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  • Deputy Head's Lines - 21st January 2022

    Jan 2022
    It has been a real pleasure, over the last couple of weeks, to spend some more time with the Pre-Prep children, in assemblies, dropping into classrooms, and at break and lunchtimes, too.
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    Deputy Heads Lines - 21st January 2022

  • Magnificent Measures

    Jan 2022
    In Year 6, the pupils have been solving measurement problems using up to three decimal places.
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    Magnificent Measures

  • Year 6 Mandarin Lessons

    Jan 2022
    Year 6 has now undertaken their first in a series of live, online Chinese Mandarin lessons with the innovative and exciting DragonsConnect Company.
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    Year 6 Mandarin Lessons

  • Joy Sticks - Year 6 Art

    Jan 2022
    There is a new addition to the art room... paint sticks! A marvellous new medium – acrylic paint in a stick form.
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    Joy Sticks - Year 6 Art

  • Chinese New Year Piece - Sienna C

    Jan 2022
    In Humanities, Year 6 has been learning about China.
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    Chinese New Year Piece - Sienna C

  • Prefect Piece - Montgomery T

    Jan 2022
    Montgomery T (Year 6) speaks in his Prefect Piece about the responsibilities that come with being a prefect, events that he recommends and his enthusiasm towards running.
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    Prefect Piece - Montgomery T

  • Prefect Piece - Barney B

    Jan 2022
    Barney B (Year 6) speaks about being offered a Sport scholarship. 
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    Prefect Piece - Barney B

  • Tudor Treasures

    Jan 2022
    In Design and Technology, Year 5 took inspiration from Tudor jewellery to design their own treasures.
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  • Music on your Mind

    Jan 2022
    If learning a musical instrument is a new year resolution of yours, Xanthe (Year 6) has some excellent advice about the power or perseverance.
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    Music on your Mind

  • Message from the Head - 14th January 2022

    Jan 2022
    It has been fantastic to see the children really getting stuck into School life over the last ten days.
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    Message from the Head - 14th January 2022

  • The Next Head of Pre-Prep Announcement

    Jan 2022
    Mr James Thomas, Headmaster at Sutton Valence School, is delighted to announce that the Governing Body has appointed Mrs Carly Froggatt as the new Head of Pre-Prep at Sutton Valence Preparatory School, effective as of April 2022.
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    The Next Head of Pre-Prep Announcement

  • The Next Head of SVPS Announcement

    Dec 2021
    Mr James Thomas, Headmaster at Sutton Valence School, is delighted to announce that the Governing Body has appointed Mr Mark Scholey as the new Head of Sutton Valence Preparatory School, effective as of September 2022.
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    The Next Head of SVPS Announcement

  • Year 5 Trip to Leeds Castle

    Dec 2021
    On Tuesday, Year 5 went to Leeds Castle.
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    Year 5 Trip to Leeds Castle

  • Q&A with HIKSVS

    Dec 2021
    Last Friday, members of our Press Gang arrived at School early to participate in a live Q&A session with HIKSVS, our sister school in China.
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    Q&A with HIKSVS

  • Great Gymnastics

    Dec 2021
    Charlotte C (Year 5) participated in the South East Regional (Vault and Floor) Gymnastics Competition at the Spectrum in Guildford.
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    Great Gymnastics

  • Head's Lines - 10th December 2021

    Dec 2021
    For the second half of the Michaelmas Term, we have focused on the Learning Powers of Empathy and Reflection.
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    Heads Lines - 10th December 2021

  • Portrayed in a Portrait

    Dec 2021
    During Art this week, Year 4 has been learning to draw portraits and what better place to begin, than a portrait of themselves.
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    Portrayed in a Portrait

  • Proud to be Year 3

    Dec 2021
    In P4L, Year 3 has been nurturing their pride by focusing on being ‘proud of who I am’!
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    Proud to be Year 3

  • Winning Performances

    Dec 2021
    There was great excitement in the Music department at the start of the week as the results of the Maidstone Music Festival were announced.
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  • Academic Deputy Head's Lines - 3rd December 2021

    Dec 2021
    After studying Macbeth with Year 6 for the past few weeks, I asked a pupil, ‘Who is Macbeth?’...
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    Academic Deputy Heads Lines - 3rd December 2021

  • Suspense Writing

    Nov 2021
    Year 6 have been learning how to add suspense and intrigue to their creative writing through a variety of techniques.
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    Suspense Writing

  • Formulae Fun

    Nov 2021
    Year 6 has been looking at using different formulae to calculate the area of different regular and irregular 2D shapes such as squares, various rectangles and different types of triangles. 
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    Formulae Fun

  • Learning Journeys

    Nov 2021
    It is not only the children who get to learn and apply new artistic skills but the teachers too.
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    Learning Journeys

  • Dressing Up

    Nov 2021
    As part of their DT project, Year 6 had the enlightening experience of having a visitor from Paramo.
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    Dressing Up

  • Musical Magic

    Nov 2021
    What a joyous occasion the Year 5 Informal Concert last Friday turned out to be!
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    Musical Magic

