Autumn term 2025 newsletters

As the nights draw in and we approach the busy festive season, our focus this week in assembly has been on the important theme of Staying Safe in Autumn. This ties directly into our commitment to personal development and Global Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Our aim is to empower our pupils to make responsible choices and ensure they, and others, stay safe both in the real world and in the digital one.

Firework and Bonfire Safety With Bonfire Night fast approaching, we took the time to discuss the exciting, but potentially risky, nature of fireworks and bonfires. We identified the key risks associated with these celebrations and discussed practical steps for staying safe, whether attending an organised display or simply walking in the community. Key messages included:

Always stand well back from fireworks and bonfires.
Never handle fireworks or return to a lit one.
Always keep pets indoors where they feel safe.

Celebrating Two Weeks of Global Learning: Our Kenya Focus!

We've concluded an inspiring two-week, whole-school focus on Kenya, rooted in our unique and long-standing partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School. This initiative is a powerful example of how we deliver an ambitious, bespoke curriculum that prepares your children to be empathetic, well-rounded global citizens—a key strength recognised at Wincham!

A Curriculum That Connects

This whole-school project ensured a progressive build-up of knowledge, meeting the National Curriculum for Geography in a highly meaningful way:

Key Stage 1: Pupils built foundational locational knowledge by directly comparing the physical and human geography of Wincham and Njoro.
Key Stage 2: Pupils explored the wider region, tackling complex topics like trade, environmental challenges, and the UN Sustainable Development Global Goals.

This direct link to our Kenyan partners cultivates the empathy and cultural understanding that defines a Wincham education.

The Taste of Kenya: A Culinary Adventure

To truly immerse themselves, all pupils took part in a fantastic Kenyan food and drink tasting experience! This sensory adventure gave them a hands-on opportunity to sample tropical fruits and traditional flavours, bringing the curriculum to life in a delicious way and celebrating global diversity.

Wincham Poets Shine at Northwich Recital!

We are absolutely thrilled to share the fantastic news that two of our talented Year 6 pupils proudly represented Wincham Community Primary School at the recent Northwich Education Partnership Poetry Recital event!

The children performed their original poem with incredible confidence and passion in front of an audience of pupils and staff from across the local area.

This was a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their literacy skills, creativity, and public speaking abilities. They truly demonstrated the ambition and confidence we foster in our pupils.

Please join us in congratulating these young poets on their hard work and brilliant performance!

Sporting Success! Wincham Girls’ Football Team Heading to the Finals! ⚽🏆

A massive congratulations to our fantastic Girls' Football Team!

We are incredibly proud to announce that the team was unstoppable yesterday, winning all three of their games to secure a place in the prestigious Vale Royal Girls’ Football Finals next month! 🥳

The girls showed incredible teamwork, determination, and skill. There were so many brilliant individual and collective performances—they truly represented the Team Wincham spirit.

Please join us in wishing them the very best of luck as they prepare for the finals! We can't wait to cheer them on!

Entry is £3 per child and adults are free.

Get Spooky, Get Down! The Wincham Halloween Disco is Coming!

We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular annual Wincham Halloween Disco is just around the corner! Get ready for an evening of spooky fun, fantastic dancing, and community spirit, all organised by our wonderful Wincham Family & Friends PTA.

Entry is £3 per child and adults are free.

When? Friday, 24th October Time? 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where? The Community Centre

This is one of the biggest social events of the school calendar, and it’s a brilliant opportunity for the children (and grown-ups!) to come together for a great night out.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store at the disco:

Disco & Party Games: Get your dancing shoes on and show off your best spooky moves!
Terrifying Treats: Hot dogs and delicious baked potatoes with your choice of chilli or beans.
The Spooky Stalls: Try your luck at the Tombola, get a gruesome makeover at the Spooky Face Painting station, play fun Halloween Games, and dive into the Lucky Dip. Don't forget to Guess the Sweets in a Jar!
For the Grown-Ups: Our PTA will be running a Licensed Bar and Mocktail Bar for parents and carers to enjoy a catch-up.

Why is this important? Every penny raised from the disco goes directly back into the school to fund resources, equipment, and enrichment activities that benefit all our pupils. By attending, you are supporting our commitment to making Wincham a vibrant and well-resourced learning environment for every child.

Treetops Club: A Spooktacular Halloween Success! 🎃👻

What a fantastic evening at the Treetops Club Halloween Party!

The night was filled with laughter, tricks, and treats. We had a huge success with our team games, all celebrating our 'Team Wincham' spirit, and the legendary Mummy Wrapping was a hilarious highlight—a true showcase of family teamwork!

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported this wonderful community event. Seeing the children happy and showing such great Wincham values is a real success story.

We're on social media!

We are really excited to share more of our school life with you and the wider community. You can find us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winchamprimaryschool/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winchamprimaryschool/

We will be using these pages to share all the good things happening in school, celebrate pupil successes, and give you a sneak peek into our daily adventures. It's a great way to stay connected and see what your children are getting up to!

Do give our pages a 'like' and a 'follow' to see our posts pop up in your feed. We would love for you to comment and share our posts too, to help spread the word about our amazing school.

