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03/04/20

We are so proud to be part of the same Trust as @VPSchool whose 'virtual choir' has recorded this amazing tribute to our fatastic NHS! https://t.co/1UEvPD8yto

01/04/20

Retweeted From VIAT

We're so pleased to be able to help our local @NHSuk @MTWnhs by providing some of our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for them to use, including gloves, goggles, masks & paper suits. They're doing an amazing job and we're thrilled to support them in any way, however small! https://t.co/rFe0dLi8Bc

23/03/20

How has the first day of home school been? We hope it's been fun... don't forget to send in photos of all the hard work being done by our pupils and any other projects you might have had a go at! We'd love to share them :) Stay safe everyone.

04/03/20

Last week, the children enjoyed an amazing assembly with RTS Parkour. The demonstrations were phenomenal and we heard all about what parkour is, how it allows freedom of movement and helps not only the body but, also, the mind. Thanks so much to everyone at RTS Parkour! https://t.co/GjXyw5K8tV

26/02/20

Don't forget it's the Valley Park School Scholarship Information Event this afternoon - it's being hosted by Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill & starts at 3.30pm. If you'd like to attend, please let your child's school office know. We look forward to seeing you there! https://t.co/hr1tuFKfNc

10/02/20

Come to the Valley Park Scholarship information event on 26 February at Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, from 3.30pm, aimed at Year 5 pupils... https://t.co/GrwXFIinAb

23/01/20

Come and work with us! https://t.co/3c7tkBGFzx

21/01/20

We are still raising money to help our friends at the Simooya Community School in Zambia build a kitchen and dining hall for students, some of whom walk 8km to school, and back, every day! Can you help us? You can find all the details here... https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/ggxOqTSCTs

17/01/20

Come and join our friendly team! We are looking for a cleaner to start asap. https://t.co/JaderBS57j https://t.co/YsWW08Q1qm

06/01/20

We are still hoping to raise enough money to help the Simooya Community School in Zambia build a much-needed kitchen and dining hall for students. Can you help us? See the full story here - https://t.co/zhpEUj3Kv0 https://t.co/TO67asJjXP

17/12/19

Retweeted From VIAT

Check out our new Instagram page for teaching opportunities, coming up in 2020, across our Maidstone campus secondary schools, including at our brand new School of Science and Technology. Search for viat_recruitment and follow us! https://t.co/bhP7sT0siQ

10/12/19

Here are our Eco Council's suggestions on how to have an eco-friendlier Christmas: Choose crackers that don't have plastic items inside, or make your own so inserts are personal. Choose wrapping paper that can be recycled. Try to buy fruit & veg which isn't wrapped in plastic. https://t.co/X99B1GzW4M

04/12/19

You've helped us get beyond £1,000 in our fundraising appeal to help Simooya Community School in Zambia build a kitchen and dining hall - thank you so much! For anyone else who would like to help, you can read the full story here: https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/elY3jhuLRE

02/12/19

Year 4 are so close to hitting their first £1,000 to help Simooya Community School build a much needed kitchen and dining hall - can you help push them over the line? We would be so grateful for anything you can give. Read the full story, and donate, here: https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/zACNh7G6oN

27/11/19

Year 4 are doing brilliantly with their charity appeal to raise £9,000 to build a kitchen and dining hall for Simooya Community School in Zambia - thank you SO much to everyone who has donated. There is still a way to go, so please help us spread the word! https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/4vUzpZ3xKd

26/11/19

Would you like to join our friendly team? We currently have a vacancy for a Playworker and would like to appoint someone as soon as possible... see full details here: https://t.co/9P880QkYHY

25/11/19

Our Reading Representatives had an AMAZING time at @VIPSKingshill today, listening to and meeting, former Blue Peter presenter and author, Konnie Huq, who came in to talk about her book 'Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World'! Thank you so much @Konnie_Huq https://t.co/4K2B2IUs8O

21/11/19

HUGE congratulations to Year 4 for completing their 8km sponsored walk today to raise money for the Simooya Community School in Zambia! They braved the cold and did over 40 laps of the school field! You can find out more, and sponsor them, here! https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/AE1MLjoGLa

20/11/19

Tomorrow, Year 4 will be walking 8km throughout the day to reflect the distance some children at the Simooya Community School, in Zambia, have to walk to school every day... find out more, and support them in their amazing fundraising venture, here! https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/XZsVBO6VgG

18/11/19

Do you have lots of enthusiasm, a high level of commitment and a keen interest in education, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and a desire to help your child’s school? Please apply to be a Parent Governor! Full details here 👇 https://t.co/ye61lUSv8m https://t.co/E1ndEPDXt9

13/11/19

After donating their old school uniform to Simooya Community School in Zambia, Year 4 pupils at East Borough found out how much more help the pupils there need. They’re now on a mission to raise £9,000! Find out more, and donate, here: https://t.co/MTqx216yhG https://t.co/Xffu3cDvM9

08/11/19

Year 4 are on a fundraising mission to raise £9,000 for Simooya Community School in Zambia, to help build a kitchen & dining room. Read the full, AMAZING story (and donate if you can) here: https://t.co/zhpEUj3Kv0 https://t.co/2ywLKnLgQ2

05/11/19

Retweeted From SST Maidstone

If you applied for a place at SST Maidstone, you should've now received an email with details of an assessment date. If you haven't received this, please check your spam folder in the first instance. If you need any help, please contact us: admissions@sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk https://t.co/G3oVi4vbsg

