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02/04/26

Upper KS2 young carers taking part in a cooking workshop run and provided by      #

01/04/26

A huge thank to  who delivered an engaging assembly to Year 4 today. The children also had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in their history topic based around railway safety.

30/03/26

Elder class have worked hard to create a healthy balanced meal (starter and dessert).

30/03/26

Some fantastic outcomes from Year 4 last week. Their artwork based on the work of  was incredible! Their letters of persuasion, based on the book Mouse Bird Snake Wolf by  , were also a super read.

23/03/26

Today in Elder class for early morning fun we drew our weekend and listened to music.  Can you tell your child’s drawing based on what you did at the weekend together?

23/03/26

Well done to our Year 5 and 6 netball team who competed against schools across Maidstone and finished 2nd in their group. Another new team that played brilliantly together :)

23/03/26

Shoutout to our UKS2 Netball team who placed 3rd in the VIPS Tournament last week! A brand new team and they all played brilliantly together! Special shoutout for Leo for scoring 5 goals in two games!

22/03/26

Year 5 have had an incredible two weeks on a Friday afternoon - we made transient art in Forest School in Week 3, and showcased our skills in 'Beech Class has Talent' in Week 4!    

20/03/26

Year 1 had a wonderful day at Bocketts Farm. We had the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of animals, learn new information, go on a tractor ride, and watch a pig race! We had the best time, thank you  ! 🚜

13/03/26

We love our new mornings 8.30-8.40 in Elder class. Today’s activity was bench ball.

13/03/26

In school we were so excited to hear about the communication Megan in Year 4 has had with the author Megan Hopkins who visited our school. Megan dressed up as one of the characters from Starminster and earned her Reading Champion badge linked to the National Year of Reading.

13/03/26

Huge congratulations to Amelia in Year 5 who has achieved her 1 mile swimming award...and is now striving for the next milestone. Well done Amelia.

13/03/26

Science club fun for LKS2! See the rainbow🌈. See the explosion 💥.   

11/03/26

We were delighted to welcome members of the community in for our first soup social event. Locals enjoyed a bowl of piping hot soup, amazing cakes, with the company of some of our pupils, taking the time to look through some of their work. Everyone had a great time! 

09/03/26

Willow Class had a wonderful World Book Day! We became authors and illustrators of our own stories. We read some of our favourite books with Year 4 and opened letters with Year 2 that they wrote when they were in Year 1. Of course, wore wonderful costumes based on a book.

06/03/26

In his spare time, Luca has created a fantastic poster of the periodic table! A Scientist in the making!

06/03/26

Amazing achievement! Well done Mia who has won an entire cabinet worth of trophies over the last 2 weeks competing in various dance competitions! She was even awarded the judges choice for what really is an incredible talent! Well done Mia 🏆

06/03/26

World Book Day in Elder class!

05/03/26

For the last 10 minutes of the day, Elder class took their new World Book Day books outside to start reading!

04/03/26

Elder class had a lovely PE lesson in the sunshine this afternoon playing a version of Quidditch for World Book day/Week! It was great fun and the children played brilliantly. Just a shame we didn’t have flying broomsticks!

02/03/26

Wow! What an afternoon Year 6 have had sharing our writing with the residents at the RBLI. It was truly heartwarming to see the children so engrossed in stories from the residents and how proud they were to show their writing.

02/03/26

Year 4 have been busy in their art lessons producing work based on the techniques of the artist Daniel Mackie. They have been inspired by the natural world. Well done Year 4!

27/02/26

Our Safer Internet Day work has continued into the new term. KS1 have been creating an online safety plan whilst KS2 have been thinking about how to use AI safely.

26/02/26

Look away now if squeamish! This afternoon Year 6 learned all about our heart and even got to dissect a pig’s heart linking to our science topic and book in English.

18/02/26

In Week 6, Aylesford hosted a Performing Arts VIAT Masterclass for all the primaries. The children had an incredible time and, after warm up games, and developing their body language and facial expressions,  performed 'Naughty' (from the musical Matilda)!

Assemblies

At Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, assemblies are an important part of our school life and contribute significantly to pupils’ personal development. They provide opportunities for our school community to come together, reflect on shared values and celebrate the achievements of others. Assemblies help pupils feel a strong sense of belonging within the school community and recognise that every voice and contribution is valued.

Our assemblies encourage pupils to think about their role within the school and wider community, develop their character and confidence, and share their ideas and viewpoints in a respectful environment. They also support the development of important life skills such as empathy, reflection and responsible decision-making.

Assemblies form an important part of our wider Personal Development provision, helping pupils to deepen their understanding of the world around them and preparing them for life in modern Britain.

Through assemblies, pupils have opportunities to:

  • Celebrate learning and achievements both in and out of school, recognising effort, success and personal growth
  • Explore and celebrate different faiths and cultures, including key religious festivals, helping pupils develop respect and understanding for the beliefs of others
  • Promote the Fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
  • Encourage ambition and aspiration through visits and talks from members of our school and wider community, helping pupils learn about different careers and future pathways
  • Engage with current events and real-world issues, helping pupils develop curiosity, awareness and the ability to consider different viewpoints
  • Promote equality, inclusion and understanding, including awareness of the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010
  • Support pupils’ safety and wellbeing, including regular reminders about online safety, personal safety and strategies for maintaining positive physical and mental health
  • Ensure pupils know how to seek help and support, both within school and beyond, if they feel worried or unsafe
  • Strengthen connections with the local community, providing opportunities to share learning and welcome visitors into school
  • Prepare pupils for important life stages, including discussions about choices, responsibility and the transition to secondary school

Through these shared experiences, assemblies help pupils develop confidence, empathy and a strong sense of belonging within the school community, while encouraging them to become thoughtful, responsible and active members of society.