In assembly on Monday, we learned about Diwali, the Hindu "festival of light" which has been taking place this week. We found out how it was celebrated across the world, in Britain and by families within our own school community.  We also reflected on what was similar and what was different about how Diwali was celebrated compared to other important festivals in our wider community. 

Our Values Certificates were awarded in our Friday Celebration Assembly. This weeks winners were...

Year 1 Windmill Hill City Farm Trip

This week Year 1 went down to Windmill Hill City Farm to learn all about seasonal changes and how this affects the farm. We found out what they did with all the autumn leaves (and poo). We picked and pressed apples to make fresh apple juice and we even fed the animals. Thank you to the adults who came along to make it possible. We had a wonderful time!

Have a greener Halloween

Halloween can be a lot of fun but can also be very wasteful. Did you know many Halloween costumes are 90% plastic and many will only get used once? In the UK, we throw away around 18000 tonnes of pumpkins every year. As well as reusing your outfit or passing it on, there are lots of ways to use up your pumpkin. You can toast the pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack and make a lovely soup from the flesh.

Here are some other ideas for a greener halloween:

https://globalactionplan.ie/blogs/green-halloween/

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-have-plastic-free-halloween

Letter to Parents from Neil Blundell, CEO Cathedral Trust Regarding Strike Action After Half Term

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Term 2 Curriculum Newsletters

Each term we provide a Curriculum Newsletter per year group. These are written by class teachers and give an overview of the learning that will be taking place each term in your child's class. The term 2 newsletters for each year group can be found here.

PTFA Holiday Cards

It's that time of year! Holiday card order forms are going home with children this week. This fundraiser helps raise money for extra school activities and subsidies to keep costs down for families on school trips. 

Please place your order using the details on your child's order form by *Thursday 30 Oct* Any questions, just send to the PTFA at victoriapark.ptfa@gmail.com. Thank you!! 

Flu Nasal Vaccinations

A polite reminder, School flu vaccinations will be on 13th November

The flu vaccination is for all students from Reception to Year 6, please remember to complete the consent form whether you do or do not want the vaccination at https://imms.sirona-cic.org.uk/flu/2025/consent?v=4

In order to maximise the uptake of the vaccines we will be offering community clinics for students who have missed their vaccination in school for any reason i.e. if parents have not completed their e-consent forms, or if students were absent on the day of the session. Schools will be sent information to send to parents regarding how to book these additional clinics.

Attendance and Punctuality

Important Dates for Term 1

• 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

Art Lab 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. 

Try a Free Filmmaking Class with Sparks Film School Bristol Central!

Young filmmakers can explore every aspect of movie-making — from directing and camera work to acting and editing — in fun, practical weekly classes.

Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm (starting 8th November)
Ages 7–14
Cotham School, Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, BS6 6DT
 Your first class is free!
Book your free trial at https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/filmmaking-trial-class-at-sparks-film-school-bristol/

Swimming Pool Halloween Disco

Chess Club