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30/06/21

Ash class - Art. Influenced by Picasso, Year 5 have created their own self-portraits in the style of cubism. Can you recognise any of our pupils? https://t.co/C3BcrHAmun

29/06/21

Year 6’s production practice is in full swing https://t.co/pEYPZe0IrT

24/06/21

More pictures of the PTA team and teachers who have made today happen and we still have KS2 to go https://t.co/dr1uqyYWtI

24/06/21

Socially distanced PTA - bringing the disco alive. Thank you all for making it happen https://t.co/xksHdsHVkW

24/06/21

We will rock you - oh yes we will https://t.co/tg3nO4y0Qi

24/06/21

Let’s ‘reach for the stars’ 🎶🎶🎶 https://t.co/TCOXwbPS5n

24/06/21

PTA and staff working hard on face paints and glitter tattoo’s https://t.co/4uJwwfF4P6

24/06/21

Making bubbles whilst in their bubble. Bringing some magic outside https://t.co/8mdd5eBob2

24/06/21

What happens when you can’t do a disco inside? You make it a an outdoor disco instead. All year group bubbles maintained and everyone is enjoying the DJ https://t.co/BxMfrbNCtC

22/06/21

Eyfs music time https://t.co/kllpxSAZ87

22/06/21

Enjoying music fun https://t.co/BL411ChSAj

17/06/21

AWARD 🏆RESILIENCE and EMOTIONAL WELLBEING 🏆 https://t.co/pkvJhueOFl

16/06/21

Retweeted From VIPS@Holboroughlakes

Year 2 participated in the VIAT Football match on Monday, it was great fun, thank you to for hosting! https://t.co/UpX2sWjqF1

15/06/21

Year 1 Learning Launch - Seasides - we couldn’t go to the beach so we brought the beach to us! https://t.co/mtSNvIwwBE

15/06/21

AWARD: RESILIENCE and EMOTIONAL WELLBEING - we are so incredibly proud of our school community. In the hardest of times we pulled together&have been recognised for ensuring positive wellbeing for pupils, staff&parents. A special thanks to Mrs Adams 🥇 https://t.co/SbCudAYKBd

15/06/21

Year 4 Learning launch - Science - Investigating with states of matter in everyday objects ⁦⁩ https://t.co/tixsd7WgBT

15/06/21

Critical audience - Year 5 & 6 - DT - Victorian Toys. Mr Kevin Perry joined today to critique the children’s design and technology skills of the toy models ⁦⁩ https://t.co/JR0CwGVtoG

15/06/21

Critical audience - Year 5 & 6 - DT - Victorian Toys. Mr Kevin Perry joined today to critique the children’s design and technology skills of the toy models ⁦⁩ https://t.co/7COgPbX3BS

15/06/21

Critical audience - Year 5 & 6 - DT - Victorian Toys. Mr Kevin Perry joined today to critique the children’s design and technology skills of the toy models ⁦⁩ https://t.co/isQvjiRcJk

15/06/21

KS1 Cooking Club - Kebabs - perfect weather for a BBQ 🍗 ⁦⁩ https://t.co/OuLQpHbiQd

15/06/21

Year 5 - Learning Launch - Geography. Investigating the effects climate change has on sea levels. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ https://t.co/rCnBKrhObg

15/06/21

Year 1 - Learning launch - Science - sorting and classifying materials. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ https://t.co/GxSTFm0AJg

07/06/21

Would you, or someone you know, like to train to teach?Come to one of the 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/bio8NMeeWr

06/06/21

Learning Environment - Ancient Egypt - ‘A clean and well-kept building guarantees nothing about the quality of work children will accomplish within it. But it matters. It’s a message’ https://t.co/7YKXne30oD

04/06/21

Learning Environment - Geography - ‘...when a community is proud of its school, the children become part of this ethic’ https://t.co/WIrvvqelNe

04/06/21

Learning Environment - Reading in to writing- ‘.The building doesn’t have to be a palace but it has to show the children, the teachers and the parents that somebody cares about them.’ https://t.co/iSPw5z97Un

04/06/21

Learning Environment - Victorians - ‘The beauty we have designed in our centre isn’t just window dressing; it’s an essential part of our success.’ https://t.co/nRCElCc8vp

