25/04/24
Local Artist's Visit
Local Artist, Shane Record, came to do a live demonstration for the children at Priory Fields and St Martin's.
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29/11/22Whinless Down Football Tournament
On Tuesday 29th November 2022 the year 6 football teams from Whinless Down Academy attended an exciting academy football tournament. The year 6 football teams from Vale View, St Martin’s and Priory Fields all had the chance to play in the Whinless Down Academy football tournament.Read Full Story
21/11/22SEND Parent Workshop
Thank you to all those who attended our recent SEND parent workshop based on the Zones of Regulation. This is a great emotional regulation tool that has been introduced across all our academy school and by supporting our children at home, it will be even more effective. Look out for ou...Read Full Story
07/11/22Early Years Open Days
Is your child due to start school next September? Come and visit us!Read Full Story
01/11/22Children Learn Life Saving Lesson
Children at Vale View took part in a very informative session about the Community Defibrillator.Read Full Story
21/10/22Vale View Fun Run Raises £175
The children and families at Vale View raised £195 for Great Ormond Street children's Hospital by taking part in a fun run.Read Full Story
13/07/22School Council Welcome Queen's Baton at Commonweath Games Event
On Thursday 7th July School Council children were lucky enough to attend a celebration event at Dover Castle to welcome the Queen’s Baton ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It was a beautiful evening, the children enjoyed a picnic tea, listened to some local musicians, and even got...Read Full Story
16/06/22SENCO Parent Workshop
19.05.22: The Whinless Down Academy Trust Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) recently hosted a parent workshop on the topic of supporting anxiety. It was lovely to see so many parents from all 3 schools attending this informative event.Read Full Story
16/06/22Sports News
Whinless Down Academy Tag-Rugby Event- Kent School Games On Tuesday 29th April 2022, 12 pupils from the Whinless Down Academy participated in a Tag-Rugby event at Betteshanger Sports Club. The Tag-Rugby team played 6 separate matches against other Schools in Kent. The Tag-Rugby team de...Read Full Story
14/03/22Plant a Tree for the Jubilee
Children from Vale View have been planting trees as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative. We are very keen on being green at the Whinless Down Academy and planting trees is a great way of reducing our carbon footprint as well as providing a great habitat for wildlife...Read Full Story
20/01/22Academy Pupils Complete 9-Week Police Cadet Training
Children from our schools recently took part in a 9-week police cadet course. They learnt about the role of a police officer and took part in training and team building exercises. Parents were invited in for a graduation ceremony at the end and were undoubtedly proud of their child's...Read Full Story