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08/11/23

Three of our Year 5 pupils decided to raise money by holding a sale on the green. The girls raised £32 which they used to purchase items for the local food bank. Working together they selected long life items and added up the costs. What a lovely gesture from our pupils! pic.twitter.com/R91A3St8aN

13/10/23

Year 5 have been busy creating Anderson shelters as part of their Design and Technology lessons. We can't wait to see their finished work. pic.twitter.com/tlguiBSLAT

27/09/23

The winners of our Summer Reading Challenge received their chosen books during the weekly celebration assembly. Keep reading! pic.twitter.com/6LVVvokYXX

27/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is just over 2 weeks away and we are so excited to invite you to an extravaganza of creative events and performances! Keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peaks of behind the scenes content coming soon👀 pic.twitter.com/kpyYUqxwzo

26/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is just over 2 weeks away and we are so excited to invite you to an extravaganza of creative events and performances! Keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peaks of behind the scenes content coming soon👀 pic.twitter.com/kpyYUqxwzo

21/06/23

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21/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival! Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

19/06/23

We were extremely proud to have held the first Trust Primary Debating event at Holborough Lakes last week. Year 4 pupils from , and came together to join in with a debating workshop and then went on to participate in a full debate. pic.twitter.com/pmU8d4UDHp

16/06/23

Happy Birthday wishes to Luca, Kamron, Mason, Annabelle and Richie-James who all celebrate birthdays at this time. Hope you have a wonderful celebration! pic.twitter.com/edIAJCwWdW

16/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival! Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

08/06/23

We are pleased to announce that we will be working towards becoming a Hedgehog Friendly Campus with and The team will work on a number of actions to protect hedgehogs, enhance their habitat and educate others on how they can help. pic.twitter.com/RmMQ4XsWv1

08/06/23

Yesterday some of our children had a wonderful day at Valley Park School at a Taster day of fun drama, music and creativity! They did some great day dancing, doodling & singing! pic.twitter.com/S3WIP0EMFP

08/06/23

Happy birthday wishes to Louis, Carlo, Maciemay, Henry, James, and Kit who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have fun! pic.twitter.com/UQFdMbh6H7

25/05/23

As a special treat for the hard efforts and resilience in their SATS exams, the Year 6’s had a fun time bowling together as a class at Hollywood Bowl in Rochester! They played an hour of bowling and competition was high! They then enjoyed a lunch together! pic.twitter.com/cEixylljTO

25/05/23

On Friday 19th May our Year 5 children took part in the VIAT Young Adventurers Camp out at Buckmore Park where they helped pitching and collapsing tents and slept better than we expected! They took part in some exciting team building activities, fun football and more! pic.twitter.com/WJeuid3QA3

25/05/23

Happy Birthday wishes to Evie, Daniel, Sophia, Sienna and Isaac who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have a wonderful birthday! pic.twitter.com/gV2t8Py3Ay

17/05/23

Happy birthday to Amelia, Darcy-Rae, Blake, Thea and Mylah who celebrate birthdays! We hope you have lots of fun! pic.twitter.com/QGUXgIDTBR

05/05/23

To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, the children came dressed to reflect a country within the Commonwealth. Each year group presented information on their chosen country during an assembly. pic.twitter.com/G63KqcKEGC

04/05/23

On 27th April the Yr 5 children took part in a fun-filled sports event at Holmesdale School. Three other schools attended which made for a competitive day. The class played team games and tried a range of athletics events. The children were praised for their sporting fairness! pic.twitter.com/92RUSxw4Hx

04/05/23

Happy birthday to Nancy, Oliver, Astrid, Marnie, Eloise, Arish and Rubie who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have a joyous day! pic.twitter.com/PYYcfSJi4O

28/04/23

This week Year 5 took part in a sports event at Holmesdale. The children played team games and tried a range of athletics events. As always, Y5 from Holborough Lakes were praised for not only their effort but the fantastic behaviour and sporting fairness. pic.twitter.com/otv6W9Ydz0

