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.

• Congratulations to Mrs Miskelly and her staff in Victoria Park Kitchen!!

  Thu 21 Jan 2016

  Our school kitchen was inspected by the Food Hygiene Standards Agency and was awarded the top rating of 5 stars!!!! We already know the food is delicious but isn't it both reassuring and pleasing to know that it is also 5 star hygienic!!! Well done to all the kitchen staff and in particular Mrs Miskelly who works tirelessly to keep everyone's tummies happy!!

• Football Team

  Wed 20 Jan 2016
  A massive well done to Mr Dunlop and the football team as they finished runners-up at the Ashfield Primary School Soccer Sevens tournament. After topping their group winning four of their six matches, they then beat Gilnahirk 2-0 in the semi-final before agonisingly losing the sudden-death penalty shootout in the final against Cregagh after it finished 0-0. Ryan McKay was also named as the Player of the Tournament by the organisers. Our B team also made it through the group stage finishing in third place before losing their semi-final against Strandtown. A big thank you to Jonny McKay as well for helping out again.

• Skating Success!!

  Wed 20 Jan 2016

  Jodie McCorkill from P3, Room 6 practices Figure Skating every week in Dundonald Ice Bowl and recently took part in a competition were she came 2nd place. We think she looks amazing!!!!!

• Year 7 Trip to Ulster Folk Museum

  Tue 19 Jan 2016

  P7 visited the Ulster Museum on 11th December to do Victorian Christmas Crafts and visit some exhibits. Amber Brown described the trip as 'Absolutely Spectacular' and said she cannot wait to go again!

   

  P7 Room 13 and 14 had a very interesting trip to Ashfield Boys on 6th and

  8^th January. The pupils spent the morning developing their own drawing app, which they were then able to take home with them on their own pen drive. Thanks to Mr Lowe for all his patience and support in making this an enjoyable experience for both pupils and teachers alike!

• International Day

  Tue 19 Jan 2016

  On Thursday 17th December 2015 we had Christmas around the World Day! Each class spent the day learning about a different countries Christmas traditions. Lots of fun was had by everybody. Among the many highlights of the day was the sampling of traditional foods, learning key phrases in other languages, Malawian dancing, making lights for Saint Lucia and designing traditional Spanish Christmas cards. Next month the whole school will be celebrating Chinese New Year Day on Monday 8th February 2016.

• Music

  Mon 18 Jan 2016

  Places are still available for School of Music tuition in school for violin, percussion and guitar. Fees are £50 per term. An insurance & hire charge is paid for violin whilst guitar pupils provide their own instrument. Please see school office if you are interested.

• Swimming

  Fri 15 Jan 2016

  P4 and P7 will begin their swimming sessions this term. The children will go to

  Templemore Pool every Monday morning. Please ensure your child remembers their swimming things (including swimming cap-these are compul­sory) and payment for the pool every week (£3.00). Please note that swimming is not an optional activity but is a statutory part of The Northern Ireland Primary Curriculum (CCEA 2007).

• PE

  Wed 13 Jan 2016

  Parents, may I ask you to please ensure that your child brings their PE kit on the correct day. Many pupils are for­getting these, they are unable to take part and have to be supervised in other classrooms. PE is a legal requirement and all children must take part. Can I ask you to also prevent piercing ears as earrings must be removed by the children for PE lessons due to health and safety.

• Winning House

  Mon 11 Jan 2016

  Congratulations to Peters House for winning the last term's house competition. A special trip will be ar­ranged for all of the house members to attend the Strand Cinema for the morning.

• P7 Transfer Procedure

  Fri 08 Jan 2016

  Our Primary 7’s will be receiving their transfer results on Saturday 30^th January.

  The Department of Education has suggested that schools no longer provide meetings to complete the trans­fer forms. However, I wish to inform you that I will be continuing to offer you an interview time to discuss your child's options and to ensure that all essential criteria is put on the transfer forms - missing infor­mation could result in your child not being admitted to your choice of school.

   

  All P7 parents - You will be receiving a letter from me listing available dates. If you wish to arrange a meet­ing please contact the school office to book a suitable time. Your child has already received a list of all Open Nights - please try to visit as many of the school Open Evenings as you can.