Please be reminded that the College is closed to students on Tuesday 12 September due to Industrial Action and on Thursday 14 September due to staff training and the Battle of Britain Air Show. For further information about Industrial Action, please refer to Dr Hughes’ letter sent yesterday.

Please note the following Parent Information Evenings, taking place in person, in the Great Hall, 5.30-6.30pm.

• Y8 – Wednesday 20 September
• Y9 – Thursday 21 September
• Y10 – Wednesday 13 September
• Y11 – Monday 25 September
• Y12 – Tuesday 19 September (see letter to Y 12 parents below) 
• Y13 – Tuesday 26 September (see letter to Y13 parents below)

Please be aware of key dates for your diary this half term:

• Founders Week - w/c Monday 25 September (Founders' Walk - Friday 29 September)
• Open Evening - Thursday 5 October from 4.30pm
• House Drama save the date - Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October

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

• Run for Kezia - Sunday 10 September, sign up here
• This week Kooth (commissioned for 10-25 year olds) is focusing on managing back to school anxiety. As the summer draws to a close, it brings that stressful time for so many students. They might be feeling worried or nervous about navigating a new school or college, being away from their family, making friends, upcoming exams or big changes, having to return to lessons and having less time to relax. Please click on the link here to access a list of Kooth resources and dates for your diary. You can also access a Guide to managing back to school anxiety here. 
• Dick Moore talk, 'Coping with your adolescent' - Tuesday 31st October, 7-8pm, Great Hall. For more information and to register, please click here.

If your son carries an autoinjector (eg. EpiPen) or an inhaler, please ensure that it is in date. A spare should also be left in the Medical Bay, clearly labelled with his name and the instructions. If you need to provide us with these, please leave them at the College Office.

On a similar note, if your son requires a prescription medication, it must be held in the Medical Bay where he will go to take it. Again, leave it at the College Office, clearly labelled and with instructions.

Bentley Photographic are in College on Monday, when all students will have an individual photograph taken. Please ensure that boys have full College uniform (blazers, shirt and tie) and big smiles!

Supervised homework sessions will take place this term and will be held Monday to Thursday from 3.30 - 5pm. For more information and to sign up your son, please access the link below. 

Homework Club

VCPA Secretary Required

The VCPA are looking for a member of the school community who is willing to join the Committee as Secretary. If you are interested in the role as minute-taker for the meetings, please email VCPAChair2@gmail.com.

The first meeting is Monday 18 September at 7pm by zoom. Everyone is welcome. Please email the above address for contact details.

Nearly New Uniform Shop (NNUS) - Donations Required

DONATIONS - the NNUS is looking for donations. Please leave your outgrown, unwanted uniform in the collection box beside the Gatehouse Reception for onward sale by the NNUS. All gratefully received. Thank you.

It was lovely to see so many of you last night in the Great Hall. Please find attached a copy of the presentation for your information.

Year 7 Parent Information Evening Presentation

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for your son to take part in the Victoria College Ski Trip taking place in Auron, France from Saturday 30 March to Friday 5 April 2024. This is the first week of the Easter holidays.

This trip is available to all pupils in Years 7 to 10. We are looking to fill 35 student places on this trip and will have 5 staff accompany the group to France.

Please follow the link below to find out more about this amazing opportunity:

Ski Trip Letter - Easter 2024

I'ts not too late to sign up to the 2023/24 Duke of Edinburgh's Award run by the school - please fill in and return the attached form to secure your son's place.  

This year, the DofE is being offered to Year 9 boys who wish to partake in an array of outdoor team building activities that enable the boys to develop vital skills for the future.  The program is currently being offered at ‘Bronze level’ and is entirely shaped around your son’s personal interests.

DofE Award Enrolment Form 2023-2024

On Wednesday 20 September the Year 11 Geography pupils will be conducting their GCSE fieldwork in St Catherine's Wood and St Helier over the course of the day.

The day itself will fit within a normal school day and pupils should be dropped off and collected as normal. Pupils should wear suitable clothes and footwear, and ensure they bring a small backpack for equipment and packed lunch. Pupils will have the option to purchase food in town at lunch if they so wish. Clipboards will be provided along with resources, but pens, pencils, and basic equipment will be essential.

Any questions, please contact Head of Geography, Daniel Hodder (d.hodder@vcj.sch.je).

The History and Politics department are planning a trip for Year 12 and 13 History and Politics students to London from Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 December 2023. 

Politics students will attend a conference, featuring some big political names such as Sajid Javid, West Streeting and Ed Davey. History students will visit the National Army Museum in line with their studies on the British experience of warfare.

We will stay overnight in central London and spend day 2 visiting Westminster, Whitehall and Parliament, as well as the Cabinet War Rooms. We anticipate the cost will be in the region of £400 including flights and accommodation. If your son is interested in taking part in this trip (which we would strongly advise, particularly politics students), then please attend a short meeting on Monday lunchtime in Henderson at 1.05pm. 

Please find below the link to a letter from Mr Falle, Head of Sixth Form, including information regarding an upcoming Year 12 parent and student talk, which takes place on Tuesday 19th September.

Parent Information Letter - Year 12

Please find below the link to a letter from Mr Falle, Head of Sixth Form, including information regarding an upcoming Year 13 parent and student talk, which takes place on Tuesday 26th September.

Parent Information Letter - Year 13