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Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... People Who Help Us In Our Communities
Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... People Who Help Us In Our Communities
It was wonderful to see the children so engaged in our "People Who Inspire Us" assembly this week. We shifted our focus to the local heroes who keep our community safe and healthy.
From the bravery of our firefighters and police officers to the tireless care provided by doctors and nurses, we explored what it truly means to serve others. We discussed how these roles require not just skill, but immense empathy and resilience—values we strive to model every day here at Wincham.
The children shared some heartwarming stories of how these professionals have helped their own families, reminding us all that we are part of a much wider, supportive network.
School Hall Facilities & Our "Pop-Up" Easter Celebration
School Hall Facilities & Our "Pop-Up" Easter Celebration
I want to share an important update regarding the ongoing closure of our school hall. We have been working closely with Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) to resolve a facilities issue as quickly as possible.
A member of the CWAC Health & Safety team is scheduled to visit this coming Tuesday. However, our Governing Board is committed to ensuring the highest safety standards and requires written confirmation of statutory compliance before the space can be reopened. Consequently, it is highly unlikely the hall will be back in use before the Easter break.
What this means for our Easter celebrations: Regrettably, we must postpone the Easter Disco and cancel our traditional indoor Easter Assembly.
I am acutely aware of how hard the children have been practicing their songs, poems, and contributions. At Wincham, we refuse to let that hard work go to waste! Instead of a live assembly, we will be filming the children’s performances and sharing them with you via Class Dojo. This way, you can enjoy their wonderful talents from the comfort of home, and the children still get their well-deserved moment in the spotlight.
The Good News: Today’s Playground Party! While the disco is moving to a new date after the holidays, we aren't letting the term end without a celebration. Please join us on the school playground from the end of the school day until 5:30 PM today!
Parents' Evening Feedback
Parents' Evening Feedback
I would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and suggestions in our recent parental survey. We are incredibly proud of the "amazing support and tuition" our staff provides, and hearing that so many of you are happy with your child’s progress is truly heartening.
Support for families continues
Support for families continues
Families receiving Free School Meals, who previously got automatic payments during the school holidays (as part of the Household Support Fund), will now need to apply to the Crisis and Resilience fund if they need help during a financial crisis.
We understand that the holidays can be difficult for families on low income, so applications will open early, on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, for these families.
School Holiday Support Payment | Cheshire West and Chester Council
While we will do our best to process applications as quickly as possible, if there is a high volume of applications, the Council cannot guarantee that approved funding will be paid by 2 April 2026. To help us prioritise your request, please submit your application by 25 March 2026. You can still apply after this date, but it may be less likely that your payment will be made by 2 April 2026.
If you're not in receipt of Free Schools Meals but need help with a sudden financial crisis, you can apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund from 1 April. More information about the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and how to apply from 1 April 2026, can be found here:
Crisis and Resilience Fund | Cheshire West and Chester Council
Get support now
If families require support now, they can also visit the Council’s cost of living support webpages which bring together information about financial help, advice services, and emergency assistance:
https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-welfare-help/cost-of-living
There is also support available through the Holiday Activities and Food Fund (HAF): Cheshire West Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme | Cheshire West and Chester Council
And on Live Well Cheshire West where residents can search for a range of services including food provision, activities, and more: Home | Live Well Cheshire West
In the meantime, school enquiries can be sent to householdsupport@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Supporting Our Wincham Families: Pre-Loved Uniform
Supporting Our Wincham Families: Pre-Loved Uniform
We are mindful that providing a full uniform for growing children is a significant investment for any family—especially when those white polos meet the school field!
To support our community and promote sustainability, we invite you to visit our Pre-Loved Uniform Rail in the Courtyard Room (accessible via the blue double doors on the main playground). The rails are organized by size and type to make browsing easy. These items are free for any family to take.
By choosing pre-loved, you aren't just saving money; you're helping us reduce waste. Please note that lost property is kept in a separate area—the Courtyard Room is strictly for donated items ready for a new home. We are a school that learns, grows, and dreams together—and that includes looking out for one another's pockets!
Using the Arbor App
Using the Arbor App
Arbor is now our primary tool for attendance, payments for meals & trips and communicating with you. Arbor offers a more integrated solution that removes the need for you to have multiple apps such as School Spider, School Gateway and SIMS Lite.
Communications from us will now only be sent as emails or in-app messages (via the Arbor app).
You are still able to communicate with the school via email (admin@winchamcp.cheshire.sch.uk) and telephone (01606 668380).
Below are links to help pages on the Arbor website to answer questions you may have about the process and Parent Portal functions.
As we continue to grow our digital presence, I want to reiterate that while our tools like Arbor and Class Dojo make life more efficient, they never replace the personal touch. We are a school where every face is familiar. We will be sharing lots of information and support through Arbor, but we are always available in person or on the phone if you need us.
Supporting Our Families: Free School Meals and Pupil Premium
Supporting Our Families: Free School Meals and Pupil Premium
At Wincham, we are committed to ensuring every child has the fuel they need to learn and thrive. We want to make sure no family misses out on the support available through Cheshire West and Chester (CWAC).
Support for Your Family For our older pupils, eligibility for free school meals is based on household income and specific benefits (such as Universal Credit or Income Support).
Why Apply? (Even if your child prefers a packed lunch!) Registering for benefits-related free school meals does more than just provide a daily meal. It unlocks vital Pupil Premium funding for our school, which we use to provide extra staff, resources, and support for our students. It also grants your family access to:
Holiday food vouchers.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.
