sports
Sports Day 2026 — The Houses Take the Field
Sunshine, house colours and flat-out sprint finishes — watch the highlights of Sports Day 2026, captured from the air.
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News & Events
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and achievements from our school community.
Upcoming Events
Sept
1
2026
Holidays & Closures
INSET Day
Staff INSET day. School is closed to pupils.
Sept
2
2026
Holidays & Closures
INSET Day
Staff INSET day. School is closed to pupils.
Sept
3
2026
Term Dates
Michaelmas Term 2026
First term of the 2026/27 academic year. Staff INSET days 1-2 September. Term ends 2pm.
Sept
19
2026
School Event
90th Anniversary Celebration
🕐 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Vita et Pax Preparatory School celebrates 90 years of outstanding education. Join us for a very special event marking this extraordinary milestone in the school's history. Founded in 1936, the school has been a cornerstone of the Southgate community for nine decades.
Sept
25
2026
Open Day
Open Morning
📍 Main School
Join us for our Open Morning to tour the school and meet our staff. Prospective families welcome.
Oct
19
2026
Holidays & Closures
Michaelmas Half Term
School closed for half term break
Nov
14
2026
Parents
Firework Night
🕐 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Community fireworks evening. Families welcome.
Nov
29
2026
Parents
Christmas Fayre
Annual Christmas Fayre with stalls, festive activities and refreshments for the whole school community.
Dec
12
2026
Holidays & Closures
Christmas Holiday
School closed for the Christmas holiday. Pupils return on Tuesday 5 January 2027 (staff INSET day Monday 4 January).
Jan
5
2027
Term Dates
Lent Term 2027
Second term of the 2026/27 academic year. Staff INSET day 4 January. Term ends 2pm.
Feb
15
2027
Holidays & Closures
Lent Half Term
School closed for half term break
Mar
25
2027
Holidays & Closures
Easter Holiday
School closed for the Easter holiday. Pupils return on Thursday 15 April 2027 (staff INSET day Wednesday 14 April).
Latest News
2026
A Fond Farewell to a Wonderful Trinity Term
As another school year draws to a close, we look back on a term full of performances, celebrations and community — and ahead to September.
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achievements
Celebrating Success — Academic Awards Evening 2026
Families gathered for our Academic Awards Evening, celebrating a year of effort, achievement and character across the whole school.
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A Sunny Summer Fayre for the Whole Community
Our Summer Fayre brought families together for an afternoon of stalls, games and — this year — some very special furry and scaly visitors.
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Shrek Takes to the Stage — Our Year 6 Production
Our wonderful Year 6 brought Shrek to life in a dazzling end-of-year production — a night of songs, laughter and real theatrical magic.
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Easter Egg Hunt — Hopping Into the End of Term!
As we head into the Easter break, pupils will enjoy our much-loved Easter Egg Hunt — the perfect way to celebrate the end of a wonderful term.
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International Evening Returns — Friday 20th March
One of the highlights of our school year, International Evening returns on Friday 20th March — a spectacular celebration of the diverse cultures and communities that make Vita et Pax so special.
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Mothers' Day Breakfast — Friday 13th March
We warmly invite all mothers and mother figures to join us for a special Mothers' Day Breakfast on Friday 13th March — a morning to celebrate the incredible women in our pupils' lives.
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community
World Book Day 2026 — Celebrating the Magic of Reading
Vita et Pax will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March — a wonderful opportunity to ignite a love of reading across our whole school community.
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Year 4 & 5 Head to London Zoo for Educational Adventure
This week, our Year 4 and Year 5 pupils embark on an exciting educational visit to London Zoo — bringing their science and nature studies to life.
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community
A Magical Christmas Fair Brings Our Community Together
Vita et Pax Preparatory School was filled with sparkle and festive spirit as families, friends, and staff gathered for our much-loved Christmas Fair.
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Spectacular Fireworks Light Up the Vita et Pax Sky!
The school grounds were filled with colour, laughter, and celebration for our annual fireworks display.
Read moreFirst Day Back to School at Vita Et Pax
The first day back was full of excitement! From happy reunions to new adventures, our pupils are ready to learn, grow, and shine.
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Vita et Pax Headteacher Inspires Pupils Through Acts of Charity
Headteacher Mr Darren May participated in a sleep-out event for a homeless charity and led our harvest appeal for East Barnet Food Bank.
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Class 6 Visit Christ the King Church to Support BT Club
On October 9th, Class 6 participated in a wonderful community initiative with the BT Club at Christ the King Church.
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Celebrating Historical Excellence at Vita
Our budding historians achieved outstanding accomplishments in historical research and understanding.
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Pupils Excel in the Junior Kangaroo Mathematics Challenge
Two talented mathematicians achieved outstanding results in this challenging national mathematics competition.
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Junior Maths Challenge Success
Our talented mathematicians demonstrated excellence in the Junior Maths Challenge.
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Vita Pupils Shine at Queenswood Young Writers' Festival
Our students participated in the Queenswood Young Writers' Activity Morning, showcasing their creative talents.
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