Weekly News

Dear Victory Heights Primary School Families,

Free Access to National Online Safety

We are delighted to offer our parents free access to National Online Safety — a trusted platform packed with helpful resources on how to keep your child safe online.
Click the link to create your account and explore the material: Join National Online Safety

World Book Day – Tuesday 23rd April
Mark your calendars for Tuesday 23rd Aprilas we prepare to celebrate all things reading across the school. From dress-up fun to themed activities, it promises to be a memorable day for children and staff alike.
Full details here: World Book Day Information

House Competition: Create a Book Character
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, we’re inviting children to take part in our House Competition by creating a book character using a cardboard tube as the base. Paint, fabric, googly eyes, pipe cleaners – anything goes!
Entries due: Tuesday 23rd April
Inspiration and info: House Competition Details

Neurodiversity Celebration Day – Friday 25th April
At VHPS, we are proud to celebrate the unique strengths and differences of every learner in our community. Neurodiversity Day is a time to raise awareness and embrace the diverse ways our brains work. To mark this special day, children are invited to wear blue to school.
Together, we are creating a school where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Uniform Reminders
-Earrings should be studs only – no hoops
-Long hair must be tied back
Please ensure your child comes to school with:
-A sunhat (wide brim or baseball style)
-A water bottle (preferably with a straw lid as opposed to a screw top)
-Sun cream applied before school

It Takes a Whole Village – Let’s Talk
With social media and internet use an increasing concern for many families, let’s connect. The recent Netflix series has sparked conversations around online safety, and VHPS would like to address some of these themes together with our parent community.

NGRT Tests – Week of 5th May (Years 2–6)
These online assessments are important for tracking your childs progress in reading, and are mandated by the KHDA. Please ensure your child brings
-A fully charged Chromebook
-A pair of working headphones
Please note there is no prior preparation needed at home.

Sports Awards – Save the Date
We are excited to confirm that our annual Sports Awards evening will take place on:
Wednesday 11th June
Venue: Holiday Inn, Dubai Science Park

Register via Payhub360

 

VHPS – City of Arabia Update
We are delighted to share the latest progress on our exciting new project:
  • The bulk of the exterior concrete and steel structure is now in place, and we are moving on to glazing and interior fit-out. Construction is on track to be completed on schedule, well ahead of our planned opening in August 2025.
  • Interest in the new school continues to grow, with a large number of families already committed to joining as founding members. Families are drawn by VHPS’s excellent reputation at Sports City, as well as the convenient location behind IMG Worlds (opposite Arabian Ranches III).
  • Admissions are led by Penny Storey, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the process.
  • Recruitment of new staff has begun. We are thrilled to announce the appointment of a passionate Head of Early Years from another Outstanding school in Dubai.
  • This week, we announced that Rob McCall will be moving to the new school as Deputy Headteacher.
  • In the coming weeks, more staff members will be revealed on our Instagram channels.
Exciting times ahead as we build a vibrant new community together! If you are interested in moving your child to VHPS City of Arabia for the next academic year – please contact Penny at admissions@vhprimarycoa.ae
Important Reminders
FS Drop-Off Reminder: FS children should be dropped off at the Primary School, and they will be taken back to FS via the school bus.

Uniform Standards
Please ensure all children adhere to the school uniform policy, including official school hoodies and fleeces. Let us work together to keep everyone looking sharp and representing our school with pride!

Road Safety
For students biking or using electric scooters, please remember to follow road safety guidelines and wear helmets. Safety first! Please talk to your children about how they are using scooters in their communities too.

We are looking forward to another fantastic term filled with learning, growth, and fun! As always, thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

VHPS Team