Dear Parents,
Drum Corps UAE is conducting a Drums Workshop for our FS children, please register via SKIPLY.
Regards,
VHPS Team
Month: March 2024
Save the Date: Term 3 Sports and Swimming Galas!
Dear Parents,
Get ready for an action-packed Term 3, filled with sports excitement and swimming galas! 
Here’s a quick rundown of the upcoming events:
Cricket and Rounders Kickoff (Year 3-6):
Assessment Dates: Week Beginning April 15th – If selected training will continue on the same days.
Monday: 6:55am – Field – Year 3 & 4 Boys Cricket
Tuesday: 6:55am – Field – Year 5 & 6 Girls Rounders 
Wednesday: 6:55am – Field – Year 5 & 6 Boys Cricket
Thursday: 6:55am – Field – Year 3 & 4 Girls Rounders
Fixture Dates: Week Beginning April 22nd (If selected)
Monday: Year 3 & 4 Rounders Fixtures
Tuesday: Year 3 & 4 Cricket Fixtures
Wednesday: Year 5 & 6 Rounders
Thursday: Year 5 & 6 Cricket
Basketball Assessments (Year 3-6): April 16th-19th – If selected training will continue on the same days.
Tuesday: 6:55am – MPH – Year 3 & 4 Boys Basketball
Wednesday: 6:55am – MPH – Year 5 & 6 Girls Basketball
Thursday: 6:55am – MPH – Year 5 & 6 Boys Basketball
Friday: MPH – MPH – Year 3 & 4 Girls Basketball
Basketball Fixtures Start: Week Beginning 20th May
All Swim Squads (Advance, Development & Year 2) to continue same as Term 2
VHPS House Swimming Galas: April 22nd-26th
Monday 22nd April:
Year 2 Dolphins: 8:30-10:30
Year 2 Sharks: 11:00-13:00
Tuesday 23rd April:
Year 3 Dolphins: 8:30-10:30
Year 3 Sharks: 11:00-13:00
Wednesday 24th April:
Year 4 Dolphins: 8:30-10:30
Year 4 Sharks: 11:00-13:00
Thursday 25th April:
Year 5 Dolphins: 8:30-10:30 – Parents invited to spectate
Year 5 Sharks: 11:00-13:00 – Parents invited to spectate
Friday 26th April:
Year 6 All: 8:30-10:30 – Parents invited to spectate
Week Beginning April 29th: Parents of students in FS1-Year 1 will have access to their child’s swimming lesson. Please come and observe your child’s progress in swimming over the last academic year. Simply attend your child’s scheduled swimming lesson.
Save the Dates! Be sure to mark your calendars for the above exciting events. More detailed information will follow closer to these dates.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Sport, Dan Parratt, at dparratt@vhprimary.com or via direct message on Seesaw.
Let’s make Term 3 one to remember! 
Headteacher’s Award
Dear Parents,
In honor of the holy month of Ramadan, Mr. Rothwell is excited to announce the next Headteacher’s Award, celebrating our artistic talents!
During this special time of reflection and creativity, let’s showcase our artistic skills and bring beauty and inspiration to our community. Whether it’s painting, drawing, calligraphy, or any other form of artistic expression, we want to see your creativity shine!
Submit your Ramadan inspired artwork to Mr. Rothwell for a chance to be recognised and celebrated. Let’s spread joy and creativity as we embrace the spirit of Ramadan together!
Deadline for entries: April 17th
Regards,
The VHPS Team
CMA – Orchestra Camp
Dear Parents,
I hope this finds you well.
This spring break we are excited to launch an Orchestra Camp, taking place from Monday 25th to Friday 29th March at our CMA Centre at Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children, Al Wasl Road, Dubai Location Map
Students will come together to work on brand new pieces of music, develop skills as orchestral musicians, and most of all have some fun playing together in an ensemble. There will be a combination of full rehearsals and sectionals with CMA Specialists and the orchestra’s progress during the week will be showcased in an informal performance on Friday 29th at 11:30am – parents will be welcome to attend.
The Orchestra Camp is open to all instrumentalists from Grade 1 to Grade 5 level. This includes piano, percussion, woodwind, brass and strings. If your son or daughter plays an instrument at this level, and would enjoy learning new music in a new setting supported by our Music Specialists, please sign up via the Registration Form.
When? – Monday 25th to Thursday 28th March, 10:00-11:30am
Friday 29th March, 10:00am-12:00pm (informal performance at 11:30 – audience welcome)
Where?
Centre for Musical Arts
Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children
First Floor
Al Wasl Road, Dubai
Phone: 04 341 8872
Location Map
Who? – All instrumentalists who are Grade 1 to Grade 5 level
What? – A week-long activity camp designed to give students the opportunity to play as part of an orchestra, develop their ensemble playing skills, and have fun learning new and sometimes challenging music together.
How much? – The total cost of the course is 300dhs.
What next? – Fill in the Registration Form, after which a Payment Link will be sent to you. Upon receipt of the payment your child’s place will be confirmed.
Please note spaces will be limited in order to cover all sections of the orchestra, but we will try to accommodate as many students as possible. Apply early!
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to speak to your child’s instrumental teacher or email workshops@cmadubai.com.
Regards,
The VHPS Team
Tiger KickBoxing
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to introduce to you Tiger Kickboxing Club, a well-respected establishment specializing in Kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai training. Established in 2014, they have been dedicated to serving the community and have proudly maintained the position as the top Club in the UAE for the past five years.
As a token of our partnership, Tiger Kickboxing Club is pleased to offer a special 15% discount to VHPS students and parents. Please find below their contact details.
For more information, please reach out to them directly.
Warm regards,
VHPS Team