Sutton Valence Preparatory School

Sutton Valence School is delighted to be hosting Changeling Theatre on Friday 21st August for its fantastic production of Much Ado About Nothing.

Critics have been full of praise for the show, so don’t miss out on seeing it in the beautiful setting of Prefects’ Lawn. The venue is perfect for a late summer night’s evening of Shakespeare whilst overlooking the Weald of Kent.

Tickets, which are priced at £25.00 (or £15.00 for under-18s) are limited due to the capacity of the venue, so please book soon to avoid disappointment -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/much-ado-about-nothing-changeling-theatre-tickets-1985364389333?aff=oddtdtcreator”

It has been a busy start to the Summer holidays with both the Prep Sport Club and Pre-Prep Holiday Club. Pupils have been enjoying a wide range of activities, including swimming, water fights and baking, making the most of the holiday fun!

During the last week of term, Year 6 enjoyed a range of celebrations as they marked the end of their time at the School. From a car parade to a Leavers’ Party, there were plenty of opportunities to celebrate their many memories and achievements.

It was wonderful to see the pupils making the most of their final week together. We wish them every success and happiness as they move on to their next chapter.

As our 450th anniversary celebrations drew to a close, Celebration Day at the Prep School provided a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our pupils throughout the year.

The day began with prize-giving ceremonies, with awards presented to our Pre-Prep pupils in the morning and our Prep pupils in the afternoon, recognising their hard work, progress, talent and commitment across all aspects of school life.

Families, pupils and staff then came together to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, making the day a fitting end to both a successful academic year and our memorable 450th anniversary celebrations.

Congratulations to all of our prize winners and to every pupil for their enthusiasm, determination and achievements this year. We wish everyone a happy and restful summer break.

The Year 6 Leavers enjoyed a Colour Run as the final activity in their Leavers' Programme this summer. Taking place shortly after the formal and reflective Leavers' Service, it was a fun way to round off their time at the School.

Parents and teachers joined in the run before everyone picked up water pistols to help wash away the paint!

On Friday, Year 6 took part in a Careers Fair, where they heard from a range of parents about their professions and career journeys. From physiotherapy and speech therapy to music management and law, pupils gained a valuable insight into a variety of roles and industries.

The children asked thoughtful questions and showed great curiosity throughout the event, with the opportunity to sit in a police car proving a particular highlight!

Thank you to everyone who gave their time to speak to the pupils and help make the event such a success.

On Thursday, the annual Year 6 Art Exhibition took place, with families invited to view the work created over the past year. Displays included metal fish, hand-crafted bags and vibrant fish drawings.

Well done to Year 6 for their creativity and effort throughout the year.

On Tuesday Year 1 visited Port Lympne Animal Park, where they enjoyed a safari truck ride and met a very inquisitive camel. They explored the zoo, spotting a range of animals and watching a bear splashing in the water.

The children were pleased to recognise some of the “Big Five” from their learning and could confidently identify carnivores and herbivores. The day finished with an ice lolly in the sunshine!

For the first time, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils joined the Prep School Sports Day on Saturday, held at the Senior School athletics track. Pupils took part in a full programme of events, including 80m, 100m, 200m, 800m and 1500m races, relays, as well as field events such as long jump, high jump, vortex throw and javelin. It was great to see strong participation and team spirit across all year groups.

Many thanks to the staff for organising the day and to parents for their support!