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Monday 15 June 2026 Live Finance Masterclass with Martin Lewis! 💷 Today our Year 10s experienced a LIVE finance masterclass with none other than Martin Lewis Our students got real-life financial advice straight from the best today!
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Thursday 11 June 2026 Year 10 Boys – Redbridge Football Plate Champions 2026 🏆 A fantastic performance from the team, winning 5-3 against Forest Academy in a hard-fought final!
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Friday 22 May 2026 Duke of Edinburgh 70th anniversary celebration! ✨ A proud moment for our school community! Our very own Miss Power was invited to the 70th anniversary celebration of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award celebration at Buckingham Palace, where she had the opportunity to meet Prince Edward and other inspiring guests.We are incredibly proud to see Miss Power representing our school at such a prestigious event! 👏✨
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Wednesday 20 May 2026 Year 7 Boys Football - FINAL!✨⚽ The Year 7 Boys have taken the lot and come out on top! 🏆Valentines 4-3 Forest Academy✨Once again, the team showed real resilience and composure throughout. They played as a proper team, supporting each other which was wonderful to see!With performances like that, there might be a few future Max Dowmans in the making 👏⚽A big thank you to Mr Watts, who has given up his time to mentor, support and coach this winning team 👏
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Monday 6 April 2026 Leading Edge Status! 🏆 We are proud to have been awarded Leading Edge Status, recognising our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in education. This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, students, families, and wider community. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to inspire success and strive for excellence together.💫✨ Congratulations to our whole school community! ✨
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Tuesday 17 March 2026 Ofsted 2026! ✨ I am incredibly proud to share with you the official report from our recent Ofsted inspection. It is a pleasure to lead a school community that has been recognised for its excellence and commitment to every student.I would like to thank our students, staff, and governors for their unwavering dedication and for your continued partnership and support. Together, we continue to ensure that Valentines High School remains a place where every child can achieve their full potential. ✨To read the full report please click on the following link:- Valentines High School - Ofsted 2026Mr Laws, Headteacher
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Sunday 8 March 2026 International Women's Day! 💜 Earlier this week we celebrated International Women's Day with a fun cookie decorating activity! 🍪
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Friday 6 March 2026 VHS Community Iftar 🌙 Last week we held our first ever VHS Community Iftar at the school for staff and Sixth Form students, and it was a huge success! Over 100 people attended, coming together to share food, conversation, and a real sense of community.We're also incredibly proud to say that the evening raised £600 for charity, supporting Doctors Without Borders and the vital work they do around the world.A special thank you to Mr Khan for organising the event alongside our fantastic Sixth Formers, whose hard work made the evening possible!
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Thursday 5 March 2026 World Book Day 2026 ✨📚 The competition was fierce this year and our staff and students truly rose to the challenge! From The Lord of the Rings to Macbeth, alongside magical unicorns and a whole new world inspired by Aladdin, the creativity on display was incredible 💫The effort, imagination and character on show were truly spellbinding! ✨A brilliant day celebrating the power of stories and the joy of reading.📖📚A huge thank you to Ms Davies, our Head of English, and Ms Ward, our School Librarian, for helping make the day so memorable. 🌟
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Friday 27 February 2026 Seven Kings Student Alliance 🌟 We are so proud of two of our students who presented at the Seven Kings Student Alliance.
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Wednesday 11 February 2026 Think before you click! 🔐 Our students took part in a Cyber Choices assembly today with PC Jonathan Montanarini, exploring how smart online decisions protect their future.Thank you PC Montanarini for an engaging and eye-opening session!
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Tuesday 20 January 2026 Panathlon Challenge! 🏅⚽ What a fantastic day at the Panathlon Challenge at Chadwell Heath Academy!
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Wednesday 14 January 2026 Volunteer Police Cadets Opportunity! 👮♂️ Today, PC Laurie and PC Miller from the Volunteer Police Cadets visited our school to invite students to join the Senior Police Cadets! 👮♂️👮♀️Senior Cadets meet weekly at the Hainault Youth Centre, gaining valuable skills, making new friends, and being part of something meaningful in the community. ✨If you're ready to step up, learn, and make a difference, this is your chance…don't miss out! More details can be found on their website www.met.police.uk/policecadetsA huge thank you to PC Laurie and PC Miller for taking the time to inspire our students!
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Friday 12 December 2025 Student Voice in Action! ✨ Two of our incredible Student Leaders recently teamed up with students from across the borough...
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Thursday 4 December 2025 Staying Safe on the Move! 🛡️ TFL and the Metropolitan Police visited our school to deliver interactive workshops to our students!
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Thursday 20 November 2025 Proud of our Class 2025! 📚 Strong results: 58.5 Attainment 8 | 75% grade 5+ in English and Maths
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Wednesday 19 November 2025 Launch of The Aspire Programme! ✨ We're excited to launch The Aspire Programme, with the generous support of the Park Charitable Trust for Girls
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Wednesday 12 November 2025 Sociology in Action trip to Westminster Fresh perspectives, real-world issues! Year 13 students took on Westminster for our Sociology in Action trip A big thank you to Mrs Redgwell & Ms Smith for making it happen!
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Friday 7 November 2025 Black History Month Exhibition 🎨 Black History Month was a masterpiece... literally!
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Friday 7 November 2025 Leyton Orient Careers Fair! ✨Our Year 10 students had an amazing day at the Leyton Orient Careers Fair, meeting inspiring professionals