How to Apply: The process is quick and confidential. You can apply:
Online: Via the Cheshire West and Chester website.
By Phone: Call 0300 123 7021.
By Email: Contact benefits@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
If you have any questions or need a hand with the application, please pop into the office for a private chat. We are here to help!
FREE Holiday Activity Fund Easter Multi-Sport Holiday Club at Wincham Primary School
FREE Holiday Activity Fund Easter Multi-Sport Holiday Club at Wincham Primary School
Multiflex are thrilled to let you know we will be delivering a FREE HAF Easter multi-sport holiday club at Wincham Primary School for families in receipt of benefit free school meals. Children will also receive a FREE packed lunch on every day they attend.
We have lots of exciting and engaging activities planned for everyone (Reception - Year 6) during the holiday period. Sports will include football, basketball, tennis, cricket, dodgeball, dance, gymnastics, easter egg hunts and much more. Our holiday clubs will also give children the opportunity to take part in art & craft sessions.
Click on the button below for further information regarding dates, times and activities.
**We are limited to 20 spaces per day and these will be taken on a first come first served basis. We expect these places to be booked quickly so please book ASAP to secure a place. Once we are full we unfortunately can't take any additional bookings.**
If you have any queries please email us: info@multiflex-sports.co.uk
Good Attendance - The Foundation For Your Child's Best Start!
Good Attendance - The Foundation For Your Child's Best Start!
Looking for a Nursery place?
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.
Never Miss an Event: Your School Calendar is Online!
Never Miss an Event: Your School Calendar is Online!
We understand how busy family life can be, and ensuring you have all the dates for school events, holidays, and key class activities is a priority for us. To make this easier than ever, we have made our full, up-to-the-minute school calendar a central feature on our school website.
Every term date, every PTA event, every assembly, and every school trip is uploaded here, and it is the single most accurate source of information. You can even subscribe to the calendar from your phone or home computer so the dates automatically appear in your own personal calendar app!
Calendar Links:
Calendar Links:
We're on social media!
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:
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
Stars of the Week
This week's gratitude award
Butterflies Nursery - Arthur Garner
Foxes Reception - Mia Bainbridge
Rabbits Year 1 - Arlo Ridgway
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Evie Tucker
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Harrison Clayton
Hedgehogs Year 3 -
Badgers Year 4 - Teoman Sariki
Magpies Year 5 - Charlotte Whittaker
Dragonflies Year 6 -
Reader of the week
Reader of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Musa Khan
Foxes Reception - Oscar Platt
Rabbits Year 1 - Autumn-Rose Short
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Isla Mae Moores
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Oscar Cegielski
Hedgehogs Year 3 -
Badgers Year 4 - Che Pye
Magpies Year 5 - Lainey - Rae Bennett
Dragonflies Year 6 -
Writer of the week
Writer of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Frankie Lee
Foxes Reception - Maya Waldron
Rabbits Year 1 - Freddie Morris
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Jaxon Wilde
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Diya Nallangundla
Hedgehogs Year 3 -
Badgers Year 4 - Samuel Tucker
Magpies Year 5 - Jacob Piercy
Dragonflies Year 6 -
Mathematician of the week
Mathematician of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Teddie Jones
Foxes Reception - James Moses
Rabbits Year 1 - Willow Massey
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Cillian McCullough
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Sofia Hillis-Smith
Hedgehogs Year 3 -
Badgers Year 4 - Rio Singh
Magpies Year 5 - Oscar Jones
Dragonflies Year 6 -
Top Tips for Parents & Educators: Effective Revision and Study Skills
Top Tips for Parents & Educators: Effective Revision and Study Skills
As exams approach, many young people fall back on familiar revision habits like rereading and highlighting. While these can feel reassuring, they often do little to support long-term memory. This guide explains why passive techniques can lead to misplaced confidence, gaps in understanding and increased stress when pupils struggle to recall key information under pressure.
Focusing on simple, evidence-informed strategies, it supports parents and educators to guide more effective revision. From active recall and spaced practice to building manageable routines, the guide offers practical ways to improve retention and confidence. With expert insight, it encourages a balanced approach where challenge supports learning without overwhelming pupils.
Wincham Family & Friends news
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.
Contact us on -
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
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.
Very Green Grocery - Northwich & Winsford
Very Green Grocery - Northwich & Winsford
If you're looking to eat well for less, be sure to visit The Winsford Community Hub and Very Green Grocery Northwich for discounted bags of food.
For just £7, you can fill up a shopping bag of essentials as well as lots of treats. Check out their Facebook pages to see what they have on offer.
This is especially helpful as we approach Christmas, where we know money can be tight.
In Christmas week there is always lots of fresh food - including turkeys - and they often run extra sessions with lots of goodies at extremely affordable prices that boost anyone's budget (past offers for example, 2 fresh chickens for £1 and 5 CoOp Irresistible Pizzas for £5)
All offers and extra sessions are posted on the Very Green Grocery Facebook pages.
Staying Safe Online - resources for parents and carers
Staying Safe Online - resources for parents and carers
Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/ Government website to support families and encourage regular conversations about what they’re seeing online, asking simple questions, like “who shared this” and “why?”. Based on parents’ main concerns and needs, it provides tips for parents’ conversations with their children, actions to support each stage of their child’s life & parental controls information. The website also signposts to trusted resources from charities and third parties, where parents can access other forms of support (like speaking to an expert).
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)
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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