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20/01/25

Art scholars enjoyed a workshop with a Chinese New Year theme on Friday. These pieces will be displayed at the newly adopted Maidstone East railway station, highlighting our students' talent to the community! pic.twitter.com/rK4qth0aMN— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/xNGd0cf9aV— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

Keira & Max placed third among 900 entries in a national STEM competition after winning the regional heat. Their determination and teamwork made them excellent ambassadors for Valley Park School, showcasing ambition, respect, and kindness. https://t.co/4BlVDFIa3T pic.twitter.com/KOce2aXQmc— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

19/01/25

If a student’s attendance at the end of Term 2 was below 90% this means that they have missed at least 6 days or 30 hours of learning across the school year.#everylessoncounts pic.twitter.com/uCcogI9UyY— Valley Park School () January 19, 2025

16/01/25

Tickets will soon be available for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/ABrwAKlC3P— Valley Park School () January 16, 2025

14/01/25

Happy 2025! Welcome back; we’re well under way and back in the swing of things. Wishing good luck to all year 11s with their mocks and of course, all those students sitting January exams. #moodyimage#mockexams pic.twitter.com/mcGn3cGfLI— Valley Park School () January 14, 2025

13/01/25

Mock exams are here... and some real ones, too! For Monday 13 January 2025.#wearevalleypark#mockexams pic.twitter.com/sI7FEv3nQb— Valley Park School () January 13, 2025

12/01/25

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/VdPBOlUmCU— Valley Park School () January 12, 2025

07/01/25

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/lwk4z8t3NR pic.twitter.com/HGJPFRJkZk— Valley Park School () January 7, 2025

01/01/25

Happy New Year!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/gkT7lfx7ZP— Valley Park School () January 1, 2025

30/12/24

On Tuesday 7 January and Wednesday 8 January we're holding Sixth Form Open Morning Tours. Book your place on our website. https://t.co/58lYerhh35 #sixthformopenmorningtours pic.twitter.com/IPf8TsQtHW— Valley Park School () December 30, 2024

25/12/24

Happy Christmas everyone!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/klpjlphMGE— Valley Park School () December 25, 2024

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

10/12/24

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

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

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 K 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 K 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 BlythHello, 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 KilnerMy 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.