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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

Science

Programme of study - Key Stage 3, 4 & 5

  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 7

CHEMISTRY Matter (elements and the periodic table) or Earth (Earth structure and the universe)

 BIOLOGY Organisms (Cells and movement) and Genes (Variation and human reproduction PHYSICS Energy (Energy costs and energy transfer) and Waves (sound and light)
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 7 CHEMISTRY Reactions (metals & non-metals and acids & alkali)  PHYSICS Forces (speed and gravity) and Electromagnets (potential difference and resistance and current) BIOLOGY Ecosystems (Interdependence and Plant reproduction)
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 8

BIOLOGY Genes (Evolution and inheritance) Ecosystems (Photosynthesis)

 PHYSICS Matter (particle model of matter) Energy (Work and Heating & cooling)) CHEMISTRY Reactions (types of reaction and chemical energy)
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 8 BIOLOGY Organisms (Breathing and digestion) Ecosystems (Respiration) PHYSICS Electromagnets (magnetism and electromagnets) Waves (Wave effects and wave properties) Forces (contact forces and pressure) CHEMISTRY Earth (Climate and Earths resources)
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 9 BIOLOGY Cell Biology

PHYSICS Energy Particle model of matter

CHEMISTRY Atomic structure Bonding
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 9 BIOLOGY Organisation Bioenergetics

PHYSICS Electricity Atomic structure (radioactivity)

CHEMISTRY Chemical changes Energy changes
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 10 BIOLOGY Infection and disease PHYSICS Waves Magnetism and Electromagnetism CHEMISTRY Quantitative Chemistry Rates of reaction Chemical analysis
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 10 CHEMISTRY Organic chemistry Chemistry of the atmosphere Earths resources BIOLOGY Genetics Variation BIOLOGY Ecology Photosynthesis
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 11 PHYSICS Forces Waves Electromagnetism CHEMISTRY Chemical reactions Chemistry of the atmosphere review Earths resources review BIOLOGY Genetics Homeostasis Ecology review
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 11 REVISION Biology paper 1 Chemistry paper 1 REVISION Physics paper 1 Completed course
       
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 12

Ecology Biodiversity

Evolution Cell biology

 

Molecular biology Nucleic acid
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 12

 

Genetics

Metabolism Cell respiration

 Photosynthesis Plant biology Individual investigation (IA) preparation
  TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 13 Ecology Biodiversity Evolution Individual investigation Photosynthesis Plant biology (HL)
  TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6
YEAR 13

Genetics (HL) Evolution (HL) Animal Physiology (HL) (SL) revision

 Revision and Exam preparation Completed cours