  • Fabulous French

    Nov 2021
    Our Year 6 pupils have been consolidating everything they have learnt in French since Nursery, to give them an advantage when they move schools next year.
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    Fabulous French

  • Superb Sports Week

    Nov 2021
    Our children have had a busy, successful week out on the sports fields this week.
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  • Head of Pre-Prep's Lines - 19th November 2021

    Nov 2021
    This week, I thought I would reflect on the importance of reading, why we should encourage children to read and the importance of being read to.
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    Head of Pre-Preps Lines - 19th November 2021

  • Ancient Architecture

    Nov 2021
    In Design and Technology, Year 3 has taken on the role of architects and built Ancient Greek columns from paper. 
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  • The Wonder of Working Walls

    Nov 2021
    The pupils in Years 3 to 6 have been using working walls as part of their learning.
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  • Moy Mackay - Bright and Colourful!

    Nov 2021
    Year 6 has sharpened their coloured pencil techniques in preparation for their own Moy Mackay-inspired compositions.
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    Moy Mackay - Bright and Colourful!

  • Bright and Colourful!

    Nov 2021
    Year 6 has sharpened their coloured pencil techniques in preparation for their own Moy Mackay-inspired compositions.
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    Bright and Colourful!

  • Bard in the Yard

    Nov 2021
    Ladies and Gentlemen, without further ado, may I introduce to you – William Shakespeare!
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    Bard in the Yard

  • Help to Help the Homeless

    Nov 2021
    Did you know that it takes 80 years for one crisp packet to decompose?
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    Help to Help the Homeless

  • Brilliant Bonfire

    Nov 2021
    Last Friday saw the return of a fabulous community event in the life of SVPS; our annual Bonfire Night and Fireworks display.
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    Brilliant Bonfire

  • Anti-Bullying Week 2021

    Nov 2021
    Next week (15th to 19th November) is Anti-Bullying Week.
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    Anti-Bullying Week 2021

  • SVPS Remembrance Service 2021

    Nov 2021
    Lest we forget. As the School joined to remember those who lost their lives, we welcomed Harry H (First Form) back to SVPS this morning to perform the Last Post at our yearly Act of Remembrance on the Head’s Lawn.
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    SVPS Remembrance Service 2021

  • Soaring to New Heights!

    Nov 2021
    Year 3 have created wonderful works of art that are filled to bursting with a myriad of skills and techniques.
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    Soaring to New Heights!

  • TV and Parental Controls

    Nov 2021
    With most of our video content now being consumed through streaming platforms, the inherent control of the 9pm watershed has disappeared and it can feel increasingly difficult to control what our children are watching online.
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  • Shakespeare's World!

    Nov 2021
    Year 6 have stepped into the world of Shakespeare.
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  • Amazing Alice

    Nov 2021
    Alice S (Year 5) decided she wanted to grow her hair to be able to donate it to those children who have lost their hair due to their medical treatments.
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    Amazing Alice

  • Let’s Start as We Mean to Go On!

    Nov 2021
    What a fabulously musical start to the second half of the Michaelmas term we have had this week.
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  • Deputy Head's Lines - 5th November 2021

    Nov 2021
    As ever, at the start of a new half term, we have re-introduced the children to a new pair of Learning Powers.
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    Deputy Heads Lines - 5th November 2021

  • In2 Hockey Tournament

    Oct 2021
    On Monday, the Colts A team travelled to Junior King’s, Canterbury to compete in the In2 Hockey Tournament.
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  • Year 2 trip to the Big Cat Sanctuary

    Oct 2021
    The Year 2 children enjoyed the most fantastic day at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden. 
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    Year 2 trip to the Big Cat Sanctuary

  • Ashford Hockey Tournament

    Oct 2021
    Last Saturday, our U10A Girls' Hockey team competed in the Ashford Hockey Tournament.
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    Ashford Hockey Tournament

  • Head of Pre-Prep's Lines - 15th October 2021

    Oct 2021
    It has been a joyous week in Pre-Prep, the sun has been shining and we have enjoyed the autumn days.
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    Head of Pre-Preps Lines - 15th October 2021

  • Academic Deputy Head's Lines - 15th October 2021

    Oct 2021
    How many times have we, as adults not noticed something that our children have, as we drive them on a journey?
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    Academic Deputy Heads Lines - 15th October 2021

  • Mind Maps - P4L

    Oct 2021
    As part of our P4L lessons in Year 2, we have been learning about mind maps.
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  • Year 4 Humanities

    Oct 2021
    In Humanities, 4S are learning about the fascinating Roman Empire.
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    Year 4 Humanities

  • Head's Lines - 8th October 2021

    Oct 2021
    One of the things I love most about my job is popping into lessons and observing the learning and teaching in all parts of the School.
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    Heads Lines - 8th October 2021

  • Hello October

    Oct 2021
    Hello, my name is Lara, and I am in Year 6.
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    Hello October

  • Poetic License

    Oct 2021
    Thursday 7th October was National Poetry Day. It is an annual mass celebration of poetry that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry.
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    Poetic License

  • Farewell Noodle

    Oct 2021
    This week Neru Baral, one of our long-standing catering staff, returns to Nepal to spend time with her family.
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    Farewell Noodle

  • Electric Start!

