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Newsletter                

19 June 2026

More Ofsted Updates 

Our Ofsted report is now live on the Ofsted website for all to see. 

Having done a bit of research from the 921 school inspections since the new framework was introduced, only 16% of schools were graded strong for achievement, only 32% achieved strong for attendance and behaviour.  Also of the 666 of schools inspected that have an early years department, only 25% were graded strong. Go Team Victoria!

Source: Ofsted 20 May 2026

Green Guardians- Litter pick 

The Green Guardians took to the streets of Berkhamsted to complete a litter pick around the town. We collected a lot of rubbish, filling one bin bag.  It was great to have the Thomas Coram Green Guardians join us and for the Victoria children to spend time with them.

Hot Weather

During this spell of extremely hot weather please make sure your child has a hat in school and remember to apply sun cream to your child before they come to school.

 23 June- Stay and Play for new Nursery and Reception starters (Sept 2026)

26 June-Flat Stan First Aid Workshops (Reception to YR2)

30 June- Nursery Sports Day (9.30-11.30)

July

1 July-Reception and KS1 Sports Day (9.30-11.45)

6 July- ASC bookings go live

6 July-New Reception starters parent talk- 6pm

7 July- YR2 Leavers Assembly (at school)

9 July- Transition Morning (YR2 at TC all day)

10 July- Report to parents

16 July- YR2 Leavers Service (St Peter's 2pm)

17 July- YR2 goodbye from the school (3pm)

 Oracy Homework Conversation Starters

This week the oracy task to discuss is:

If you could talk to your pet, what would you say?

VSA Update

1. Tombola Bottle Donation

A box will continue to be out in the back playground at morning drop-off next week for any bottle donations for the tombola at the Summer Fair. Anything goes, it doesn’t have to be alcohol. All donations are really appreciated.

Prefer to donate online? Simply select "Bottle Donation" under the Summer Fair and we’ll buy a bottle on your behalf.  

2. Upcoming Events

Second Hand Uniform Sale - Tuesday 23 June, 3–4 pm

Come along to buy some great value second-hand uniform from the back playground.

Summer Fair - Saturday 27 June, 12–3 pm

Get ready for an afternoon bursting with fun: a real fire engine to explore, goal shoot‑outs with Berkhamsted FC footballers, tombola, BBQ, Didicars, hook‑a‑duck, arts & crafts, face painting and loads more!

To help avoid long queues for face painting, please book your face‑painting slot online beforehand.  

End‑of‑Year BBQ - Friday 17 July, 4–7 pm

Let’s wrap up the school year in proper style. Join us for a BBQ, bar, kids’ entertainer, live band, and plenty of good vibes. It’s the perfect way to slide into summer.

Tickets for the Summer Fair (and tokens) and the End of Year BBQ are available online now - grab yours and join the fun. We'd love to see you there!

Acorn - Vinnie for fantastic curiosity for learning about the world around him.
Ash - Elena for showing respect to our things in Reception.

Oak - Sophia for showing kindness and respect in everything she does.

Beech - Dotty for her excellent bug life cycle in English! You used excellent adjectives.

Cedar - Freddie for showing resilience coming into school.
Hazel - Mako for his resilience with maths this week!
Rowan - Alice for always being a kind friend.