Please remember, the weekly newsletter will always be the best place for detailed information and key updates. Our social media pages are there for sharing all the good news and showing off our brilliant community.

All of our posts will follow our school's social media policy and the permissions you granted when your child started school. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Stars of the Week

This week's gratitude award

Butterflies Nursery - Louie-George Tivey-Robertson

Foxes Reception - George Greatorex

Rabbits Year 1 - Bene Bloomfield

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Emily Harris

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Carys Simmons

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Tommy Edge

Badgers Year 4 - Samuel Tucker

Magpies Year 5 - Aiza Khan

Dragonflies Year 6 - Lucy Stainsby

Reader of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Zaviyar Khan

Foxes Reception - Ruby Fairbrother

Rabbits Year 1 - Amelia Bailey

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Rupert Helm

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Daisy Simpson

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Chloe Salmon

Badgers Year 4 - Charlie Merryhedges

Magpies Year 5 - Indiana Bunby

Dragonflies Year 6 - Niamh Tracey

Writer of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Emily Whittaker

Foxes Reception - Harry Lynch

Rabbits Year 1 - Autumn Lucas

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Winnie Wilkinson

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Sienna Chin

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Ibrahim Khan

Badgers Year 4 - Azlan Khan

Magpies Year 5 - Jake Jennings

Dragonflies Year 6 - Aeron Goodall

Mathematician of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Eliza Cleavley

Foxes Reception - Flora Littlewood

Rabbits Year 1 - Sophia Thompson

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Emily Earl

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Oscar Cegielski

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Isla Cridland

Badgers Year 4 - Olivia Ashbee

Magpies Year 5 - Alice Wilson

Dragonflies Year 6 - Callum Scott

Useful Information For Parents

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Memes

Memes may seem like harmless fun, but they can carry hidden risks. This guide explores how meme culture affects young people - from misinformation to inappropriate content and digital footprints.

Memes are everywhere - quick, witty, and wildly shareable. For many young people they are more than jokes, they’re a way to connect, express themselves and interpret the world. But behind the humour, there can be risks. This guide helps adults understand how memes work and why they matter to young people today.

From misinformation to insensitive jokes and permanent digital footprints, this guide highlights the potential pitfalls of meme culture. With practical tips on digital literacy, empathy and open conversations, it empowers parents and educators to help children navigate online humour in a thoughtful, safe, and respectful way.

Support for Families Struggling with Heating Costs - Information from Citizens' Advice

Many families are struggling with rising energy bills, and some risk fuel poverty. Citizens Advice Cheshire West, funded by CWaC’s Household Support Fund, runs a Heating bank to provide emergency help with heating costs.

The Heating Bank is designed for families and individuals who may be struggling to keep their homes warm this winter. By offering temporary relief with heating costs, the service aims to reduce the health risks, stress, and hardship caused by cold homes.

Last year, we supported around 1,000 households with an average of £233 each towards energy bills. The service is free, confidential, and offers quick assistance to households on benefits who are struggling to stay warm.

How to access the Heating Bank:

Families can apply directly https://www.citizensadvicecw.org.uk/heatingbank/

Support is available to households who are in receipt of benefits and struggling to meet their energy costs.

The service is free, confidential, and designed to provide quick assistance.

By working together, we hope to make sure no family has to choose between heating and other essentials.

The Live Well Newsletter will be published bi-monthly to provide you with latest updates and information. It is also your opportunity to get involved, have your say and improve our Live Well/Local Offer Cheshire West Website.

Live Well Newsletter September 2025

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Looking for a Nursery place?

Our Butterflies Nursery is a happy and exciting place for your child to start their educational journey.

We can support you with a smooth transition from being at home to learning through play in a safe environment with high quality resources to facilitate play, staffed by qualified teachers who care about the children and will support them to achieve their very best.

We offer a flexible package using the government's 15 (or 30 if eligible) hours of free childcare for 3 & 4 year olds, with additional hours if required.

Please read our prospectus, or contact a member of the team by ringing 01606 288060 or emailing nursery@winchamcp.cheshire.sch.uk or to express interest in a place, please complete the online form.

Wincham Family & Friends news

Our wonderful PTA make a fantastic difference to the lives of the children by providing resources that enhance their learning. If you think you could help with an event, or have ideas about new events, please get in touch.

email - wffcommittee@gmail.com
whats app - 07800837859
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WinchamSchoolFamilyandFriends/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/winchamschoolfamilyandfriends/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/WinchamWFF

Financial & Wellbeing Support for Families

There are a range of services we can signpost to, including financial support. There is a wide range of information available on the school website. This includes the Foodbank, free uniform, wider support with rising cost of living, and a range of other things.

If you are struggling financially, please don't hesitate to speak to Mr Boot or Ms Boag-Munroe.

Staying Safe Online - resources for parents and carers

Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:

Supporting Families from Google Parenting today involves raising the first generation of children growing up with technology all around them — at school, at home and in their pockets. As you chart the path that feels right for your family, Google is here to help.
Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
Net-aware (support for parents and carers from the NSPCC)
Let’s Talk About It (support for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation)
UK Safer Internet Centre (tips, advice, guides)

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