27/04/23

Year 3 and 4 had a great day at Leeds Castle, exploring the grounds and meeting the birds of prey! pic.twitter.com/6O2qiAZ9qd

26/04/23

Happy birthday to Gabriel, Hazel, Isreal, Mila, Javier, Ralph, Joshua, Max and Saiya who have all celebrated birthdays recently. We hope you had an amazing day! pic.twitter.com/IsFGofNzZn

21/04/23

This week our Year 6 pupils attended the 'Safety in Action event. This is an interactive event for Year 6 children to learn about some of the dangers they may face as they become more independent and prepare for transition to secondary school. pic.twitter.com/CGHleCoRQl

21/04/23

*SAVE THE DATE* Saturday 8th July, 11am - 4pm An exciting performance opportunity for our pupils at the VIAT Festival of Creativity. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on how to get your child involved. pic.twitter.com/sEiNo6ztE7

Rights Respecting Schools Award

We were extremely pleased to be one of only nine schools in the whole of Kent to have achieved the Rights Respecting Gold Award!

Achieving the gold award means there is evidence that:

  • Your school has explicitly adopted a child rights approach based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and has embedded it in school policy, practice and culture.

  • Children, young people and adults in your school have a thorough understanding of child rights, and rights respecting attitudes and language are embedded across the school.

  • The Rights Respecting Schools Award has had a positive impact on children and young people’s learning and wellbeing.

  • Students see themselves as rights-respecting global citizens and are advocates for social justice, fairness and children’s rights at home and abroad.

Children and young people also play an increasingly leading role in driving progress. At gold level, you are aiming to intensify and broaden:

  1. Teaching and learning about rights for the whole school community through training, curriculum, assemblies, topics, focus days/weeks, displays.
  2. Teaching and learning through rights by modelling rights-respecting language and attitudes and making strategic decisions that involve students.
  3. Being ambassadors for the rights of others, developing as rights-respecting citizens.

 

You can see our accreditation report here.

 

Introducing our rights respecting ambasadors: 

 

    Year 3

 

          000243    000241[1]  000248 

                Kit                        Evie                  Luca 

Year 4

 

        

                 000198                 000029

                       Primrose                                  Lexi

 

Year 5

 

 

                                                                                

 

 Year 6

    

                  000080      000309        000076    000064

                           Eloise                   Israel                       Zara                   Harry 

See further information:

https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/the-rrsa/awarded-schools/

 

 

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The Rights Respecting Schools Award programme supports schools to embed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in their practice to improve well-being and help all children realise their potential.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the human rights of every person under the age of 18. The Convention is an international human rights treaty which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989 and ratified by the UK in 1991.

Here are the Rights

The Unicef UK Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) supports schools across the UK to embed children’s human rights in their ethos and culture. Schools can achieve a special award. The award recognises achievement in putting the UN Convention on the Right of the Child (UNCRC) at the heart of a school’s practice to improve well-being and help all children realise their potential.

The award is based on principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation. The initiative started in 2006 and schools involved in the Award have reported a positive impact on relationships and well-being, leading to better learning and behaviour, improved academic standards and less bullying. The Award is aimed at schools across the UK.

Schools involved in the Rights Respecting Schools Award work towards recognition that they have embedded children’s rights in their school’s practice and ethos. Schools are required to implement four evidence-based standards that cover:

  • the leadership of the school,
  • knowledge and understanding of children’s rights,
  • ethos and relationships,
  • the empowerment of children.