    Sep 2021
    How lovely it is to be back in the laboratory - nothing quite beats being back at School and seeing our children excelling, but most of all, having fun whilst doing so!
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    Electric Start!

  • Prep vs Pre-Prep Football 2021 - Match Report

    Sep 2021
    After the SVPS annual Parent’s Football match 2020 registered a 'No Result', it was with great relief and anticipation that the 2021 game could go ahead! 
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    Prep vs Pre-Prep Football 2021 - Match Report

  • Strike up the Band

    Sep 2021
    It has been such a thrill this term for the SVPS Orchestra to reconvene at last.
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    Strike up the Band

  • Head's Lines - 1st October 2021

    Sep 2021
    Over the last couple of weeks, I have enjoyed sharing and discussing the opening chapter to Keilly Swifts’ 'How to Make a Better World' during our Monday assemblies.
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    Heads Lines - 1st October 2021

  • Olivia Completes her English Channel Swim

    Sep 2021
    Olivia Q (Year 6) has done it; she has swum the English Channel in five weeks!
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  • The Day I Met An Olympic Hero

    Sep 2021
    Esmée B (Year 6) wrote her Prefect piece called 'The Day I Met An Olympic Hero'. She said, "On Sunday 12th September, I arrived as usual at Canterbury Hockey Club for my weekly training."
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    The Day I Met An Olympic Hero

  • SVPSPA Family Barbecue

    Sep 2021
    The long-awaited SVPSPA family barbecue finally took place on Saturday 11th September and it proved to be the best possible way to start our new academic year.
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    SVPSPA Family Barbecue

  • Head of Pre-Prep's Lines - 24th September 2021

    Sep 2021
    School life in Pre-Prep has begun and it has been so wonderful to welcome everyone back into the building, seeing lots of happy faces and, of course, some very smart children in their uniforms.
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    Head of Pre-Preps Lines - 24th September 2021

  • The Sound of Colour

    Sep 2021
    Colour is reverberating from the gallery walls outside the Art Room. 
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    The Sound of Colour

  • New Beginnings

    Sep 2021
    The start of a new academic year is like a blank sheet of paper, and there is no better time to embark on a new enterprise, such as learning to play a musical instrument.
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    New Beginnings

  • Olivia Swims the English Channel

    Sep 2021
    Year 6 Prefect Olivia Q said, "I am swimming 22 miles to support the charity Macmillan"
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    Olivia Swims the English Channel

  • Head's Line - 10th September 2021

    Sep 2021
    Both the blazing sun and the smiles of the entire SVPS community lit up our site as the children returned to School on Tuesday morning!
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    Heads Line - 10th September 2021

  • Digital Learning

    Jul 2021
    Year 6 has been using an online photo editing tool on their Surface Go’s using their stylus for their topic on Image Editing.
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    Digital Learning

  • Year 4 Theatrics

    Jul 2021
    Year 4 dramatically constructed theatres from recycled cereal boxes.
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    Year 4 Theatrics

  • Year 6 Art Exhibition 2021

    Jul 2021
    Our Year 6 children's masterpieces captured the children’s creativity and individuality perfectly.
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    Year 6 Art Exhibition 2021

  • Year 6 Play 2021

    Jul 2021
    The Year 6 production is always a highlight of the year and, despite the fact we were unable to welcome a live audience into the Bates Hall, the children put their hearts and souls into their performance.
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    Year 6 Play 2021

  • Message from the Deputy Head - 2nd July 2021

    Jul 2021
    The final weeks of this term have been full of firsts and lasts.
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    Message from the Deputy Head - 2nd July 2021

  • Life Explorers

    Jun 2021
    This term, Year 5 has been exploring life - more specifically, animal lifecycles.
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    Life Explorers

  • Surreal Towers

    Jun 2021
    Year 3’s Miro-inspired sculptures have been a towering success.
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    Surreal Towers

  • Fine Feathers 2021

    Jun 2021
    On Tuesday, our Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to extend their creativity in a glass workshop led by artist Sarah Sillibourne.
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    Fine Feathers 2021

  • Who Are You?

    Jun 2021
    Edward A (Year 6) has written his prefect piece this week called Who Are You?
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    Who Are You?