11/10/19

East Borough netball team wore their brand new comeptition sports kits proudly yesterday - thanks so much to @pagesschoolwear and @TaylorWimpey for their sponsorship and support! https://t.co/9w2hWYLyvN

19/09/19

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are currently looking for a part-time cleaner. More details here! https://t.co/ouPkNkLcRy https://t.co/x2iiWzSUZi

18/09/19

Don't miss the Valley Park School Scholarship Information Evening on 2 October from 6pm-7pm! Book your place now! https://t.co/UgpjivehhA

09/09/19

It's the Autumn Invicta Fair on Saturday 21 September - don't miss it! https://t.co/2suUHd2D3x

08/08/19

Retweeted From SST Maidstone

Does your child have a flair for science and technology, and are they starting secondary school in September 2020? You can see all the admissions information for the brand new School of Science and Technology Maidstone, and apply, here - https://t.co/ERqwISvRYT https://t.co/KEoksX4RJ1

08/08/19

Retweeted From SST Maidstone

Don't forget to book a place for your child (starting Year 6 in September) at the SST Maidstone open event on 12 October 2019 (two sessions: 9am-12.30pm & 1pm-4.30pm). These sessions will show students what our fantastic new school has to offer! Book here: https://t.co/gHY2ekVZc9 https://t.co/mB9X7GxlWa

22/07/19

The brand new edition of our Trust Online Safety newsletter is out now! https://t.co/BAjCAukdAR https://t.co/FJajFbrVml

16/07/19

Are you passionate about education? Would you like to make a difference as a governor? Don't forget it's our Trust's Governance Open Event on Monday 22 July 2019, 5pm to 7pm, at Invicta Grammar School. To book your place, please contact Ruth Hinckley via r.hinckley@viat.org.uk https://t.co/YA6Tj9YHO6

10/07/19

Our ECO council is very proud to announce that East Borough has been award the Eco Schools Silver Award! A big thank you goes to everyone who took part in the beach clean, produced interesting, well-thought out work for the display, and who made changes in their home lives too! https://t.co/ZxRXzZ4vDm

08/07/19

Parents/carers and their daughters are invited Invicta Grammar School's upcoming 11+ Open Events. For more information and to book a place, please see our website - https://t.co/5qQbNJR5nY https://t.co/4VPWMGPu0P

03/07/19

Retweeted From VIAT

Book your place for our Governance Open Event on 22 July 2019 now! https://t.co/aFEIu9I4mN

27/06/19

Would you like to know more about being a VIAT Local School Governor? Come to our Governance Open Event on 22 July from 5pm to 7pm at Invicta Grammar School. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals for both our primary and secondary schools. https://t.co/4C6OmJMz5w

14/06/19

We have brand new image boards in our reception area, showing some of our fantastic pupils looking very smart in our new school uniform. We think our new boards look great, and we hope you do too! https://t.co/JR7nm2CnA6

13/06/19

Don't miss the @invictagrammar Year 5 Open Events! Year 5 Experience Day - Saturday 22 June 2019, 8.30am-1pm 11+ Open Morning - Thursday 27 June 2019, 9am-10.30am 11+ Open Afternoon - Tuesday 2 July 2019, 2.15pm-3.15pm Book here - https://t.co/gPxeiRkzVo https://t.co/DiXdJNEQUk

23/05/19

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are currently looking for a full-time classroom teacher. You can find all the details, and apply, here: https://t.co/wK2FnY13LE

16/05/19

Very happy children this week! The new equipment on the KS1 playground is now open for use! It has been wonderful to see them enjoying it so much. Thanks to our amazing PTA, @VIATSchools & all parents and children who have supported our fundraising events over the last few years. https://t.co/pbBMIX4zjN

13/05/19

Don't miss Invicta Grammar School’s Year 5 open event on Monday 20 May, 6pm to 8pm. There will be a talk from Headteacher, Mrs Derrick, and lots of other helpful information, including a parent and child taster lesson! Book here: https://t.co/7uJOvThF30 https://t.co/tFKy3j33FN

Online Safety

INTERNET SAFETY AT VALLEY INVICTA PRIMARY SCHOOL AT EAST BOROUGH
Internet Safety Letter Feb 2020 (Years 4-6) Trust Online Safety Newsletter - April 2019
DigiDuck e-Book
Digital Parenting Magazine
Ofsted Online Safety Advice
YouTube Parent Advice
Net Aware - Advice for parents

Advice for children and young people on how to deal with online (cyber) bullying

Always respect others on and offline – think about what you say online and what images you send/post and be aware that online messages can easily be misunderstood.
Remember that anything you publish online can be made public very quickly and you will never be sure who may have seen it. Once something is posted you can lose control of who sees it and where it may end up.
Treat your password like a toothbrush – never share it with anyone and only give your personal information like mobile phone number or email address to trusted friends. Be careful to log out of sites and apps if you share your device with others.
Learn how to block or report online bullies or anyone behaving badly and don’t retaliate or reply to nasty messages. This is usually what the bullies are trying to get you to do. Remember that if you reply with a nasty or unkind comment then it could get you into trouble too.
Always make sure that you save evidence of online (cyber) bullying by saving or printing out text messages, online conversation, pictures etc. Try and include as much information as possible, such as web addresses (URLs), contact numbers, user names, times, dates, locations.
Always make sure you tell someone if you are being bullied online:
an adult you trust or contact Childline
The service provider e.g. website, app, mobile phone provider etc where the bullying is taking place
If a crime has been committed or someone is at risk of harm then contact the police
If you see online (cyber) bullying going on, then support the victim and REPORT it to the website or your school, don’t be a bystander and say nothing otherwise you become part of the problem.