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06/07/25

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/MpOCCasUkd— Valley Park School () July 6, 2025

05/07/25

Ashura holds different meanings for Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunnis celebrate it as the day Moses parted the Red Sea & the salvation of the Israelites. For Shias, it is a day of mourning for Husayn ibn Ali's martyrdom, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. pic.twitter.com/3wtiRS2P3N— Valley Park School () July 5, 2025

04/07/25

House Points update... pic.twitter.com/xCVrxTMdeU— Valley Park School () July 4, 2025

04/07/25

We welcomed our new year 7 students for their transition day yesterday. Ms Flannery, their Head of Year, is really excited to get to know each and every one of them!#wearevalleyparktransition pic.twitter.com/7w7fSW2EzP— Valley Park School () July 4, 2025

01/07/25

Celebrating year 7 student Max, who has achieved the new rank of a Colour Sergeant. On Friday, Max attended the Headcorn aerodrome with his commandant and was invited to the MBC Mayor's lunch, which helped kick-start the Battle of Britain airshow. Well done Max! pic.twitter.com/7QojNXgj9s— Valley Park School () July 1, 2025

29/06/25

58% of Year 7-11 pupils who missed school at the start of the year went on to miss at least 10% of sessions across the whole academic year. Fischer Family Trust#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/7n6HO97RfS— Valley Park School () June 29, 2025

27/06/25

House points update... pic.twitter.com/0IwMxWJkas— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

The Feast of the Sacred Heart is a prominent Roman Catholic devotion, symbolising Jesus' Divine love for humanity through His physical heart. It emphasises the unmitigated love, compassion, and long-suffering of the heart of Christ towards humanity. pic.twitter.com/gX6mUi5Bgw— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

Hannah and Jasmine, Valley Park students and Bearsted Football Club Under-15s players, were invited to watch the England Lionesses train at St George’s Park recently, as they prepare for the upcoming UEFA EURO tournament! 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/I3qKXhxrVg— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

27/06/25

On Tuesday 24 June Valley Park Shakespeare Society performed an extract from The Merchant of Venice as part of the RSC associate school project. Despite morning rain, the outdoor performance at Samphire Hoe was a success. pic.twitter.com/BhS7FeuO7R— Valley Park School () June 27, 2025

26/06/25

It's V in the Park on Saturday 28 June from Midday - don't miss this fabulous annual music event on the Valley Park Field.#wearevalleypark#wearevinthepark pic.twitter.com/2aIZIEmmwP— Valley Park School () June 26, 2025

22/06/25

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/rXhg7UfxGN— Valley Park School () June 22, 2025

20/06/25

Our newest Sixth Formers started today – say hello to our 9 new chicks! Our Sixth Formers are learning about responsibility in Personal Development, and as part of this, are responsible for incubating, feeding, cleaning and watering our new arrivals! pic.twitter.com/DD70VvVM6f— Valley Park School () June 20, 2025

20/06/25

We have 3 amazing shows for you during this year's Arts Week: Dance Extravaganza, Romeo & Juliet, and 13 The Musical. If you want to buy tickets, please visit: https://t.co/IJpO06PN4T pic.twitter.com/sTiaIFVr0m— Valley Park School () June 20, 2025

20/06/25

The Feast of Corpus Christi, meaning "Body of Christ," is a Catholic celebration honouring Christ's presence in the Eucharist. It features processions with the Blessed Sacrament, showing public faith and devotion, with special prayers and hymns. pic.twitter.com/ADjMgCm067— Valley Park School () June 19, 2025

19/06/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/5aeKoYoN0b— Valley Park School () June 19, 2025

19/06/25

Litha, the Summer Solstice, is a pagan holiday celebrating the sun and fire on the year's longest day. Stonehenge and similar sites are aligned to showcase the sunrise on this day, attracting thousands of pagans. After the solstice, days shorten. pic.twitter.com/IcAooq55kk— Valley Park School () June 19, 2025

19/06/25

Just returned from an incredible trip to the Marlowe Theatre with our Year 8s to see Pig Heart Boy — they were amazing! As their Head of Year I'm so proud of their impeccable behaviour and brilliant engagement. A real credit to our school pic.twitter.com/GaBFgfxSOB— Valley Park School () June 19, 2025

18/06/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/EbjFUZjlEb— Valley Park School () June 18, 2025

18/06/25

We're tremendously proud of Sapphire (Yr9) who played in the U14 ESFA Champions’ Cup Plate Final at Sixways Stadium. She scored a 20-yd screamer & took a penalty in the end of match shootout, which ended 2-2. Well done Sapphire!!! pic.twitter.com/47bUQfolJc— Valley Park School () June 18, 2025

