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11/07/23

Celebrating creativity in all forms, the VIAT Festival of Creativity was a huge success!It was such a joy to see so many prospective, current and former students celebrating creativity and enjoying the events.Well done to everyone involved and thank you to all who came along! pic.twitter.com/1BxUVv04eH

11/07/23

The book has arrived and some of our KS2 Choir can't wait to get started! Want to come? Children who will be in KS2 in September can sign up now https://t.co/GaPGyEBDtO you don't want to miss this. pic.twitter.com/aTveld9R4e

11/07/23

What an amazing performance by our school choir at the VIAT Festival of Creativity on Saturday. They sang beautifully and confidently. We are so proud of them all. pic.twitter.com/02mn8qNf73

11/07/23

Celebrating creativity in all forms, the VIAT Festival of Creativity was a huge success!It was such a joy to see so many prospective, current and former students celebrating creativity and enjoying the events.Well done to everyone involved and thank you to all who came along! pic.twitter.com/1BxUVv04eH

05/07/23

Mr Royston & Mr Chirnside have been practising for the VIAT Festival of Creativity, where pro Freestyle Footballer Jamie Knight will be hosting masterclasses!Book here: VIAT Festival - VIAT Festival - A Festival of Creativity Tickets, Sat 8 Jul 2023 at 11:00 | Eventbrite pic.twitter.com/pma4qUqE3t

05/07/23

We are so excited that Chelsea Little from the kmfm Breakfast Show will be joining us at the VIAT Festival of Creativity from 12pm!Book your free General Admission ticket here: https://t.co/NFH3tDuMVZ pic.twitter.com/t1AqJW4qPA

05/07/23

A sneak peek of the Art Exhibition that will open this Saturday for the VIAT Festival of Creativity! To book a free general admission ticket which includes entry to the exhibition, please click here: https://t.co/NFH3tDuMVZ pic.twitter.com/shErdA7RVi

27/06/23

Not too long to go! https://t.co/sAZS4l9jh4

27/06/23

Not too long to go! https://t.co/sAZS4l9jh4

21/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a diverse range of events and activities. To book or view the activities and events, head to the link in our bio! 🎷🎺🎨#kent pic.twitter.com/HpUUo1Hj8e

21/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

20/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a diverse range of events and activities. To book or view the activities and events, head to the link in our bio! 🎷🎺🎨#kent pic.twitter.com/HpUUo1Hj8e

16/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

05/06/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We would like a new Classroom Teacher (Key Stage 2) to join our friendly team! You can find all the details on our website - https://t.co/NPKxiMjjlq pic.twitter.com/xPFrXCMiSz

21/04/23

*SAVE THE DATE*Saturday 8th July, 11am - 4pmAn exciting performance opportunity for our pupils at the VIAT Festival of Creativity.Keep your eyes peeled for more information on how to get your child involved. pic.twitter.com/14jBuVfsRP

30/03/23

Year 1 watercolours By pic.twitter.com/XIRjTtHhpD

13/03/23

On Friday, Year 5 played Beat the Flood and designed houses that would prevent against flood damage. They looked at different materials and had to keep to a budget pic.twitter.com/dz6yseHLNN

10/03/23

Today we welcomed who was here to present Zoe in Yr 5 with a prize for winning "Litter Angels anti-litter poster competition" Zoe won a goodie bag for herself & £100 for the school. You can find Zoe's poster displayed in McDonalds in Tonbridge. Well done Zoe pic.twitter.com/qXS2DHfu4U

06/03/23

Year 1 water colours pic.twitter.com/Dz5Xx7OZcR

24/02/23

Are you a teacher looking for a new challenge? We have a vacancy in our Specialist Resource Provision so why not consider joining our friendly team? You can find all the info here: https://t.co/agxFMAh4orAnd you can watch a video about VIAT SRPs here: https://t.co/EgRj0ybzbE pic.twitter.com/H1l86gcAFz

09/02/23

Our PTA have been working with our teachers to update our class reading corners, Year 2 is now finished and the children are loving their new space. Thank you to our PTA and all of our parents/grandparents who support our fundraising events. pic.twitter.com/tgTUjM7jyz

