Road Safety Week

This week we have been thinking about Road Safety week and how we can make sure we are travelling safely to and from school.  In our whole school assembly on Monday, we looked at all the different ways we can keep ourselves safe whether we are walking, scooting, cycling or coming by car.  We talked about being respectful of others using the pavements and roads and also how to make sure we are seen, especially with it getting darker much earlier.  It was lovely to see lots of families demonstrating good road safety when coming to school this week. 

A special shout out to our school crossing patrol Jo for all she does to keep our families safe as they are walking to school.  

Values Certificate Winners

Values Certificates are awarded each week to children who are "caught" being role models of one or more of our School Values. The winners are presented with their certificate in our Whole School Celebration Assembly each Friday.  This weeks Value Certificate winners are Freddie, Rahma, Ava, Sonny, Jacoby, Jackson, Bee, Elsie, Summer, Harun, Archie, Tom and Walt. Well done all of you!

Paralympic Athlete Visit

Last Wednesday, children from Year 1 to Year 6 took part in a fun fitness circuit to fundraise for new sporting equipment for school. The circuits were led by Katrina Hart, a paralympic sprinter, who also gave the children an inspiring assembly explaining her passion for sport and the opportunities she has as a disabled person. The children had a fantastic morning participating and we can't wait to purchase new equipment thanks to their efforts and the generosity of those who donated. 

Year 6 LEAP Ensemble Trip

Year 6 visited Trinity Academy this week to watch the LEAP Ensemble from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire perform. The children had the chance to hear a full orchestra of professional musicians, joined by talented secondary school performers from Trinity, St Katherine’s and BCCS. The ensemble played a wide range of music from different genres, including favourites such as Final Countdown and Mr Blue Sky. It was a fantastic opportunity for our children to see and hear live orchestral music up close.

Attendance and Punctuality

Congratulations to our joint winning classes for having the highest attendance in the school last week.  

The class with the most improved attendance last week was:

The classes with the no children late to school last week were:

Well done to Hazel class for leading the way with making sure you are on time to school every day.

Rescheduled After School Clubs

All after school clubs that were affected by the industrial action have now been rescheduled. Parents have been emailed with the new dates. If you need to check these new dates they are on the after school clubs page on the school website.

https://www.victoriaparkprimary.co.uk/after-school-clubs-1/

Parents' Evenings

This term, parents' evenings for children in KS1 and KS2 will take place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November. This is an opportunity to come into school to see your child(ren)'s books and talk to their teacher about their learning. You should have already received a letter detailing how to book your ten-minute appointment with your child's teacher. Please speak to the school office if you have not received your letter.  For children in Reception classes (Willow and Mulberry) your parents' evenings took place last term and you will not be expected to come again in November.

Opportunity To Meet With Our SENDCo During Parents' Evening

In order to book an appointment with our SENDCo during next Wednesday's

parents evening please contact the school office. 

You can book an appointment if your child fits the following criteria, all other concerns should be addressed to the class teachers who regularly liaise with the SENDCo: 

• Your child has an EHCP.

• Significant changes to provision are being considered (e.g., reduced/expanded interventions, changes to 1:1 support).

• Your child’s needs have recently been reassessed or are in the process of external referral (e.g., Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language).

• There are ongoing concerns not resolved through class teacher support.

PTFA Collections for the Winter Fair

The PTFA are collecting donations for some of the Winter Fair stalls. Please know that there is no obligation to donate to all (or any) of these. We appreciate anything that you are able to give.

• Friday 28th November: Donate Jolly Jars in return for a non-uniform day.
• Friday 5th December: Donate teddies for the teddy tombola. Pre-loved is fine but please only donate clean, washed teddies. Also donate presents for the wrapping room. Unused and in original packaging if it affects the quality of the item. This is an area where kids go in alone to choose a gift for their parents/carers and then get it wrapped up with the help of the staff volunteers.

There will be volunteers in the playgrounds on these dates collecting these items but you can donate any of these things to the office on a date that suits you (up to the 5th December).

Parents of pupils with SEND

You're invited to our in-school peer support session as part of the PINS (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) project, in collaboration with Bristol Parent Carers to find out more about the project and what it means for your child and your school. You can find out more in this video: https://youtube.com/shorts/tXl33byC-ms
This session is open to all parents and carers of children with neurodivergent needs, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s, learning disabilities, developmental language disorder, or mental health needs. You don’t need a diagnosis to attend.
It’s a safe and supportive space to share experiences, get advice, and work together on ways to improve inclusion for neurodivergent children in schools and get your family or child any help that you might need. 
The PINS project is a partnership between NHS England, the Department of Education, the Integrated Care Board, and Bristol City Council.

Important Dates for Term 2

• Wednesday 26th November Parents' Evening 
• Thursday 27th November Parents' Evening 
• Friday 28th November PTFA Jolly Jar Non Uniform Day
• Friday 5th December PTFA Teddy and Present collection
• Saturday 6th December Winter Fair
• Thursday 11th December Reception Singing Performance at 9am
• Monday 15th December Year 1 Singing Performance at 9am
• Tuesday 16th December KS2 Winter Sing at church at 1.30pm
• Wednesday 17th December Yr2 Nativity Performances at 9.30am and 2pm
• Friday 19th December Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch
• Friday 19th December Last day of term

Important Dates for Term 3

• Monday 5th January Inset Day 
• Tuesday 6th January First Day of Term 
• Monday 2nd February Inset Day
• Friday 13th February Last Day of Term

Victoria Park Baptist Church Foodbank Donation and Christmas Fun Day

Penny Brohn Festive Market - Friday 12^th December 5-9pm

Join us for a festive evening filled with seasonal cheer including stalls selling unique local gifts, delicious food, drinks and local entertainment. The event also includes a Santa's Grotto, Reindeer Trail, crafts and face painting for children, and will be held at Penny Brohn UK's Centre in Pill, BS20 0HH. 

Acro Dance Workshops

Calling Home Bakers of Bristol - Apply for The Great British Bake Off

We are the casting team of The Great British Bake Off and we are excited to announce that the applications are now open for the next series! 

We are reaching out to try and spread the word to as many people across the country that applications are open to see if we can find any lovely home bakers who might be interested in applying. 

Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? 

Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off and they want to hear from you! 

If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.  

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15^th December 2025.