Victory Heights Primary School

Our goal is to establish a an exceptional primary educational institution that strikes the difficult but very necessary balance between providing the kind of truly nurturing and supportive environment that enables a child’s personality to fully develop whilst at the same time implementing and maintaining rigorously high standards in academics, athletics, the creative arts and technology.

British education is renowned for concerning itself with the development of the whole personality. Learning is important, but not necessarily an end in itself. In keeping with the best practices of British education, at Victory Heights Primary School what we consider essential is that children be given an environment in which they can truly develop their potential, explore and discover the world around them, learn think for themselves and form independent opinions, be aware of and able to relate to others and have the ability to take responsibility for their actions.

Our aim is to inspire our students with a life-long love of learning and encourage them to strive for excellence, reject mediocrity and rise to every one of life’s challenges. We intend to do so by setting the highest possible standards and offering each child the kind of individual attention and recognition that instills in them a true sense of self-worth and self-respect that in turn, will enable them to achieve the high standards set for them.

At Victory Heights Primary School, our vision is to create a school which is at the centre of the local community and is bursting with happy learners, who are enthusiastic about exploring the world around them. Our aim is to create a fun and stimulating learning environment, where every day is a magical voyage of discovery for children.

We want to nurture responsible global citizens who are sensitive to other cultures and people. We encourage our students to respect their environment, develop a social conscience, and give something back to society. In keeping with the traditions of the best British schools, we emphasize the importance of an ‘all-round’ education. As a result, we place a strong emphasis upon character development, leadership skills and the ability to be a team player.

Victory Heights Primary School is situated in Sports City, next to the Victory Heights housing area. The curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England, significantly enhanced by the International Primary Curriculum including studying Arabic and Spanish languages.

At Victory Heights Primary School what we consider essential is that children are given an environment in which they can truly develop their potential, explore and discover the world around them, learn to think for themselves and form independent opinions, be aware of and be able to relate to others, and have the ability to take responsibility for their actions. Parents and children at our school appreciate the Victory Heights Primary School family atmosphere and teachers’ personal interaction with their students. Children are encouraged to love their studies and feel proud of being a part of VHPS community.

Once your child has been registered with Victory Heights Primary School by submitting the online application form via our website, he or she will be invited to take an assessment by spending half a day (depending on the age of the student) here at our school. During the assessment your child will engage in a typical day, enjoying class-time, snack, and informal assessments to gauge placement readiness. It is necessary for your child to experience the school and teachers as we know that children perform best when they understand their environment and what is expected of them.

Summary of KHDA Inspection

Victory Heights Primary School was inspected by DSIB from 09 January to 11 January 2017. The overall quality of education provided by the school is good. The section below summarises the inspection findings for each of the six performance indicators described in the framework.

• In the Foundation Stage, attainment and progress in mathematics and science are good. In English, attainment is good and progress very good. In the primary phase, students' attainment and progress are good in English, mathematics and science. In Arabic and Islamic education, attainment and progress are acceptable. Students' learning skills are good in Primary and very good in Foundation Stage.
• Students enjoy being in the school. They have very good attitudes toward learning and their behaviour and attendance are also very good. Their understanding of Islamic values, their respect for the heritage and culture of the UAE and their appreciation of their own and other world cultures are good. Students' involvement in the community, their work ethic and their care for the environment are good.
• The quality of teaching is very good in the Foundation Stage and good in the primary phase. Assessment is good across both phases. Teachers use a range of appropriate approaches, including written tests, for assessing students' attainment.
• The curriculum design is very good in the Foundation Stage and good in the primary phase. Curriculum adaptations made to meet the needs of all students are good.
• The school's attention to the health, safety and security of students is good overall. Improvements need to be made to ensure that all adults working in the school have had a security check. The care and support given to students' personal and academic development are very good.
• Leadership, self-evaluation and governance are good. School leaders and governors know the school well. They have a clear and appropriate vision for improvement and work well in partnership with the staff, parents and the local community to enhance the learning experiences of students. They employ an appropriate number of suitably qualified people and provide sufficient high quality resources and facilities to support learning.

School’s strengths

• Positive attitudes and behaviour of students across the school
• Strong partnership with parents
• Provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities
• The successful and continuing drive of senior leaders to nurture a family ethos and create an improving school.