Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
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Headteacher’s Blog

School Blog, week ending 28th November

November is Empathy in Action month – when we take time to understand other people’s feelings and experiences, it spurs us on to act. The focus this year is empathy…
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School Blog, week ending 14th November

Knowledge Organisers and Homework Club. We know the difference that homework can make to securing students’ learning beyond the classroom and to their future outcomes. Our Knowledge Organiser approach allows…
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School Blog, Week Ending 18th October

Exploring OS Maps in Year 7 Geography. In Year 7 Geography, students embark on an exciting journey to understand and use Ordnance Survey (OS) maps. These maps are essential tools…
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School Blog, Week ending 3rd October

Spotlight on our English Department. “As a department, we aim to encourage the development of sensitive, articulate, and thoughtful individuals who can use language effectively and appropriately in a wide…
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School Blog, Week ending 20th September

We foster a culture that celebrates, and is inspired by, all of our shared and personal achievements, whether school based academic ones or through clubs and activities undertaken out of…
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School Blog, Week Ending 5th September

Welcome to all our new families and staff, and welcome back to everyone else!  I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing summer with friends and family.  We have started this…
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Stone Lodge Schools – our first GCSE and 6th Form results!

We are delighted with our first set of GCSE results since opening in 2019.  Stone Lodge is a mixed non-selective school in Dartford.  We are incredibly proud of our outstanding…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 19TH JULY

What an amazing end to our school year!  A programme of enrichment activities and experiences are embedded into our curriculum and via clubs, social events and societies together with educational…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 5TH JULY

At Stone Lodge we aim to provide all students with the opportunity to shine and showcase their strengths and talents, whether academic, creative, community or sporting.   Sports day is a…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 21ST JUNE

Spotlight on the Science Department. “Our aim is to encourage a life-long love of science, scientific enquiry and inspire the scientists of tomorrow. Whilst following an inclusive curriculum in a…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 7TH JUNE

Spotlight on our Maths Department.  Our vision is to develop excellent problem solvers who are fluent in the basics of maths and use mathematics to model real-world problems. We believe…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 17TH MAY

Congratulations to our Stone Lodge Bake-Off Finalists in what was a thrilling final round!  Ms West was incredibly impressed by the standard of cookery and creative skill each team incorporated into…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 3RD MAY

We are absolutely delighted (and rather proud!) that three of our football teams have reached this year’s District Cup Finals!  Our student players are appealing for all our support ..…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 19TH APRIL

Spotlight on our Art Department.  Mrs Jackson, Head of Art has established a stimulating curriculum to allow students to develop their own unique style and techniques for self-expression and art…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 22ND MARCH

At Stone Lodge School we are active and engaged members of our local community.  We regularly take part in our own initiatives, including visits to our local care home, as…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 8TH MARCH

This week our Year 8 students (really!) enjoyed their practical Food and Nutrition lessons.  Students have been learning the science behind why foods aerate or rise and what factors, techniques…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 23RD FEBRUARY

Our current House Challenge “The Great Stone Lodge Bake-off” has seen students showcasing sensational creativity and baking skills to rival its TV namesake show!  Congratulations to Hawking and Edison winners below,…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 2ND FEBRUARY

Learning Beyond the Classroom week 8th July – 12th July offers a truly amazing and varied range of enrichment activities and trips.  Research highlights that learning outside the classroom has maximum impact…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 19TH JANUARY

New Arrivals in Our School Library: A World of Reading Awaits! Our Librarian and Teachers within the English department are championing the joys and value of independent reading across the school. …
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 20TH DECEMBER

The spirit and magic of Christmas is very much in evidence this week!  Firstly, Ms Butler (pictured below with students) headed our very own Santa workshop!  Ms Butler is a…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 15TH DECEMBER

What a magical way to end the school term, with not one, but two glorious Christmas Concerts!  And what made it particularly special was to be able to share the…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 1ST DECEMBER

Our House Challenges and competitions are a key part of school life fostering community and a healthy dose of friendly competition and school pride.  Our current Challenge has been set by…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 17TH NOVEMBER

Introducing our new Librarian, Mrs Nguyen who joins us with extensive experience across the legal and education sectors.  Prior to working within education Mrs Nguyen was a lawyer specialising in…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 20TH OCTOBER

This week we hosted OFSTED for our first full two-day inspection, thank you to all staff, families and students for your support and to everyone who filled in the questionnaire…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 6TH OCTOBER

Last week our Modern Foreign Languages department created a series of exciting activities to celebrate different languages and cultures from around the world. Students learned about festivals and traditions from…
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BLOG ENDING 22ND SEPTEMBER

Our full programme of extracurricular lunchtime and after school Clubs has been launched!  Students can sign up to a huge range of fun and stimulating activities including street dance, choir,…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 8TH SEPTEMBER

A very warm welcome to all new and returning students and members of staff, I hope you all had a good summer.  It has been heartening to see all new…
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