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. Open letter from our Chaplain. News Senior School Share Tweet
Speech Day 2021 07 May 2021 The Chair of Governors and the Headmaster warmly invite parents and family members to the Senior School's Speech Day on Saturday 10th July 2021. MORE
CCF Army - Lower Sixth Cadet Session 07 May 2021 This week, the Lower Sixth CCF Army cadets took advantage of the sunny weather and taught the Third Form Army cadets how to move with and without a rifle, as part of their fieldcraft training. MORE
U16 Saracens Selection 07 May 2021 Congratulations to Alfie Jarrett, Alec Martin, Oliver Murch, Fynn Page and Ethan Wynne (all Fifth Form) who have been selected for the Saracens Kent U16 Rugby Player Development Group. MORE
CCF Navy - Windsurfing 07 May 2021 It was great to finally get the CCF Navy cadets back on the water. MORE
Ski Selection 07 May 2021 We are delighted to announce that Maximilian Laughland (Lower Sixth) has been selected for the 2021/2022 GB Alpine FIS Squad. He will represent Great Britain on the international race circuit for the ... MORE
KSSA Regatta 07 May 2021 We were delighted to hear that Edward Smith (Third Form) took part in the KSSA Regatta on Saturday, the first serious event he’s been able to attend since early 2020, due to the pandemic. MORE
Copy Prize Winner - Ben Knighton (Lower Sixth) 07 May 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, we were delighted to learn that Ben Knighton (Lower Sixth) has been awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize. MORE
Saracens Success 07 May 2021 On Saturday, the Saracens U18s Junior Academy enjoyed its first game of the year against Northampton Saints’ Academy at the Saracens' home ground, the StoneX Stadium. MORE
Head of School speech - Isabel Bruce-Lockhart (Lower Sixth) 06 May 2021 During this week's assembly, we heard Isabel Bruce-Lockhart (Lower Sixth), recite her Head of School speech to the School. You can also read her speech below. MORE
Higher Education Morning - April 2021 30 April 2021 On Saturday 24th April, our Lower Sixth parents were invited to attend our annual Higher Education morning, held virtually this year. MORE
Quality Mark - Primary Award 30 April 2021 We are delighted to announce that Sutton Valence Prep School has been awarded a Quality Mark for our English and Mathematics provision throughout the School. MORE
SVS Sports Fixtures - Summer Term 2021 30 April 2021 After a fantastic weekend of summer sport last Saturday, this is a reminder that there are no fixtures this weekend, due to the Exeat Bank Holiday weekend. MORE
England Rugby EAP Contract 30 April 2021 Congratulations to Tyler Weekes (Lower Sixth) who has received an England Rugby Academy Player contract after some impressive play within the Saracens Academy. MORE
COVID Testing at Home 30 April 2021 This afternoon, all students were given a new supply of home testing kits to continue self-testing at home. MORE
Friends of SVS - Gin Request 28 April 2021 As we start to build up to this summer's Leavers' Ball, the Friends of SVS would like some help with a charitable, gin-themed idea for the event. MORE
Duke of Edinburgh Tribute 23 April 2021 Following on from His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s passing, we wanted to share our own tribute to him. MORE
Teen Tips Wellbeing Hub 23 April 2021 As you will know, we recently introduced the Teen Tips Wellbeing Hub to our school community. On Monday, we shall be extending this provision to include the Wellbeing Hub for pupils. MORE
Inter-School Summer Sport Notice 23 April 2021 We are delighted that inter-school sport returns this Saturday. MORE
Summer Term Prefects 2021 23 April 2021 Mr Grindlay had the pleasure of announcing our new Summer Term prefects' during his Headmaster's Assembly just before the Easter break. MORE
MASTERPLAN 450 Update - April 2021 23 April 2021 The School has been busy over the Easter holidays as we restart the boarding house redevelopment project as part of our MASTERPLAN 450 project. MORE
Head of School Speech - Jonny Russell (Lower Sixth) 23 April 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly at the end of Lent Term, we were delighted to hear that our new Heads of School were Jonny Russell and Isabel Bruce-Lockhart (both Lower Sixth). MORE
Poetry Recital 26 March 2021 Several of our First Form English students took part in an end of term Zoom call with residents of Sutton Valence Care Home, to share poetry readings and Easter wishes. MORE
National Citizenship Service 26 March 2021 For many years, some of our Fifth Form students have benefited from participating in the National Citizenship Service summer programme. MORE
