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A New App

Alphataire is a brand new App for smart phones and tablets that is being launched on 31st October, it is a word game that you can play on smartphones and tablets and will be on PC’s too in the future. The App has been developed by Richard Ellicott (Husband of Teacher Belinda) and it costs […]

VIBE and iPads launch plus BBQ Evening

VIBE and iPads launch plus BBQ Evening Last night saw the Parent’s evening and BBQ. A great evening all round made all the more special by the official launch of the schools iPad initiative and the grand opening of VIBE radio. There were competitions galore, great grub, flowers and cakes (what more do you need?) […]

Livability CEO visits VEC

Livability CEO Dave Webber came to Victoria today to take a tour of the School and meet the students. Dave looked at all aspects of VEC including popping into the VIBE (Victoria Inclusive Broadcasting Enterprise) radio studios for an interview with VIBE anchor-man Harry Bassett and the crew. This was a milestone for VIBE as […]

Former Student Pitch Perfect

Mr Nathan Thomas has been in contact with us regarding his Brother in law, former student Nicky Farmer. Many staff and former students will remember Nicky who left Victoria in July 2006. Nathan writes “Two weeks ago Nick Farmer my Brother-inlaw who has Cerebral Palsy, asked me if I would help him write a song […]

Side by side project

The Nationwide have posted a video on Youtube highlighting their “side by side” projects. The video features their work at Victoria in providing a wheelchair accessible Pet’s Corner. Click below to view.

Victoria Sports Taster Mini- Festival

Victoria Sports Taster Mini- Festival Today the Post 16 Events Management Class held a sports taster festival here at Victoria with a Brazilian theme. The students set up and organised a whole range of events for all levels of ability to come and enjoy. The event was organised to help them attain a level two […]

National Table Cricket Finals

The Lords Taverners have posted a video on Youtube of the final of this years National Table Cricket Finals at Lords featuring our talented team. The final was against Ralph Thorseby School and Victoria came out the victors. Well done team.

Sports Week Swimming, Boccia and Dance!

Sadly sports week has had it’s closing ceremony. Golden Goggles swimming gala was held for the very first time in our new pool which proved to be every bit as brilliant as we’d hoped. After some very hard fought races the Golden Goggles this year went to Class JW. In the sports hall a full Boccia tournament […]

Three Peaks Challenge Update

Last May we posted news of a team from Raymond Brown Construction namely Mark Kettle whose Son George attends Victoria, Chris Williams, Pete Williamson and his wife Tara, Kieren Hush, Steve Whitfield and Martin Rendell about their attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales […]

Sports Week Grand Prix Day

As Victoria’s Sports Week moves on apace, today was our eagerly anticipated Grand Prix Day. Again we have been so lucky with the weather this year and the Sun smiled down on us and the £2 Million worth of mean machines we had visiting. As you will see from the photos a wide range of […]