Welcome to the News section of the website. I hope you find it interesting and useful in keeping you informed of the many events that happen in Victoria Park School.

• Ice Skating Club

  Fri 12 Dec 2025

  Robyn from P7 was absolutely brilliant along with the other members of Dundonald Ice Skating Club in their production of A Million Dreams featuring songs from The Greatest Showman last week. Well done Robyn!

  

• Football Teams' Friendlies vs Braniel

  Mon 08 Dec 2025

  Congratulations to the two players of the match from the football teams' friendlies against Braniel on Tuesday. It was a very difficult decision for Mr Gullen but Jenson was his pick for controlling the midfield brilliantly and bringing his teammates into the match with superb passing. An excellent all round performance. Tanya had an equally impossible job selecting for the girls. She went with team captain, Carys, for leading by example throughout the game and scoring a superb hat-trick. Well done Jenson and Carys!

  

• Boys Football vs Stranmillis

  Sun 12 Oct 2025

  Like the girls, the boys' football team played their first match of the season on Tuesday against Stranmillis. The team featured a lot of new faces who came in and worked very hard for each other. Unfortunately the result didn't go our way, but one player in particular shone in a new position. Logan stepped in as goalkeeper and made a string of incredible and important saves, keeping Victoria Park in the game. Well done Logan on your player of the match performance.

  

• Girls Football - Liz Bryson Cup

  Tue 07 Oct 2025

  Despite a fantastic second half performance, our girls' football team just couldn't find the back of the net after conceding three late goals before half-time against St Patrick's in the first round of the BPSFA's Liz Bryson Cup this afternoon. Well done to coach Tanya and the whole team on a battling performance. They should take a lot of pride in their first outing of the new school year. Thanks to all the parents who came down to support the girls.

   

  And congratulations to Georgia, player of the match in the girls' cup tie against St Patrick's. Calm and assured in defence, she also tried to get forward at every opportunity. An outstanding performance.

  

• Medics In Primary Schools Initiative

  Wed 05 Feb 2025

  Our P7s have just completed their participation in the Medics in Primary Schools initiative with Queen's University medical students James McMullen and Rochella McCallan. They visited the two classes every Thursday morning for the last three months to deliver a science and health education programme. We would like to thank James and Rochella for all their hard work and making learning about the human body so fun!

  

• Eastside Awards

  Sat 01 Feb 2025

  Unfortunately, it wasn't to be for Mr Myles last night at the Eastside Awards but to say we are incredibly proud of the fact that he was one of the three finalists in the Favourite Classroom Assistant of the Year category would be a massive understatement. Thanks again to everyone who nominated and voted for him for all his hard work, both in the classroom and out. It means the world to us to see how valued our fantastic classroom assistants are by our parents.

  

• BPSFA Davy Wilson Cup

  Tue 10 Dec 2024

  Our footballers added another cup to our trophy cabinet - at least for the next few months - as they shared the BPSFA's Davy Wilson Cup with St Patrick's after a thrilling cup final at Avoniel Leisure Centre which finished goalless despite lots of chances for both teams. The boys put in an incredible shift and can feel very proud of themselves. Mr Gullen and Mr Myles were absolutely delighted with their performance. Thanks to all the parents and family members who came down this afternoon to cheer them on.

  

• Victoria Park OPEN DAY

  Fri 06 Dec 2024

  Our Open Day for prospective P1 parents for next year takes place on Wednesday 8th January 11am-12pm. We would love to see you there!

  

• Value of the Month: Collaboration

  Thu 28 Nov 2024

  November's 'Value of the Month' in school was 'Collaboration.' It was great to see so many children considering how they can work as a team and support their friends. A special well done to the children who were awarded 'Pupil of the Week' for demonstrating effective and respectful collaboration every day.

  

• Primary Mathematics Challenge

  Mon 25 Nov 2024

  Congratulations to all the P7s who participated in the Mathematical Association's Primary Mathematics Challenge last week. They were all presented with certificates in assembly on Thursday. Well done to all the children who took part.