Victoria College Belfast is a voluntary grammar school for girls situated in South Belfast
Victoria College Belfast is a voluntary grammar school for girls founded in 1859 by Mrs Margaret Byers to provide an excellent education for women and is one of the longest established girls' schools in the UK. In 1987 Victoria College amalgamated with Richmond Lodge School, a neighboring girls grammar school with a noted emphasis on personal development and involvement in world citizenship.
23/06/2026
Congratulations to our Year 8 tennis team — Sophia, Isla, Olivia and Rachel — who won the Minor Plate earlier today with a fantastic victory over Friends’ School Lisburn! 👏 🎾
It has been a brilliant term of summer sport and we are so proud of all our students for their commitment, teamwork and success throughout the season. 🌟
Well done, girls! 😊
22/06/2026
As a College we are passionate about helping our Year 13 and 14 students explore the many pathways available to them after school. Through our Careers Assemblies programme, students gain valuable insight into a wide range of professions, along with a real understanding of the responsibilities, lifestyle and opportunities connected to different career paths.
We are incredibly grateful for the positive response from parents and members of our community who have already volunteered to share their experiences and advice with our Sixth Form students.
If you would be interested in taking part, speaking at a future assembly or finding out more, we would love to hear from you. Your experience could help inspire the next generation and make a real impact on our pupils’ futures. 🗺️
📩 Please contact Mrs Martin at [email protected].
21/06/2026
☀️ Warm Weather Uniform ☀️
With the warmer temperatures expected, pupils are not required to wear their school blazers.
PE kit may also be worn for comfort, provided it is official school PE kit only.
We encourage all pupils to apply sunscreen before coming to school, bring a refillable water bottle, and take sensible precautions to stay safe in the heat.
Thank you for your support as we help everyone stay comfortable and well during the warm weather.
21/06/2026
What a wonderful day we enjoyed on Tuesday at the Mary Peters Track for our annual Sports Day! ☀️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏅
Our pupils took part in a fantastic range of track and field events, showing not only impressive sporting talent and determination, but also tremendous encouragement and sportsmanship throughout the day as they battled for the final House points of the year! ✨
It was lovely to see so much enthusiasm, support and school spirit from everyone involved — from those competing to those cheering loudly from the sidelines. The smiles, teamwork and sense of fun made it a truly special day and one that will leave us with many happy memories. 😊
A huge well done to all of our pupils for taking part and giving their very best.
Thank you as well to The Front Row Union Sports for capturing so many special moments from the day. 📸
Congratulations again to Howard House, who are this year’s worthy House Champions! 👏🏆💙
18/06/2026
Earlier today we were delighted to welcome over 130 Primary 6 pupils from VCB Prep, St Colman’s Primary School, Finaghy Primary School and St Bride’s Primary School for a fantastic day experiencing life as a VCB pupil! 🌟
The girls enjoyed making rocky roads in Home Economics, taking part in exciting science experiments, creating beautiful floral headpieces and staying active in the fitness suite during PE. 💐🔬🏃♀️
They participated exceptionally well in every activity, demonstrating enthusiasm, creativity and excellent engagement throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who joined us — it was a pleasure to have you here at VCB! ♥️
18/06/2026
🌟 End of Year Design Show 🌟
This year marked an exciting milestone as the Art & Design and Technology & Design departments came together for the first time to host a joint End of Year Design Show. The exhibition showcased an outstanding range of GCSE and A Level work, celebrating pupils’ creativity, innovation and technical skill, alongside the dedication and commitment invested in each project. 💫
Parents, carers and pupils attended in large numbers, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere throughout the afternoon. We were especially honoured to welcome the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Róis-Máire Donnelly, who engaged warmly with pupils and expressed great interest in the innovation and craftsmanship evident in their work. ✨
The event was a great success, providing a fitting celebration of the talent, hard work and achievements of our students.
Well done, everyone! 😊
17/06/2026
This afternoon a group of Year 11 pupils enjoyed a fantastic poetry workshop at The Linen Hall as part of a joint project with the National History Museum and its Fixing our Broken Planet initiative, focusing on the Generation Hope strand.
The workshop explored themes of nature, landscape and place, encouraging pupils to reflect creatively on the world around them through poetry and discussion. Pupils had the opportunity to read a range of poems and excerpts before creating pieces of their own, either individually or collaboratively. ✍️
The session was led by Irish poet Stephen de Búrca alongside the Linen Hall team, with librarian, Samantha McCombe, also sharing a special presentation featuring items from the library’s archives, giving pupils a fascinating insight into the past while they enjoyed some pizza together. 😊
It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to engage with literature, creativity and environmental themes in such an inspiring setting. We look forward to seeing some of the fantastic writing produced during the workshop! 👏
17/06/2026
🏆 House Champions 2026! 🏆
Congratulations to Howard House on winning the 2026 Inter-House Cup with 121 House points. 👏
Crescent followed closely with 117 points, ahead of Wellington (111), Richmond (107) and Marlborough (102).
Pictured with the Inter-House Cup is incoming Howard House Captain, Abigail, alongside next year’s House Captains: Erin (Wellington), Roma (Richmond), Lauren (Marlborough), Abigail (Howard) and Evie (Crescent).
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Congratulations to all the students who represented their Houses throughout the year — well done, girls! 😊
What a fantastic day at our annual Sports Day at the Mary Peters Track! ☀️
Thankfully the sun made an appearance as pupils and staff enjoyed an incredible day of competition, teamwork and fun. From impressive performances across all track and field events to outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day, it was wonderful to see everyone giving their very best! 🌟
A huge well done must also go to our amazing supporters, whose cheering and encouragement from the stands kept spirits high as pupils competed for the final house points of the year! There was certainly no shortage of competitive spirit from the teachers either, with plenty of fun races and inflatables helping to round off a brilliant day. 🎉
We look forward to announcing this year’s House Cup winners during assembly tomorrow! 🏆
A massive thank you to our wonderful PE Department for all of their hard work and organisation. Events like today are a real team effort and truly showcase the very best of our pupils and staff.
Finally, thank you to for capturing so many special moments throughout the day — photographs will follow later this week! 📸
16/06/2026
Congratulations to our First XI Cricket Team on a fantastic victory over Wallace High School yesterday afternoon in the Ulster Schools’ Plate quarter-final! 👏
The girls now progress to the semi-final, where they will face the winners of the quarter-final between Down High School and Grosvenor Grammar School.
A brilliant achievement and a testament to all the hard work, commitment and teamwork shown throughout the season.🌟
Well done, girls – wishing you the very best for the semi-final! 😊