The fifth and final day of the residential trip arrived. 40 children and six members of staff packed their bags, ate their breakfast and said goodbye to Cober Hill. The coach left Cober Hill shortly after 10.00 a.m. for Whitby – it was time to go shopping. The children browsed the shops looking for those gifts... Continue reading »
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The children have had the opportunity today to test out their walking boots once again. Even the heavy rain has not dampened their spirits as they completed the dreaded 9 mile walk. Happily, kitted out in waterproofs, the children remained fairly dry, which could not be said for one member of staff who shall remain nameless…Mr... Continue reading »
Today the children had an early start as they have all been to Thirsk to visit Carlton Lodge. This for many is the highlight of the week as they get to take part in a range of outdoor activities. This year all the children have been taking part in canoeing, archery, raft building and climbing. Many... Continue reading »
Today has been another busy day for the children as they have taken part in a number of exciting and tiring activities. All the children have been cycling today, experiencing some beautiful scenery and enjoying some great weather. Whilst some cycled the other children have been developing their team work skills by solving problems in the “Secret... Continue reading »
The Year 5 Residential has finally begun. The children have been busy completing a number of activities and having a lot of fun too. Continue reading »
On Friday 20th May the School Council organised a Walking Bus for the children of the school as part of Walk to School Week. Setting off from the far end of Victoria Dock on Mast Drive, the Year 6 School Council members led the way, encouraging as many children as possible to join them rather... Continue reading »
One of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has offered a group of children from Victoria Dock Primary School a once in a lifetime opportunity on their forthcoming UK tour – the chance for their choir to perform with them live on stage! On top of the latest release ‘Up On The... Continue reading »
Welcome back to school after what all at Victoria Dock Primary School hope has been a superb break during the Easter period. The term is a strange one in that the first part is three and a bit weeks before we break up for a ‘half-term’ holiday. In this short time the Year 6 children will... Continue reading »
The children of Victoria Dock Primary School enjoyed an Easter disco on Friday 8th April, organised by the school’s PTFA. The lights were dimmed and the disco ball turned on whilst the children got onto the dance floor and enjoyed some great music, great refreshments and the foam! The termly event (encouraged by Ed. Balls... Continue reading »
First of all, the School Council would like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated during Friday 18th March. Every pound that was raised goes straight to a great cause. Altogether, we raised a whopping £802.87! The Talent Show turned out to be a great success and again, we would like to... Continue reading »
