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.

• The Russell Howard Hour

  Mon 21 Jan 2019 Mr Hutchinson

  If you haven't been watching the latest series of 'The Russell Howard Hour' on Sky One, try to get it on catch up to see our P5 superstars from last year in action on the 'Playground Politics' segment. They've been very funny!

  

• They've only gone and won it again!

  Fri 18 Jan 2019 Mr Hutchinson

  They've only gone and won it again! After so many near misses, our football team were the overall winners of the Ashfield Boys' Primary School Soccer Sevens tournament for the second year in a row this morning. They beat Strandtown on penalties in the final. Rylan was also named as the Player of the Tournament by the organisers. Unbelievably, our B team also won the fourth place trophy beating Strandtown B on penalties as well. A massive well done to Mr Gullen and all the children who represented the school so magnificently.

  

• Victoria Park Primary School is now on Twitter

  Wed 16 Jan 2019 Mr Hutchinson

  We are now on Twitter as well if that's your thing. Follow us at @VictoriaParkPS

  

• Happy New Year!

  Mon 07 Jan 2019 Mr Hutchinson

  Happy New Year everyone! A reminder that school starts back today as normal. Swimming for the P4 and P7 classes begins next Monday. Clubs, including waiting club, start back the week beginning Monday 14th with application letters for these going out over the next few days.

  

• Choir at George Best Belfast City Airport

  Fri 21 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  As we are one of their adopted schools the choir were invited to sing at George Best Belfast City Airport on Wednesday. They sang so beautifully that Santa even flew in from the North Pole to bring them a special treat. He was so impressed that he told Miss Boyd that all the choir have made it onto his nice list! Thanks to all the parents and friends who came to support us and to Mrs Mitchell for accompanying our fantastic singing.

  

• Neighbours in Need 2018

  Tue 18 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  We have been delighted by the great response to our request that the children donate a pound or two to the East Belfast Mission 'Neighbours in Need 2018' appeal instead of buying cards and presents for the staff. They are trying to raise £7000 to support 1,000 local families in need by offering Christmas hampers. Thank you so much everyone for your amazing generosity so far!

  

• Christmas around the World

  Mon 17 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  Community Relations, Equality and Diversity in Education (CRED) is part of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. It aims to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of pupils in understanding their own identity and to respect and understand the identity of others. It provides opportunities for learning about different backgrounds and traditions. At Victoria Park Primary School we wish to promote a culture of respect for difference in whatever form it may manifest.

  Following on from that we will be having our Christmas Around the World Day today. Each class will spend the day learning about a different country and its unique Christmas traditions.

  P1 Mrs Harris France
  P1 Mrs Hamilton/Ms Potts Denmark
  P2 Mrs Lennox Mexico
  P2 Mrs Jenkins Spain
  P3 Mrs Johnston Italy
  P3 Mrs Summerhill/ Mrs Thom Iceland
  P4 Miss Dunn Sweden
  P4 Mrs Adams/Ms Youde Finland
  P5 Mr Bleakley Canada
  P5 Miss Boyd Norway
  P6 Mrs McDougall Germany
  P6 Mr Gullen Brazil
  P7 Mr Ryden Russia
  P7 Miss Campbell USA

  Thanks to Miss Dunn for organising what should be a really enjoyable day.

  

• Christmas Jumpers

  Mon 17 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  With it being the Christmas P4-P7 Talent Show on Thursday afternoon, all the children in the school are welcome to wear a Christmas jumper or anything else Christmassy that day if they wish to really get us into the festive spirit! If they would prefer not to, they wear their school uniform. as usual. Our normal non-uniform day is on Friday with a £1 donation to charity

  

• New Barrier Construction

  Mon 17 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  Work will be starting in the car park today to install the new barrier. The area from the barrier up and the staff car park will be closed off. There will therefore be no access to the disabled car parking spaces during the work. Parking will still be available in the usual parent parking section.

  

• P7 'Victorian Christmas' Workshop at Ulster Folk Museum

  Mon 17 Dec 2018 Mr Hutchinson

  The P7s had a great day at the Ulster Folk Museum on Friday learning about how the Victorians celebrated Christmas and trying their hand at cracker and candle making and quilling. Thanks to all the mums and Poppy's grandad who braved the arctic conditions to help out.