Congratulations to Mrs Angela Stevenson who, this week, celebrates 50 years of service to the College. She is best known more recently for her support invigilating exams and supporting our students through the exam process, but she has worked at the College since 19 June 1973.  Thank you Mrs Stephenson for your longstanding dedication to our College community.

Next week no blazers or ties will be needed in College and shirt sleeves may be rolled up as the hot weather is set to continue. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis. 

We are delighted to be able to share where our students' beautiful creations will be on display during the sculpture trail which launched last week. Our school tortoises will be looked after by:

• Victoria College tortoise – Durrell Charity Shop
• Braithwaite tortoise – Andium Homes
• Bruce tortoise – de Gruchy
• Diarmid tortoise – Romerils
• Dunlop tortoise – Maison de la Normandie
• Sartorius tortoise - Highvern

Tortoise Takeover is an island-wide, public art trail that is bringing together every part of Jersey's community and, in turn, protecting some of the most threatened species on the planet.

Please be aware of the following key events that are taking place next half-term:

• Victoria College Orchestral Challenge Concert - Tuesday 27 June. Book here.
• Art Equals Exhibition and Auction - Friday 30 June. Reserve your ticket here.
• Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation Run - Sunday 2 July, full details here.
• College Prize Giving - Friday 7 July
• Summer Concert - Wednesday 12 July. Book here.
• Sports Day and Non-Sports Sports Day - Thursday 13 July
• Family Fun Day hosted by the Old Victorian's Association - Saturday 15 July. Book here.
• Activities Week, Monday 17 - Friday 21 July

Please refer to the school calendar and regular updates via the newsletter and social media for more information.

The Old Victorians' Association is hosting a fete-style event on Saturday 15 July on College Field to raise funds for the Victoria College Foundation.

There will be several stalls and zones at the event to provide entertainment, including a soft play zone, a catered BBQ, live music, a drinks zone, cornhole, a cricket tournament and other fete favourites for children and families to enjoy.

The whole Victoria College community is invited, you are welcome to bring your friends and family too!

Saturday 15 July

11.30am-3pm

College Field

Tickets can be bought from TicketSource here. 

This month Mind Jersey wil be attending this ADHD Parent/Carers and Professionals support meeting – Thursday 29 June 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Samares School.  They will be talking about the support they can offer to children with ADHD and their families.  Diagnosed or undiagnosed, it does not matter.  They can provide one to one support or group work to meet your child's and your families needs.  They will also be joined by staff from CAMHS who can help with any appointment or waiting list queries you may have and also provide you with some advice and guidance.

The first part of the session will be to watch and listen to the presentation from Mind and the second part for peer support.

If you wish to attend please reserve a free space here.

Motion Studio Jersey are coming to Victoria College in September to run an animation club on Friday lunchtimes. This club is the perfect starting point for budding young animators to develop their skills and become more creative. If you are interested and would like to sign your son up please email Head of Clubs and Activities, James Townsend (j.townsend@vcj.sch.je) to add your child to the list.

The club costs £66 per student for the 6 week course to cover the cost of staffing, art materials and tech.

More information can be found on the Motion Studio website.

The engagement of school staff, parents and early years practitioners in workshops to inform the development of a vision and charter for inclusive education and early years is ongoing. This piece of work will be key to the future of education and CYPES would like to gain input from people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Here you will find a poster about the event and how to book your place. The session on Saturday 24 June will be hosted by the minister who is keen to hear your views. Booking instructions are included on the attached poster.

Just 3 weeks to go before Activities Week 2023. A reminder to all parents that final payments should now have been made. Final information letters were emailed out prior to half-term. If you did not receive this, please contact our Victoria College Admin Team. 

Any queries regarding outstanding amounts, please contact  Marilyn Cox (m.cox@vcj.sch.je) in our Finance Department, who will be pleased to assist you.

All planning is now complete for this trip. All letters, details and FAQs linked to the trip can be found here: https://www.victoriacollege.je/iceland2023

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with Head of Geography, Dan Hodder (d.hodder@vcj.sch.je) if you have any queries.

For upcoming dates and groups for Year 9 D of E Bronze expedition and training please refer to Sharepoint.  

As usual, if there are any issues please email or see Mrs Blackmore (m.blackmore@vcj.sch.je).

D of E Award Training and Expedition Dates Summary

• Practise walk A - Tuesday 27 June half Year group in their D of E groups
• Practise walk B - Wednesday 28 June half Year group in their D of E groups
• Prep for expedition - Friday 30 June in school Year 9 doing D of E. In school lessons 3 and 4
• Expedition group A - Monday 3 to Tuesday 4 July - half Year group
• Expedition group B - Monday 10 to Tuesday 11 July - half Year group

Bronze Expedition Checklist 2023

Please see below a letter reminding you of the details for the Sixth Form transition event, which takes place on Tuesday 27 June for all students who have applied to join our Sixth Form.

Should you have any queries, please contact Mr Falle (a.falle@vcj.sch.je).

Year 11 Transition 2023