  • Super Sandwiches

    Jun 2021
    In English this week, Year 3 has been exploring the skill of writing instructions by making the most delicious sandwiches!
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    Super Sandwiches

  • Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 25th June 2021

    Jun 2021
    Earlier this week, I was greeted by Charlotte in Year 6 who said ‘Morning Miss McCarmick, don’t you just love the British weather?’.
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    Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 25th June 2021

  • Message from Academic Deputy Head - 18th June 2021

    Jun 2021
    Repetition is the First Principle of All Learning
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    Message from Academic Deputy Head - 18th June 2021

  • SVS Induction Day 2021

    Jun 2021
    On Monday, a number of our Year 6 children, who are moving up to the Senior School, attended their virtual Induction Day.
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    SVS Induction Day 2021

  • P4L Round Up

    Jun 2021
    P4L has proven to be a great success this year.
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    P4L Round Up

  • Mixed Cricket Tournament

    Jun 2021
    What a fantastic week of Cricket we have had!
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    Mixed Cricket Tournament

  • King of Hearts

    Jun 2021
    We were delighted to hear that the Sutton Valence Preparatory School’s baby Elmer 'King of Hearts' will be positioned in the Royal Star Arcade.
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    King of Hearts

  • Mathematics Measure for Measure

    Jun 2021
    During their Mathematics lessons this week, our Year 5 children have been focusing on measures.
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    Mathematics Measure for Measure

  • Colts A SVS six-a-side Cricket Tournament 2021

    Jun 2021
    On Wednesday, Mr Davey took seven boys to SVS for their annual six-a-side competition.
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    Colts A SVS six-a-side Cricket Tournament 2021

  • Message from the Head - 11th June 2021

    Jun 2021
    In this week’s assembly, Mr Watkins reinforced the SuperHoot learning powers of independence, initiative, reflection, empathy, flexibility, tenacity, bravery, curiosity, originality and collaboration.
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    Message from the Head - 11th June 2021

  • Mark Benson U10 Boys' Cricket Tournament 

    Jun 2021
    Last Wednesday saw the return of the annual Mark Benson U10 Boys’ Cricket tournament.
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    Mark Benson U10 Boys Cricket Tournament 

  • Poetry Speaking Competition 2021

    Jun 2021
    It was wonderful to be able to hold our annual Poetry Speaking Competition in the Bates Hall again this year.
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    Poetry Speaking Competition 2021

  • Message from the Head - 2nd June 2021

    Jun 2021
    Over the course of the first half of term, it has been super to see the children engaged in a wide variety of enrichment events.
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    Message from the Head - 2nd June 2021

  • Fabulous Florals

    May 2021
    In Art, Year 5 have been focusing on the artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
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    Fabulous Florals

  • Prefect Piece - Isabella A (Year 6)

    May 2021
    Isabella A (Year 6) brings you a delicious recipe this week, saying "If you have a sweet tooth and an exceptional love for chocolate, then the Fudgy Brownie is your type of treat."
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    Prefect Piece - Isabella A (Year 6)

  • Cricket Results

    May 2021
    It's been wonderful to see sports fixtures being held again!
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    Cricket Results

  • Musical Performance

    May 2021
    The excitement in the Music Department was palpable this week as the Senior String Group prepared to perform in Friday’s Celebration Assembly.
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    Musical Performance

  • Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 21st May 2021

    May 2021
    What do we all think of this weather?
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    Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 21st May 2021

  • Sports Day Preparations 2021

    May 2021
    This term all pupils from Nursery to Year 6 have begun Athletics.
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  • All Hands on Deck

    May 2021
    Year 6 had their hands full in Design and Technology this week, working hard on their lampshade project.
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    All Hands on Deck

  • Who Knew?

    May 2021
    Who knew how multi-talented our visiting music teachers are.
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  • Girls' Cricket U10 Tournament 2021

    May 2021
    On Wednesday, we were delighted to host our first Girls’ U10 Cricket tournament.
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    Girls Cricket U10 Tournament 2021

  • Message from the Head - 14th May 2021

    May 2021
    Bill Gates said that “patience is a key element of success”.
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    Message from the Head - 14th May 2021

  • P4L Pupil Voice and Action

    May 2021
    It has been so nice having the students back in School partaking in P4L; hearing about their thoughts, ideas and potential new activities they would like at SVPS.
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    P4L Pupil Voice and Action

  • Year 6 Independent Projects

    May 2021
    There is a real buzz in Year 6 this term, as they alternate between preparing for their upcoming production and working on their new independent projects.
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    Year 6 Independent Projects

  • Body Works

    May 2021
    In Art, Year 4 has been focusing on the human figure. Our amazing bodies have intrigued artists for many centuries and our pupils were just as curious.
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    Body Works

  • Message from Academic Deputy Head - 5th May 2021

    May 2021
    Why is it important to widen our children’s reading experience into reading non-fiction and information books?
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    Message from Academic Deputy Head - 5th May 2021

  • P4L

    Apr 2021
    Year 6 have been working on their leadership skills by planning an international sporting event.
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    P4L

  • Super Stars' and Courtesy Badge Winners

    Apr 2021
    You can see this week's Super Stars' and Courtesy Badge winners below.
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  • Funky Furnishings

    Apr 2021
    In Design and Technology, Year 5 has been sitting atop the topic of cushions!
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    Funky Furnishings

  • Digital Art

    Apr 2021
    Year 3 has been working on their ‘Digital Art’ topic this term.
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    Digital Art

  • Marvellous Mandarin

    Apr 2021
    This week Year 6 began an exciting language initiative in place of their French lessons.
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    Marvellous Mandarin

