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19/12/24

Our Second Hand Uniform Shop is open on Thursday 9 January during Year 9 Parents' Evening. We need parent volunteers and good condition donations, so please contact us if you can help out. For more information, please visit the Uniform page on our website.#wearevalleypark#SHUSH pic.twitter.com/FV2MXVwXTw— Valley Park School () December 19, 2024

18/12/24

The Valley Park School Choir looked stunning and sang beautifully in Jingle Bell Rock last night. Well done to everyone involved.#wearevalleypark#jinglebellrock pic.twitter.com/b2JBkYr7T5— Valley Park School () December 18, 2024

15/12/24

Parents and carers can generally send children to school with mild illnesses like a minor cough, runny nose, or sore throat. The NHS provides guidance to help determine if a child is well enough for school. The Department for Education#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/iwPNRqjRaM— Valley Park School () December 15, 2024

12/12/24

Thank-you to inspirational speaker, Alex Hann, who came in to speak to the Sixth Form today. He also ran a business workshop for our sixth form Business students.#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkbusiness#wearevalleyparksixthform#inspirational pic.twitter.com/kg9p8dYjOV— Valley Park School () December 12, 2024

11/12/24

Valley Park students entertain passengers and public with carol singing at Maidstone East Railway Station.#wearevalleypark#carolsinging pic.twitter.com/KWbhhv1WTj— Valley Park School () December 11, 2024

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

Valley Park Local School Board

Contact

Mrs R. Hinckley - VIAT Governance Lead/Trust Clerk

c/o VIAT Business Centre, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS

Tel: 0303 303 0000

Email: clerk@viat.org.uk

VIAT Financial Information

VIAT Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association

VIAT Members, Trustees and Governors Information, Register of Interests and Scheme of Delegation


Governors

Mr K Siwek

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Vice Chair, Co-opted Governor - Personal Development & Arts

Date of Appointment as Governor: 06/09/2019, Reappointed 06/09/2023, Vice Chair 01/01/24

Term end/resignation date: 05/09/2027

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: 

  • Kent Music Ltd, Director and Trustee, September 2019
  • Governor of Huntington School in York, January 2021
  • YUSU, Trustee, Director July 2021
  • Constantine College, Governor January 2020

Local School Board Meetings attended: 0/1

Mr R Davies

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Co-opted Governor - LAC and Pupil Premium

Date of Appointment as Governor: 16/12/21

Term end/ resignation date: 15/12/25

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: DHT at VIAT – The Lenham School

Local School Board Meetings attended: 3/3

Mrs S Guthrie

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Co-opted Governor – Inclusion (SEND & Wellbeing)

Date of Appointment as Governor: 22/06/2022

Term end/ resignation date: 21/06/2026

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: Headteacher at VIPS Kingshill

Local School Board Meetings attended: 0/3

Mr J Corby

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Staff Governor

Date of Appointment as Governor: 01/01/2024

Term end/ resignation date: 03/01/2027

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: N/A

Local School Board Meetings attended: 1/1

Mr B Symons

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Parent Governor

Date of Appointment as Governor: 10/01/2023

Term end/ resignation date: 09/01/2027

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: Headteacher Primary School Medway

Local School Board Meetings attended: 1/3

Mrs K Gunn

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Executive Headteacher

Date of Appointment as Governor: N/A

Term end/ resignation date: N/A

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: Governor for Will Adams Academy

Local School Board Meetings attended: 3/3

Mr D Jones

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Headteacher

Date of Appointment as Governor: N/A

Term end/ resignation date: N/A

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: N/A

Local School Board Meetings attended: 3/3

Mrs R Hinckley

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Interim Chair /  Co-opted Governor

Date of Appointment as Governor: 26 July 2022

Term end/ resignation date: 31 December 2023 Term expired 19/06/2025

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: 

Local Leader of Governance Kent
Inspire Academy Movement Director

Local School Board Meetings attended:  1/1

Mr B Mandisodza

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Parent Governor

Date of Appointment as Governor: 03/10/2024

Term end/ resignation date: 02/10/2028

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: N/A

Local School Board Meetings attended:  1/1

Mrs T Carlsund

Position at VIAT and Link Role: Co-Chair

Date of Appointment as Governor: 03/10/2024

Term end/ resignation date: 02/10/2028

Business/Pecuniary Interest, name of organisation and date of appointment or acquisition, and nature of interest: 

Child at Valley Park School. Chair FGB
Madginford

Local School Board Meetings attended: 1/1 (as a guest)