BBC Interview with the Head of Girls Cricket

06 June 2019

Our own Head of Girls Cricket, Hannah Jelfs, has been a part of the Kent Women’s Cricket County Championship winning team this summer. They have already won the league after winning every game with one fixture left in the competition to play!

Hannah was on the BBC Southeast News on Tuesday 28th May, being interviewed about this impressive achievement.

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  • Coronavirus and Us

    Coronavirus and Us

    22 July 2020
    How we, as a School, took on the challenge COVID-19 presented to the educational sector and used it ...
    MORE
  • New Job Role - Miss Oliver

    New Job Role - Miss Oliver

    06 July 2020
    Miss Oliver has agreed to become our Environment and Sustainability Co-ordinator to develop and inst...
    MORE
  • Juniors Drama Audio Production

    Junior's Drama Audio Production

    06 July 2020
    Rainbow’s Ending is a modern fable which tells the story of a world in the grip of two giants whose ...
    MORE

  • Junior Science Bee Project

    26 June 2020
    The Juniors have been studying the life of bees. It has been fascinating to think about the differen...
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  • New Job Role - Mrs Porter

    New Job Role - Mrs Porter

    26 June 2020
    Following on from last week's announcement of our New Head of Sixth Form, Mr Ellmers, we would like ...
    MORE
  • Leavers Service 2020

    Leavers' Service 2020

    26 June 2020
    On Wednesday this week, we were delighted to host a virtual Leavers’ Service for our departing Upper...
    MORE
  • New Head of Sixth Form

    New Head of Sixth Form

    19 June 2020
    We are delighted to announce that we have a new Head of Sixth Form, Mr Ellmers.
    MORE
  • Equestrian Excellence

    Equestrian Excellence

    19 June 2020
    This term, Daisy Hills (Lower Sixth) and Maisey Russell (Third Form) represented Sutton Valence Scho...
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  • MFL Bake Challenge

    12 June 2020
    We bring you two more delicious recipes, both French and Spanish-inspired. Have you ever made Churro...
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  • Next Steps Course

    Next Steps Course

    12 June 2020
    We are excited to announce that we are launching a new online course, starting in September.
    MORE
  • Upper Sixth Sports Leaders

    Upper Sixth Sports Leaders

    04 June 2020
    This year, the Sports Department completed the third Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership and ...
    MORE
  • Inter-School Sport Results

    Inter-School Exercise Fixture vs Ashford School

    04 June 2020
    On Saturday 16th May, First to Fourth Form pupils took on Ashford School in an Inter-School Exercise...
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  • Nutty Tilez Winners

    04 June 2020
    Pupils in the Second, Third and Fourth Forms have been taking part in the Nutty Tilez challenge, whe...
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  • Understanding Techno Tantrums

    Understanding Techno Tantrums

    04 June 2020
    During this period of lockdown, the chances are that we have all experienced pupils throwing techno-...
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  • Inter-School Exercise Fixture vs St Lawrence College

    Inter-School Exercise Fixture vs St Lawrence College

    15 May 2020
    Last Saturday 93 First to Fourth Form pupils participated in an Inter-School Exercise Fixture agains...
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  • Break a World Record!

    Break a World Record!

    15 May 2020
    Mascalls Academy has been selected as an Art World Records Ambassador, and they would like to invite...
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  • NHS Volunteer

    NHS Volunteer

    08 May 2020
    Our own Hannah Walters, who is a vital part of our Catering team, has been volunteering for the NHS ...
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  • The Show Must Go On!

    The Show Must Go On!

    08 May 2020
    In a challenging time for all industries, where all facets of life have had had to adapt quickly, Dr...
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  • La Cuisine Française / La Comida Española 

    La Cuisine Française / La Comida Española 

    08 May 2020
    Every fortnight the MFL department will be posting two different recipes for you to try out; one fro...
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  • Familiar Cover Star

    Familiar Cover Star

    08 May 2020
    Some of you may have seen the cover of Radio Times this week.
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  • Community 2.6 Fundraiser

    Community 2.6 Fundraiser

    01 May 2020
    As a School, and a community, we are raising money for the Pahar Trust in Nepal. 
    MORE

  • Theatre Productions at Home

    01 May 2020
    Mr Fewson, Head of Drama, has collated a fantastic list of theatre productions, recommended for home...
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  • Anzac Day 2020

    Anzac Day 2020

    01 May 2020
    With various members of staff originating from Australia and New Zealand, it is usually tradition to...
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  • Saracens Rugby Interview