  • Time Travellers

    Apr 2021
    Year 1 had a fabulous start to their topic on 'Time Travellers' through their Steampunk Workshop.
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    Time Travellers

  • Welcome Mme West

    Apr 2021
    We are very pleased to welcome Mme Annick West to our SVPS community.
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    Welcome Mme West

  • Prefect Poem

    Apr 2021
    As part of his prefect duties, Seb H (Year 6) decided to write an excellent poem called 'Returning to School'.
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    Prefect Poem

  • SVPS vs DPS Cricket 2021

    Apr 2021
    On Wednesday, after nearly 14 months, our Colts Boys had four Cricket fixtures against Dulwich Prep.
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  • Message from the Deputy Head - 30th April 2021

    Apr 2021
    In this week’s Whole School Assembly, we took another look at our new Learning Powers; Curiosity and Originality.
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    Message from the Deputy Head - 30th April 2021

  • Quality Mark - Primary Award

    Apr 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.
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    Quality Mark - Primary Award

  • Thank You for Being You

    Apr 2021
    The fantastic SVPS Community Quilt has been patched together along the Art corridor gallery in the Coles Building.
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    Thank You for Being You

  • Music Notes

    Apr 2021
    The Music Department has hit the ground not running but sprinting this term!
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    Music Notes

  • Drama Delights

    Apr 2021
    This term is going to be a very exciting one for the Drama department!
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    Drama Delights

  • Message from the Head - 23rd April 2021

    Apr 2021
    What could be better than blue skies, sunshine and a School full of happy, busy children?
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    Message from the Head - 23rd April 2021

  • TTRockstars House Cup

    Mar 2021
    There is a new addition to the house trophy cupboard - pupils from Year 2 to 6 can now work towards the TTRockstars House Cup!
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  • Mountainous Landscapes

    Mar 2021
    What do you get when you combine dragons, the Himalayan Mountains and Year 3’s creativity?
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  • Perfect Portraits

    Mar 2021
    Portraiture is a very old art form. Before the invention of photography, a painted, sculpted or drawn portrait was the only way to record the appearance of someone – be it human or animal.
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    Perfect Portraits

  • Reading Adventurers

    Mar 2021
    A book is an adventure waiting to happen…
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    Reading Adventurers

  • Message from the Deputy Head - 26th March 2021

    Mar 2021
    As we reach the conclusion of the most bizarre of terms, we are able to look back and reflect on what, I am sure you will agree with me, is a job well done.
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    Message from the Deputy Head - 26th March 2021

  • Zachabees

    Mar 2021
    Zachary H (Year 4) has developed a huge love of bees and has become extremely passionate about helping to save the bees.
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    Zachabees

  • Message from Deputy Head - 19th March 2021

    Mar 2021
    There’s a funny feeling of limbo, being in School at the moment.
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    Message from Deputy Head - 19th March 2021

  • You Cube Reminder

    Mar 2021
    A final call for everyone to create a You Cube to celebrate you being part of the SVPS community.
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    You Cube Reminder

  • SVPS Ski Trip 2022

    Mar 2021
    We are hoping to offer a Ski Trip in Easter 2022 to the current Year 2 to Year 5 children (who will be Year 3 to Year 6 at the date of travel).
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    SVPS Ski Trip 2022

  • Year 2 Triathlon

    Mar 2021
    Whilst Year 2 were at home during the lockdown, they decided to raise money for the Hile School in Nepal. They challenged themselves to complete a triathlon event to raise money, in which they raised a staggering £2,862!
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    Year 2 Triathlon

  • Red Nose Day 2021

    Mar 2021
    Our children have been celebrating Red Nose Day today, raising lots of money for charity.
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    Red Nose Day 2021

  • Comic Relief TTRockstars

    Mar 2021
    What a busy week! The pupils at SVPS have been going mad for their times tables.
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    Comic Relief TTRockstars

  • Morris Meadows for SVPS!

    Mar 2021
    A landscaped wildflower meadow in the grounds at Compton Verney House, an Art Gallery and Garden in Warwickshire, was the seed that grew the Year 5 Morris Meadow for SVPS artworks.
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    Morris Meadows for SVPS!

  • Never Judge a Book by its Cover!

    Mar 2021
    Mrs Savage’s Year 5 set had a vile time on World Book Day creating eye-catching, blood-curdling covers inspired by their villainous writing.
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    Never Judge a Book by its Cover!

  • St Patrick's Day

    Mar 2021
    Prefect Freya S (Year 6) has shared her St Patrick's Day cookie recipe and crafts designs below. 
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    St Patricks Day

  • Year 2 Art Competition Winners

    Mar 2021
    Year 2 were inspired by the story of 'Katie and the Waterlily Pond'.
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  • Year 6 Informal Concert

    Mar 2021
    After weeks of lockdown and a dearth of entertainment opportunities, what a joy last Friday was!
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    Year 6 Informal Concert

  • Message from Academic Deputy Head - 12th March 2021

    Mar 2021
    As our first week back in School comes to a close, we must congratulate all the children on how quickly they have adapted to being back in their classrooms and once again, getting used to classroom learning again.
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    Message from Academic Deputy Head - 12th March 2021

  • Prefect Storytime

    Mar 2021
    During the lockdown, one of our prefects, Evie W (Year 6), came up with the idea of recording some stories for the younger children to enjoy.
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    Prefect Storytime

  • Spring has Sprung!

