A multi cultural, community-based school at the heart of the Victory Community in central Nelson.
We provide a culturally dynamic learning community that nurtures lifelong development and well being.
Our diversity is celebrated as a strength of our school - all students learn and flourish in a caring, collaborative, and inclusive learning community with strong values and aspirations from our graduate/learner profiles interwoven into our daily learning programme. We have high expectations of all learners and work to develop a strong sense of belonging while fostering student identity, language and culture. We work with whānau and the wider community to develop strong relationships.
Ko Maungatapu te maunga
Ko Maitahi te awa
Ko Aorere te moana
Ko Whakatū te marae
Ko Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua
Ko Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa, Rangitane
Ko Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tama ngā mātāwaka
Ko Wikitoria te kura
Toi tū te mana o Te Wairepo
Learn more about our Cultural Narrative here.
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If your child is going to be absent today, please either call the school on 03-5484779 or fill out this form.
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Nga Mana Kākano o te Wairepo
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English Language Learners
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Diversity is our strength
Our kura is made up of tamariki and staff from over 50 different nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures. We are dedicated to honouring, celebrating and supporting everyone that brings something unique and special to our kura. Join us for regular cultural performances, and our annual Cultural Diversity Week, where we get to experience food, performances, displays, learning activities and competitions that celebrate every child.
We have a team of Bilingual Support Workers onsite to support those students and whānau that are non-english speakers.
Dual curriculum options
Like the commitment made in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, at Victory Primary School we are committed to celebrating our nation's bicultural heritage by offering two distinct learning pathways.
Our Māori-medium whānau, Ngā Mana Kākano o te Wairepo uses Te Marautanga o Aotearoa which is a curriculum where ākonga experience success and belonging in Te Ao Māori.
English-medium whānau use the New Zealand Curriculum and ākonga participate in a programme where a bicultural lens is used to achieve the best results for all in a multicultural context. We also have a specialist Te Reo Māori and Kapa Haka kaiako working with these tamariki each week.
At the heart of our community
At Victory Primary School our purpose lies in supporting the wonderful Victory hapori (community) that we are part of. We are fortunate enough to have the Victory Community Centre onsite to further our reach and impact in our community.
We provide support to our school community through the following initiatives:
Ka Ora Ka Ako Healthy Lunches
Fruit in Schools
Kids-Can
Breakfast Club
Free Stationery
VPS Homework Academy … And much more!
Passionate staff that make a difference
We are proud of the committed and experienced staff at our kura. With 23 teachers, 14 teacher aides, 8 bilingual workers, a learning support coordinator and specialist Sport and Music coordinators, we are well resourced to helping your tamaiti reach their full potential.
Alongside your child, our staff are also always learning through the exciting professional learning opportunities that we have available.
Every child is our #1 priority
Tamariki are at the heart of all we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where every child can grow and thrive. We ensure that all decisions are made with the children in mind, and that we provide every opportunity we can so that your child can experience success in their own way. All tamariki have something great to offer the world of tomorrow, and our hope is that by providing leadership opportunities and enabling student agency, every child finds their place and their passion.