    Saracens Rugby Interview

    01 May 2020
    Charles Galligan (Lower Sixth) recorded an interview with his sister, Rosie Galligan (Saracens and E...
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  • Geography Easter Competition

    01 May 2020
    Miss Sagrott and Mr Downs were so impressed with the results of their Easter Junior Geography Compet...
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  • Copy Prize Award

    01 May 2020
    Mr Grindlay had the pleasure of awarding three copy prizes today.
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  • Dancing for Donations

    Dancing for Donations

    01 May 2020
    We were delighted to hear that Lily Halpin (Fourth Form) decided to raise money for the Blackthorn T...
    MORE
  • Chapel Choir Online

    Chapel Choir Online

    24 April 2020
    At a time when we are all doing our part to stay isolated, it can often be the new quirky ways of pe...
    MORE

  • Virtual Chapel - Monday 20th April 2020

    19 April 2020
    Transcript of our virtual Chapel.
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  • Visor Victory

    Visor Victory

    17 April 2020
    Fergus Fowle (2019 H), has been charitably continuing with the production of the much-needed visors ...
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  • SVS e-Library

    17 April 2020
    Pupils are now able to borrow eBooks from the new eBook library.
    MORE

  • Parents' Evening - Summer Term 2020

    17 April 2020
    Our Parents' Evening this term will be held 'virtually'.
    MORE

  • Summer Term Prefects 2020

    17 April 2020
    Mr Grindlay had the pleasure of announcing our new Summer Term prefects during his Headmaster's asse...
    MORE

  • Happy Easter 2020

    12 April 2020
    A very happy Easter to you all.
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  • Gardening Giveaway

    Gardening Giveaway

    09 April 2020
    Due to the recent circumstances, our gardening team have supplies that are surplus to requirements. 
    MORE
  • 100 Day Project

    100 Day Project

    09 April 2020
    The 100 Day Project is a creative initiative that people all over the world participate in every yea...
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  • Golf Chipping at Home

    09 April 2020
    Mr Davey has been missing the Golf course so he decided to set up his own golf chipping mat.
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  • Maundy Thursday and Good Friday 2020

    09 April 2020
    An open letter from our Chaplain to you, on this Maundy Thursday.
    MORE
  • Fortunate Foxes

    Fortunate Foxes

    09 April 2020
    Four of our Third Form pupils started a project before Easter, in which they collected any old duvet...
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  • Visor Project Update 9th April 2020

    Visor Project Update - 9th April 2020

    08 April 2020
    We are so pleased to announce how successful our visor project has been over the last few weeks.
    MORE
  • Easter Message 2020

    Easter Message 2020

    08 April 2020
    Easter Message from our Chaplain.
    MORE
  • MASTERPLAN 450 Update

    MASTERPLAN 450 Update

    03 April 2020
    As we are sure you can imagine, our MASTERPLAN 450 Project has been halted due to the current situat...
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  • HIKSVS Update

    HIKSVS Update

    03 April 2020
    As we all know, our sister school HIKSVS is based in TianJin, China.
    MORE
  • Project Visor

    Project Visor

    02 April 2020
    Whilst the past week has been one of confusion and uncertainty, the sense of community, solidarity a...
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  • Lines from the Chaplain

    Lines from the Chaplain

    30 March 2020
    During these times of uncertainty, we hope you can find solace in this open letter from our Chaplain...
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  • House Hockey

    House Hockey

    20 March 2020
    After a week of bad news and being told all the things that we cannot do, the Hockey staff at SVS pu...
    MORE

  • Cabaret Charm

    20 March 2020
    On the 11th of March, a group of Upper Sixth students visited the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury to w...
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  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    20 March 2020
    The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) marketplace presentation was held today and what a fantasti...
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  • Design a Bookmark Competition

    Design a Bookmark Competition

    20 March 2020
    Today we announced the winners of the Library competitions held on World Book Day.
    MORE
  • Strings Masterclass

    Strings Masterclass

    20 March 2020
    Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome Nicholas Miller FRAM, who is a Professor of Violin at the ...
    MORE
  • COVID-19 Update

    COVID-19 Update 17/03/2020

    16 March 2020
    In light of the recent, ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please know that...
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  • 3rd VII Netball

    3rd VII Netball

    13 March 2020
    On Thursday, our 3rd VII Netball team battled it out amongst eight other schools in the King's Roche...
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  • Fantastic Football