    Mar 2021
    Year 4 are blossoming with enthusiasm for their new artist, Tracey English! The London based illustrator and surface pattern artist creates collages with hand-painted papers.
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    Spring has Sprung!

  • Individual Music Lessons

    Mar 2021
    Our visiting music teachers have been working wonders during lockdown, preparing pupils to sit remote exams and to perform wherever possible. 
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    Individual Music Lessons

  • Year 3 Peer Gynt Artwork

    Mar 2021
    Year 3’s imaginations have been on fire this term listening to Grieg’s music In the Hall of the Mountain King.
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    Year 3 Peer Gynt Artwork

  • Prefect Book Review

    Mar 2021
    Who doesn’t love a good story…? It could be fantasy, mystery, autobiography, or a spooky horror. And it could be enjoyed out in the garden on a hot summers day or curled up by the fire with a steaming hot chocolate.
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    Prefect Book Review

  • Message from our Head of Pre-Prep - 5th March 2021

    Mar 2021
    Message from our Head of Pre-Prep: A message for the children
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    Message from our Head of Pre-Prep - 5th March 2021

  • Raspberry Muffin Recipe

    Feb 2021
    Prefect Clementine B (Year 6) has shared a wonderful recipe with us, to bake delicious raspberry muffins. 
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    Raspberry Muffin Recipe

  • Book Review - Prefect Report

    Feb 2021
    Prefect Evelyn W (Year 6) has written an excellent book review of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, by Joan Aiken.
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    Book Review - Prefect Report

  • Message from the Head - 26th February 2021

    Feb 2021
    How wonderful that, in the week we introduced collaboration and flexibility as our learning powers, we also found out that we will all be back together from Monday 8th March!
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    Message from the Head - 26th February 2021

  • Half Term Drama Production

    Feb 2021
    Over Half Term, Mr Watkins launched a Drama competition, where each class performed a selection of poems and prose.
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  • Looking for something to read?

    Feb 2021
    During lockdown, there are lots of opportunities for the children to spend some time curled up with a good book.
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  • Snow Poems

    Feb 2021
    Poetry can be defined as 'literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience'.
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  • Escape into a Landscape

    Feb 2021
    Year 4 have creatively escaped from lockdown by creating their very own L.S. Lowry landscapes.
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  • You Cube

    Feb 2021
    Create a You Cube to celebrate being part of the SVPS community.
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  • Message from our Head - 12th February 2021

    Feb 2021
    I am sure that we can all agree that, in many ways, this lockdown has been much harder than the first one.
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    Message from our Head - 12th February 2021

  • Headmaster Announcement

    Feb 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 September 2021.
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  • Year 2 Art Competition

    Feb 2021
    In Year 2 we have been inspired by the story of 'Katie and the Waterlily Pond'. 
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  • Beat COVID Board Game

    Feb 2021
    Beat Covid is a family game created by Aryaa O-S (Year 6) that encourages you to be physically active.
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  • Stamps of Approval

    Feb 2021
    The well-known artist and craftsman, William Morris would definitely have given his stamp of approval to the wonderful stamp designs that Year 5 has created.
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  • Games Review

    Feb 2021
    As part of his prefect duties, Kit H (Year 6) wrote a report on Year 5 and 6's Games competition.
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  • Design Technology Takes Flight

    Feb 2021
    SVPS is full of Design Technology enthusiasts!
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  • Calling the Community 

    Feb 2021
    Do you want to take part in the largest exhibition ever staged? Do you want to be part of a 'magical patchwork of creativity' and 'unleash your national flair'? The East of England's contemporary visual arts organisation Firstsite has launched an exciting new initiative to encourage the creation of ...
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  • Ancient Egyptian Potions

    Feb 2021
    This week, Year 1 has been learning about Ancient Egyptian potions.
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  • Buddies

    Feb 2021
    As part of their transition into Prep, children in Year 2 are allocated a buddy in Year 5 who can 'show them the ropes' and support them as they head up to the Coles Building. 
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  • Message from our Deputy Head - 5th February 2021

    Feb 2021
    Of all the skills learned in School, the ability to read must be number one.
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  • DT In Action

    Jan 2021
    Harry H (Year 6) and brother Charlie (Year 4) have been actively applying their skills to construct flood-resistant homes and floating gardens for their Independent Design Technology Project.
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  • New Brownie

    Jan 2021
    Amy J (Year 2) joined Brownies last week, she informed her peers in the class on Friday and spent her day in full uniform.
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  • Science is Sweet

    Jan 2021
    Aaryan H (Year 6) has written a report about what Year 6 got up to in Science this week.
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  • Choir Time

