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.

• Special Commendations for Olivia!

  Mon 27 Nov 2023

  We are delighted that Olivia, one of our P7 pupils, was invited to Belfast City Airport on Thursday morning for a special award giving and tour to recognise her kindness. She was the recipient of a special award given by the airport each year. Olivia was nominated by her class and she also received special commendations from other parents for the kindness she shows in helping our younger pupils. We are very proud of her.

  

• Well done to Sophia and Ava and Poppy!

  Fri 20 Oct 2023

  Well done to Sophia and Ava (P4) and Poppy (P5) on their different certificates and medals from Rainbow Gymnastics.

  

• Congratulations to Murphy!

  Mon 11 Sep 2023

  Congratulations to Murphy from P7 who did his first kendo grading yesterday and achieved 6th kyu. Well done Murphy!

  

• New Nurture Room!

  Tue 20 Jun 2023

  We were delighted to celebrate the official opening of our new Nurture room, The Den, this morning. We welcomed Claire McClelland, Director of Raising Aspirations, Supporting Learning and Empowering Improvement at the Department of Education, to cut the ribbon. She was welcomed by Mrs Gourley; our governors; our Nurture Teacher, Mrs McKnight and our Nurture Assistant, Mrs Dawson; as well as our Nurture pupils and school prefects.

  

• 3rd place in the Bloomfield Football Club Primary Schools Cup!

  Sat 27 May 2023

  It was a truly memorable birthday for Mason from P6 as he scored a fabulous last-minute winner for our boys’ football team which saw them win the 3rd place final at the Bloomfield Football Club Primary Schools Cup at Orangefield Park

  

• Belfast Giants Player, Mark Garside, Visits Victoria Park!

  Sat 13 May 2023

  We were delighted to welcome Belfast Giants player, Mark Garside, to the school yesterday. He spoke to our P7s about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of nutrition, hydration, sleep and physical activity amongst other things. He was also more than happy to pose for photos and sign autographs afterwards. Thanks Mark!

  

• Coronation Celebration!

  Fri 05 May 2023

  To celebrate the Coronation in 2023, we recreated a period style photo of our current P7 classes to match the previous Coronation class of 1953.

  Don’t they look great!

  

• Congratulations to Oliver!

  Thu 06 Apr 2023

  Well done to Oliver from P4 Room 8 who was picked as player of the match as well as being captain for Larne FC 2015s. Fantastic Oliver!

  

• Congratulations to Charlie!

  Mon 03 Apr 2023

  Congratulations to Charlie from P6 who was taking part in the NI Gymnastics Championships at the weekend. She won a gold medal for 1st place on the beam and finished 3rd in the overall competition.

  

• Families First NI Awards

  Fri 31 Mar 2023

  Thank you to everyone for the nominations and lovely comments on our success at the Families First NI awards at the weekend at the Titanic Centre. Mrs McGifford was nominated by the parent of the child she supports and received an award as an Inspirational Classroom Assistant. Mrs Gourley also received an award for Outstanding Contribution to Education for 33 years in East Belfast – and counting!