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14 November 2025
What a week, kindness has been everywhere with the children taking on the mission to complete random acts of kindness for each other. To continue the theme, click here for 10 ways to practice self-kindness at home and check out the latest Kindness Club news at Free Kids' Kindness Club - School of Kindness
School Effectiveness Advisor Inclusion Visit- October 2025
On 20 October our HFL advisor came to review our inclusion provision for our most vulnerable children. We are delighted with her comments and wanted to share with you the summary of Linda's report.
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Leaders continue to reflect, evaluate, improve provision and the school community continues to thrive. The school demonstrates strong inclusive practice and high standards. Leaders have a clear understanding of pupil needs and implement robust SEND processes, including early identification and tailored interventions. The school uses evidence-based strategies to close attainment gaps, prioritises communication and language development, and embeds quality first teaching effectively. Staff show commitment to parental engagement and pupil wellbeing, while attendance systems and safeguarding are rigorous. Inclusive classroom environments, differentiated teaching, and respectful pupil interactions reflect the school’s ethos of “flourishing in learning and love.” Governance is highly effective as the team around the school. |
Remembrance at St Peter's Church
The Spiritual Ambassadors were very proud to take part in Remembrance on Tuesday, where we took our hand made wreath and shared in the silence with the local community. It created a lot of discussion on the way back about why we have Remembrance and the children continued to learn about it back at school. We also received this email from a member of the public that was very complimentary of the children.
I was at the little Remembrance service at the St Peter’s War Memorial this morning. I was so impressed by the young children from Victoria School who also attended. Their behaviour was impeccable and it was so lovely to see them there and to know they have been learning about Remembrance. They were an absolute credit to their school.
Through the Longest Night: Fundraising for Hector's House
Fr Stuart will be walking through the longest night of the year to raise money for local suicide prevention charity Hector’s House (Hector's House About - Hector's House).
Setting out just before sunset (3.53pm) on Friday 19th December and coming home around 9am on Saturday 20th December (sunrise, 8.06am), the walk will be around 50 miles.
If you would like to support the great work of Hector’s House, you can sponsor Fr Stuart here: Stuart Owen is fundraising for Hector's House
Update from the VSA
What's Coming Up?
- Christmas Wreath Workshop – Thursday 27 November
- Santa Fun Run - Sunday 30 November
- Christmas Fair - Saturday 6 December
- Family NYE Party – Wednesday 31 December
Tickets to all upcoming events are available now at www.pta-events.co.uk/victoriaschoolassociation.
Silent Auction
Opens Monday 17 November with some brilliant items and teacher experiences up for grabs. We can still add further lots, so if you can gift any experiences, vouchers or products, please get in touch with the VSA – every bit helps!
Tombola Bottle Donation
It's not too late to donate a bottle. The crate will remain in the playground at morning drop-off early next week.
Looking for Second-Hand School Uniform?
If you’d like to buy pre-loved school uniform items, please email us at VSAUniform@victoria.herts.sch.uk.
Sarah Wade (Ash Class mum) will let you know what’s currently in stock. You can either collect your items directly from her or pick them up from the office. Payment can be made in cash on collection or online via the VSA website.
We currently have a range of items available, including school-branded jumpers and T-shirts, as well as trousers, shirts, skirts, dresses, and PE kit. If you’d like to donate any good-quality uniform, please also get in touch using the same email address. Thank you for your support, The VSA x
Open Mornings for Prospective Parents
Looking for a Reception place to start September 2026? Come to one of our open mornings for prospective Reception families to have a tour of the school.
Wednesday 19 November 2025-9.15am
Tuesday 2 December 2025-9.15am
Thursday 8 January 2025-9.15am (Reception and Nursery Tour)
St Peter's Church Christmas Events
We have a few family events coming up at St Peter’s Church (see below):
Saturday 22 November – Arts & Crafts Fair
10am-4pm in the Court House - browse the free exhibition of artworks & crafts, meet local artists & makers, purchase unique works of art, maybe even find a special early Christmas gift, and enjoy teas, coffees and CAKES!
Sunday 23 November 2025: Festival of Light
St Peter's Church will be open to the public with an amazing display of candles, and there’ll be hot mulled wine on sale.
Events are free, but we will welcome donations towards the St Peter’s Renovation Appeal, which will go towards fixing our leaking roof!
Acorn - Rosie for being so kind and helpful to everyone.
Oak - Nellie for writing full sentences with capital letters and full stops.
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Freddie, Matteo, Diana, Siena and Felix |
"Everyday in school makes a difference to your child's future" Nursery 95% Reception 92% Year 1 97% Year 2 97% |
