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Charity Fundraising

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At Invicta Grammar School we are keen that our students and staff are fully committed to and participate in fund-raising opportunities for charity.  We believe that fund-raising should be fun but we also strongly believe it is an ideal way for our school community to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.  Raising money for charity is a fantastic way to give something back to our local, national and international communities and to make a real difference to the lives of others.  However, we also know our students personally benefit from being involved in fund-raising activities in school.  Organising fund-raising activities presents our students with a real opportunity to develop as individuals and develop key skills such as events management, marketing and people management as well as team building and leadership skills. These are all very relevant skills to students' future lives at university and in the world of work.

There are many easy, wonderful and outright bizarre ways to raise money and at Invicta we have tried and tested a large variety, thanks to the imaginations of our students and the positive participation of our staff and students! Events have included dress up days, staff vs. students competitions, performing arts shows and staff dancing and singing in front of students – which is always a crowd pleaser!  Each year sees a new event appear on the Invicta calendar and our students never cease to amaze us with their commitment to ensure we make a real difference to the charities we support annually.

At Invicta we support a number of national and local charities. Each House chooses a charity to support and one of the House Shields that the 8 Houses compete for is the House Charity Shield.

This year our House Charities are:

  • Austen – Heart of Kent Hospice
  • Bronte – East Kent Sands
  • Colvin – CoppaFeel
  • Curie – Marie Curie
  • Frank – Spadework
  • Nightingale – MIND
  • Pankhurst – Kent MS Therapy Centre
  • Roddick – British Heart Foundation

In addition to this, the Sixth Form raise money through non-uniform days and RAG (Raise and Give) week for their chosen RAG charities, which this year are:

  • Tourettes Action
  • Therapy Partners
  • Slide Away
  • Beat
  • Maidstone Mencap

We continue to work on some ongoing projects with the Royal Marsden Hospital and The Guide Dogs Association for the Blind. We have a strong link with the Royal Marsden Hospital following the sad loss of one of our former students, Amanda Slann, to leukaemia.  We are proud to celebrate her memory each year and have raised over £30,000 for the Royal Marsden over the last nine years.  Our work with the Guide Dogs Association for the Blind is also ongoing and we have recently been able to adopt a third puppy in the school’s name following the hard fund-raising work of our students. 

In addition, there are a number of local and national charities that we regularly support including:

  • Macmillan Coffee Morning (September)
  • Children in Need (November)
  • Love in a Box (December)
  • YouCan Appeal for Maidstone Homeless Care (December)

We are proud to celebrate our fundraising achievements with our students and staff as we raise a staggering £50,000 every year. This could not be achieved without the commitment of our students, staff and parents to our fund-raising endeavours. 

 

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14/03/24

Today is International Day of Mathematics🎉 At Invicta, we're passionate about empowering our students with the boundless potential of mathematics both in and outside the classroom! Join us as we discover the magic of numbers in everyday life! pic.twitter.com/uhDfB1ToUy

12/03/24

Last week marked a significant moment in Invicta's history as we gathered for our whole school photo, a rare event that takes place only once every 7 years. Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the day, showcasing the infectious excitement and sense of community! pic.twitter.com/Y5RDLffV0C

08/03/24

Today we are capturing a moment in time with a whole school photo!📸 pic.twitter.com/Hya2nGJX2H

04/03/24

Students had a fantastic time during last week's POP sessions (Personal Opportunities Program)!We saw students engage with a host of new and familiar favourite activities including, Chess, Coding, Minecraft, Photography, Yoga, Crochet, Nature Walks and so many more! pic.twitter.com/bSmEMQ0Yo5

29/02/24

Our upcoming non-uniform day supports FIGS, our parent-teacher association. The theme is "Be Active!" It's a day to dress sporty and promote physical activity and wellness.Let's show our support for FIGS while staying active and healthy!#NonUniform pic.twitter.com/MZ6ljDx4TN

26/02/24

I had a lovely morning visit to today. The year 8s have been studying the movement & some of the specific stories I explore in my book, of Kent. It was lovely to talk about who grew up in pic.twitter.com/e5GiWrX4zb

22/02/24

I had a lovely morning visit to today. The year 8s have been studying the movement & some of the specific stories I explore in my book, of Kent. It was lovely to talk about who grew up in pic.twitter.com/e5GiWrX4zb

