A Level Results Day
Today (17th August 2023) at Sutton Valence School in Maidstone, Kent, students were delighted to celebrate with their parents and teachers, some excellent A Level examination results. Following a challenging few years of study owing to many events beyond their control, the cohort of 2023 achieved stellar results in their examinations and have earned places at a laudable range of destinations for future study. Indeed, almost 90 percent of students have secured places at their first or second choice university and over 30 percent of grades were at A or A* level. The Headmaster, James Thomas, comments: ‘We are very proud of this wonderful group of young people. The atmosphere here at the School this morning was lovely and really showed our community feel with students, parents and staff all reflecting on the great achievements of this year group. It’s especially important to remember the challenges that they have faced, making these results even more impressive. While many have achieved the very top grades available, it is equally important to applaud those who have benefitted from the added value of attending Sutton Valence where individual and personal progress and development are key aspects of our provision. As well as their great academic results, they have also excelled outside the classroom and have shown themselves to be great citizens ready for the world. We with them all the very best in the future and really hope that they will all stay in touch with this special School.’
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God Save the King! This morning, as I put on my special Coronation Tie and SVS Cufflinks, I certainly feel excited looking forward to the festivities that await. The Junior Leadership Team are hosting a special Tea Party on the Spring Lawn which I am told will have lots of yummy treats. This afternoon in the Senior HM Coronation Assembly, Student NCOs from the CCF will process in with the Heads of School before we hear from the Choir, who will sing one of the anthems from the 1953 service, the year of the last Coronation, and we will also read from the Suttonian magazine archives with the reflections of the Queen's Coronation many decades ago. As well as singing both verses of the National Anthem and Jerusalem, we will dedicate a special CR III edition of the Bible in Chapel to mark the occasion too. As if one tea party were not enough, I will then be off to the Prep School for the SVPSPA Coronation Picnic for yet more cake, happiness and sunshine (although the forecast looks a touch ominous). Such events are important for bringing the community together and I hope that we will unite and reflect on our places in history, the School and the nation. Another exeat weekend awaits, and I look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday as the Summer Term continues apace!
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This week has certainly flown by once more as we find ourselves in the rhythm of term time. It is always such an interesting time of year with the combination of getting stuck into summer activities (although the downpours have not helped) with the inevitable experience of examinations either starting or on the horizon. Spirits remain high however and the students are doing well supporting and encouraging each other. We had a great Open Day last Saturday and it was lovely to be able to show off the School at its best.
Read MoreNew Heads of School
Olivia C and Daniel B have been named as the Heads of School for the Summer Term, and attended their first Haedmaster's Assembly in post last week, with Olivia making her debut speech to the student body.
Read MoreCCF taster day hits the target
On Friday last week, Year 5 marched over to SVS and enjoyed a well-drilled afternoon of fun, organised by the Officers and NCOs of the CCF. After a delicious lunch in the refectory, the children paraded, despite the rain, where they paid attention and were put at ease by Major Prem.
Read MoreSVS Through the Years – Boys Hockey
Following on from the 1st XI Boys Hockey making it through the Tier 3 National Plate Semi Final this week, we wanted to continue with the theme of hockey within Sutton Valence School.
Read MoreU14 EH Cup Marden Hockey Club
What a weekend! The Marden girls are through to the EH Cup final. It was an incredible game to watch and we are still buzzing now!
Read MoreNational Rugby Sevens
This week the Rugby Sevens squads descended on the Rosslyn Park National Sevens tournaments in South West London.
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