Space Stories and Crocodile Signs
This week, the children in Year 2 stretched their imaginations to plan and then write a story set in space. In Mathematics, the children also started to learn about place value with crocodile signs.
Read MoreClay Creations
Our Year 6 pupils have been studying the Kingdom of Benin in their Humanities topic and have been investigating aspects of the religion of the people from that time. They learnt about why the people of Benin were Animists, which means that they believed that animals have a soul and worshipped animals as if they were gods.
Read MoreDelightful Drama Lessons
A major part of Drama lessons is developing confidence, enhancing speaking and listening skills, and creating body awareness. Throughout this term, pupils in Reception to Year 6 have been playing a variety of games designed to raise their understanding of themselves and each other.
Read MoreOur Year 1 Explorers
This week, children in Year 1 have been acting out the story of Grandad’s Island, through role play, developing their understanding of place value and exploring their sense of taste.
Read MoreExcellent English Display
It is always wonderful to see English work progress during the term across the year groups, as the children’s understanding of language, and the work on their class texts develop. So far, already this term, the pupils have written letters, diary entries and wow sentences, as well as completing many other writing activities.
Read MoreLinear Landscapes
Our Year 5 pupils have been experimenting with using line and different mark-making techniques to create linear landscapes. To embrace The Big Draw Festival’s theme 'Back to Colour', they have enriched their wonderful landscapes with splashes of vibrant watercolour.
Read MoreHead’s Lines – 14.10.22
Another busy and purposeful week here in leafy Kent has ended today with the first Open Day of the academic year for prospective parents. Even more compelling than our amazing setting, incredible facilities and knowledgeable and nurturing staff were our pupils, especially the Year 6 prefects who expertly guided the parents and children on their visits and generally waxed lyrical about all things SVPS!
Read MoreThe Big Draw Festival
The month of October embraces a worldwide celebration of drawing with The Big Draw Festival. It promotes the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention. In addition, it raises the profile of drawing as a tool for wellbeing, thought, creativity and cultural engagement.
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