Tickets are now available for another entertaining bingo evening courtesy of the Victoria College Parents Association on Thursday 12 March. All ages welcome. 

Please register via the QR code on the flyer. 

VCPA Bingo Night

Do come along and meet members of the Victoria College Parents' Association team, as well as members of staff. Find out how the VCPA supports the College community and how you can get involved. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. Please register your interest here. 

This Course is on offer for all students and will run over the May half term. Join Mr Shahin and get yourself qualified as a PADI diver and have the ability to scuba dive anywhere in the world. Our aim is to get boys trained up so that we can start offering scuba diving for activity week, so don't miss out! Please email Head of Clubs and Activities, Mr Akers, (k.akers@vcj.sch.je) if you are interested.

Please see the poster here for more information. 

Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!) - Tuesday 27th January 6:00-7:00pm (GMT)

Teachers are all too aware of the impact that technology addiction can have on the quantity - and quality – of a student’s revision.

But what can be done to limit screen time outside of the classroom, where the majority of independent study takes place?

This upcoming webinar from Elevate Education shows parents how they can help their child to remove distractions with the help of app blockers, improving focus and reducing procrastination.

Attendees of the last webinar on technology and focus came away with relevant, practical advice that could be used that evening:

‘I learned so much and it felt so on-point with my teenage son. It also helped me see that some of the things I am already doing are on the right track.’

‘Informative, with practical examples and real-life applications. Simple and easy to remember.’ 

Please register here. 

Please find below the link to a letter from the SEND Service team about holiday clubs running during the Easter holidays. 

SEND Service Holiday Play and Youth Schemes

Application - Holiday Play and Youth Schemes

When: Monday 9 - Thursday 12 March

Where: The Great Hall, Highlands. 

Deadline: Friday 16 January

How to apply: Entries now open!  With categories for individual poem recitals, prepared and unprepared readings, duologues, small and large group choral verse and songs, there's something for everyone.  Please refer to specific classes for French native speakers.  

Apply via Run My Festival here.

Technology sponsorship plea on behalf of Victoria College Prep:

Do you work for, or know a company that would love to make a real difference in education? 

In order to ensure the very best learning experiences, Victoria College Prep provides an iPad for every child. They are now inviting local businesses to partner with them as sponsors to be able to continue this valuable initiative and allow more of their school budget to go toward other essential areas that enrich their students’ education.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Headteacher, Dan Pateman (d.pateman@vcp.sch.je) 

Find out more here. 

Braithwaite House Dress Down Day 

Thursday 29 January

Victoria College Music Events

• Choral Evensong – Our College Choir is honoured to be leading Choral Evensong next Wednesday 28 January at the Town Church. Come along to support our students and experience the joy of choral music in this beautiful historic setting

• House Music Final 2026 - Our much-anticipated battle of the Houses will take place on Thursday 12 February from 6pm and parents are warmly invited to attend. A firm favourite for students, staff and the wider community, it's always an unforgettable evening. Tickets available from 30 January

Full Swing Event - Jersey Opera House, this weekend!

One of our Old Victorians, Jonny Labey, is performing in a new, family-friendly show called Full Swing, playing at the Jersey Opera House this weekend (23–24 January). It’s an uplifting celebration of dance, music and storytelling, led by a predominantly male West End cast, and created with one clear hope: that a young boy in the audience might feel seen, understood, and encouraged to follow what lights him up. 

If your son is an aspiring actor or dancer and wants to see the show, you can book with 20% off using code: JLAB26FSWING. Jonny told us that, "After more than ten years working professionally in acting and dance including the West End and on screen, I felt compelled to reflect on the journey that brought me here, particularly as a boy who grew up loving dance and theatre without many visible role models." 

We are extremely proud of our PSHE programme at Victoria College! PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) education is the backbone of excellent safeguarding, empowering young people to make good choices to improve their mental and physical health, build social skills, foster positive relationships, and prepare for future careers and financial independence. It equips young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate life safely, make informed decisions, and become responsible members of society.