US and Global Universities Webinar 26 March 2021 Have you got academic strength? Intellectual curiosity? Leadership? MORE
CCF Senior NCOs 26 March 2021 Tradition is important in the CCF and the pace stick is the symbol of the Senior Cadet. MORE
Website Competition Winner 26 March 2021 We are pleased to announce the winner of the SVS Foundation Connect prize draw. MORE
Exciting Computing Project 26 March 2021 Our Second Form students have an exciting Computing project coming up in the Summer Term. MORE
RAF Museum Green Aviation Challenge Winner 26 March 2021 Grace Manning-Greene (Second Form) entered the RAF Museum Green Aviation Challenge, in which she had to come up with and present an idea that could help the Royal Air Force be more environmentally fri... MORE
Holiday Reading 26 March 2021 Don’t forget to make use of the SVS eBook and audio library over the holidays. You can access our eLibrary anywhere, anytime and on multiple devices. MORE
Leavers' Netball 2021 26 March 2021 Yesterday, our Upper Sixth took to the Netball court for the annual Boys vs Girls Netball match. MORE
Intra-School Fixtures - 19th March 2021 26 March 2021 Last Saturday afternoon saw another round of intra-school sports fixtures with students participating in fixtures across Football, Hockey, Netball and Touch Rugby. MORE
Blue Gown Winners - Lent Term 2021 26 March 2021 We were delighted to see how many students had received their Blue Gown this term. MORE
End of Term Announcement 26 March 2021 Please see information pertaining to the School holidays and next term. MORE
International Affairs Forum 19 March 2021 Summer Beames (Lower Sixth), who is one of our Academic Scholars, took part in an International Affairs Forum earlier this week. She reflects on the experience below. MORE
Third Form Shooting 19 March 2021 The reopening of School has brought a welcome return to our co-curricular activities. MORE
Teen Tips Wellbeing Hub for Pupils 19 March 2021 We are now pleased to inform you that Teen Tips has extended their Wellbeing Hub to pupils. MORE
Young Doctor Programme 19 March 2021 Holly Clark and Simona Jovanovic both Lower Sixth) participated in the Young Doctor Programme by InvestIN, which provided them with a fascinating insight into the medical profession. MORE
Intra-school sport returns to SVS 18 March 2021 On Saturday afternoon, our intra-school sport recommenced with nearly 190 pupils participating in Football, Hockey, Netball and Touch Rugby fixtures. MORE
Headmaster's Copy Prize - Sophia Parkin 18 March 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, we were delighted to learn that Sophia Parkin (First Form) has been awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize for her impressive and mature essay on King John. MORE
Sixth Form Symposium 2021 12 March 2021 "It is not often you get the offer of free coffee with a side of existentialism, but when you do, you take it." MORE
Codebreakers 12 March 2021 For centuries, organisations and governments have needed to send information secretly. MORE
Lower Sixth InvestIN Webinar – ‘Your Future’ 12 March 2021 On Monday morning, our Lower Sixth students participated in an InvestIN Education webinar, designed to explore their future career options. MORE
English Competition - Design a Book Cover 12 March 2021 Before Half Term, our English department set out a competition for our students to design an original cover for a book they have read recently or that they are particularly fond of. MORE
Translator Meeting 12 March 2021 Last Monday, our Fourth Form MFL students met with interpreter and translator, Rob Hunt. MORE
Leavers' Ball 2021 12 March 2021 We announced our Leavers' Ball last week and we had a wonderful response from our community. MORE
English Competition 12 March 2021 Our English department ran a competition for our First Form students, following the Bishop’s Stortford literature competition in relation to a book The Girl who became a Tree by Joseph Coelho, in whic... MORE
Virtual Exercise Fixture vs King’s Rochester 05 March 2021 Last Saturday saw us take on King’s Rochester in a whole school Virtual Exercise Fixture. MORE
COVID Testing 04 March 2021 In preparing for a return to School next week, we understand that the students may be a little apprehensive about having to take their first COVID test. MORE
CCF Navy Promotion 04 March 2021 It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce the promotion of several Royal Navy Cadets, who have transferred from Able Cadet to One Star and one promotion from One Star to Two Star. MORE
