our first Futures Insight Morning session was a great success!Read more: https://t.co/2oq7IZOtmZ#wearevalleyparkfutures pic.twitter.com/EepKscVZZE— Valley Park School () November 27, 2024

27/11/24

Our Decaf Christmas event takes place on Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 11.30am - 2.00pm at Valley Park School. Read more: https://t.co/o0jQVf5C8P #decafchristmas#dementiacafe pic.twitter.com/ozmLSFShyM— Valley Park School () November 27, 2024

25/11/24

What is evil?Philosophy and Ethics students had the opportunity to listen to Dr Peter Vardy discuss the nature of evil and why it exists. Very well done to the students who did us proud by presenting their ideas to the whole conference. pic.twitter.com/cUwMcxFr3c— Valley Park School () November 25, 2024

22/11/24

Last night we held our inaugural ARK Awards, celebrating achievement across the school. Well done to all those who received their awards, and thanks to our speaker, Matt Pinkett.#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/IT27dZXWcg— Valley Park School () November 22, 2024

19/11/24

Author Luke Palmer workshops with year 9 students, helping them create a ‘matrix of minor misdemeanours’. #creativewriting pic.twitter.com/WDTU61auIG— Valley Park School () November 19, 2024

19/11/24

Today we welcome author Luke Palmer to our school for a series of workshops with year 9. pic.twitter.com/JyHPJusjif— Valley Park School () November 19, 2024

17/11/24

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/wMq7BUhR18— Valley Park School () November 17, 2024

15/11/24

Don't forget, applications for Sixth Form are now open on Kent Choices!#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparksixthform— Valley Park School () November 15, 2024

15/11/24

Drama and Performing Arts students went to the Marlowe Theatre on Wednesday to watch the poignant musical production Come From Away. An incredibly clever and moving production, inspiring for us all to see. #wearevalleyparkperformingarts#weallcomefromaway pic.twitter.com/PStT4Dom9g— Valley Park School () November 15, 2024

14/11/24

We're looking forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form Open Evening today, which starts at 5pm. pic.twitter.com/kbUKdAxY57— Valley Park School () November 14, 2024

12/11/24

Year 8 & 9 students joined a Cyber Security workshop led by Baasit Siddiqui from Gogglebox. They learned about cyber security events, threats, and the Cyber Explorers platform. Students enjoyed interactive quizzes and were eager to earn badges. pic.twitter.com/itGYCLfhwu— Valley Park School () November 12, 2024

12/11/24

This Black History Month, students at Valley Park paid homage to the Black unsung heroes of the ‘Wild Wild West’. Read more: https://t.co/ujfOCgICs2 pic.twitter.com/QX9byiX5Zh— Valley Park School () November 12, 2024

11/11/24

Valley Park remembers, lest we forget.#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/mSNEqu0n9O— Valley Park School () November 11, 2024

The Transition Team - Who Are We?

Like any new beginnings, it’s always worrying when you don’t know what your ‘new school’ is going to be like – that’s why we run our Transition Project so you can send us examples of your masterpieces – in that way, we can learn a little about you, and you can get to know one another a bit more, too. 

What about our staff, though, what are they like?

Unfortunately, we can’t introduce you to everyone, because you would then be reading this for hours! However, we know it’s helpful to know who some of the most important people will be, so we have outlined some information for you below. 

For any Year 7 student, the pastoral team provides a vital support network, particularly in the early days, when secondary school is so different to primary school. For example, most Year 6 pupils experience school days that are centred around ‘their’ teacher and ‘their’ classroom, whereas at Valley Park, our students move around the school between lessons, so they can avail themselves of specialist equipment, laboratories and workshops.  

The pastoral team is the group of people which helps all this run smoothly, and they're led by Ms Walton - Deputy Headteacher, Mr Blyth - Senior Assistant Headteacher, Mr Sargent - Senior Assistant Headteacher and Lead DSL and Mr Kilner - Assistant Headteacher. It’s their job to make sure the pastoral side of school life runs smoothly and, in the coming months, that our new students are made to feel welcome and settled as quickly as possible. Mr Kilner is ably supported by the Head of Year 7 and Student Support Manager, who are the first port of call for any students or parents who have questions or concerns. 

