Head of School speeches
Sophie Browning and Sam Laird, Heads of School for the Michaelmas Term, have given their speeches in the Headmaster's Assembly.
Read MoreGCSE Results Day
Today at Sutton Valence School in Maidstone, Kent, there were some excellent GCSE grades awarded to students. Over 40 percent of the grades were at levels 9, 8 or 7 (A*/A equivalent) showing the high level of student attainment. That said, the ‘value added’ levels of grades were also laudable showing considerable improvement for individuals. Across a wide range of subjects, students secured very pleasing results and were rewarded for their hard work with great support from their teachers and families. James Thomas, Headmaster, comments: ‘We are so proud of this year group and their super results. We wish them all the very best as they embark on their Sixth Form studies and we have high hopes for their futures. Last week we celebrated excellent A Level results (insert link to last week’s article) and it was lovely this morning to be in school with so many happy students, parents and colleagues once more applauding the results of Sutton Valence Students.’
Read MoreA 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.’
Read MoreSixth Form Spring Ball 2023
We are delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for the Sixth Form to gather for the Spring Charity Ball on Saturday 18th March 2023. This year, the event will be raising money for the ‘JackTheLad’ Foundation in memory of Jack Fenton (2018 C) and Jack Howe (2016 F)
Read MoreSuper STEM Convention
This week, SVS enjoyed further STEM success at the Benenden STEM Convention. All our Sixth Form STEM representatives contributed brilliantly to the day, and we came away with the first prize, awarded to Hannah Slipper (Upper Sixth), for the best student project of the convention. Lily Goodwin (Upper Sixth) has written a report on the trip below.
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Read MoreA Level Results 2022
Once more the students of Sutton Valence School near Maidstone have secured excellent A Level examination results. The return to written examination papers following two years of disruption owing to COVID, saw this year’s cohort secure over three quarters of grades being between A* to B and the vast majority of students securing their first choice university.
Read MoreA Level Photography
Madeleine Presland (Upper Sixth) writes about her A Level Photography project. The main theme of my A Level Photography project is colour. I learned, over a period of time, how to apply and capture ultraviolet paint in different lights.
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