Personal Development
Sussex Road Primary School strives to provide a programme of wider opportunities that are well suited to the school's context and the needs of the pupils. Forest School, OPAL, residential trips and positions of responsibility are just some of the ways in which our core curriculum supports personal development. In addition to this, our children are encouraged to represent the school and its community in events such as the Mayoral Debate and sports competitions.
Mayoral Debate - March 2025
Four of our Year 6 children were invited to join six other schools from the local area for a
debate in the council chambers, chaired by the Deputy Mayor for Tonbridge and Malling. The children shared their views on whether the school day should be lengthened to give us Fridays off, whether we spend too much time on technology and whether homework is necessary. After each debate, the children cast their votes. They concluded that the current school week was preferable to a three-day weekend with four longer days at school, we probably do spend too much time on technology - although it does have its uses, and despite not necessarily being enjoyable, homework is necessary. The children also had the opportunity to see inside the mayor's parlour where lots of decisions that affect the borough are made.