Paths of victory

This case study research project explores the innovative practices and outcomes associated with the convergence of health, education, social and community development goals at Victory Village.

Victory Village is a partnership between Victory Primary School and Victory Community Health. This partnership led to the establishment of a physical ‘community hub’ at the school. The hub is a multipurpose community, health and recreation centre and school hall located on the school grounds. The centre provides one-to-one health services for residents, as well as a large number of recreational and social programmes and community events.

Community centre services are open to all residents – not just parents of children at the school. The school itself has a family-centred philosophy and involves parents in a number of ways, from social and curriculum events to adult education. These systems of education and community health and development positively overlap and intersect in many ways to nurture families.