RRSA consists of three awards:

  • Recognition of Commitment (Bronze award)
  • Stage 1 (Silver Award)
  • Stage 2 (Gold award)     
Rights Respecting Schools Award Documents
RRS Articles
Out Right Assembly
Charter of Rights Guide
Children's Rights Flyer
RRSA Guide
RRSA Profiles
Assembly Charter
Universal Children's Day
Children in Need Assembly
The abcDe of Rights
World Religion Day
What is a Rights Respecting School?
The Lazy Person's Guide to Saving the World

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week

Rights Respecting Article of the Week 14.11.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - Archived

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 07.03.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 28.02.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 14.02.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 07.02.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 31.01.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 24.01.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 17.01.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 10.01.22

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 13.12.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 06.12.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 29.11.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 22.11.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 15.11.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 08.11.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 01.11.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 18.10.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 11.10.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 04.10.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 27.09.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 13.09.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 06.09.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 28.06.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 14.06.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 06.06.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 31.05.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 24.05.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 17.05.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 10.05.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 03.05.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 26.04.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 29.03.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 22.03.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 15.03.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 08.03.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 01.03.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 08.02.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 25.01.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 18.01.21

Rights Respecting Articles of the Week - 11.01.21

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 15 - 7th December  

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 14 - 30th November 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 13 - 23rd November 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 12 - 16th November 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 11 - 9th November 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week -  Week 10 - 2nd November 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Half Term Week 9 - 26th October

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 1 Week 8 - 19th October

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 1 Week 7 - 12th October

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 1 Week 6 - 5th October

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 1 Week 5 - 28th September 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 1 Week 3 - 14th September 

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 7 - 13th July

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 6 - 6th July

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 5 - 29th June

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 4 - 22nd June

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 3 - 15th June

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the Week - Term 6 Week 2 - 8th June

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Article of the Week Safer Internet Day 03rd Feb 2022 Download
Article of the Week Anti Bullying Week 11th Nov 2021 Download
Article of the Week World Childrens Day 1 19th Nov 2021 Download
Article of the Week International Day of People with Disabilities 25th Nov 2021 Download
Article of the Week Human Rights Day 03rd Dec 2021 Download
Article of the Week Article 14 10th Dec 2021 Download
Article of the Week Article 29 NY 06th Jan 2022 Download
Article of the Week Holocaust Memorial Day 20th Jan 2022 Download
Article of the Week LGBT History Month 28th Jan 2022 Download
Own and British Values Assembly 03rd Feb 2022 Download
Article of the Week Remembrance Day 04th Nov 2021 Download
What is a rights respecting school information for parents and carers ver 3 11th Feb 2022 Download
Article of the Week Article 3 11th Feb 2022 Download
Article of the Week World Book Day 25th Feb 2022 Download
Article of the Week Supporting your response to the current crisis 04th Mar 2022 Download
Article of the Week International Womens Day 04th Mar 2022 Download
Unicef GOLD 18th May 2023 Download
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes RRSA Gold Accreditation Report February 2023 HT 3 18th May 2023 Download
RRSA Newsletter March 2023 28th Mar 2024 Download
RRSA Newsletter March 2024 28th Mar 2024 Download
Article of the Week World Refugee Day Final 100621 11th Jun 2021 Download
Article of the Week Articles 1 and 4 Final 1 16th Nov 2020 Download
Article of the Week Article 9 10 11 Final 1 07th Dec 2020 Download
AoW World Immunisation Week Final 220421 v2 26th Apr 2021 Download
Article of the Week Article 29 Revisited FINAL 290421 04th May 2021 Download
AoW Foster Care Fortnight Art 9 and 20 Final 060521 10th May 2021 Download
AoW Article 19 and 34 130521 Final 17th May 2021 Download
Article of the Week Article 24 Revisited 25th May 2021 Download
AoW Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month FINAL 270521 1 28th May 2021 Download
AoW Article 40 FINAL 030621 07th Jun 2021 Download
RRSA certificate.pdf 14th Mar 2019 Download
AoW Article 31 240621 Final 24th Jun 2021 Download
Article of the Week 06.09.21 07th Sep 2021 Download
Article of the Week 13.09.21 13th Sep 2021 Download
AoW Article 28 and 29 Final 220921 27th Sep 2021 Download
Article of the Week Black History Month 04th Oct 2021 Download
AoW Article 24 World Mental Health Day Final 071021 1 08th Oct 2021 Download
AoW Slide Deck Article Pack Article 16 FINAL 141021 14th Oct 2021 Download
Article of the Week Article 26 and 27 FINAL 01st Nov 2021 Download