Lockdown Reflections 26 February 2021 Our Fourth Form Photography students were given a two-week assignment called 'Reflections’. MORE
Japanese Club 26 February 2021 Created in the first lockdown, our Japanese Club students are immersing themselves in Japanese culture. MORE
Headmaster Copy Prize - 26th February 2021 26 February 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, we were delighted to learn that eight students were awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize for their outstanding academic work. Five students were also commended for... MORE
OS News - Letter 25 February 2021 Recently, we received the sad news of the death of Old Suttonian Norman Collings (1940 W). In reporting his death, his widow, Susan, sent us through a scan of a letter he had sent to his mother shortl... MORE
Environmental Project 25 February 2021 Our Second Form students undertook a project to apply for a Blue Peter green badge. MORE
Festival of Literature 12 February 2021 Bishop’s Stortford College has hosted a literature festival for a number of years and, undaunted by the lockdown this year, they proceeded with a festival that was entirely online. MORE
Volcano Project 12 February 2021 During their Geography classes, our Second Form students have been learning about the theory of plate tectonics and the formation of volcanoes. MORE
Saracens Rugby Interview - 5th February 2021 12 February 2021 Last Friday, the Senior Rugby squad had a question and answer session with Saracens Rugby player Charlie Watson. MORE
Virtual Sporting Fixture - 6th February 2021 12 February 2021 On Saturday, SVS took part in a Virtual Exercise Fixture against Ashford School and St Lawrence College. MORE
Headmaster's Copy Prize - Elliot Gooding 12 February 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, we were delighted to learn that Elliot Gooding (Upper Sixth) has been awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize for his incredible portrait, named 'The Marching Bandsma... MORE
Headmaster Announcement 08 February 2021 Mrs Gillian Swaine, Chair of the Governors at Sutton Valence School, is delighted to announce that the Governing Body has appointed Mr James Thomas as the new Headmaster of the School, effective as of... MORE
MFL Recommendations - February 2021 05 February 2021 To encourage our community to explore TV shows and books in other languages, the MFL department has shared their current recommendations on shows and books they are currently devouring. MORE
SV I-Fit Reminder 05 February 2021 Mr Howell wanted to remind pupils and parents of the flexibility within the SV I-Fit programme. MORE
Holocaust Memorial 2021 05 February 2021 As mentioned in the 22nd January newsletter, this year we have made the viewing of the Holocaust Memorial optional. MORE
Skin Cancer Study 29 January 2021 Congratulations to Old Suttonian Peter Bannister (2013 H), who has co-authored a study focused on the worrying increase in skin cancer cases in the UK. MORE
Preparing for National Apprenticeships Week 29 January 2021 Here at SVS, we do not follow a one-size-fits-all approach when preparing our students for their future. MORE
Blue Peter Green Badge 29 January 2021 This week, our Second Form Science students have started their Blue Peter Green badge project. MORE
Be on the Team: Teenagers against Meningitis study 29 January 2021 For the last two years, members of the Sutton Valence Sixth Form have taken part in the 'Be on the TEAM: Teenagers Against Meningitis' research study. MORE
Drawing Workshop 29 January 2021 Last weekend, the Art department set up a virtual Urban Landscape Drawing workshop with artist Jeanette Barnes. MORE
Wellbeing Hub 29 January 2021 We are delighted to inform you that we have joined the Teen Tips Wellbeing Hub. MORE
COVID Testing Centre 22 January 2021 Following the Government announcement that schools will be involved in mass testing of pupils and staff, we have been busy transforming the Sports Hall into a testing centre. MORE
MFL Recommendations 22 January 2021 The MFL department is making the most of lockdown to catch up on some of their favourite French and Spanish TV series and read the books they didn’t get around to reading during the last lockdown. MORE
Holocaust Survivor Talk 22 January 2021 During a normal School term, we participate in the live webcast on Holocaust memorial day, taking place on 26th January. MORE
Head of School Speech 22 January 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, Cameron Lamont-Brown (Upper Sixth) delivered her excellent speech to the School. MORE
