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16/02/25

90% attendance means 3 terms or 90 days of learning lost from Year 7–11. This is the equivalent of 450 hours of lesson time missed. pic.twitter.com/AVuQghGx82— Valley Park School () February 16, 2025

15/02/25

Parinirvana, or Nirvana Day, is a Mahayana Buddhist festival marking the Buddha's death. It celebrates his Enlightenment and liberation from rebirth. At eighty, after forty years of teaching, the Buddha died in meditation and entered nirvana. pic.twitter.com/P2T7IOjarl— Valley Park School () February 15, 2025

14/02/25

Next week is Winter Break! Yes, Winter. Christmas Break was in December. Spring Break is in May, and Easter Break is in April. So have fun (and stay safe) crafting sand sculptures on the beach or whatever you do during Winter Break... in February! pic.twitter.com/8Bxgl8UB3X— Valley Park School () February 14, 2025

14/02/25

House points update#wearevalleypark#ambition pic.twitter.com/usryHLnHmF— Valley Park School () February 14, 2025

13/02/25

Year 10 ceramics students have impressed their teacher, Miss Collins, by ambitiously constructing their organic forms in just five hours. Read more: https://t.co/KCcOviHRsC #wearevalleyparkceramics#ARK pic.twitter.com/ORvSEU4xtf— Valley Park School () February 13, 2025

12/02/25

Tu Bishvat, the Jewish "New Year of the Trees," marks the start of spring in Israel and is a time to thank God for fruit. It is celebrated as an ecological awareness day with tree planting. It starts this evening and ends tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/QL8FlUyrdl— Valley Park School () February 12, 2025

12/02/25

Our upcoming musical production is Sister Act, in which a disco diva, Deloris, is placed in protective custody in a convent when she witnesses a murder. At first, she finds it hard to cope, but then she meets the convent's choir...#wearevalleyparkproductions#sisteract pic.twitter.com/sUS8thpxaB— Valley Park School () February 12, 2025

11/02/25

Spring is just around the corner! This amazing sculpture of a hare, crafted by Year 11 student, Bethany, is showcased in the school's Reception area. It's a wonderful illustration of being ambitious, one of our core school values. pic.twitter.com/zBUTzOwzRS— Valley Park School () February 11, 2025

10/02/25

The Valley Park Music Showcase is in full swing!#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkmusic pic.twitter.com/avaLWCs8ii— Valley Park School () February 10, 2025

10/02/25

This week: National Apprenticeship Week, a Year 11 Science Live trip, the Valley Park Music Showcase (Mon 6pm). Safer Internet Day. Wed and Fri it's Sixth Form open morning tours. Thurs there's a free well-being conference by youHQ. Friday is Valentine’s Day. pic.twitter.com/05dxEVQfmU— Valley Park School () February 10, 2025

10/02/25

Dancers performed at The Stag Theatre with Cascade Dance on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/wsVzTS51Um— Valley Park School () February 10, 2025

09/02/25

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/K1D9zW0dcE— Valley Park School () February 9, 2025

07/02/25

It's NSPCC Number Day today, and it's their 25th anniversary, too! So, what year did they start? 2000? or 2001?#wearevalleypark#numbersday pic.twitter.com/PgJeMz1LSv— Valley Park School () February 7, 2025

07/02/25

House Points update...#wearevalleypark#ambition pic.twitter.com/3POIt4GJRx— Valley Park School () February 7, 2025

05/02/25

It's Year 9 Options Evening tomorrow (Thursday 6 Feb). The schedule for arrival is included in the accompanying picture. #optionsevening pic.twitter.com/rVhqp6VoJs— Valley Park School () February 5, 2025

04/02/25

Tired of dull weekends? Want to try something exciting and meet a whole new group of people? Why not try a taster session at Leeds and Kingswood Explorers? pic.twitter.com/sS0TaJLly7— Valley Park School () February 4, 2025