In Years 7, 8, 9 and 11, students enjoy a distinct one hour PSHE lesson taught by experienced members of staff including those in the Leadership Group. In Year 10, we currently operate drop-down events to ensure our pupils have access to the information and strategies they need to stay safe in their ever-changing world.

We strive to support you, our parent body, in expanding the discussions taking place in the classroom at home. To that end, we invite you, as a family, to enjoy a weekly dinner discussion around the supper table. If these discussions prompt further topics, please do get in touch with our Head of PSHE, Mrs Silver (g.silver@vcj.sch.je) so we can share!

This term, students will be focusing on:

Year 7: First Aid

Year 8: Relationships and Sex

Year 9: Drugs and Alcohol

This week, the following topics have been the centre of discussion in PSHE lessons:

Year 7 - Can you remember how to conduct your Primary Survey? Can you find someone to let you practice putting them into the recovery position?

Year 8 - What do you think is important in a healthy relationship? Which relationship red flags can you remember? 

Year 9 - Did the statistics about the falling use of drugs and alcohol use amongst young people surprise you? What can you remember about them? 

This initiative is designed for parents of children aged 8-16, providing an opportunity to improve English language skills through topics that directly impact their children's lives, such as wellbeing and school life. 

While parents attend the course, where necessary, children will be safely engaged in a Youth Club, supported by qualified Youth Workers. 

Course details: 

Location: The Jersey Youth Service

Time: 5pm-7pm

Dates (Mondays): 

• 26 January
• 2 February
• 9 February

Please see the attached poster for more information.

English Course Poster

School Nurses will be coming in on Thursday 29 January to administer the Y8 HPV vaccinations. Please click on the link below to complete the consent form, even if you do not intend for your child to have the vaccination. 

HPV Vaccination Letter and Consent Form

Please find below a letter from Mr Bloor, Head of RE and Philosophy, about lessons coming up on the topic of the Holocaust. 

Studying the Holocaust - Parent Letter

Please find this week's Warning Orders here. 

Thank you to parents of students in Year 10 who have asked for dinner table discussion topics! Year 10 will begin their PSHE sessions this academic year so, with this in mind, their discussion prompts are linked to the topics they will cover in due course: relationships and sex education, citizenship, drugs and alcohol education and mental health strategies. We hope these prove interesting and afford meaningful opportunities for you to build on our discussions in lesson time!

The topic for the next week is: What does an unhealthy relationship look like to you?

All Year 11 students have been assigned a guidance interview with a member of the Leadership Group or Sixth Form team. These interviews are currently being held through to 28 January 2026 ahead of subject choices for A Level.

The purpose of the interviews is to discuss subject options and assist students in making informed choices for their post-GCSE pathway. Appointment times have been shared with Tutors. If any student has not received their appointment, they should contact Mr Crill (j.crill@vcj.sch.je) or Mr Townsend (j.townsend@vcj.sch.je).

Please note the Sixth Form application deadline outlined below.

A reminder that the Sixth Form application closing date is Friday 30 January 2026.  For more information, please visit our website here. Please note the separate application forms for internal versus external students. 

This is a substantial free offering from Leading Education, combining live lectures and 1:1 sessions. Drawing on their latest research, they share high-impact, practical guidance on applications that have helped learners achieve a 43% Oxbridge success rate, compared to a national average of 16%.

Senior Consultants also advise on other elements such as personal statement, interview, college and university choice and much more!

For more information, please click here. The deadline for sign up to their next event is Tuesday 10 February. 

Bookings are open for ‘Prepare 2026’. Prepare is an annual programme of revision sessions which is taking place from Monday 13 to Friday 17 April 2026, hosted at JCG.

Delivered by high quality teachers from schools across the island who have experience in preparing students for external examinations, they are an invaluable opportunity for deep coverage of relevant content and practising exam-style questions.

For more information and to book, please click here.

Please find the link to the Year 13 mock examinations timetable and parent letter below:

Year 13 Mock Examinations Timetable

Year 13 Mock Examinations Parent Letter