Victoria First School & Nursery
Victoria First School and Nursery is located very near St Peter’s in the centre of Berkhamsted. The School owes its origins to the generosity and vision of Thomas Bourne (1656 - 1729), who lived in Berkhamsted and started 'The Bourne School' for 20 boys and 10 girls from the town.
The school has grown into a thriving and lively establishment. School Services take place in church throughout the year such as a monthly assembly, Mothering Sunday Service, Easter Service, Christmas Service and End of Term Services. Parents and carers are always encouraged to come and participate in the services.
Victoria School has a strong family atmosphere and while children are welcomed from all faiths and none, children are principally reminded of the life and teaching of Jesus and we take great joy that this is still encouraged by staff and parents while we also reflect an understanding of other faiths. The aim of the School is that “all children learn well and achieve their full potential through a varied and creative curriculum”.
The affiliation of Victoria First School and Nursery to St. Peter's Church help define a unique character of the school.
Both Victoria First and Thomas Coram Middle are “Voluntary Aided” Schools. This means the school is owned by the church of England, a majority of the governors are appointed by St Peter’s Church, the teachers are appointed and employed by the governing body, the cost of repairs and capital projects is raised by the governing body with 90% grant from the DfES, religious education and worship are distinctively Anglican (Church of England) and the governing body is the admissions authority.
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