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10 July 2026

Governors Summer Term Newsletter 

Please see the Summer Term newsletter from the Castle CE Federation Governing Body.

Click here for all the latest news from our governors.

School of Kindness

We had a final Kindness Ambassador meeting with schools around the country to celebrate all the acts of kindness.  Thank you to our wonderful Kindness Ambassadors who have helped raise funds for 52lives, Hospice of St Francis, supported the local foodbank and went around promoting acts of kindness to all the children at Victoria.  We are proud to announce we have achieved the award of accredited School of Kindness for 2025/2026.

YR2 Leavers Assembly 

The YR2 children put on a fabulous show on Tuesday. We were transported through time exploring all the enrichment and learning experiences, they had experienced since joining Victoria.  The songs were performed at such a high standard, with a YR1 commenting 'that was a real show'.  Thank you for all the memories over the years and we will miss you when you move to your new schools.

Staff Leavers and Movers

We are sad to say goodbye to Ms Sharpley who has been working as a Midday Supervisor and at ASC.  She is moving out of the area and has found a position working locally near her home. I am sure you will want to wish her all the best.

We also have Ms Stevens who is moving to teach at Thomas Coram. Our YR2's are very excited as they have a familiar face moving with them as she will be teaching in YR3.

Lost Property

Staff will be clearing up their classrooms next week, so hopefully any named lost property will find it's way back to the original owner.  YR2 families, if you could have a final check to see if there are any reading books, library books or anything else that may need to be returned before they leave.

Little Wandle Books

Some of the TAs spent an afternoon going through all the reading book packs.  We have managed to find most of the missing books or had spares to replace lost ones.  However, can Reception and YR1 families return any reading books you have before the end of next week.

Save the Date

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

20 July- YR2 goodbye from the school (1.30pm)

20 July- End of term (early finish at 1.30pm)

Return to School- Thursday 3 September 

Diary dates for the Autumn term will be sent out before we break up.

VSA Update 

Silent Auction - ENDS 10PM TONIGHT

The countdown is on! Our online silent auction wraps up at 10pm tonight, and the teacher experiences this year are absolute gems:

• Water fight & ice lollies with Miss Lea and Miss Stanford (for 12 children)

• Picnic with Miss Gordon and Miss Walker (for 12 children)

• Movie with Mrs Sargeant and Miss Kelly (for 10 children)

• Ice cream at the bus with Mrs Freeman (for 6 children)

Other brilliant lots include: a term at Stagecoach, a £200 voucher for Alfonso School of Performing Arts, Game On holiday camp voucher for two children, 1‑month membership at Harry’s Gym, and a Chef’s Table supper club for two with Chef Ben Perkins at Grape Expectations.

Take a look and get bidding before the clock runs out.

End of Year Summer BBQ - Friday 17 July, 4-8pm

Berkhamsted meets Hawaii! A proper end‑of‑term celebration. We’ve got live music, BBQ, bar, kids’ entertainer, a Boogaloo dance performance, face painting, and plenty more to keep the whole family smiling.

Tickets are available online - come join the party

Art Club

The art project this term was inspired by artist Le Douanier Rousseau. Please click the link to view the children's artwork. Victoria on-line art gallery