08/02/23

Year 6 had a wonderful day visiting starting with a tour of the Globe Theatre followed by a practical drama workshop on Macbeth Thank you Shakespeare's Globe. pic.twitter.com/kVjDuvwHJa

25/01/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We would like a Caretaker to join our friendly team - you can find all the details here: https://t.co/NPKxiMjRaY pic.twitter.com/jQp0odlgQ8

20/01/23

Congratulations to everyone in yellow house pic.twitter.com/zk7LW9eCdr

30/11/22

As our Christmas fayre fast approaches, Friday 2nd December will be non school uniform day in exchange for Sweets or Chocolate donations 😊 pic.twitter.com/wsxtsZEi5a

Science

PSQM GILT 2022

At Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase, we recognise the importance of teaching Science in a way that encourages pupils’ natural curiosity about things they observe, experience and explore in the world around them. We recognise Science as one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools - it is a fundamental part of our weekly curriculum, and pupils enjoy a full afternoon of Science every week. Pupils learn to make sense of, explain and think critically about key concepts through inquiry-based learning.

The experience of pupils using scientific methods of investigation should develop the natural curiosity of the child, encourage respect for living organisms and the physical environment, and provide opportunities to develop children’s questioning. The National Curriculum will provide a structure and skill development for the Science curriculum taught throughout the school, which is linked into our knowledge-based curriculum learning. We endeavour to ensure that the Science curriculum we provide will give children the confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills into the next stage of education and adulthood.

The teaching sequence in Science

In Science at Leybourne Chase, like all other subjects, we recognise the importance of the methods and practice of teaching (the pedagogy). The Science schemes of work outline the ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Working Scientifically’ skills as defined by the National Curriculum. In order for pupils to know more, remember more and do more in Science, these aspects must be evident in the implementation of the Science curriculum throughout school. The following approaches will be used, and be evident in pupils’ books, in order to ensure that the Science learning opportunities are as effective as possible and that pupils progress throughout the year and across year groups during their history experiences in school.

For more information on the teaching sequence, please click here.

Assessment

Teachers record pupil’s attainment through a variety of methods such as observations, photographs, written feedback, questioning and class discussion. We assess using a combination of task based materials from the PIXL website, concept cartoons and short quizzes rather than using test papers.  To ensure children have a good understanding of the components, teachers provide opportunity throughout each lesson to reflect on their learning and recall facts.

Science curriculum intent, implementation and impact

The intent of our Science curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. Through their learning of key scientific concepts, pupils are able to understand and think critically about each unit of learning and make links to day to day life; this ensures the Science curriculum is contextual, meaningful and purposeful for all pupils. As a result of this they will:

  • Develop an enjoyment and interest in Science, their outdoor environment and health.
  • Develop an understanding of key scientific concepts and scientific skills.
  • Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of scientific enquiries.
  • Be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas by using scientific vocabulary.
  • Develop positive attitudes which encourage collaborative learning and perseverance.
  • Develop an awareness of how science influences and affects our everyday lives.
  • Develop creative thinking and problem solving skills.

For more information on Intent, Implementation, Impact, please click here.

Science Curriculum Overview - click here for more information.

Progression in Science across the curriculum:

Do you want to know more?

https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk

https://www.developingexperts.com/

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/science-at-primary-school/

Spark your curiosity:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

https://attenboroughfilm.com/

Great Early Years Investigations:

https://www.science-sparks.com/early-years-science-themed-activities/

Scientists who inspire us:

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/famous-scientists/

Working with outside agencies to enhance our knowledge of Science and Engineering

During Science Week, our Year 6s took part in the “Primary Engineer’ Vehicle Project and the rest of the school took part in ‘If I were an Engineer’ funded by CCCU.

These projects encourage pupils to think creatively about problems in the world around them and how to solve them. It also focuses their minds on creative problem-solving being a key part of engineering. It is hoped this will kick start a passion in the profession that we can encourage and support by working with community and industry partners.

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VIAT Science Fair

Children from Leybourne Chase took part in the Year 8, Invicta Science Fair at SST yesterday.

They presented their winning design from the collaborative ‘If I were an Engineer’ project to the Year 8 students and took part in STEM challenges.

We are delighted to say that our school won the trophy for the most creative primary design. Additionally, three of our pupils also won the bridge building competition. Their design held the most weight, 77g!

Well done!

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