We are constantly trying to improve the education that we offer students at Victoria College and are now at the stage in the school year where we need you to tell us how well you think we are doing and how we can improve the things that are important to you. Please spare 10 minutes to complete a questionnaire by using this link and logging on using the password provided below.

The case-sensitive password is: VCJ99802Pa

By completing the questionnaire, you will be telling us how you think we should be spending our time and resources, to make our College the best that it can be for your son. Each completed questionnaire is vital in finding out what parents think. Your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will make a difference to how we run the school and plan for the future.

Thank you in advance for your help

The College is looking resplendent with flags and bunting in preparation for the King's Coronation on Saturday.  All this week, the students have been enjoying a number of different in-lesson activities and there's lots more to come including cake and live music in the Quad and a special Bistro Coronation lunch. Catch up with news as it happens on our social media channels!

Well done to the Year 7s who, very patiently, formed a crown on College lawn to be photgraphed from above. What a lovely way to mark the occasion and celebrate our unique links to the British Monarchy since the College's foundation in 1852. More on the history of the college and our Visitor, The British Monarch, can be found via the link below: 

Victoria College - Our History

Victoria College's School Counsellor is inviting students to take part in 5 small group sessions playing a therapeutic board game called "Feeling Good".

The 'Feeling Good' game encourages players to feel good about themselves by recognising, understanding, and expressing their emotions. The game requires players to communicate and collaborate with each other. This communication can help break down barriers and create a safe space for students to express themselves. It also helps students to build trust and work together towards a common goal.

Please fill in the form below to apply for a space. Spaces are limited, and so will be offered on a first come, first served basis only. 

Feeling Good Board Game Form

Please be aware of the latest online safety messages that all parents need to be aware of.

Omegle – an anonymous web platform that provides video chat by randomly matching users between all countries based on shared interests. This can include photo and video content. Needless to say, the risks inherent in using this app are huge. Indeed, the first risk identified by Omegle themselves is “One of the main risks of anonymous chatting is the lack of accountability. Without knowing who you’re talking to, it’s difficult to hold someone accountable for their actions or words. This can lead to inappropriate or even harmful behaviour.” The age rating is 18. Simply, your son should not be using this website. Please check his phone to make sure he is not putting himself, or others, in harm’s way

“jsyscraps” SnapChat group – We have been made aware of an Island wide SnapChat group called “jsyscraps” where children are sharing videos of deliberately started fights and filming them. No VCJ boys have been identified in any videos, but many students and parents will no doubt be aware of the group's existence. Please could we ask that you check that your son is not a member of this group, and discuss with him the obvious reasons why this group, or similar, is not appropriate. This is also a good time to remind the College community that the age limit on SnapChat is 13+, and so boys who are aged 11 and 12 should not have access to it.

You will know that at Victoria College we have a very clear and consistent policy on the use of mobile devices during the school day: they must be turned off between 8.25am-3.25pm. Please support this approach by not messaging your son during the day, and if he messages you during the day, do not reply, and later, tell him not to. All messages should be sent through the Main Office. As well as the obvious health and social benefits, it is also to safeguard your son’s welfare, as well as his peers’.

We are very grateful to all members of the College community who have been in touch to alert us to the above issues. If you have any further questions or comments, please contact Designated Safeguarding Lead, Anthony Griffin (a.griffin@vcj.sch.je) or Deputy DSL, Patrick Crossley (p.crossley@vcj.sch.je).

Due to the number of Mondays that have been affected by INSET and Public Holidays, we have decided to replace the usual Wednesday Timetable on Wednesday May 10 with our Monday lesson Timetable. This will mitigate the loss of particular subjects missing Monday lessons in the run-up to the internal exams, particularly in Y7-9 where some subjects only see their classes once per week. Co-curricular activities will also run as per Mondays, unless advised otherwise.

If you have registered for ArtEquals, please complete the submission form below. This will need to be attached to your artwork when it is handed in on or before Friday 26 May:

Submission Form - Art Equals

There is still time to sign up if you haven't done so already. Find out more via our website here. 

Following a very successful evening yesterday, Mr Moody will run his second ArtEquals workshop on Wednesday 10 May in JADAT from 15:30-17.00. Students have been enjoying making a fabric version of papier mâché to create collages ready for stencilling next week. The objective? To design fabulous wall hangings for our ArtEquals exhibition and auction on Friday 30 June. These sessions are open to all. 

