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08/07/25

🎨 Elm Class are loving Art Week! We're exploring a new skill each day, building up to a final masterpiece at the end of the week. Creativity is in full swing! 🖌️✨ pic.twitter.com/9cAplqqRwE

08/07/25

Pine Class enjoyed painting their volcanoes with acrylic paint today. There were some fantastic mixing skills being used to create the colours needed. pic.twitter.com/8J6cqwnHdn

08/07/25

Year 6 had great fun using their knowledge of electrical circuits, insulators and conductors to make a steady hand game. pic.twitter.com/gm7uTaQCp9

07/07/25

VIPS Aylesford hosted Young Carers from today for an afternoon of fun in the sun. We all made new friends and met others who are going to the same secondary school. pic.twitter.com/hNZBWPmQln

04/07/25

Elder class have been busy working on their art final outcomes inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. They have enjoyed following the video tutorial and creating their own sketches using different techniques. pic.twitter.com/tt99JUlDAs

03/07/25

Elm Class had a fantastic time exploring capacity in today’s maths lesson! We used water play to practise comparing amounts using the words ‘more’ and ‘less’ 💧 pic.twitter.com/qHyxbk294D

02/07/25

Thank you to for letting us have a travelling book shop this week. We have loved choosing new reading for pleasure books. Thank you to all parents and carers for supporting us. pic.twitter.com/rNZ4CH0Lo0

01/07/25

Thank you to all parents who attended the Year 3 parent showcase yesterday afternoon. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploding their volcanoes and showing you their learning! pic.twitter.com/LgDIsd6giR

01/07/25

We were so lucky to be invited to for an amazing art experience! 🎨 The children created incredible paper art and can’t wait to use their new skills during Art Week! 🖌️✨ pic.twitter.com/cW4YxZblqr

30/06/25

Year 5 took part in their Young Adventurers water sports day and night sleeping under canvas. The weather was very kind and whilst there was not much sleep involved - they had a wonderful time. pic.twitter.com/UChCWtctvj

30/06/25

Year 6 were treated to a trip to see Starlight Express on Thursday. They had the best time and loved the music and the staging. Thank you to the PTA for funding this. pic.twitter.com/clCVCB1fqf

27/06/25

Ash class have been working on 3D modelling in computing. Here are our finished 3D models. pic.twitter.com/CV9mZgyogp

27/06/25

A huge congratulations to Sofia in Year 6. She achieved second place in the South East Regional Intermediate Gymnastics competition last weekend. Well done Sofia! pic.twitter.com/gmv8iHly4r

27/06/25

Willow class wrote letters to their future selves today, setting out their goals and ambitions for their year 2 selves! pic.twitter.com/QNAnRbeAQL

27/06/25

Poppy has worked hard at gymnastics this week to earn her medal in floor shapes. Well done Poppy! 🥇 pic.twitter.com/2rVZy1Ph4X

25/06/25

Team building activity for Ash class in their transition afternoon! Also, a game to see how well Miss O’Dwyer knows them after this year before starting the next! pic.twitter.com/Ci0UnWCoM7

23/06/25

Ash class spent some time reading for pleasure this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/UB9kU1K6J8

20/06/25

Elder class have been busy this morning starting their art work on Georgia O'Keeffe by creating inspirational mood boards. pic.twitter.com/5Fnfye8sPS

20/06/25

Beech class also had a great lesson with Dr Crouch! pic.twitter.com/1VtKlztw34

20/06/25

Ash class had a great time learning all about different reactions with Dr Crouch from pic.twitter.com/3mBVaOzy1D

19/06/25

Year 5 enjoying their American football session. pic.twitter.com/pxw2zhZRN6

19/06/25

Shoutout to Georgia for coming 1st place in her dance show last weekend! What a trophy! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7AFZkAk6Lk

19/06/25

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their Science workshop today with Dr Crouch from Invicta as part of our Science Week. It was not only informative and fun, but also an excellent introduction to Year 7 science lessons! pic.twitter.com/y8ZTY90kBq

19/06/25

Year 5 loved their cricket session yesterday! pic.twitter.com/4yWdSeCGhm

18/06/25

Year 5 produced their fruit salad today in DT. We really noticed the locally sourced fruit was fresher and tastier compared to the fruit, which had travelled from other countries. pic.twitter.com/fNvzdpZTmF

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!