    Fantastic Football

    13 March 2020
    On Thursday afternoon, the Senior Boys’ 1st XI Football team faced Battle Abbey School in their fina...
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  • Summer CCF Courses

    Summer CCF Courses

    13 March 2020
    There are various courses that the CCF are offering over the Summer holidays.
    MORE
  • Worsfold Cup Game 2020

    Worsfold Cup Game 2020

    13 March 2020
    On the 7th March, the 1st VII netball team welcomed the Old Suttonians in their annual battle for th...
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  • Informal Concert - March 2020

    Informal Concert - March 2020

    13 March 2020
    On Tuesday, the Music department held its fourth informal concert.
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  • SVS and SVPS Aquathon 2020

    SVS and SVPS Aquathon 2020

    13 March 2020
    Yesterday, our pupils from Year 3 up to Second Form took part in the Aquathon Challenge in aid of Sp...
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  • Public Speaking Competition 2020

    Public Speaking Competition 2020

    13 March 2020
    Last Thursday, Miss Manning and Mr Carr hosted the Prep School Public Speaking event, held annually ...
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  • National Vase Competition Finalists!

    National Vase Competition Finalists!

    12 March 2020
    Congratulations to our 1st XV squad, who are NatWest Under 18 National Vase Finalists. Twickenham he...
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  • Swimming Gala - 3rd March

    06 March 2020
    On Tuesday, Sutton Valence’s Swimming team travelled to Rochester for a gala against Cobham Hall, St...
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  • OS Reunion 2020

    OS Reunion 2020

    06 March 2020
    On Tuesday, the Headmaster headed up to London to meet a group of 20 Old Suttonians who left the Sch...
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  • Swimming Victory

    Swimming Victory

    06 March 2020
    Over the weekend, Evie Smith (First Form) swam in the English Schools’ Swimming Association National...
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  • Rugby Coaching Success

    Rugby Coaching Success

    06 March 2020
    Last weekend, Mr Dawling was part of the coaching team for the England U17s North squad at the Engla...
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  • French Play - Les Garçons

    French Play - Les Garçons

    06 March 2020
    On Tuesday, our Second and Third Form pupils were treated to a wonderful performance of a French pla...
    MORE
  • Oxford Schools Debate

    Oxford Schools Debate

    06 March 2020
    On Tuesday, Juliet De Banzie and William Chambers (both Lower Sixth), accompanied by Mr Ellmers, tra...
    MORE
  • Mental Health Week, 2020

    Mental Health Week, 2020

    06 March 2020
    This week has been dedicated to our Mental Health Campaign.
    MORE
  • World Book Day 2020

    World Book Day 2020

    06 March 2020
    The Library celebrated World Book Day with lots of competitions and prizes.
    MORE

  • Rugby and Hockey Selection

    06 March 2020
    Our Director of Sport, Mr Howell, is delighted to announce the list of pupils who have been selected...
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  • Next Steps Careers Event

    Next Steps Careers Event

    06 March 2020
    Last Saturday, we were delighted to welcome back nine recent leavers as part of our biennial 'Next S...
    MORE
  • Valentines Day 2020

    Valentine's Day 2020

    28 February 2020
    On the 14th of February, better known as Valentine’s Day, Sutton Valence School was showered with ro...
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  • Hockey Tournament Triumph!

    Hockey Tournament Triumph!

    28 February 2020
    Congratulations to our U13A Hockey team for winning the seven-a-side tournament held at Dulwich Prep...
    MORE
  • Bronze CREST Awards

    Bronze CREST Awards

    28 February 2020
    This week we launched our Bronze CREST Award project with a selection of First Form pupils.
    MORE
  • South Africa Cricket Tour

    South Africa Cricket Tour

    28 February 2020
    During the Half Term holiday, the Senior Cricket squad travelled to Cape Town, South Africa.
    MORE
  • Mental Health Week 2020

    Mental Health Week 2020

    28 February 2020
    Next week, Sutton Valence School presents Mental Health Week.
    MORE
  • U13 Netball Tournament Winners

    U13 Netball Tournament Winners

    14 February 2020
    Well done to the U13 Netball Team who were crowned champions of the U13 Wellesley House Netball Tour...
    MORE

  • Message from the Head - 14th Feb 2020

    14 February 2020
    This half term, the whole School focus has been on the learning powers of tenacity and bravery.
    MORE
  • Build a Pizza Night!

    Build a Pizza Night!