    Jan 2021
    “You’ve gotta make your own kind of music”, and that’s exactly what our Senior and Chamber Choir have been doing!
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  • Magical Landscapes

    Jan 2021
    Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an artist who loved colour and nature.
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  • Message from Academic Deputy Head - 29th January 2021

    Jan 2021
    One definition of learning is ‘if nothing has changed in long-term memory then nothing has been learned’.
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  • Home Sweet Home

    Jan 2021
    As we are all spending more time at home at the moment, now is the perfect opportunity to complete some interior design. 
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  • Tissue Monsters

    Jan 2021
    Our Year 3 key worker children were given the task to create a tissue box monster as part of their Independent Extended Design Technology project.
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  • Year 5 Book Study

    Jan 2021
    Year 5 have started their new book study for this term, The Girl Who Stole an Elephant. 
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  • Art - David Hockney

    Jan 2021
    Seb H (Year 6) has been telling us all about Year 6's Art lesson this week, and how they are looking at a new artist known as David Hockney.
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  • Music at Home

    Jan 2021
    While your children are spending more time at home than usual and perhaps looking for ways to entertain themselves, why not encourage them to spend time on some musical pursuits?
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  • Lent Term Book Club

    Jan 2021
    We are delighted to offer a new Lent Term Book Club for our Prep children.
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  • From our Head Girl

    Jan 2021
    Our new Head Girl, Mya B (Year 6), has written an excellent poem about the current situation we find ourselves in, with a wonderful sense of positivity throughout.
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  • Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 22nd January 2021

    Jan 2021
    Well Pre-Prep, how can I start this newsletter without saying a very big well done to each and every one of you and of course, your parents.
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  • Key Worker Children - 15th January 2021

    Jan 2021
    Although our key worker children are really missing their friends, they are making the best of the situation in School.
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  • Sewing Bees

    Jan 2021
    Charlotte and Zara have been busy Design Technology bees, designing and sewing.
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  • Stepping into Lowry’s Life

    Jan 2021
    Year 4 have stepped into the world of artist LS Lowry. A world filled with factories, street scenes, grey skies and matchstick figures with large feet.
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  • Amazing Ancient Egypt

    Jan 2021
    Year One are enjoying learning about Ancient Egypt.
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  • PE Update - 15th January 2021

    Jan 2021
    Year 3 and 4 had a lot of fun doing Games in Bates Hall this week. Mr Davey has introduced 'Mad Monday' where pupils wear full sports kit of any sport they wish!
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  • Mind Maps

    Jan 2021
    Hettie K and Emma R have produced inspiration mind maps to show their existing knowledge of Social Responsibility, as they start our new topic in P4L.
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  • Show and Tell

    Jan 2021
    Freddie in 2MD kick-started our first show and tell. He prepared a speech for us talking about his two cats, Atty and Dinx.
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  • Lockdown Calendar

    Jan 2021
    "Forget the Advent calendar… It is time for a Lockdown Calendar!", says our Lent Term prefect, Evie W.
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  • The Big Garden Bird Watch

    Jan 2021
    "Are you bored with another lockdown in winter with bad weather? Me too!", says Nathan C. "So, this year I am taking part in the Big Garden Bird Watch."
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  • Message from our Deputy Head - 15th January 2021

    Jan 2021
    I began this term by talking to the whole School about our new Learning Powers of Tenacity and Bravery.
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    Message from our Deputy Head - 15th January 2021

  • Scratch Animation Tutorial

    Jan 2021
    Harry H (Year 6) says, "One of the activities I enjoyed doing during the first lockdown was making games and animations using the coding programme Scratch."
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  • Having Fun with The Highwayman

    Jan 2021
    In English, we are learning about The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes.
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  • Foundation Art Exhibition Winner - SVPS

    Jan 2021
    As a member of The United Westminster and Grey Coat Foundation, our School was one of five participating in the annual Art Exhibition.
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  • SVPS Virtual Journeys - Lent Term 2021

    Jan 2021
    As a result of the Government’s decision to close all schools in England, we have successfully started our Lent term online.
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  • Message from the Head - 8th January 2021

    Jan 2021
    It is the third day of the new term and, as I type, children are demonstrating their resilience, flexibility and impressive technical skills as they get on with their virtual lessons, both at home and in our critical worker provision.
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  • P4L – Michaelmas Highlights

    Dec 2020
    The children have really enjoyed their P4L lessons this term.
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  • Weighing Things Up

    Dec 2020
    Reception has been introduced to weighing this week.
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  • Prep PE

    Dec 2020
    Despite still not being able to swim on mass, pupils in Year 3 to 6 have thoroughly enjoyed PE this half term.
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  • Swim Squad

    Dec 2020
    It has been nearly 10 months since our Swim Squads last had a dip in the pool.
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  • Musical Statistics

    Dec 2020
    This term, our team of ten visiting Music teachers have, between them, completed a staggering 70+ individual trial Music lessons to help children decide what musical instrument they would like to learn.
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  • Capturing Christmas