21/02/24

World Book Day is just over 2 weeks away now!What are some of your favourite books that you've read so far this year, who are your favourite authors... We'd love to hear your thoughts on reading, books and literature!#WorldBookDay pic.twitter.com/tZnX6Fd8WS

19/02/24

Last term, our Year 9 photographers explored aperture, depth of field and composition in their work to create these stunning photographs of miniature cars, inspired by the works of Kim Leuenberger! pic.twitter.com/jYOG8pXoS1

06/02/24

We currently have several vacancies available including a Teacher of MFL Spanish, a Receptionist and a Careers Advisor.If you are looking to join a friendly and encouraging team, please submit an application using the link below!https://t.co/Wp92LBuZXj pic.twitter.com/mLyLvveSza

30/01/24

Last week marked the Primary Literacy Challenge! Thanks to all the teams who attended, we hope you had a great time! See you at our Primary STEM challenge next term! Congratulations to for winning! 🏆🎉 pic.twitter.com/ILU5YmABv1

30/01/24

A reminder to students and parents that next Monday, 5 February is a non-uniform day and students are encouraged to wear something blue or nature-themed if they have items in their wardrobe to support and raise awareness for The Marine Conservation Society 💙 pic.twitter.com/bNElZCXC2h

29/01/24

Today our little Shaun The Sheep was seen greeting students whilst proudly wearing the team colours! Congratulations to the team for playing an absolutely phenomenal match!🏆 pic.twitter.com/7rUrFd2EBx

25/01/24

🥘🔪🍅Just over a week to go before entries close for Young Cooks 2024. 🍅🔪🥘 Don't miss the opportunity to enter, and be part of an amazing educational and inspirational cooking experience! ENTER NOW! https://t.co/8990CZdWr5#YoungCooks pic.twitter.com/reZwRtXJia

23/01/24

🥘🔪🍅Just over a week to go before entries close for Young Cooks 2024. 🍅🔪🥘 Don't miss the opportunity to enter, and be part of an amazing educational and inspirational cooking experience! ENTER NOW! https://t.co/8990CZdWr5#YoungCooks pic.twitter.com/reZwRtXJia

18/01/24

The Year 6 Dance Workshop booking are closing tomorrow! So make sure you book your space!Students will have the opportunity to work in teams as they create a short dance routine, exploring the world of Alice In Wonderland through movement!https://t.co/DJyRN2jRDA pic.twitter.com/5X3M0vBuAB

15/01/24

Our Year 6 Dance Workshop is NOW live on our Eventbrite page!Come join us as we explore the world of 'Alice in Wonderland' through movementTo book your space head to the link below - please note spaces are limitedhttps://t.co/xmRo0FXeOr pic.twitter.com/mR0r60j5j1

03/01/24

We have several Teaching Vacancies currently available for subjects including English, Science, Business & Economics and Mathematics.If you are looking for a new opportunity and would like to join our team, please have a look at our vacancies below:https://t.co/Wp92LBuZXj pic.twitter.com/13osAiN2jE

11/12/23

Last week, Invicta's Chamber Choir and the and Invicta Concert Choir performed several carols for the Carol Concert last Wednesday🌟Thank you to all who came along and enjoyed the performance, and thank you to the students who sang so beautifully🎶 pic.twitter.com/1byTbatAGV

11/12/23

We were lucky enough to have students from help us with our ‘Christmas Care Package Campaign’🎅🏼❤️Thank you!https://t.co/Kz2cMV2T3i#wishes pic.twitter.com/4PxeAgNCXa

10/12/23

We were lucky enough to have students from help us with our ‘Christmas Care Package Campaign’🎅🏼❤️Thank you!https://t.co/Kz2cMV2T3i#wishes pic.twitter.com/4PxeAgNCXa

07/12/23

Today kicked off our annual RAG week with Sleepyhead Day! Years 8, 11, 12 & 13 participated and dressed in their cosiest, comfiest pj's😴This year, our RAG week charities are: (of Maidstone & Weald) pic.twitter.com/GlLrXpFs21

07/12/23

Thank you for coming along, and congratulations!👏 https://t.co/UVHVjiIr6C