    14 February 2020
    On Thursday night, our boarders were treated to one of their favourite evening meals – a build your ...
    MORE
  • U15 Netball Girls shine at tournament

    U15 Netball Girl's shine at tournament

    14 February 2020
    On Wednesday, we welcomed eight teams to our U15 Netball Tournament.
    MORE
  • Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

    Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

    14 February 2020
    On Monday we were delighted to hear two Old Suttonians, Laura Horley and George Jones, had received ...
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  • Lets Talk Teens Parenting Workshop

    Let's Talk Teens Parenting Workshop

    14 February 2020
    Following the recent success of our Parenting Workshops, our next workshop is on Saturday 7th March,...
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  • Boarding House Refurbishments

    Boarding House Refurbishments

    14 February 2020
    Over the next two years, Westminster and St Margaret’s boarding houses will be extensively refurbish...
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  • Charity Song - Falling Down

    Charity Song - Falling Down

    14 February 2020
    With such a wealth of talented musicians at the School, it is fantastic to promote the efforts of ou...
    MORE
  • GB Hockey Camp Invite

    GB Hockey Camp Invite

    06 February 2020
    Congratulations to Louis Ridge on being selected to attend a GB Elite Development Programme Hockey c...
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  • Canadian Cadet Selection

    Canadian Cadet Selection

    06 February 2020
    Earlier this month, Andrew Loy attended the Brigade Selection Weekend for the CCF/ACF Cadet Exchange...
    MORE
  • Junior Kingdon Society

    Junior Kingdon Society

    31 January 2020
    On Wednesday evening, Graham Minter from Amnesty International gave a thought-provoking presentation...
    MORE
  • First Swimming Gala of the season

    First Swimming Gala of the season

    31 January 2020
    The first gala of the Swimming season took place on Thursday 30th January. Read below for Miss Gray'...
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  • 1st XI reach county Semi-Final

    31 January 2020
    On Monday 27th January, a somewhat depleted 1st XI travelled to Eltham College for the County Cup Qu...
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  • U13As reach county Hockey semi-finals

    31 January 2020
    On 28th of January, our U13A Boys' Hockey side travelled to Kent College in Canterbury for the annua...
    MORE
  • Chinese New Year 2020

    Chinese New Year 2020

    30 January 2020
    On Tuesday, our students enjoyed a divine Chinese New Year feast in the Refectory. 
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  • The Sound of Music

    The Sound of Music

    24 January 2020
    The hills were alive last week as the Senior production of The Sound of Music took to the stage in t...
    MORE
  • Kent Schools Cross Country Championships

    Kent Schools Cross Country Championships

    24 January 2020
    On Saturday 18th January, the Kent Schools Cross Country Championships took place at The Duke of Yor...
    MORE
  • Trampoline Triumph

    Trampoline Triumph

    24 January 2020
    Louis Hillier (Lower Sixth) had a really successful 2019 in freestyle trampoline, gaining several wo...
    MORE
  • Christmas Kent County Youth Orchestra course

    Christmas Kent County Youth Orchestra course

    24 January 2020
    In December, a number of our string members attended and represented the School at the Christmas Ken...
    MORE
  • Cambridge Offer

    Cambridge Offer

    24 January 2020
    We are delighted to announce that all students who applied to Oxford or Cambridge this year did well...
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  • Juniors Informal Concert

    24 January 2020
    On Thursday evening, the Music department held an informal concert for the juniors. These concerts a...
    MORE
  • Catering for yourself at Uni

    Catering for Yourself at University

    24 January 2020
    On Wednesday 22nd January, Ben Kyd, Elizabeth Fraser, Hu Yuqian and Gabriella Howarth (all Upper Six...
    MORE
  • CCF Climbing Venture

    CCF Climbing Venture

    17 January 2020
    During the Lent Term, the Fourth Form Army cadets are attending the Climbing Experience in Maidstone...
    MORE
  • Max Ski Success

    Max's Ski Success

    17 January 2020
    Max Laughland (Fourth Form) has been racing for the British Ski Academy in the Anglo-Scottish races ...
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  • Birling Gap & Brighton Boarding Trip

    Birling Gap & Brighton Boarding Trip

    17 January 2020
    Mr James, Miss Feilen and seven Sutton girls travelled to Birling Gap and Brighton for a fantastic B...
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  • Sixth Form Finance Forum

    Sixth Form Finance Forum

    17 January 2020
    On Wednesday, the Upper Sixth were able to benefit from the advice and wisdom of Mr Fowle, the Schoo...
    MORE
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