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.

• VE Day party

  Sat 09 Apr 2016

  Mrs Adams organised an exciting VE Day party for the P4 classes as part of their World War 2 topic yesterday. The children looked fantastic as many of them dressed up as soldiers, evacuees and factory workers and in other period costumes. They enjoyed listening to songs from that time, dancing, making gas masks, writing evacuee letters and their own ration books and shop. Thanks to the parents for their amazing efforts with the costumes.

• Delamont

  Fri 08 Apr 2016

  Mrs Maguire's class returned from Delamont this afternoon. They had another action-packed day with archery and the climbing wall on their itinerary. They had a super time and were fantastic ambassadors for the school during their stay. Thanks to Mrs Beatty and Mr Dunlop for giving up their time to accompany them. The week has been a resounding success for the two classes and they will undoubtedly remember their time at Delamont for a long time.

• Tollymore Forest Park

  Thu 07 Apr 2016

  Mrs Beatty and Mr Dunlop report that the children from Room 13 have had a great time on their adventure walk in Tollymore Forest Park this afternoon. The weather has been fantastic. Getting ready for the night line and campfire tonight.

• Delamont

  Wed 06 Apr 2016

  The children from Mr Ryden's class had a fantastic time at Delamont over the last two days. They were so enthusiastic during all the activities and their exemplary behaviour was commented on by the staff at Delamont. I'm sure they'll sleep well tonight! More photos to follow tomorrow.

• Delamont

  Tue 05 Apr 2016

  The children from Mr Ryden's class have survived their first day (and night!) at Delamont. A change of plan meant that they went canoeing on Strangford Lough in the afternoon. The children absolutely loved it, particularly jumping off the pier into the water at the end! After dinner, they went to the adventure park in Delamont, negotiated a 'night line' in the words and then sat round a campfire toasting marshmallows. A late night but a super end to a fantastic day. The last room to go to sleep is naturally the first one up - an hour too early as well! Mentioning no names (Evan, Lewis R, Ryan M, Danny, Samuel, Ben S, Cameron and Ben W). A little bit of rain today but they are planning to go on an adventure walk through Tollymore Forest this morning. The group should be back at school for around 3.45pm hopefully. There is no wi-fi at the centre unfortunately so photographs will be up later.

• Delamont

  Mon 04 Apr 2016

  For the parents of P7 children who are going to Delamont this week, the Powerpoint Mr Ryden showed at the parent information meeting before Easter is available to view on the school website. It can be found in the Parents area in the 'Information for Parents' folder and then click on 'Delamont'. The children going can come in at 9.30am on the morning they leave if they wish (Mr Ryden's class - Tuesday; Mrs Maguire's class - Thursday). Please remember that mobile phones, iPads and any other electronic devices are not permitted.

• Easter break

  Fri 01 Apr 2016

  Hope everyone has had a safe and relaxing Easter break. A reminder that school starts back tomorrow at the usual time. There will be no clubs this week, including waiting club. Swimming starts again for P4 and P7 next Monday. Fingers crossed the weather will improve for our P7 residential trips this week to Delamont!

• Easter break

  Tue 15 Mar 2016

  School finishes at 12pm or 12.20pm for children who wish to stay for school meals. It is a non-uniform day with a £1 donation. Football tops are not allowed as always. We will return to school on Monday 4th April. There will be no clubs that week, including waiting club. Have a good Easter break!

• TechKnow Challenge

  Tue 15 Mar 2016

  It's lovely when people outside of school recognise just how brilliant our pupils are. Mrs Gourley received a lovely email from the librarian at Strathearn School about two of our children who were taking part at the TechKnow Challenge there last week and helped her out. She said: 'I would like to say how very helpful and obliging they were. They are Amber Brown and Katie Morrison, and I wish to commend them for their willingness to help out and for being so well mannered and polite.' Well done girls for being such great ambassadors for Victoria Park.

• Official Opening Videos

  Tue 15 Mar 2016

  The videos filmed during last week's official opening have now been uploaded to YouTube. You definitely won't want to miss the choir in action. Get your handkerchiefs at the ready for their version 'Count On Me'!