03/02/25

The week ahead: It's Children’s Mental Health Week. On Tues, Year 9 & 11 have immunisations; Year 7 visits Herstmonceux Observatory. On Wed, there's a trip to the Marlowe Theatre for Dear Evan Hanson. Thurs is Year 9 Options Evening (5.30pm - 8pm) pic.twitter.com/4NYIIvNRSH— Valley Park School () February 3, 2025

03/02/25

Our second hand uniform shop (SHUSH) will be open for business on Year 9 Options Evening, which takes place on Thursday 6 February at 5.30pm to 8pm. pic.twitter.com/f9Y1f1A7MQ— Valley Park School () February 3, 2025

02/02/25

Candlemas is a Christian festival that commemorates a young Jesus being presented at the temple for the first time. It was also the day when the year’s supply of candles was brought to the church to be blessed.#religiousfestivalscalendar pic.twitter.com/bqdfhz5q7k— Valley Park School () February 2, 2025

01/02/25

Imbolc, (immolk), is a pagan celebration symbolizing the transition from winter to spring, marking increased daylight. It honors Brigid, the goddess of inspiration, creativity, healing, and poetry. Historically, it was a time to reaffirm life and prepare for the harvest. pic.twitter.com/BG1gEfnZtF— Valley Park School () February 1, 2025

31/01/25

House Points update...#wearevalleypark#ambition pic.twitter.com/0qseq5RLNA— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

31/01/25

We need good condition donations for our Second Hand Uniform Shop! For more information, please visit the Uniform page on our website.#wearevalleypark#SHUSH pic.twitter.com/3lZgJryXoE— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

31/01/25

We have some more Sixth Form Open Morning Tours coming up on Wednesday February 12 and Friday February 14 at 8.45am. Visit our website to book a place: https://t.co/58lYerhh35 pic.twitter.com/I2SAloIU6n— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

30/01/25

A gentle reminder to those of you who have received an invitation to Year 9 Options Evening, but who have not yet responded. Please could you complete the online form to confirm or decline your attendance? https://t.co/l6uCwAkTKh pic.twitter.com/XMo4RuuuKr— Valley Park School () January 30, 2025

30/01/25

A free Well-Being conference, run by , is taking place at Valley Park School on Thursday 13 February 2025 between 2pm and 6pm. Book your tickets at https://t.co/aynD862pZq pic.twitter.com/UTFe8geS92— Valley Park School () January 30, 2025

Student Library Guide

Library Opening Times

  • Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.00pm
  • Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Break & Lunch Times

Students are welcome to use the Library at break and lunch times, although there may be a restriction on numbers if it becomes very busy.

Homework Club

  • Monday - Thursday: Lunchtime and after school from 3:05pm-4.00pm
  • Friday: Lucnhtime only (Library closes at 3.30pm)

Chess and Quiet games (Year 7 & Year 8)

  • Monday - Friday: Lunchtime only

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To see if the Library has a book, click the Quick Links tab at the top right of this page. Select Library from the drop down list. Enter an author, title or subject in the Search box provided.

Independent Study Programme

The Independent Study Programme is a supervised space in which students can complete homework and other independent study tasks.   

Facilities

  • The Library seats up to 150 students.
  • Wider reading fiction and non-fiction books are available to loan for up to 2 weeks at a time
  • Textbooks, revision guides and other reference books are for use in the Library only
  • A collection of magazines is displayed for reading in the Library 
  • DVDs and audio CDs may be borrowed for  2 days
  • Online library resources include JSTOR and Britannia School. Please ask the librarian for details
  • The Library has a colour photocopier/printer

Stationery Shop

The Stationery Shop is open at break and lunch times for the sale of essential equipment.

Student Librarians

Students can apply to train as a Student Librarian. 

An application form is available from the Librarian. Students can achieve a Student Librarian certificate and Badge on successful completion of their training.

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • The Maidstone Area Book Awards
  • YA Book Club
  • World Book Day
  • Competitions

Behaviour

  • No eating in the Library 
  • Students may only drink water
  • Mobile phones are not be used without permission
  • Students should work quietly and with consideration for others
  • Students staying in the library should have a seat

Support

Library staff can give help with homework and suggest reading and resources to suit your needs. Reading lists and study skills guides are available at the Library Desk.