This half‑term has been another exciting one in PSHE, with our students engaging in some of the most relevant and forward‑thinking learning we’ve ever delivered. Our focus on digital literacy and online wellbeing has sparked thoughtful discussions, impressive critical thinking, and a real sense of maturity across the year groups.

One of the standout themes has been our work on deepfakes and online harms. Students explored how rapidly evolving technology can blur the lines between truth and fabrication, and why developing a critical eye is now an essential life skill. The BBC came in to film Year 11 work on this and interviewed students in KS3 and 4 to gauge their thoughts on how Jersey is responding to these issues. Pupils analysed real-world examples and reflected on the impact mis- and disinformation can have on individuals, communities, and society. Their ability to question, challenge, and evaluate what they see online has been genuinely impressive.

We were also delighted to collaborate once again with our neighbouring girls’ school, JCG, in joint PSHE sessions, and this week some of our sixth formers accompanied Mrs Silver to the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) event at JCG to add their support to the amazing work our young people are doing. These joint projects give students the chance to share perspectives, debate ethical dilemmas, and work together on practical strategies for staying safe and responsible online citizens. The maturity and respect they showed throughout the sessions were a credit to both schools.

Overall, it has been a half‑term full of curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. We’re incredibly proud of the way students have engaged with complex issues and demonstrated such thoughtful awareness of the digital world they navigate every day. Next term will begin with a morning off timetable for Year 8, who will, on 26 February, be working with agencies on island to explore how to keep our communities safe. We welcome your feedback and input into our growing curriculum as we move forwards! 

Further information on these topics can be found via the following links:

• Government of Jersey Online Guidance Hub
• NSPCC
• Childline
• Kooth
• Yes Project
• Freeda
• Brook
• JAAR

Don't forget that tickets are 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

Band-tastic!

Come to hear The Band of the Island of Jersey and Jersey Premier Brass in concert with Victoria College musicians on Wednesday 25 March from 7pm. Highlights will include music from film and stage. Reserve your ticket here. 

We would like to draw your attention to our Medicines in School Policy. This policy covers all medication, including the use of paracetamol during the school day. If we hold medication for your child in the medical bay, please complete the form on our website, accessible here.

Please Note:

• No new medications will be accepted from pupils, they must be delivered to reception by a parent/carer after the online form is completed.
• Students must be responsible for remembering to take their medication at the correct time. 

If you have entered your son for the French and/or Spanish Eisteddfod, please inform Ms Perestrelo of his name, language & class entry (m.perestrelo@vcj.sch.je).

Lunchtime practice takes place every Thursday, 1:30-2:00 in LeB2.

This course is on offer for all students and will run over the May half term. Join Mr Shahin, 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 Activities 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. 

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

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 - How would you go about helping someone if they were choking?

Year 8 - What assumptions do people sometimes make in relationships? Why can this be a problem? 

Year 9 - How does alcohol affect the brain and the body? What are the dangers of binge drinking? 

Please see attached a letter regarding a community event taking place on Thursday 26 February. It is being hosted in collaboration with the Justice and Home Affairs Department, Government of Jersey.

Year 8, Building a Safer Community Day Parent Letter

In the last couple of days, parents of Year 9 students should have received a consent form and information letter for the teenage booster vaccination programme being held on Wednesday 11 March. We would be grateful if you could fill in the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible for the immunisation team to collect.

You and your son can now select GCSE options here. The deadline to complete GCSE options is Thursday 12 March (after Year 9 Parents' Evenings). 

Please find this week's Warning Orders here. 

Many students have completed their one or two 3 month sections. Well done, but it doesn't count unless it is entered on the eDofE platform!

Don't forget to evidence your progress and to get your assessors to write their report! Any questions, please ask Mr Watteau! 

For more information please click 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 this week is: What is the law on sex and sexual activity?

Should you wish to request a review of marking of the recent IGCSE English language paper, the deadline is Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Please follow the link here to find out more information and submit your request.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch with your son's English teacher or contact Examinations Officer, Ms Greene (exams@vcj.sch.je).

It is possible for Year 11 students, who are already 16, to start their DofE Gold award. Please contact Mr Watteau (m.watteau@vcj.sch.je) for more information.

Additional information online can be found here.

Thank you for submitting renewed passports. Travelbound have shared our flight times. These can be found on the China Teams channel, which students are members of. We are also following closely the recent news that China has agreed to allow British nationals 30 days VISA free into China. Currently, no date has been confirmed as to when this will take effect. We will keep you posted of any changes and continue with our application process. 

If your son studies a subject at JCG or Beaulieu, please note the upcoming Parents' Evenings:

JCG - Wednesday 25 February 2026

Beaulieu - Thursday 19 March 2026

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.