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06/04/21

Retweeted From VIAT

Would you, or someone you know, like to train to teach?Come to one of our allocated sessions on Wednesday 30 June 2021, at the School of Science & Technology Maidstone, to find out about the courses that we offer through the Trust. More information here: https://t.co/Duw2yziCvx https://t.co/oPoVPZtOIi

19/03/21

I would like to thank the 'Testing Team' for their superb work over the past two weeks. They in turn would like to thank our students for the positive way they conducted themselves during the testing process. https://t.co/5ObtpzKLps

16/03/21

Retweeted From Valley Park School

Our new virtual choir project is in aid of Comic Relief, and is a cover of the ELO classic, "Mr Blue Sky" https://t.co/uTbok4fZIk - so like, share, and donate! https://t.co/KBsWJGlwN5 https://t.co/GN30yZUqoo

10/02/21

Just look at our Year 9 Catering student Lee's amazing pastry work! What a talent - and a possible future contestant for perhaps? https://t.co/MguXNxC0tI

05/01/21

Thank you to students, parents and staff for making this such a positive day in Virtual School. https://t.co/Cm75dszqO8

18/12/20

I would like to thank students, parents and teachers for their support. I feel very proud of our achievements in keeping students and staff safe whilst delivering quality teaching and learning. I wish everyone a safe and healthy Christmas and the very best for 2021. https://t.co/JwuONXEO7p

15/12/20

Everyday I am privileged to see creativity and enthusiasm from our students. This piece of work was completed at home and yesterday was presented in an English lesson: 1950s Middle Class House, Blood Brothers. James, Year 8. https://t.co/zYzVHhTTPm

04/12/20

What a fantastic response from our students today. They are enjoying their Virtual School day and the flexibility to work on many different subjects and tasks: https://t.co/aHHTzlhpLp

28/11/20

On the subject of achievement, we held our annual awards ceremonies this week. A digital souvenir of these events will soon be available for students and parents/carers: https://t.co/ZVzHQgq0pD

28/11/20

We have now completed our third week of Term 2 with the majority of students enjoying uninterupted learning. We know that the remaining weeks until Christmas will continue to be challenging but I am very proud of what our students and staff have so far achieved.

13/11/20

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Another very productive week almost navigated. I have been speaking with many students and they really appreciate being able to come to school and engage with their learning. Have a wonderful and safe week-end.

13/11/20

You will receive a progress report for your child later today. Please take time to view our supporting video designed to fully explain our new assessment and reporting strategy. https://t.co/TwJyoEpa4d

12/11/20

When we returned from Lockdown 1.0 we worked with each student to complete a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). This was designed to catch-up any lost learning identified in the end of year assessments. They have completed their PLPs and were presented with completion certificates. https://t.co/hZj98pGoV0

08/09/20

What a pleasure it has been to see our students again. Thank you for ensuring that your child attends school with a face mask. Remember to keep the mask clean or renew it if disposable. Please remind students that they must wear the mask when they are not in a classroom.

02/09/20

Tomorrow is such an important day for staff and students at The Lenham School with the start of our academic year. Year 7 students will join us on Thursday and Friday Year 12 students will join us on Friday. All students will be in school, full-time from Monday 7 September. https://t.co/uBYTJc825H

25/08/20

Considering Sixth Form? We are delighted to be offering places at The Lenham School for September 2020. Visit our website or contact us directly Apply.viat.org.uk https://t.co/pPPbsRy4jQ

20/08/20

Students at The Lenham School were celebrating an excellent set of results with 64% of students gaining a pass in both English and Mathematics a 10 point increase on the comparable figure from last year in a continuing four year rising trend. https://t.co/iUIuAoGqw8

13/08/20

Students are celebrating a strong set of level 3 Vocational and A-level results, 91% pass rate at Distinction*- Pass in the Vocational subjects, 100% pass rate in A-Level qualifications. Fantastic A-Level English Literature results as 66% achieved a grade A* - B. https://t.co/7BYDGl9h9V

16/07/20

Every year students perform a showcase to celebrate their work in Performing Arts. This year is no exception. Through their determination to perform they found a way to create the 2020 Summer Showcase... https://t.co/0ArbPfkXkj

15/07/20

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08/07/20

Today we were delighted to welcome Year 9 students back to The Lenham School. Thank you to parents and students for respecting the social distancing measures that we have in place. We had a very productive day with students enjoying their return to the classroom. https://t.co/8pOeEklufs

07/07/20

How wonderful to welcome Year 8 students back to The Lenham School. Thank you to parents for helping to make the whole process run so smoothly. Year 8 students enjoying a return to face-to-face teaching: https://t.co/aYkCYTOLlu

29/06/20

We are now only one week away from re-opening our doors to Years 7, 8 and 9. We will continue to work with Years 10 and 12 until the end of term. Please see Edulink for full details. https://t.co/xHRl3hQDGS

24/06/20

Congratulations to Primrose, Year 11. Well done on gaining the EtonX Self-Study Award for Creative Problem Solving. https://t.co/YIIamJWuR5

16/06/20

Welcome Back For the first time since 20 March we were able to welcome students back to The Lenham School. It was lovely to see our Year 10 students and we made good progress in English, Mathematics and Science lessons as well as offering tutorial support. https://t.co/icybfRvko2