04/06/21

Learning Environment - Design and Technology - ‘.A clean and well-kept building guarantees nothing about the quality of work children will within it. But it matters. It’s a message’ https://t.co/QqixSLLHmQ

04/06/21

Learning Environment - Life Cycle of Plants- ‘...we put them in a beautiful place; give them a small taste of what a decent, dignified future might feel like, and that makes all the difference’ https://t.co/772wsbC1tu

29/05/21

Y1 - History: Great Fire of London - authentic outcome. In Design and Technology Y1 were learning, designing, building and evaluating their own houses to create Pudding Lane. So when Fireman Stevens surprised the children with a reenactment of the emotions were very real 🔥 https://t.co/q0wuCNDeto

29/05/21

Reception - Authentic Outcome - after finding out that There was a secret Bug garden party at Aylesford today and with Austin dressed as Andy the Adventurer ⁦⁩ himself joined Chestnut to celebrate their party! https://t.co/5iJbkAMpim

29/05/21

Power Challenge Virtual STEM day. Pupils took on the role of ⁦⁩ electrical engineers to create circuits that will power homes, cities and the UK https://t.co/7zI6mqxuLE

29/05/21

Year 5/6 - Design and Technology - Victorian Toys. Punch and Judy were the inspiration behind these newly designed puppet shows. Axels, cogs, joining methods, mixed with knowledge of differences in materials used by rich and poor people, helped create 21st century Victorian toys. https://t.co/rjm0n55f9U

29/05/21

Year 2 - Geography & Art: Kenya - collaboration between us and ⁦⁩ has created beautiful and creative Kenya themed masks. We look forward to sharing these at our ⁦⁩ I.C.E exhibition of the arts https://t.co/aQfb46k2I7

29/05/21

Year 5/6 - History - Should children be put in the works house? Great debates in front of a critical audience of magistrates. Knowing more and remembering more at its finest! Great arguments for & against articulated well; accurate vocabulary and facts. ⁦⁩ https://t.co/cGNGbDmJzx

29/05/21

Year 5/6 - PSHE - First Aid. Paramedics joined us and we were shown how to apply bandages and tourniquets and practice on ‘casualties’. Most improbably we were reminded about the dangerous implication of a hoax 999 call! ⁦⁩ https://t.co/3O4S4rdFnV

29/05/21

Extra Curricular - Archery Club have achieved their FITA White Arrow Award! Many skills like stringing a bow have been learned and the whole group scored 115 or more with 15 arrows. AMAZING! 🏹🎯 . Watch out ⁩ https://t.co/qP8W4Tlkyo

29/05/21

Y4 - Design and Technology - have been busy designing, tasting, baking, evaluating to design cup cakes that celebrate a festival. They focussed on the Muslim festival of Eid and their critical audience, cannot wait to taste them! ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ https://t.co/gSDfezZiJi

29/05/21

Year 2 - what are they up to? Keep your eyes peeled ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ - our contribution to our Trust’s upcoming I. C. E. Creative Art Creation has begun... https://t.co/19I89AVt0d

29/05/21

KS2 - Illustrators. Budding artists were joined by author and illustrator of the text Claude in the City, ⁦⁩. The children LOVED their experience! What do you think of their drawings? We cannot wait to make a display in school to celebrate their excellence! https://t.co/K9bxMLC3ad

Science

At Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires. The Scientific area of learning is concerned with increasing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of our world, and with developing skills associated with Science, encouraging inquiry-based learners.

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 developing 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.

Intent, Implementation and Impact (click for more information)

Knowledge and Skills Progression

Science KS1 Knowledge Progression

Science KS2 Knowledge Progression

Science Progression of Skills

Science at Home

Links for children and parents

KS1 Science Videos

KS2 Science Videos

National Geographic for Children

Games and Apps

The Children’s University of Manchester

The Science Museum

Science Investigations at Home (always check with your parents or guardians first!)

Oxford Owl Experiments

Science Sparks

Science Bob Experiments

Science Reading

Help encourage a love of Science with your child with these highly recommended books:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/blog/books-to-inspire-young-scientists/

Science Subject Ambassador

Very soon, Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford will have elected its very first subject ambassador. Pupil voice is at the heart of our school, therefore our pupils work very closely with the subject leader to ensure learning is consistently fun, exciting and engaging!