18/06/25

Maidstone Literary Festival have just launched their annual young authors competition. All the information can be found here: https://t.co/2pBcgdiXq8 It’s open to all students in all key stages. Entries can come in via school or by individuals.#wearevalleyparkauthors pic.twitter.com/azKcKUvD2A— Valley Park School () June 18, 2025

17/06/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/AywhYtnlQy— Valley Park School () June 17, 2025

16/06/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/dFD7UzcIoE— Valley Park School () June 16, 2025

16/06/25

House Points update... pic.twitter.com/6WgDZs1VSc— Valley Park School () June 16, 2025

15/06/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/9DKVRMlcSp— Valley Park School () June 15, 2025

Rewards and House System

Rewards

At Valley Park, we have cultivated a robust rewards culture that seeks to celebrate not only academic achievement but also students' embodiment of our ARK Values: Ambitious, Respectful, and Kind. This ethos is fundamental to creating a holistic educational environment where all aspects of student development are recognised and valued.

Positive house points serve as a direct link to our ARK Values, encouraging students to engage actively both individually and collaboratively. House points can be earned through various avenues, including individual or  group work, as well as participation in wider school initiatives through the futures programmes. This inclusive approach allows for the recognition of student efforts in diverse contexts, thereby reinforcing the importance of our school values.

As students accumulate positive house points, they are recognised through a tiered award system, which includes Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Emerald, and Platinum awards. Each of these levels corresponds to specific thresholds of house points, ultimately leading to a range of exciting awards, experiences, and unique opportunities throughout the year. Notably, all students who achieve a Silver award are invited to participate in a celebration during the summer term, with additional recognitions for those who have excelled beyond expectations and silver awards. At the end of each term, each year group hosts a rewards assembly by where individual certificates are handed out, positives from the term are shared, prizes given and the top house per year and across the school is shared. Ending the term on a positive message and acknowledging the students hard work and commitment. 

In Term 2, each year, we proudly host an awards celebration for students from the previous academic year who have consistently exemplified our school values across all subjects and year groups. Awards have been carefully tailored for each key stage, ensuring that every student receives appropriate recognition and understands the significance of positive reinforcement for their diligent efforts. Awards during this evening are:

  • The Rider Cup For courage and determination to succeed
  • The Grant Cup For Academic Progress - YEAR 11 (Just finished year 10)
  • The Paul Carter Most diligent student in Key Stage 3
  • KS4 Academic Achievement
  • KS5 Academic Achievement
  • The ARK Award For the student who represents the spirit of Valley Park
  • Headteachers Award

The ARK Award

This award is to recognise the students who are going over and above in all aspects of their school experience. They are embodying our schools values and truly are an ARK student. They have taken part and completed their futures passport and are supporting others, they have achieved the highest accolades for positive points and they support the wider school community when they can. This award Is recognised and celebrated when a student’s meets specific milestone by where a golden horse is embroidered onto their blazer, this award will be introduced in the academic year 24 – 25 and aims to join the schools house system, values, rewards and futures programme together an authentic way to support the students into become the best possible versions of themselves they can be and so that we can also celebrate their hard work and commitment to the school, year on year.

House System

To support our rewards culture, Valley Park School introduced a new House System in 2023, following a democratic process in which students voted for the names of the houses.

Officially implemented during Sports Day 2023, this system has quickly become an integral motivator for our students. It is woven throughout key events, opportunities within our curricula, and our Futures Programme. Each week in their Futures sessions, students discuss their houses and the points accrued, fostering a sense of pride and community. Their successes are celebrated in rewards assemblies at the end of each term during year assemblies.

The houses at Valley Park School are: 

All house logos

These names represent significant landmarks across Kent, serving to bridge the gap between year groups while instilling a sense of local heritage. Throughout their time at Valley Park, students are actively encouraged to visit these historical sites. Our commitment to these experiences encompasses four whole year group trips designed to enrich students' understanding of cultural contexts, allow them to engage in first-hand research closely linked to their curriculum, and celebrate their dedication and hard work. Furthermore, these trips provide invaluable opportunities for students to bond with their peers, cultivating a robust sense of community within their respective houses.

The house system serves as a vehicle for our school values, promoting healthy competition and collaboration across all key stages at Valley Park School. By encouraging teamwork and individual achievement, we aim to cultivate a stimulating educational environment that prepares our students for future challenges while celebrating their personal and collective successes.