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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

22/03/25

Rejoice! Sister Act is only 4 sleeps away! https://t.co/5YaEKFU4Tm #wearevalleyparkproductions pic.twitter.com/EnOzsOYx0a— Valley Park School () March 22, 2025

21/03/25

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the start of Spring and means ‘New Day’. While often secular, Nowruz is celebrated by people from diverse religious & cultural backgrounds, holding sacred significance for Zoroastrians, Baháʼís, and some Muslims. pic.twitter.com/ot0wEbzHty— Valley Park School () March 21, 2025

21/03/25

Friday is House Points update day!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/RRQ0bhcYIV— Valley Park School () March 21, 2025

20/03/25

Huge Congratulations to Max in Year 7 for being Awarded the Commandants Award 2025 at Army Youths! Well done Max! #armyyouths pic.twitter.com/48ggTR3vyh— Valley Park School () March 20, 2025

20/03/25

Year 7 student, Cara, played in the U12 London cup final at the weekend. Her team beat Charlton Academy 1-0 to become champions. Well done Cara! #ambitious pic.twitter.com/NQHn1MhiUV— Valley Park School () March 20, 2025

20/03/25

Year 9 Pathway+ students attended an induction at Mid Kent College, learning about the carousel programme and participating in mini-courses. The students engaged in activities like decorating biscuits, constructing robots, and bricklaying. pic.twitter.com/AcMqfwmdcM— Valley Park School () March 20, 2025

20/03/25

In the Pagan calendar, the Spring equinox, known as Eostre or Ostara, celebrates Earth's renewal and life’s resurgence after winter. Eostre, the pagan fertility goddess, is associated with symbols like hares and eggs, signifying new beginnings. pic.twitter.com/36dAMW5zZp— Valley Park School () March 20, 2025

19/03/25

Thank you to all our Year 6 parents who attended our welcome event last week. We're really looking forward to sharing the next 5 to 7 years with you and your child and seeing how they thrive here.#wearevalleyparktransition pic.twitter.com/ZV7MvtgbtW— Valley Park School () March 19, 2025

Examinations

Examination Arrangements

GCSE Summer Examinations Timetable 2025

DATE

MORNING EXAM

AFTERNOON EXAM

Tuesday 06 May Health & Social: Health and Wellbeing  
Thursday 08 May Psychology Paper 1  
Drama Compoent 3  
Turkish Listening & Reading  
Friday 09 May   Business: Investigating Small Business
Monday 12 May English Literature  Computer Science
  Chinese Listening & Reading
Tuesday 13 May Engineering  Combined Science Trilogy Biology 
  Biology Paper 1 
Wednesday 14 May Geography Paper 1  
Thursday 15 May Mathematics Non Calculator Psychology Paper 2
Friday 16 May History: Medicine in Britain Business: Building A Business
Monday 19 May Combined Science Trilogy Chemistry Chinese Writing 
Tuesday 20 May English Literature Paper 2 Computer Science
Wednesday 21 May French Listening & Reading Religious Studies 
Thursday 22 May Combined Science Trilogy Physics  Sport Science
  Turkish Writing
Friday 23 May English Language Paper 1  
Monday 02 June   Dance Written Paper
Tuesday 03 June Portuguese Listening  & Reading Polish Listening & Reading 
Russian Listening & Reading  
Wednesday 04 June Mathematics Calculator  
Thursday 05 June History French Writing
Friday 06 June English Language Paper 2 Geography Paper 2
Monday 09 June Combined Science Trilogy Biology  
  Biology Paper 2   
Tuesday 10 June Spanish Listening & Reading History: Weimar & Nazi Germany
Wednesday 11 June Mathematics Calculator   
Thursday 12 June Geography Paper 3 Russian Writing 
Friday 13 June Combined Science Trilogy Chemistry  Portuguese Writing
  Polish Writing 
Monday 16 June Combined Science Trilogy Physics Music: Listening and Appraising
Tuesday 17 June Spanish Writing Test  Food Prep and Nutrition Written
Wednesday 18 June Design and Technology Written Paper  

Sixth Form Summer Examinations Timetable 2025

DATE

MORNING EXAM

AFTERNOON EXAM

Monday 12 May   Health & Social:  Human Lifespan Development
Tuesday 13 May Geography Paper 1 Class Civ: the World of the Hero Wtn
Wednesday 14 May Business ADV Paper 1 English Literature: Drama
  English Literature A ADV P1
Thursday 15 May   Criminology Unit 2
  Personal and Business Finance
  ID3IT : U2 Global Information
Friday 16 May Psychology ADV Paper 1  
Monday 19 May   Class Civ: Greek Theatre Written
Tuesday 20 May Business ADV Paper 2 Politics: UK Politics
Chemistry Biology
Wednesday 21 May Psychology ADV Paper 2 Film Studies COMP1 Varieties of Film
  Physics
  Cyber Security
Thursday 22 May English Literature Geography Paper 2
Engineering Principles Law ADV Paper 1
Friday 23 May History: Britain Transformed  
Monday 02 June D & T: Fashion and Textiles   
Tuesday 03 June Class Civ: Love & Relationships Written Food Science & Nutrition
Spanish   Read & Writing Law ADV Paper 2
Film Studies COMP2 Global Filmmaking  
Wednesday 04 June   Pure Mathematics 1
Thursday 05 June   Politics: UK Government
  Criminology Unit 4
Friday 06 June Geography Paper 3 History: The Usa
French: Listening,  Reading & Writing  
Monday 09 June Psychology ADV Paper 3 Music: Appraising
  Business ADV Paper 3
Tuesday 10 June Politics: Comparative Politics-Usa Religiouse Studies: Philosophy of Religion
D & T: Fashion and Textiles ADV Pap 2 Religious Studies ADV Paper 1
Law ADV Paper 3 Option B  
Wednesday 11 June English Literature: Poetry  
Comp Science: Computer Systems Written  
Spanish ADV Paper 2 Writing  
Thursday 12 June History: Britain: Empire & Warfare Pure Mathematics 2
   
Monday 16 June French ADV Paper 2 Writing  
Tuesday 17 June   Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics
  Religious Studies ADV Paper 2B
Wednesday 18 June Computer Science: Algrthms & Prgrming Writing  
Thursday 19 June   Mathematics: Statistics & Mechanics
  Mathematics: Statistics
  Mathematics: Mechanics
Friday 20 June Religious Studies: New Testament Studies