Junior Leadership Cookbook 2021 22 January 2021 The Juniors were tasked with the challenge of serving their family by cooking for them, as part of Junior Leadership. MORE
Zoomposium - Can faith and doubt co-exist? 15 January 2021 The Sixth Form Symposium restarted on Wednesday lunchtime, this time in its lockdown incarnation: ‘Zoomposium’. MORE
Geography AS Level Results 14 January 2021 Last spring, amid the slew of cancelled examinations, our Geography A Level students were faced with the challenge of their examinations being postponed to the Michaelmas Half Term. MORE
England Academy Players 14 January 2021 Congratulations to Jenson McInulty and Nathan Michelow (both Lower Sixth) who have been awarded England Rugby Academy Player (EAP) contracts. MORE
Sixth Form Updates - January 2021 14 January 2021 In ordinary times, our Sixth Form students would begin our post-18 preparation programme, which supports them in the planning for the various options available after the Sixth Form. MORE
Headmaster's Copy Prize - Brent Varrall 14 January 2021 During the Headmaster's Assembly today, we were delighted to learn that Brent Varrall (Fourth Form) was awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize for his outstanding portrait photography assignment. MORE
Head of School Speech 14 January 2021 As we announced last week, Patrick Mullen (Upper Sixth) is one of our Heads of School this term. MORE
Junior Leadership Tutorials 2021 13 January 2021 January is often the month where people attempt to develop a new skill; this is now more than ever pertinent during our current lockdown. MORE
Strava Cycling and Running Clubs 12 January 2021 Mr Howell has launched both an SV I-Fit Cycling and Running Club on Strava, which is a wonderful way to stay fit whilst being part of a community group. MORE
CCF - Royal Navy Courses 2021 08 January 2021 The Royal Navy has released the camps and courses dates for 2021, usually run during Easter and summer. MORE
SVS Foundation Connect Launch 08 January 2021 Today, we are thrilled to launch SVS Foundation Connect, a new website for Old Suttonians and the wider SVS Foundation community, including parents and past-parents. MORE
Foundation Art Exhibition Winners 08 January 2021 As a member of The United Westminster and Grey Coat Foundation, our School was one of five participating in the annual Art Exhibition, intended to celebrate and engage the artistic talents of all stud... MORE
CCF Army Promotion 2020 08 January 2021 Having completed the first term in the CCF Army section as part of the GCSE option choices, there was an opportunity to promote ten Fourth Form cadets as the first step in their progress towards becom... MORE
SV I-Fit Lent Term programme 08 January 2021 The Sports department has created the Sutton Valence Interactive Fitness (SV I-Fit) programme for our students. MORE
Blue Gown and Blue Badge Awards - Michaelmas Term 2020 08 January 2021 At the end of the Michaelmas Term, we were delighted to see how many students had received Blue Gown and Blue Badge awards. MORE
Virtual Journeys - Lent Term 2021 08 January 2021 As a result of the Government’s decision to close all schools in England, we have successfully started our Lent Term online. MORE
Bentley Photographic Quick Pics 11 December 2020 Bentley Photographic has now released Quick Pics which is now available to all parents. MORE
Christmas Tree Fundraising 04 December 2020 Are you looking for a Christmas tree? Our Sixth Form students are giving all members of our community the opportunity to win the Christmas tree that is in the Sixth Form cafe at the end of term, whils... MORE
Headmaster's Copy Prize - 4th December 2020 04 December 2020 We are delighted to announce that Summer Beames (Lower Sixth) and Josef Ibrahim (Fourth Form) have both been awarded a Headmaster's Copy Prize, for outstanding academic work, during this week's assemb... MORE
Poetry Together 04 December 2020 On Friday, our English department held a Poetry Together virtual event with Sutton Valence Care Home. MORE
TIDE for change 04 December 2020 During today’s assembly, two members of our TIDE (Team for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality), Chinya Manley and Suzanna Fullick (both Upper Sixth), provided excellent speeches on the importance that ... MORE
Christmas Carol Service 27 November 2020 As the School community begins to think about Christmas, our focus inevitably turns to the School’s ever-popular end of term Carol Services. MORE
Sixth Form Symposium 27 November 2020 Each week, Mr Jones, Head of Academic Scholars, holds a symposium for our Sixth Form scholar students. MORE