KS4 Boccia Competition at Garston Manor School – January 8th

The KS4 Boccia Competition at Garston Manor School on January 8th was a fantastic showcase of skill, strategy, and teamwork! Six teams from different schools participated in the event, competing in an engaging league format that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

The Valley School had an outstanding day, demonstrating focus and determination throughout the competition. Tied at the top of the standings with another strong team, we secured the top spot thanks to a crucial head-to-head advantage—a testament to our students’ excellent performance under pressure.

The event wasn’t just about winning; it was also a celebration of inclusivity and the spirit of fair play. Players from all schools displayed remarkable sportsmanship, supporting one another and forging new friendships along the way.

A big thank you to Garston Manor School for hosting such a well-organized and inspiring event. Congratulations to The Valley team for their incredible achievement—you’ve made us proud once again!

 

Year 7 students host Spectre from the Kaotic Angels

Today, as part of our Enrichment activities, Maroon had a visit from Spectre of the Kaotic Angels LEMC (Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club). He spoke to us about the work he and his club do to support and help the local community, from providing food to helping Santa deliver gifts to underprivileged children. His visit coincided with National Role Model month that Mr Hugo told us about last week in assembly. We also talked about our PSHE themes of tackling stereotypes and discrimination. Each student was gifted a special ‘chip coin’ as a souvenir.

Year 10 Community Group

The wonderful Year 10 Community Group wanted to do a good deed today and return a trolly found in front of the school to Marks and Spencers. We were able to walk the trolley and even met the two store managers, Lee and Debbie who were very appreciative of our kindness. Well done Year 10 community group!

KS3 Football Competition

On November 11th, The Valley School hosted an exciting KS3 Football Competition, welcoming students from four local schools for a fantastic morning of football, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The event saw each team put in their best effort, cheered on by enthusiastic supporters, making it a memorable day for everyone involved.

Congratulations to Pinewood School, who played outstandingly and clinched the top spot! The Valley School entered two teams and gave their all on the field, finishing in 4th and 6th place. While the win may not have been ours this time, we’re proud of our players for their resilience and determination throughout the games. It was a day filled with skilful plays, camaraderie, and team spirit.

A special thanks to our kit sponsor, CBM Cleaning Services, for their support. The players looked fantastic in their new kits, which added a professional touch to the day.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and participated in making this event a success. We look forward to the next opportunity to compete and grow as a team. Go, Valley!

Year 10 Library Visit

Year 10 visited the Stevenage Library on Thursday to celebrate National Libraries Week. The theme of this year is ‘Going Green’. Students all made a pledge to carry out a small task to be more sustainable such as switching off lights or turning the heating down. While there, they had to opportunity to read books, listen to a member of staff read a book and create leaves and blossom out of old books.