12/06/20

We have been listening...In response to your feed-back we have launched a series of video clips to assist with frequently asked questions about our digital tools and Virtual School. https://t.co/L3yiAXNfKs https://t.co/veaO04HxS3

12/06/20

I am delighted to be welcoming back students from years 10 and 12. We will be offering a reduced time-table to meet social distancing and safeguarding requirements. Students intending to join lessons on Monday must have received a personal letter allocating them a teaching group. https://t.co/PTvarVbCJ5

06/06/20

One of the things that I really miss is the creativity of our students. However, with our Virtual School students have continued to find new ways to express and share their creative ideas. Thank you James, Year 7... https://t.co/Uw3UYUnYPl

04/06/20

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students to The Lenham School. On Wednesday 17 June you will be able to join your form tutor and meet other students in your tutor group. Shortly, we will be sending you an invite to join us on-line. See you soon. https://t.co/sMI2sOHkBL

03/06/20

Many of our Year 11 students engaged with an on-line learning opportunity offered by Eton College. I am delighted to announce that we now have students completing the Eton-X course with flying colours. Well done. Felicity, Year 11 https://t.co/RDRroB7wY9

02/06/20

Welcome back to Term 6. Students and teachers are back working hard. We are excited to now be planning for meeting Year 10 and 12 students on 15 June. Art: 'Drawing from a Window' - Lacey, Year 7. https://t.co/vsDg0tekBt

22/05/20

It is hard to believe that we have completed another term. I would like to offer my sincere thanks for the unwavering support shown by teachers and support staff. Thank you for the amazing work completed by students and for the words of encouragement from parents. https://t.co/Z3XZprqcwf

18/05/20

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16/05/20

This week we started the Year 6 Transition Programme. Our Induction Team were able to meet each Year 6 student and their parent/carer for an on-line introduction to The Lenham School. https://t.co/PBxDADNGYv

15/05/20

We are running a student photography competition inspired by life during lock-down... https://t.co/3pJNcXEEZs

14/05/20

After the huge success of our Stay Creative competition, we're launching another! This time, there's a STEAM focus so we'd like to see work around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. All VIAT students can take part! Full details here: https://t.co/GhAlgbK4B3 https://t.co/dzS1GB2fg0

12/05/20

The Lenham School Bake Off is just one of our many on-line clubs... https://t.co/789jsfG7Dh

07/05/20

We are pleased to report that we have received an impressive response to our Virtual Clubs and Activities Programme. It is not too late to join a club: https://t.co/BV6ndt1eQD https://t.co/r3ZvY3TGZC

05/05/20

The Stay Creative competition winners have been announced! There were over 250 entries which included painting, photography, crochet and digital illustrations - and the standard was amazing! The winning entries can be seen here: https://t.co/aMek8dYp7g Well done everyone! https://t.co/RukuXrF2Xm

04/05/20

Year 13 students have been demonstrating some of their work created during lock-down. Amy has been developing her sewing skills and Hollie has produced fabulous art work. https://t.co/gYavxMCAyH

English

Programme of study - Key Stage 3 & 4

  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 7 Gothic novel and Gothic creative writing

Perceptions of Poetry

 

Travelling review articles
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 7

Shakin’ Shakespeare

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

A Story to Tell
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 8 Of Mice and Men

The Story of The Johnstone Twins

 DNA play by Dennis Kelly
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 8 Macbeth by William Shakespeare Words of the War

Power of Persuasion
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 9

Mental Health and Myths

Finding Your Voice Descriptive writing and writing from a perspective

 Technology
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 9

Poetry anthology Power and Conflict

 Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Understanding the plot An Inspector Calls by J.B.Priestley
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 10 Natural disasters articles A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Poetry anthology Power and Conflict and Unseen Poetry
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 10

2 weeks poetry and Language Paper 1 Revision

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Exploring Themes and characters

Spoken Language x2 weeks 
An Inspector Calls by J.B Priestley revision
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 11 Unseen Poetry
Literature Paper 1 and Spoken Language Assessment writing		 Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare revision
Literature P2 

Crime and Punishment
Language P1 and P2 x 3 weeks and A Christmas Carol x 3 weeks
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 11 Seasons, Landscapes and Natural Forms
Language P1 x 3  weeks
and An Inspector Calls x 3 weeks

Revision of all papers personalised from PPE results and feedback Year 11 GCSE EXAMS

Revision of all papers personalised from PPE results and feedback Year 11 GCSE EXAMS
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 12 Unseen Prose Prose Study ‘The Handmaid’s Tale

Drama Study ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 12 Poetry Study ‘Feminine Gospels’ Duffy

Revision/Essays/Question styles/Mock exam 

 selection/wider reading/secondary sources + Question formulation
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 13 ‘Love through the Ages’ Section B: Unseen poetry ‘Love through the Ages’ Section A: Shakespeare ‘Taming of the Shrew’

‘Love through the Ages’ Section C: Prose ‘Wuthering Heights’
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 13

‘Love through the Ages’ Section C: Poetry Anthology

Revision and exam essay writing skills: Both papers

Revision of all papers