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Friday 17th October 2025
In our values assembly this week, we used our one of our Lyfta Storyworlds to find out about the work of Donya, a NASA engineer in the USA. We saw her place of work and found out how she had started on her journey to her incredible career at the age of ten. She also spoke about her respect for the her team of colleagues and our solar system as well as the scientific discoveries she was involved in making.
The winners of Values Certificates this week were Thalia, Harriet, Kamilla, Sumaya, Poppy, Adeeb, Ralph, Aoife, Henry, Yazid, Hoobie, and Robyn.
Tag Rugby
We took 3 Victoria Park teams to the tag rugby tournament at Broad Plain rugby club over the past 4 weeks. They improved week on week and were exceptional ambassadors for the school, showing perseverance, team spirit and great sportsmanship. One of our teams came 2nd out of 23 teams, and another won their individual league this week. Well done all!
Black History Month
Over the month of October we have been celebrating Black History Month across the school in our class and phase assemblies. In the lower years we have been talking about important Black British people who have impacted history. We have also been discussing how we are really lucky to have such a broad curriculum where black history is celebrated throughout the year.
Diwali Celebrations
On Monday 20th October it is Diwali! As a school we will be recognising this by learning about the festival of lights in whole school assembly and creating pieces of Diwali related art in our year groups. On Friday 24th October, all children are also invited to wear their celebration clothes to school instead of school uniform.
Attendance and Punctuality
| Whole School Attendance (Year to date) | 96.84% |
| Whole School Attendance Week 5 | 97.29% |
| Class | Attendance | |
| 1st | Willow | 99.67% |
| 2nd | Mulberry and Bay | 99.33% |
| 3rd | Hazel | 98.89% |
| Most improved class: | Mangrove+ 5.29% |
| Classes with no children late to school. | Bay |
A Request From Mulberry and Willow Classes
Our Reception classes would love some new, exciting resources to enhance our learning.
If you can help with any of the following, please drop them off at our Reception classes or the school office. Thank you!
A real life picnic hamper or rucksack and blanket (unbreakable please!)
- Hats and scarves (not just woolly ones; floaty scarves, top hats, caps all welcome!) Handbags and bags
- Small wooden discs - any diameter
- Small tablecloth and napkins
- Old hairdryers, straighteners, brushes, hair accessories
- Plastic mirrors
- Mobile phones
- Notepads, envelopes
- Party accessories - paper plates, cups, bunting, candles
- Padlocks (with keys)
- Outdoor cushions or beanbags with washable/wipeable covers
- Pet bowls, collars, leads, small pet toys
- Wooden scoops
- Plastic or wooden tubes wide enough to roll a conker or a ball down!
- Short lengths of gutter
- Pebbles
- Decorators' paintbrushes
- Car steering wheels and numberplates
- Other loose items (e.g curtain rings, carabiners, 's' hooks)
- Fake grass offcuts
Socks and tights needed!
Reception also need more spare tights and socks - we'd love any spare or outgrown ones for children age 4-6. Please drop off at Reception classes or the school office.
Great Bristol Run for VPPS
Advance Notice! The PTFA running team will be running either 10km or the half marathon again on Sunday 10 May 2026.
If you would like to set yourself a goal in 2026 and raise money for the school join the team! We’ll be registering the team next week.
Join the WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KA15ZdUEXrJBKeMrlKiFT0?mode=wwc
Reporting an Absence
We would like to streamline how we receive information from parents regarding absences.
Please can ALL absences be reported to the school phone line on 0117 9030343 and pressing option 1 to leave a message. Please do this before 9am or pop into the office.
Please DO NOT report an absence via the school gateway app, email or text message as these services are not regularly monitored in the morning and might not be picked up till later in the day. You should only be reporting a absence via the main school email if you need to send proof of medical or visiting appointment or letters.
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods Consultation
The consultation on the proposals for South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods (SBLN) continues until Thursday 30th October and can be accessed here. Please do respond with your views to this Bristol City Council consultation.
As a school we are broadly supportive of any proposals that improve the quality of life in our area. However, we have responded to the consultation raising some specific concerns about three details of the proposals that we would like to be taken in to account. These relate to:
- The proposed residents’ paid parking scheme in the Windmill Hill zone which could cause a potential problem for school staffing and recruitment given how many of our staff do not live locally
- Using St John’s Road as a “connector road” which could further increase traffic, congestion and pollution on this road by our school
- Installing a bus gate on St Luke’s Road as part of the proposals for Totterdown which could further increase traffic, congestion and pollution on this road by our school
Important Dates for Term 1
- Tuesday 21st October PTFA Discos
- Thursday 23rd October PTFA Discos
- Friday 24th October Last day of term
Important Dates for Term 2
- Monday 3rd November INSET DAY
- Tuesday 4th November First day of term
- Monday 10th November School Photos
- Thursday 13th November Nasal Flu Spray
- Wednesday 26th November Parents' Evening
- Thursday 27th November Parents' Evening
- Friday 19th December Last day of term
Bristol Parent Carers Online Sessions
Bristol Parent Carers are hosting two free online information sessions for families to attend with Bristol City Council.
Getting Started (21 Oct, 7pm)
This friendly online session is families wanting to understand how things work. It covers how school, health and social care can help, how to work together, and where to start in accessing help. The session includes a Q&A segment with questions sent in advance.
Book your free place: https://bit.ly/supportforyourchild
Reception Transition (22 Oct, 7pm)
This online workshop focuses on supporting your child’s move into Reception with Sarah Swann (Early Years Inclusion Team at Bristol City Council). There will be practical tips for families, ideas and signposting to local help and services.
Book your free place: https://bit.ly/4qaoDdy
Smartphone Free Childhood
VPPS Parents & Smartphones: you are not alone!
As parents, we know it’s a tricky subject that each family will navigate in a way best for them. Most importantly there are loads of resources to support you to make informed choices and not feel like you are alone
This is a helpful blog post from 5 minute mum about her new year 7 kid and phones https://fiveminutemum.com/advice-and-tips/getting-our-child-a-phone
The Parent Pact is a way to join together with other families at Victoria Park Primary choosing not to get their kids a smart phone or access to social media whilst in our primary school: https://forms.gle/Cs3YpLmTQmdGidix7 . This is a new one for the 2025/26 academic year, so please sign again if you signed last year, or join the growing numbers and sign for the first time.
Alternatives: there are plenty of options and alternatives to keep them connected such as smartwatches or airtags
Jubilee Spooky Aqua Disco
Bristol City Robins Foundation Holiday Club
Soccer Shooters Holiday Club
Our camps are all about building confidence, skills, and positive memories in a brilliant, supportive environment.
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Exciting Half Term Football Camp at SBL Sports Centre! We're excited to share some fantastic news! Soccer Shooters Bristol East is running their popular Football Camp during the upcoming October Half Term, and we'd love for your child to join for fun, skills, and confidence-building.
Soccer Shooters camps are designed to help children build confidence and skills in a fun and supportive environment, making it the perfect way to keep them active and engaged during the school break.
Camp Details:
• Dates: October 27th, 28th, & 29th (Three days)
• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: SBL Sports Centre
Special Offer:
Book Now and Save! For this final week of bookings, we're offering a special discount:
Get 15% OFF when you book all 3 days of the camp! Spaces fill up fast, so don't miss out on this great opportunity to secure your child's spot at a reduced rate.
How to Book:
You can find all the details and book your child's place quickly and easily:
• BOOK VIA LINK: https://shorturl.at/j1SFy
• Scan the QR Code in the attached flyer.
