insideKENT Magazine Issue 72 - March 2018 | Page 131

EDUCATION SUTTON VALENCE: ONE SCHOOL, MANY JOURNEYS NO TWO CHILDREN ARE EXACTLY ALIKE; THEY ALL HAVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL TALENTS, LIKES AND DISLIKES. SUTTON VALENCE SCHOOL RECOGNISES THIS AND, FROM NURSERY TO UPPER SIXTH, OFFERS AN ALMOST BESPOKE JOURNEY FOR EACH CHILD, BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Through the high expectations and standards we set, all our young people are encouraged and supported to go further than they had thought possible in their academic, co-curricular, community and leadership journeys. We want them to become confident, civilised, tolerant and open-minded individuals who possess a love of learning and a strong sense of self-discipline. Academic attainment is important – in 2017, Sutton Valence School celebrated its best ever GCSE results with 45 per cent of all grades at A*-A, and at A level, 14.2 per cent of results were the coveted A* grade – but, this is only one part of what makes a child successful in life. By the time they finish their time at Sutton Valence, each pupil will have taken a slightly different journey, but our ultimate destination for all is the same: that they will work hard to fulfil their true potential and add value to their lives. Our greatest strength is our community; the relationships enjoyed between staff, pupils and parents are exemplary. The Sutton Valence House system, at both the Preparatory and Senior Schools, fosters the school’s family atmosphere. Friendly rivalry in inter-house competitions, which may be sporting, cultural, academic or just good fun, offer opportunities for every child to contribute and be applauded for their efforts. When a child feels supported, cared for and recognised for what they are, then they feel comfortable to push themselves beyond their comfort zone to discover the limits of their ability. For details on Prep School admissions, please contact Mrs Anne Leckie at [email protected], or 01622 842117. For Senior School enquiries, contact Mrs K Webster at [email protected], or 01622 845206. www.svs.org.uk 131