A key priority for us this year is to develop a five-year strategy for Victoria College and Victoria College Prep. This will run from 2023-2028 and provide both schools and their communities with clarity of direction for the five years to come as we aspire to be world-class organisations. 

Thank you to all parents who have completed the survey. Should you wish to take part in a focus group to give more detailed input, we still have availability from 18:00-19:00 on Monday 27 March and from 17:00-18:00 on Tuesday 28 March.

If you would like to attend, please email clare.smith@vcj.sch.je to confirm your place. 

Parents should be aware of how their children are using phones and regularly checking them, ideally with your child as part of the conversation. An app to be aware of is called SendIt, which links to Snapchat and allows anonymous comments and feedback to be sent to users. This has the potential to be a serious risk for bullying and could lead to mental health issues. Remember, if you ever want to see what other parents have experienced with apps and devices, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ is a really useful resource. You aren't alone if you feel you can't keep up with what apps your child is using!

If you have any questions regarding managing online safety, or would like to discuss a particular issue, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr Griffin or Mr Crossley.

With over 25 students registered for our inaugural ArtEquals project alongside 15 local artists, we are very excited about our exhibition and auction this summer. Watch this space for news of ArtEquals workshops coming up after Easter for the boys to get more involved.

As well as raising funds for the future Victoria College Wellbeing Garden, students will be able to keep up to 50% of their sale proceeds at the exhibition and auction on Friday 30 June in the Great Hall!

Parents who wish to get involved, either donating artwork for the auction, creating your own artwork to exhibit, volunteering at the event or even helping secure corporate sponsorship should reach out to Emily Sweeny (e.sweeny@vcj.sch.je).

1. Ralph Vaughan Williams Strings Ensemble, Saturday 25 March

Following the success of projects like our concert with the Harmony Men and the inter-school GCSE Music Conference, the Music Department of Victoria College is looking forward to hosting the ‘RVW Strings Project’ on Saturday 25 March. This will be an exciting collaboration between various Island schools, the Jersey Academy of Music and experienced string musicians from the JSO, endorsed by the Creative Island Partnership & Jersey Music Association. Students of string instruments around the Island will have the opportunity to rehearse the ‘Concerto Grosso’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams and perform it in the beautiful setting of our Great Hall.   

To register, please click here.

Ralph Vaughan Williams Strings Ensemble Flyer

2. Bandtastic, Wednesday 29 March

Come to hear the Victoria College Concert Band, La Ronde Concert Band and the JMS Concert Band playing a rich variety of pieces on their own and together, in a jamboree of music. Highlights will include music from film and stage: Mamma Mia, Star Wars, Dam Busters. Tickets available from Wednesday 8 March. Watch this space for more information.

Bandtastic

3. Salisbury Cathedral Choir Tour, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 March

Two wonderful evenings of entertainment not to be missed. Please click on the link for more information:

Salisbury Cathedral Choir Tour Dates

We have had a number of new staff join the College this term. Marketing caught up with them to find out a little more about each of them and how they are settling into their new roles. Please click here to find out more.

The college is delighted to continue to offer the pupils such a wide range of amazing opportunities next term on top of all the Sport, Drama, Music, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, academic clubs and trips that will also be running.

Please click on the link below to find out more about times and locations of clubs, how to sign up and details of a brand new exciting club!

Clubs & Activities - Summer Term

Photos from House Music 2023 are available to purchase for a minimum donation of £5, which will go directly to the Victoria College Foundation. For more information and to browse the photos, please click here.

All students in Dunlop House are invited to join the annual Dunlop House Charity Meal to raise money for their chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey. This event takes place out of school hours at Hotel Ambassadeur, St Clement at 18:00-20:00. For more information on how to sign up, please follow the link below:

Dunlop House Meal Parent Letter

Last year, The Institute of Directors Jersey, in partnership with Skills Jersey and Jersey Business, and in collaboration with Haute Vallee School and Victoria College launched a new scheme called the IoD Accredited Internship.

This scheme seeks to encourage students from Years 11 to 13 to gain valuable work experience in Hospitality and Retail on a casual basis, primarily weekends and school holidays.  While undertaking this paid employment students will also work towards receiving a certificate accredited by the IoD. For more information about this and how to sign up please follow the link below:

IoD Accredited Internship Letter to Parents

In the latter half of this term we launch the university application process with Year 12. As part of this process we would like to invite all Year 12 parents and students to attend an information evening, which will outline the support available and key information for parents and students. Further information is available in the attached letter, along with information about the Pre-Public Examinations that Year 12 sit in the summer term.

Higher Education Information Evening Letter