    Dec 2020
    The Christmas spirit was captured last Friday during Curiosity Day.
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  • Message from the Head - 11th December 2020

    Dec 2020
    Everyone at SVPS has been determined to ensure that we have a thoroughly Christmassy end to the term, despite the current restrictions, and I am pleased to report that we are well and truly immersed in Christmas throughout the whole School!
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  • Super Spanish 2020

    Dec 2020
    The Michaelmas Term saw Year 6 start to learn Spanish.
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  • Dazzling Decorations

    Dec 2020
    The SVPS Christmas trees are looking very well dressed.
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  • Soetkoekies (Sweet Cookies)

    Dec 2020
    Lily-Mae S (Year 6) has been busy making Soetkoekies this week.
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  • Greek Vases

    Dec 2020
    The Ancient Greeks loved vases.
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  • P4L - Health and Safety

    Dec 2020
    Year 3’s current focus in P4L is Health and Safety and last week had them contemplating the importance of personal hygiene and keeping well. 
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  • Informal Concert - Year 3

    Dec 2020
    What a show our Year 3 instrumentalists presented last Friday night.
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  • Message from Academic Deputy Head - 4th December 2020

    Dec 2020
    This week we took a slight deviation from the normal routine at SVPS; we celebrated Curiosity Day across the different year groups.
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  • Year 6 Teasers

    Nov 2020
    According to the dictionary, a teaser is a short introductory advertisement for a product that stimulates interest by remaining cryptic. 
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  • Meet the Collibots!

    Nov 2020
    A new family has joined SVPS in the form of the Collibots; a recycled family that has been created by Sophie D and Oliver M in 4S.
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  • Quel temps fait-il? (What is the weather like?)

    Nov 2020
    The Year 6 children have been working hard in their French lessons this term, working towards writing, and performing a TV weather report.
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  • P4L Profit and Loss

    Nov 2020
    This half term, Year 6 has been focusing on money, budgeting and finance as part of the Social Responsibility topic.
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  • Writing Winner

    Nov 2020
    This week, we had the wonderful news that Tess H (Year 5) has been chosen as a finalist for the Leeds Castle's BIG Story Writing Challenge.
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  • Pre-Prep Wildlife Art Competition

    Nov 2020
    Our Pre-Prep children had great fun entering the Art competition, with the theme being 'wildlife'.
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  • Informal Concert - Year 5

    Nov 2020
    At the end of last week, a magical feeling settled on School House as some stunning Christmas decorations appeared around the main entrance.
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  • Message from Head of Pre-Prep - 27th November 2020

    Nov 2020
    This week has seen a number of very difficult decisions being made in Pre-Prep and Prep.
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  • Message from Deputy Head - 20th November 2020

    Nov 2020
    It’s been another busy week at SVPS as we find ourselves well underway with the second half of this term.
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    Message from Deputy Head - 20th November 2020

  • Create a Christmas Tree Decoration Competition

    Nov 2020
    The Create a Christmas Tree Decoration Competition has been born!
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  • Egg Experiment

    Nov 2020
    Year 1 carried out an egg experiment in Science to find out the height you have to drop an egg from before it breaks.
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  • Prefect Report - Lockdown v2

    Nov 2020
    Over the course of the Half Term break, we had the very disappointing news that the whole of the UK would be in another Lockdown for a month.
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  • Reincarnation in RE

    Nov 2020
    In RE, Year 5 have been finding out about Buddhist worship and beliefs.
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  • Maths Week

    Nov 2020
    This year, we hosted a scaled-down Maths Week, England. Every day the pupils had a range of maths puzzles to complete.
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  • Children in Need 2020

    Nov 2020
    Last week we celebrated Children in Need.
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  • P4L - Global Awareness

    Nov 2020
    For the second half of term, Year 4 have moved on to the Global Awareness and Understanding strand of our new P4L curriculum. We began the topic by considering what we mean by Global Awareness and why it is important
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  • Electrifying Start

    Nov 2020
    Year 6 have made a brilliant start to the term’s work!
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  • P4L Philosophy

    Nov 2020
    In the last week before the half term break, Years 3 to 6 found out a bit more about philosophy during their P4L lessons.
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  • Realistic Robots

    Nov 2020
    Year 5 have been developing their drawing skills with the help of robots.
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  • Movember with Mr Moulton

    Nov 2020
    This November, as we return to School for the second half of the term and the country goes into lockdown for a second time, Mr Moulton decided to take part in Movember.
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  • HIK SVS Update - November 2020

    Nov 2020
    On 30th October, HIK SVS held their annual cross-country style competition.
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  • Remembrance Service 2020

    Nov 2020
    On Wednesday, the whole School reflected on the sacrifice made by so many in the armed forces when we marked Armistice Day with our Act of Remembrance.
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  • Message from the Head - 13th November 2020

    Nov 2020
    It has been lovely to welcome everyone back to School for the second half of term and the children have already impressed their teachers by getting straight back into the swing of things, with their usual enthusiasm for School life.
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    Message from the Head - 13th November 2020

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