by Saheed Iqbal | Nov 13, 2013 | News
We have teamed up with Creative Alliance and the YES Programme to host a free training event for teachers at the Academy on 31st January 2014. The YES Programme is already used in our school and many of our children have enjoyed watching the clips. The resource...
by Saheed Iqbal | Nov 11, 2013 | News
Victoria Park Primary Shape the Future Initiative Transforms Learning Outcomes in U.K. Primary School Victoria Park Academy in a deprived area of the U.K. has experienced an educational transformation due to the Microsoft Shape the Future Initiative in partnership...
by Saheed Iqbal | Oct 1, 2013 | News
As we begin another academic year, maintaining regular attendance is high on our list of priorities. Attendance steadily rose last year and children were rewarded with many treats. One child from each key stage who achieved 100% attendance was chosen at random and...
by Saheed Iqbal | Sep 22, 2013 | Event
To enhance the children’s baking skills the idea of the first VPA ‘Bake Off’ was born. The event was a weeklong task linked to the theme of the school’s ‘Big Adventure’ incorporating individual class projects. The children were asked to research their ideas for...
by Saheed Iqbal | Sep 15, 2013 | Event
Friday 13th September saw the occasion of our school sports day. Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions, we could not venture outside for such an event. This however, did neither deter us nor ‘dampen’ our enthusiasm! Children participated indoors in...
