School Life

Life at Victoria College is dynamic and varied

We offer our boys a truly enhanced educational experience where they are encouraged to take up as many opportunities as they possibly can, gathering great experiences and creating happy memories of their time here.

On an average school day, we have more than 80 staff and 660 boys in Years 7 to 13 learning and moving throughout our large campus. In addition to normal lessons, we offer clubs and societies and co-curricular activities that add colour and dimension to our school.

Our House system adds an extra a sense of belonging to the school days and provides a team base for a range of activities.

 

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Our Core Values:   Respectful.  Resilient.  Resourceful.  Aspire.

We can only achieve our mission with the support and engagement of all our students, staff and parents.  Together we actively use our Core Values – which guide our daily interactions with one another and our approach to school work:

Respectful

Resourceful

Resilient

Aspire
Behaving in a courteous, kind and polite way towards everyone in the school and the wider community. Listening to and celebrating different views and achievements. Supporting others. Being curious and brave in solving problems. Facing challenges and learning where to get help and how to help others. Looking for intelligent and inventive solutions and being prepared to try new ideas. Developing a positive approach to learning and life. Understanding things might go wrong and there is always another way or a different option. Learning when to persevere and when to ask for help. To set your standards higher and stretch yourself further, and passionately pursue the next level of personal best in everything you do: academic work, sport, creative arts, behaviour or just being a supportive friend.

The Tutor System

Each year group has five classes of 23 to 24 students, which have a dedicated Form Tutor who monitors the academic progress, behaviour and welfare of each student. This teacher is the main point of contact for the boys in his class and sees them twice a day for registration. They are also the first and central point of contact for parents and other staff.

Tutors and Tutor Groups 2020/2021

 

Braithwaite

Bruce

Diarmid

Dunlop

Sartorius

Year 7

Mr B Wanrooij
b.wanrooij@vcj.sch.je

Mrs M Blackmore
m.blackmore@vcj.sch.je

Mr L Batchford
l.batchford@vcj.sch.je

Mr M Smith
m.smith@vcj.sch.je 

Mrs E Davies
e.davies@vcj.sch.je

Year 8

Mrs N Edgecombe
n.edgecombe@vcj.sch.je

Mrs E Falla
e.falla@vcj.sch.je

Ms V McGrath
v.mcgrath@vcj.sch.je

Miss R Hill
r.hill@vcj.sch.je

 Mr O Parkes
o.parkes@vcj.sch.je

Year 9

Miss S Flannagan
s.flannagan@vcj.sch.je

Ms C Herrera
c.herrera@vcj.sch.je

Mr A Shilitoe
a.shilitoe@vcj.sch.je

Mr J Randles 
j.randles@vcj.sch.je

Mrs M Raindle
m.raindle@vcj.sch.je

Year 10

Mr I Durkin 
i.durkin@vcj.sch.je

Mr R Peters
r.peters@vcj.sch.je

Mrs C Williams
c.williams@vcj.sch.je

Miss A Matthews
a.matthews@vcj.sch.je

Mr W Gorman
w.gorman@vcj.sch.je
Year 11 Miss R Kemp
r.kemp@vcj.sch.je		 Ms M Perestrelo
m.perestrelo@vcj.sch.je		 Mr S Habin
s.habin@vcj.sch.je		 Miss A Robinson
a.robinson@vcj.sch.je		 Mr B Carolan
b.carolan@vcj.sch.je

The House System

Our five Houses - Braithwaite, Bruce, Diarmid, Dunlop and Sartorius - are named after Old Victorians who served in the World Wars and were honoured with the Victoria Cross for distinguished military service.

The House system continues traditions that promote teamwork, leadership opportunities, competition, celebration and community.

Boys from all year groups mix in the House rooms and get to know one another as they put together House teams for events.  

The Housemaster is pivotal in the success of this aspect of College life. They coordinate House activities including volunteering and competitions in sport, music, drama and other areas.

The Housemaster is responsible for:

  • The development of a culture of celebration and achievement
  • Enhancement of a House spirit and "can-do" culture
  • The smooth running of the weekly House Assembly
  • Supporting the allocation of House Tutors with the Assistant Head - Pastoral
  • The organisation of all House events
  • Attendance at and support of House events
  • Maintaining high standards of behaviour within the House and school
  • Annual House charity events

The Housemasters in 2020-2021:

 

Student Council

We encourage our students to participate fully in their school life and community.  The Student Council allows boys to have their voices heard, to explore issues and solutions and make a meaningful contribution to the development and direction of their school.

At the start of the academic year, each form group or class elects a Form Rep whose role is to represent the views of their peers at House Council meetings and Whole School Council meetings. School Council representatives also take their proposals to the Headmaster and the Senior Leadership Team, so this role provides valuable leadership experience for the boys.

Bistro Victoria

A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for growing and active young people. Flourish from Caring Cooks are the catering provider for hot and cold meals for students and staff of Victoria College and our Preparatory School.  There is a Speedy Service for pizzas, paninis, sandwiches and wraps, fruits and refreshments.

The Hot Lunch menu option is rotated every three weeks each term. Menus are displayed in the Bistro or can be viewed online.

Students are provided with a pre-pay card, which is topped up online and College boys can choose and pay for their own food each day.

Flags and Ties

Our flags and unique ties add to the sense of community here and the spirit of healthy inter-House competition.

The House flag flying proudly on the east tower of the main College building celebrates something different and special each month:

  • September - Winner of the Blomfield Trophy
  • October - Winner of the Knight's Shield
  • November - Winner of House Drama
  • December - House that raised the most funds for their House charity during the previous academic year
  • January - House with the most reward points in the Autumn term
  • February - Leading House in the Blomfield (as at 31 January)
  • March - Winner of House Music
  • April - Winner of House Art
  • May - Overall winner of the Cross Country
  • June - Winner of the Landick Cup
  • July - Newly appointed Head Boy's House
  • August - Winner of Sports Day Award Ties

The following ties are awarded to boys who go the extra mile and stand out in specific areas:

  • Ten Clubs: For students who gain 10 or more A or A* grades in their GCSE
  • Arts Colours: For contribution to the artistic life of the College
  • Music Colours: For contribution to the musical life of the College
  • Junior Sports Colours: For team commitment or outstanding performance in Years 7 and 8 College sport
  • Colts Sports Colours: For team commitment or outstanding performance in Years 9 and 10 College sport
  • Senior Sports Colours: For team commitment or outstanding performance in Years 11-13 College sport
  • Co-curricular Colours: For showing leadership, personal endeavour and work in the community, outside the curriculum or in the student's own time
  • Braithwaite / Bruce / Diarmid/ Dunlop and Sartorius Colours:  For significant contribution to the life of their House in Years 11-13

 

 

  1. Academic Support & Year 7 Timetable Spring 2021_15012020

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