Our value of the week has been Kindness. In our assemblies this week we have been thinking about what it is and how kindness underpins everything we do in school. Teachers have been spotting children showing this value in school this week. Our Values Certificate winners this week were:

- Lottie and Robyn

- Anna and Matilda

- Artie and Evie

- Noah and Millie

- Sofiane and Shane

-Mikolej and Elsa

Well done all of you!

Sport Round Up

Wednesday was a busy day for sports at Victoria Park. On Wednesday morning, a group of children from KS2 took part in an inclusive "Try-it" festival arranged by Ashton Park School Sports Partnership. The children had a fun-filled morning taking part in a range of different sports including curling, long jump and speed bounce. They all showed fantastic determination to try new sports and improve their personal bests. 

Ashton Gate Stadium Visit

On Wednesday afternoon, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit Ashton Gate for a P.E. lesson, stadium tour and workshop highlighting football's work to promote inclusion in sport. The stadium concourse was the venue for the P.E. lesson, with the children encouraged to decide which sport they wished to play (lots of football!) and then organise themselves into teams on their pitches. The Robins Foundation coaches led the children on a tour of the stadium where they learned a little about Bristol City's history. During the tour, they got to sit in the executive boxes, the dugouts and home dressing room where they took part in the workshop. All of the children represented the school fantastically and had a brilliant afternoon. 

PTFA Collections for the Winter Fair

The PTFA are collecting donations for some of the Winter Fair stalls starting next week. 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 6th December: Donate cakes for the big day plus any of the above if you've missed those days. Please ensure cakes are labelled with its name and any allergens. It really helps us to have the cake donations the day before so that we don't have to coordinate last minute ones on the day!

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 6th December).

Important Information Regarding School Meal Bookings

The essential update is now complete and you are able to book and make payment for school dinners in the usual way. 

Polite Notice: Office Capacity and Bringing Items into School 

Recently the office have been spending a lot of time delivering lunch boxes, water bottles, swimming kits, coats, musical instruments etc that have been brought into the office during the morning. Please be mindful to give these items to your children to bring into school with them. Many thanks

School Nurse Drop-in

Just a reminder that our school nurses are hosting a drop in session on Tuesday 3rd December in the Community room on playground 2.  They will be there from 8:45am when you bring your child to school.  The school nursing team are really helpful and knowledgeable and can support you with a range of concerns including anxiety, behaviour, bed-wetting, toilet training, sleep and eating habits.

Dress-up Days Costume Recycling and Reuse

We'd love any outfits you have grown out of! We are working on setting up a costume hub for our school community to reuse costumes from our school dress-up days e.g World Book Day, Victorian Day, Earth Day. Often costumes are just used once or twice so we hope to give new homes to them, save people having to buy or make things and reduce our impact on the environment.

It's Year 2's Victorian Day next Friday 6th December so if you have any flat caps or aprons hanging around from years gone by, we'd love to use them! Please send any donations to the office or to Mrs Walker in Mulberry Class. We'll let you know when this is up and running.

Thank you Eco-Warrior Phebe for this brilliant idea!

Attendance and Punctuality

There has been a lot of absence from school this week due to various different bugs and chickenpox doing the rounds.  Whilst we want children to be in school, it is important that they are well enough.  The NHS have produced a handy guide for parents about absence from school due to illness which can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Just a reminder, we are able to administer antibiotics and calpol/paracetamol if children require it to enable them to be in school if you complete a form at the office.  

Important Dates for Term 2

• Tuesday 3rd December 8.45-9.30am - School Nurse Drop In
• Saturday 7th December 12.00-2.30pm PTFA Winter Fayre
• Thursday 12th December at 9:00am Reception Christmas singing performance for parents and carers
• Monday 16th December at 9:00am Year 1 Christmas singing performance for parents and carers
• Tuesday 17th December at 2:00pm Year 2 Performance
• Wednesday 18th December at 9:30am Year 2 Performance
• Wednesday 18th December at 1:30pm KS2 Carol Singing in St Michael and All Angels Church
• Thursday 19th December Christmas Lunch in school (for pupils)
• Friday 20th December Christmas Jumper Day (and last day of term)
• Monday 6th January 2025 INSET DAY

Remember that you can see all of the term dates and INSET days on the term dates page of this website. These and other important dates are also on the website calendar.

Shine Holiday Club

Get ready for the Festive Holidays with Shine Holiday Clubs near you!

Until Sunday 1^st December, enjoy a 20% discount with the code "Early Booker" when you check out.

Book your child's place now from just £24 per day! Running on 23^rd, 24^th, 30^th, 31^st December and 2^nd & 3^rd January.

Perfect for children aged 4 to 11 years, holiday club days are running from 09:00 to 15:30, with extended hours available if needed. Shine are running fun packed days keeping the excitement high, with a special visit from Father Christmas! Merry Mini's & Merry Mega Mash-up at the Sports Hall in Henleaze & Southville, with Football at the Sports Ground, BS6. 

 Click here to book your activities with a discount. We look forward to seeing you at Shine!