This is Bronze class working on their solar system to support the topic they have been learning. They have so far studied the Earth’s tilt and how it makes the different seasons and how night and day are formed. We are now looking at the different planets in our solar system.
Some of the students in Year 8 and Year 9 have been using their skills to build STEM kits. This involved working together, following instructions and learning from their mistakes. The students enjoyed the activity and were very successful.
After two terms of hard work and some final rehearsals this week, the school’s Aladdin Company, led and directed by Mrs Crosby, performed their two shows on Wednesday and Thursday Evening.
The house was full on both evenings and it was lovely to see the Mayor make an appearance to watch the first show.
The guests arrived and were treated to refreshments in the sunshine outside our Year 11 area, prior to making their way to the entrance. The reception area and the door surrounds to the main hall were beautifully decorated by themed art work from the students.
‘Incredible’, ‘amazing’, ‘phenomenal’ and ‘outstanding’ have all been used by parents, carers and the wider school community when describing the production.
It was wonderful to see so many of our students on stage, obviously enjoying themselves. The quality of the performances was indeed outstanding and testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole company.
The Lamp Seller kept everyone in order, the Genie wowed, Aladdin charmed, Jasmine showed strength and beauty, Jafar was just scary enough and……. the carpet flew! The students involved excelled themselves and, in the words of the script, created ‘something magical’.
The cast were rewarded with generous applause from a captivated audience. The whole production was amazing and the staff and parents couldn’t have been more proud of all involved.
A massive thank you needs to be extended to all the school staff involved and Mrs Crosby for leading and directing the whole show.
In Year 8 Callum finished off his aeroplane project. He was extremely pleased with the results.
The Year 10 Carpentry Group have been making ‘small end tables’ for year group areas.
Liam has been making wooden dowels to fill in the countersunk holes on the tables. He loved making the ‘It’s like a giant pencil sharpener!’
This week has seen The Valley School welcome back Miss Barber from the Virtus Open European Championships in Sweden. Miss Barber was away representing Team Great Britain within Athletics. Her results were as follows:
A personal best of 24m 99cm within Discus coming 6th overall
A seasons best of 14.32secs within 100m coming 6th overall
A seasons best of 4m 71cm within Long Jump coming 6th overall
Everyone at The Valley would like to congratulate Miss Barber on her amazing achievements!
Year 8 Lime Class have been learning about light sources and have started working on how shadows are created. We had some fun making some shadow puppets.
On Wednesday Teal class were exploring the structure of the earth, and how it was made up of many different layers. They immersed themselves in building their own planet earths, demonstrating everything that they had learned.
Headteacher: David Pearce | Contact: Iona Varol (Office Manager)
The Valley School, Broadhall Way, SG2 9BN | Tel: 01438 747274 | Email: iona.varol@thevalley.herts.sch.uk
Senco: senco@thevalley.herts.sch.uk
Headteacher: David Pearce
Contact: Iona Varol (Office Manager)
The Valley School, Broadhall Way, SG2 9BN
Tel: 01438 747274
Email: admin@thevalley.herts.sch.uk
Senco: senco@thevalley.herts.sch.uk