Newsletter

14 October 2022

 If you've not got much time please read:

• Book Donations and Wish List
• Miss Dunn
• Victoria and Thomas Coram open events for prospective parents
• Firework tickets for sale

Notices and Reminders

Miss Dunn

After a successful foot operation and plenty of bed rest, Miss Dunn is making a speedy recovery. She is looking forward to returning to school after half term on Monday 31 October. While Miss Dunn is still recovering at home, Ms Davies will be meeting with parents at the parent consultations.

New Value - Responsibility

This week we started to learn about our new value, Responsibility. We talked about taking responsibility for what you say, especially making an effort to say kind and positive things to each other. If you notice your child taking responsibility of what they say at home, please let us know.

Book Donations and Wish List

We are currently updating our library books and to help with this we would be grateful for donations of any good quality picture books or chapter books suitable for children aged 3 to 7. Please bring any pre-loved books to the office.

Watch this space… as we are also going to be creating a wish list of new books for anyone who would like to buy a book for the library or reading corners in the classrooms.

Victoria and Thomas Coram Open Events for Prospective Parents

Tours for parent/carers interested in a Reception place at Victoria for September 2023 will be taking place on the following dates. Please contact the school Office on 01442 865781 if you would like to book a place.

Victoria C of E Infant and Nursery Dates

Thursday 20 October at 9.00

Tuesday 1 November at 2.00

Monday 7 November at 9.00

Wednesday 23 November at 11.00

Tours for Nursery places in September 2023 will take place in January 2023.

Thomas Coram Dates

Open Mornings for prospective parents/carers

Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 9.00

Thursday 17 November 2022 at 9.00

For entry into Year 3, or into another year group, or if you’re considering Reception and want to see what Thomas Coram offers for junior age children after they leave infant school.

Free School Meals

Also, don't forget to check out Hertfordshire County Council's Free School Meals page click here if you think your child may be eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.

Staff Vacancies

There is still time to apply for if you are interested in working at Victoria. We have a vacancy for an After School Assistant Supervisor and After School Assistant, 5 afternoons a week. For more details and to apply click here.

Gold Key Breakfast Club are also looking for ad hoc staff, click here for more details.

Volunteers

We are looking for two volunteers, one for Nursery from 9-11, one morning a week to help take the children to the school library and another for Year 1 from 2-3, one afternoon a week to help with reading.  If you are interested and don't have children in the year group you would like to volunteer in, then please email admin@victoria.herts.sch.uk.

Star of the Week

Acorn - Mako for super contributions during class discussions.

Ash - Lola for her increasing confidence and willingness to participate with more activities.

Oak - Oliver for working really hard and getting involved in our phonics lessons.

Beech - Connor for trying super hard in class this week.

Cedar - Eden for working extra hard in maths this week.

Hazel - Freya for always behaving excellently and working to the best of her ability.

Rowan - Louis for being a great friend to his peers.

Birthdays

Happy Birthday! this week to the following children:

 Edward and Theo

Value Champions