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21 November 2025

This week we have been focusing on the words from Isaiah, the prophet who was declaring hope to people in a time when they did not feel much hope. Even when things feel big and scary, like being in a dark room, we can know that God is right there with us. The children thought about who gave them hope and joy to help them when they needed support.

Miss Stanford has started her training in preparation for the My London Landmarks Half Marathon in April.  If you would like to support her raise money for this charity, click here to go to Miss Stanford's Just Giving page.  We can't wait to see how she gets on and look out for her running around Berkhamsted. 

Our Kindness Ambassadors enjoyed visiting Hope Food Bank to see what happens to our Harvest donations. We went to see how the food bank helps the local community and find out what items are most needed this time of year. We would like to support them and will be sending out information on how we can help next week. 

Rotary Shoe Boxes
It's that time of year again when The Rotary Club launch their Shoebox Appeal which collects presents to bring a bit of happiness to seriously deprived children in orphanages in Romania and Moldova. All you need to do is fill a shoebox (available from the office) with goodies and gifts and return it to school by Monday 15 December. Click here for more information.

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 - Now Live!
Bid on brilliant prizes and magical teacher experiences – from alpaca walking, bell ringing at St Peter's, a term and Stagecoach and VIP nativity seats to gingerbread decorating with staff and Head for the Day. Closes 10pm this Sunday 23 November – don’t miss out!

Santa Fun Run - Last Call for Tickets!
Please note the deadline of midnight this Sunday 23 November to book tickets for the Santa Fun Run. Join us in a festive Santa warm up, then chase him around Butts Meadow followed by hot drinks and festive treats. There is a Santa hat and a medal for each ticket purchased (adults run free). Siblings and friends are welcome - just grab a ticket for them to receive a hat and medal. 

Santa's Grotto at the Christmas Fair
Father Christmas is making time in his busy December schedule to pop by! Book a slot for your child(ren) to meet him in Santa's Grotto and receive a gift (1 ticket per child). You can also choose to purchase a professional photo (1 per family) taken with the big man himself!

Thursday 8 January 9.15am at (Reception and Nursery)

Wednesday 21 January at 9.15am

Wednesday 28 January at 9.15am

Friday 6 February at 2pm

Wednesday 11 February at 9.15am

Wednesday 4 March at 11.00am

Friday 13 March at 9.15am

Click here to complete our online booking form.

Nursery Stay and Play

Friday 20 March 1.45pm-2.30pm 

Come along with your child to have a taster of our Nursery. 

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 - Isla-Mae for fantastic listening during learning.
Ash - William for super listening and always showing respect and kindness.
Oak - Samuel for super focus in phonics and respect on the carpet.

Beech -  Freya Martin for her excellent effort in phonics lessons. She is always engaged and trying her best!

Cedar - Freddie for his positive attitude and brilliant contributions to class! 

Hazel - Nellie for her excellent reasoning during fluency. She is also a very caring member of Hazel.