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 ArtEquals exhibition and auction on Friday 30 June in the Great Hall!

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's Award, 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

This is a choir for boys in Years 5-8 at VCP and VCJ. Our Foundation Choir has been established for a couple of years now, with both schools working in collaboration.  We are auditioning for new singers for entry from after May half-term and September 2023.

If you have a boy in Year 7 who would like to audition for the Foundation Choir, please complete the form:

Foundation Choir Form

Year 7-10 will complete their End of Year Exams in the week beginning Monday 22 May. Please see attached letters with regards to revision materials and examination timetables.

Year 7-9 Exams Letter

Year 10 Exams Newsletter

Year 7 Timetable

Year 8 Exam Timetable

Year 9 Exam Timetable

Year 10 Exam Timetable

Please find below a list of key dates for your diary:

Training - Monday 19 June in school, all Year 9 doing DofE (11 students)

Practise Walk A - Tuesday 27 June, half year group in their DofE groups

Practise Walk B - Wednesday 28 June, half year group in their DofE groups

Friday 30 June - Preparation for the expedition in school for all Year 9 doing DofE. Should only need 3 lessons. (tbc)

Expedition A - Monday 3 to Tuesday 4 July, half year group

Expedition B - Monday 10 to Tuesday 11 July, half year group

Should any of these dates be problematic for parents, please do let DofE Manager, Mrs Blackmore (m.blackmore@vcj.sch.je) know so that she can allocate the correct expedition training and session for your son.

Bronze Expedition Checklist 2023

Next Tuesday, 9 May, is Liberation Day and all our CCF Cadets are expected to take part in the morning parade in St Helier. Cadets should report to Wg Cdr Blackmore and WO1 McGarr no later than 0930hrs in the Royal Square. They will be finished at approximately 1220hrs and can be collected from the same location. Please ensure that your child is fit to parade, they should have eaten breakfast and be sufficiently hydrated, as the morning does involve marching in warm weather.

Dress is as follows:

Royal Navy - No. 3

Army - MTP (this should be pressed)

Royal Air Force - Wedgwood Blues

Please ensure their uniform is immaculate and shoes/boots highly polished as they will be representing the College in a visible arena.

Y9-13, CCF (RAF) Summer Camp

Parents should have received a letter about RAF camp at Royal Air Force Station Benson. This is an exciting opportunity for your child to visit a busy and active flying station, and it is hoped they will get the opportunity to fly in military aircraft. Consent forms must be returned by Friday 12 May. If you did not receive a letter, please contact ccf@vcj.sch.je

Please find attached a letter for Year 11 parents regarding the Sixth Form transition day, which takes place on Tuesday 27 June for all Year 11 students who wish to return to Victoria College for A Level studies.

Year 11 Transition 2023

A number of planned revision sessions are available during exam leave. The attached schedule shows revision sessions open to all students. Students may also attend smaller group or 1-2-1 sessions by prior arrangement with their teachers, and of course teachers can be contacted by email to offer feedback on any practice questions etc. A study room will be available for students who wish to work at College during study leave. Revision sessions will take place in classrooms in the relevant department areas and will be signposted accordingly.

Exams and Revision Timetable

Please note that students with afternoon examinations before Study Leave may choose to study at home in the morning of their examinations. Please email attendance@vcj.sch.je to inform us of your son's absence, which will be authorised as exam leave. Please check examination start times carefully and arrive in good time for the start of the exam.

Exam Clash. There are 25 students who have three exams on Wednesday 7 June and these have been re-arranged as per the attached schedule. After the Multiple Choice Chemistry exam at 11.30am students will all go into isolation for one hour before their History exam in the afternoon starting at 1.30pm. Phones will not be permitted in the isolation room, and it is also important to bring lots of food and drink as they will not be permitted to go to the Bistro or off site into town. Any queries, please contact Examinations Officer, Ms Liz Croft (l.croft@vcj.sch.je).

Examination Clash Information - Wednesday 7 June

Year 11 and 13 students should return their school books in the week commencing Monday 19 June. Mr Wooldridge will be based in the Temple for students to return their books, and students can speak with him in advance to confirm which books they have loaned out. Books not returned by Friday 23 June will be charged for at a rate of £20 per textbook and £10 per Library book.

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