Parents
2020-2021 Term Dates
Autumn Term 2020
Term starts: Monday 7th September 2020
Half-term holiday: Monday 26th October 2020 to Friday 30th October 2020
Teacher Training day: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Term Ends: Friday 18th December 2020
Christmas holiday: Monday 21st December 2020 to Friday 1st January 2021
Spring Term 2021
Term starts: Monday 4th January 2021
Teacher Training Day: Friday 12th February 2021
Half-term holiday: Monday 15th February 2021 to Friday 19th February 2021
Term ends: Thursday 1st April 2021
Easter Holiday: Friday 2nd April 2021 to Friday 16th April 2021
Summer Term 2020
Term Starts: Monday 19th April 2021
Teacher Training day: Friday 30th April 2021
Half term holiday: Monday 31st May 2021 to Friday 4th June 2021
Term ends: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Summer Holiday starts: Thursday 22nd July 2021
2020-2021 Term Dates are provisional and could be subject to change
Awesome Attendance!
To gain Victoria Park’s prestigious Class Attendance Trophy, children in the class will have attended (and been on time!) everyday for a week. They will then be rewarded with being the keepers of the school attendance trophy for the following week and will receive a mini trophy to keep/exchange for prizes.
This year our pupil leadership group – the Changemakers – have decided on the rewards:
When exchanged, 1 mini trophy entitles the class to receive 5 mins extra playtime.
3 mini trophies entitles the class to receive a class pyjama Pinata. 4 mini trophies entitles the class to receive a class pizza party.
The Changemakers also agreed that all pupils present for everyday of the term be rewarded with a badge for their uniform, and that each year group should be represented by a different colour – how many badges can you spot as you walk around the school?
Guidance for Parents around Medical Exclusions in School.
From now on, all letters, messages, parents evenings and payments will be coordinated through ParentMail, meaning less paper used, less opportunities for messages missed, and the introduction of a cashless school office.
Registering with or logging into ParentMail is usually straight-forward but if you do need help we are happy to walk-through your setup with you – please contact the school office for support.
We recommend parents download the free ParentMail App onto their smart phones. Doing this means you won’t need to search through busy inboxes for schools messages or have to remember login details. https://www.parentmail.co.uk/support/parent-support/
Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs change each term and include: Knitting, arts and crafts, football, cooking, baking, marathon training, geography, history, science, Forest school and strategy games.
Bookings for each term can be made via Parentmail. Please see details and timings in our club booklet, or contact the office for more information.
INSPiRE
Inspire Dates 2019 – 20
All workshops run on Wednesdays between 1.45pm and 3.00pm
| Date | Year Group | Initials |
| 18.9.19 | 2 | BM |
| 25.9.19 | 2 | AP |
| 2.10.19 | 2 | KK |
| 9.10.19 | 6 | PA |
| 16.10.19 | 6 | MA |
| 23.10.19 | 1 | CN |
| 6.11.19 | 1 | KL |
| 13.11.19 | 1 | CU |
| 20.11.19 | 3 | JD |
| 27.11.19 | 3 | TB |
| 4.12.19 | 3 | RG |
| 11.12.19 | 4 | SU |
| 15.1.20 | 4 | New staff member |
| 22.1.20 | 4 | JB |
| 29.1.20 | Spare | |
| 5.2.20 | 5 | SW |
| 12.2.20 | 5 | MC |
| 4.3.20 | 5 | New staff member |
| 11.3.20 | 2 | KK |
| 18.3.20 | 2 | BM |
| 25.3.20 | 2 | AP |
| 1.4.20 | 1 | CU |
| 22.4.20 | 1 | KL |
| 29.4.20 | 1 | CN |
| 6.5.20 | 3 | RG |
| 13.5.20 | 3 | TB |
| 20.5.20 | 3 | JD |
| 10.6.20 | 4 | JB |
| 17.6.20 | 4 | SU |
| 24.6.20 | 4 | New staff member |
| 1.7.20 | 5 | New staff member |
| 8.7.20 | 5 | MC |
| 15.7.20 | 5 | SW |
School Meals
School dinners include a main meal, pudding and drink which we believe is good value for money. Payments for dinners should be made via Parentmail. Please see the school office for any further information or to request a menu. https://pmx.parentmail.co.uk/#core/login
Please click here to view the school lunch menu.
Safeguarding Information
For any other safeguarding concerns please contact the school office on 0121 558 8701 to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
E-Safety
ADULT SUPPORT
School Uniform
Look smart | Think smart
It is the expectation of the school that all pupils wear school uniform. This helps to promote a positive identity, supports discipline, set standards and prevents pupils from wearing unsafe or unsuitable ‘fashion clothes” which are often more costly.
- Navy blue v-neck jumper with Academy logo
- Plain white shirt (not a polo shirt)
- Red, gold and blue striped school tie
- Grey or black trousers or skirt
- Grey or black shoes
Girls may wish to wear blue and white checked dresses in the Summer time. Shorts may be worn in the summer as well.
- Navy blue round-neck sweatshirt with Academy logo
- Plain white polo shirt (from Asda or other stockists)
- Grey or black trousers or skirt
- Grey or black shoes
- Wellies, raincoats, gloves, hats, scarves etc for when playing outdoors in all weathers
- Navy blue round-neck sweatshirt with Academy logo
- Plain white T-shirt (from Asda or other stockists)
- Navy blue jogging pants (from Asda or other stockists)
- Slip-on or velcro strapped pumps, shoes or trainers
- Wellies, raincoats, gloves, hats, scarves etc for when playing outdoors in all weathers
School jumpers, sweatshirts and ties are available to buy from the school office. We suggest that trousers, shirts, skirts and shoes are purchased from a local stockist such as Asda. Book bags and PE bags are also available at a cost of £3.50 each.
Please make sure that all items of uniform are clearly marked with the child’s name.
We ask parent to support the school in encouraging their children to wear school colours and take a pride in their appearance.
Jewellery and trainers are not allowed.