Headmaster’s Headlines – 01.07.2022
We are certainly in full swing with all the end of year events. Last night was particularly poignant as the Upper Sixth had their Leavers’ Service in the Chapel, followed by a lovely and very civilised dinner in the Refectory. As I have said before, they have been an exceptional year group who have faced great challenges.
Read MoreThe Junior Production 2022
The Junior Production of 'The Wardrobe' took place this week and received a warm response from all who came to watch it. The young cast performed eleven scenes spanning some 500 years of British history, which all take place inside the same wardrobe.
Read MoreTrying New Transfer Techniques
Fourth Form GCSE Photography students have been experimenting with Mod Podge, a transfer technique inspired by artists such as Sally Mankus, Angela Petsis and Robert Rauschenberg. As part of their coursework, it is important students meet assessment objective two of the OCR GCSE specification by refining their work by exploring ideas, selecting, and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques, and processes.
Read MoreThird Form Trading Task
Third Form Mathematics students ventured into a world of trade on Saturday. The aim of the task was to have made the most money by the end of the lesson using the materials given and the powers of bargaining.
Read MoreBenenden Tennis Tournament 2022
Registration for the Benenden Tennis Tournament 2022 is now open! This is an annual event, which raises money for local charities and is run and funded by volunteers and supporters.
Read MoreSTEM Experience 2022
This week saw the return of the Prep School STEM experience at the Senior School. Our SVPS Year 5 pupils spent the day in the Physics department, led by a group of skilled and enthusiastic Lower Sixth students. The pupils undertook a practical action challenge to design and build a model wind turbine that would lift a cup of plastic cubes from the floor.
Read MoreHeadmaster’s Headlines – 24.06.22
This week, we have welcomed new students and their parents of next year’s First, Second and Third Forms, as well as preparing our current Second Form to move up from the Juniors. It is always such an interesting time with a mix of emotions, such as nerves and anxiety, as well as having so many questions about the next stages in their educational journey.
Read MoreHeritage Design Challenge Presentation
On Tuesday evening, students that were shortlisted for the Maidstone Museum Design Heritage Challenge attended the 'Presentation of the Cheques' evening at Maidstone Museum.
Read More- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- 89
- 90
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 94
- 95
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- 104
- 105
- 106
- 107
- 108
- 109
- 110
- 111
- 112
- 113
- 114
- 115
- 116
- 117
- 118
- 119
- 120
- 121
- 122
- 123
- 124
- 125
- 126
- 127
- 128
- 129
- 130
- 131
- 132
- 133
- 134
- 135
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- 140
- 141
- 142
- 143
- 144
- 145
- 146
- 147
- 148
- 149
- 150
- 151
- 152
- 153
- 154
- 155
- 156
- 157
- 158
- 159