Academic Deputy Head’s Lines – 17.06.22
This week, I had a discussion with a colleague about talent versus hard work; weighing up which might eventually result in greater success, be that on the Cricket pitch, in a LAMDA or music examination, on Sports Day or any aspect of learning within the classroom environment. But why stop there? Why not extend this muse to consider its relevance in the context of life in general?
Read MoreCreative Mathematical Minds
Last week, our Year 4 and 5 pupils were getting very creative and extremely mathematical! In Year 4, they created sparkling shapes with sticks and then took to the geoboards and created shapes, symmetrical patterns, and tessellation with Loom Bands.
Read MoreSVPS Concert Season
Concert season is well and truly upon us and it got underway with a bang last week! Our Chamber Choir boarded the minibuses in bright sunshine and headed through the beautiful Kent countryside to Hole Park in Rolvenden where they had been invited to perform at the Wealden Times Midsummer Fair.
Read MoreInter Schools Showjumping Competition
Congratulations to Amelia P (Year 4), Isla D and Eve G (both Year 5), who all successfully competed in last Sunday’s Inter-Schools Showjumping Competition in Sussex. Out of five rounds, they got three double clears, so a great effort from the team!
Read MoreWorthwhile Adventure
In Design and Technology, our Year 5 pupils have begun a very worthwhile bridge-building adventure! After investigating different types of bridges, arches, suspension, cantilevers, beams and trusses to mention but a few, they embarked on a mission to draw a detailed plan for their own bridge.
Read MoreSuper Hoot is Superb
Super Hoot is a well-known member of the Sutton Valence School community. As an owl, Super Hoot is wise, taking the role of Learning Power mascot seriously, by encouraging growth mindset.
Read MoreMagical Theatre Visit
Miss Corkran speaks about the School's magical visit from the Magical Mongolian Academic Opera Theatre Company and the spectacular performance that they were treated to.
Read MoreTyland Barn Trip 2022
Our Reception children had a fantastic time at Tyland Barn, exploring their new topic, Minibeasts. They had the opportunity to go pond dipping and identify the creepy crawlies they found.
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