Every morning, your child will meet with their form group and their form tutor. They will either have an assembly with their Head of Year or they will be engaged in tutor time activities. These activities will have a particular theme and they form part of our enrichment and Personal Development curriculum. There will be opportunities to become involved in our Student Voice, or with competitions, or just to meet new people and get to know them, which is so important when moving schools.

Your child’s form tutor will guide them through such new experiences as understanding their new timetable, knowing how to use their Homework Planner, finding their way around school and making new friends. They will also explain where to find our Health and Welfare Manager, and important matters, like what to do if your child feels unwell during the school day.

There are a few colleagues that your child might see around school more frequently than others, because they oversee the running of the whole school and will probably pop into lessons, especially in your child’s early days at the school. You might also see them if you drop your child to school. We thought it would be helpful to share some information about the Senior Team, so that you know who we are. Below you will find their welcome messages to you as you join our community.

Mrs Gunn - Executive Headteacher

Mrs Kim GunnMy name is Mrs Gunn, and I am the Executive Headteacher at Valley Park School. This means that I work with the Headteacher and the senior leadership team to give you all the best experiences, opportunities, and outcomes whilst you are part of our Valley community. I very much enjoy speaking to as many students as I can and will be popping into your lessons to see how you are progressing with your learning.

My favourite part about being part of the Valley Park community is the wonderful students and staff that we work with every day and seeing them flourish.

Mr Jones - Headteacher

Mr D JonesI am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you as the Headteacher of Valley Park School; I am here to support and guide you through your educational journey. As the Headteacher, my role is to ensure that Valley Park School provides the best possible learning environment for all students.

I work closely with our dedicated team of teachers and staff to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, foster a positive school culture, and create opportunities for student engagement.

I believe in the power of education to transform lives, and I am dedicated to supporting each and every one of you in reaching your full potential. I am here to listen, guide, and address any concerns or questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the school team if you have any questions or need support. I am here to help and support you every step of the way.

Ms Walton – Deputy Headteacher

Ms Katie WaltonMy name is Ms Walton, and I am one of the Deputy Headteachers at Valley Park School. It is my job to oversee your Pastoral Care and Behaviour. My main aim is that when you are in school, you are safe and happy, because if you are both things, then learning will come naturally. 

At Valley Park we follow three simple rules:  Ready, Respectful and Safe. It is these three things which mean that as a community we can all make sure that our time in school is one of the greatest adventures that we ever have! I love English and as it is my subject area, I can also be found discussing the latest books and authors that we are all studying – I can’t wait for you to get started on the English journey at Valley Park. 

In my view, Valley Park is one of the best schools – we are full of fantastic ideas to make sure that you time at school is the very best it can be:  Full of learning, full of great aspirations and full of opportunity.

Mr Blyth – Senior Assistant Headteacher

Mr R Blyth AHT Student DevelopmentHello, I’m Mr Blyth – I'm Senior Assistant Headteacher. I'm responsible for overseeing all lower school years, 7, 8 and 9 and working with each year team to make sure that all students in the lower school have an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience at Valley Park, It is also my job to make sure you know how to stay safe and to help you become responsible members of society. I also oversee and drive the entire schools attendance processes and enjoy supporting families with any concerns they may have so that we can best support you and your child with their attendance to school, helping to make it an enjoyable experience. 

I’m also a Music teacher, so you will see me playing in the school shows and in concerts, as well as conducting the choirs. I'm based in the Arts Centre and am looking forward to getting to know you all next year.  

Mr Kilner – Assistant Headteacher

Mr M Kilner smallMy name is Mr Kilner and I am an Assistant Headteacher who oversees transition and Rewards. My role enables me to work closely with students in supporting them through their first couple of months and years at Valley Park School. Offering support to both students and parents allows me the opportunity to see students meet their personal goals daily.

With over 10 years in education, 2 Degrees, and a teaching specialism in Engineering and Design Technology, I can support students not only with their well-being, but with important life skills and ambitions.

One thing I really enjoy about working at Valley is the aspirations and dreams of the individual students and their aptitude in making their dreams come true. This passion is evident amongst all our years but speaking with your current year 7s they are constantly inspiring and insightful and always strive for their best.