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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

10/11/24

Don't forget to register your attendance for our Sixth Form Open Evening, which is on Thursday 14 November from 5pm. There are two speeches by the headteacher and his sixth form colleagues at 5.15pm and 6.15pm. https://t.co/hold7UCBA2 pic.twitter.com/dUIBkP6XtZ— Valley Park School () November 10, 2024

10/11/24

If a student’s attendance in Term 1 was below 90%, this means that they missed at least 3 days or 15 hours of learning across the school year. pic.twitter.com/KF0LtUP9cE— Valley Park School () November 10, 2024

08/11/24

On Tuesday, Sixth Form IT students attended a masterclass led by Canterbury Christchurch University lecturers. They discussed AI's societal impact, recent advancements, ethics & future possibilities, including the potential for AI to surpass human intelligence pic.twitter.com/08yMGA4D49— Valley Park School () November 8, 2024

07/11/24

Don't forget our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 14 November from 5pm. There are two speeches by the headteacher and his sixth form colleagues at 5.15pm and 6.15pm. Register your attendance on our website. https://t.co/hold7UC3Ku pic.twitter.com/yX7MnhElya— Valley Park School () November 7, 2024

04/11/24

We hosted the Dementia Action Alliance award event at Valley Park on Monday 21 October. What a wonderful day working with our community to raise awareness of Dementia!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/Ftpxuw4B4q— Valley Park School () November 4, 2024

04/11/24

Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 14 November 2024 from 5pm - 7.30pm. If you would like to attend, please register on our website: https://t.co/hold7UC3Ku pic.twitter.com/z7KyMHta9D— Valley Park School () November 4, 2024

17/10/24

Performing Arts Students went to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury to watch &Juliet, which was absolutely brilliant. The students were so excited by the music, the story and just the sheer joy of the production. #&Juliet pic.twitter.com/t9Cg1IYeDb— Valley Park School () October 17, 2024

13/10/24

In 2019, secondary school pupils who didn’t achieve grade 9 to 4 in English and Maths missed 10 or more days on average during key stage 4 than those who achieved grade 9 to 5 in both English and Maths. pic.twitter.com/gJ78WA9z3c— Valley Park School () October 13, 2024

10/10/24

We look forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 Students, together with their families, to visit our amazing school today. pic.twitter.com/10oSEnPmvd— Valley Park School () October 10, 2024

09/10/24

Remember, students finish school at 1.20pm on Thursday 10th October pic.twitter.com/X1zv2mcIQ6— Valley Park School () October 9, 2024

07/10/24

Have you booked your place at our Year 5 and Year 6 Open Evening? Book here: https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ— Valley Park School () October 7, 2024

07/10/24

After a thorough selection process, we're pleased to announce our Student Executive Team for 2024/25: Head Students (L-R) Tom, Maisy, Oliver & Finley. Congratulations to them and all applicants for their hard work and dedication. . pic.twitter.com/tHoZKRmgND— Valley Park School () October 7, 2024

06/10/24

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/Z5lqcknAy3— Valley Park School () October 6, 2024

04/10/24

Valley Park Cascade Dance Company 2024 has been launched! Students from Year 7s to 11 are participating in weekly specialist dance training…watch out for upcoming performances and showcases! pic.twitter.com/MUfxXZPKgF— Valley Park School () October 4, 2024

03/10/24

We have the following vacancies on our website:Teacher of EnglishHead of PEHead of MFL To apply, please go to https://t.co/TzTpHcFgLy pic.twitter.com/Zfj1A3yIi8— Valley Park School () October 3, 2024

03/10/24

3. 2. 1... Action! Both Sister Act and Shakespeare Society had their first rehearsals this week. We are so excited to be starting these projects. Great to see lots of new faces. The Marlowe building was buzzing! pic.twitter.com/6AwGm2SUKy— Valley Park School () October 3, 2024

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