Autumn term 2025 newsletters

In a world that can sometimes feel fast-paced and challenging, taking the time to demonstrate genuine care for one another is at the very core of our school’s ethos. We explored what it means to be a truly responsible and supportive member of our community—from helping a friend with a tricky piece of work to showing empathy for cultures different from our own.

As one of our core values states: "Together, we learn, grow and dream." This is not just a nice phrase; it's a living promise demonstrated every day through the small, yet powerful, acts of kindness our pupils show. Whether it’s sharing a smile, noticing someone sitting alone, or working together to support our friends at Njoro DEB Primary School in Kenya, our children are learning that their actions matter.

We were especially proud this week to share examples of how our pupils are already excellent citizens—a quality recently highlighted by Ofsted. This commitment to character development is what makes Wincham Community Primary School such a special place, ensuring that your child is not only academically capable but is also a happy, kind, and responsible young person.

We would love you to continue this conversation at home this week: What small act of kindness could you show a neighbour or family member today?

Click here to see all of our assembly themes and plans for the year.

It's the Most Wonderful (and Hectic) Time of the Year!

The School Events Calendar is in every newsletter, at the bottom of the page. We know things are really hectic at this time of year, so please use the calendar here as a reminder of all of the things that are happening in school.

🎁 Wincham Cares: Christmas Jumper Day and Swap Shop 🎁

I am thrilled to announce our participation in the annual Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11th of December. This event is a lovely opportunity for us to come together, celebrate the festive season, and raise vital funds for children in need around the world.

On this day, all pupils are invited to wear a Christmas Jumper. To maintain our high standards, please ensure children wear their usual school trousers/skirt/shoes alongside their festive top.

Community Support: Our Free Christmas Jumper Swap Shop

As a school that truly cares for every member of our community, we are acutely aware of the financial pressures many families face, especially during the festive season. Therefore, we are organising a FREE Pre-loved Christmas Jumper Swap Shop.

Donations Welcome: If you have any clean, good-condition Christmas jumpers your children no longer wear, please drop them off at the school office between now and Monday 11th December.
The Swap Shop: All donated jumpers will be displayed in the Courtyard Room for any parent to take, entirely free of charge. We hope this helps ease the burden and ensures every child can join in the fun!

Thank you for demonstrating the kindness and community spirit that makes Wincham such a special place.

🎁 PTA News: The Wincham Elf Shop Arrives!

We are so grateful to our fantastic Wincham Family & Friends PTA for organising a special festive event for our pupils!

The Wincham Elf Shop will be open straight after school on Friday, December 12th.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to choose a small treat or gift in a fun, safe environment. Items available will include:

🦌 Magical Reindeer Food
☕ Make-at-Home Hot Chocolate Cones
🎄 Festive Christmas Cups and Sweets
...and other surprise festive items!

All proceeds from the Elf Shop go directly towards enhancing the resources and learning experiences for every child at Wincham Community Primary School. Your continued support makes a genuine difference!

Get Ready to Sparkle! Treetops Christmas Party 2025

The joy of the festive season is already building, and we are thrilled to announce that our Treetops After School Club team is hosting their annual Christmas Party!

We look forward to extending our excellent pastoral care into this festive social setting, guaranteeing a safe, warm, and memorable evening for every child.

Party Details:

What: Treetops After School Club Christmas Party (Games, Music, and Festive Snacks!)
Who: All Wincham Community Primary School pupils are invited!
When: Monday, December 15th, 2025
Time: 3:25 PM – 6:00 PM (Running immediately after school dismissal)

Booking is Essential!

Please remember that spaces for this event are limited to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the children. If you would like your child to attend, please ensure you book their place via the usual Treetops booking system as soon as possible.

Collection: All children attending the party must be collected promptly at 6:00 PM.

Thank you for helping us make this Christmas season special for our pupils!

Book a place at Treetops now!

Final Reminder: Wraparound Care Survey Closing Soon!

This is a critically important final reminder regarding our survey on the provision of before and after-school care. We have already received many valuable responses, but we need to hear from every single family, whether you currently use our 'Treetops' club or not. Your feedback directly impacts our planning for the future, including potential capacity, session times, and activities, ensuring we meet the needs of our whole school community.

The survey is completely anonymous and will only take a few minutes of your time. Please access it via the link sent home in last week's email or directly on our website. The survey will close promptly today, Thursday, 11th December, at 4:00 PM.

Please make sure your voice is heard—we are listening!

Complete the survey

Important Parking Reminder

Please can all parents be reminded how they park, especially outside other people's homes. We have received some concerns from our neighbours regarding access and safety at drop-off and collection times. We are a Community school, and being respectful to all members of our local area is a value we instill in our pupils every day. Please help us uphold this value by parking legally, considerately, and ensuring driveways and road access are never obstructed. Thank you for your support in keeping our community safe and happy.

Meet the governors: Andrew Webster

Andrew has been a governor for 4 years, and was originally elected as a parent governor. Andrew now has a key role as a co-opted governor, and has served as chair of governors. Andrew is a local business owner and currently has 2 children at a local high school.

Each week we will feature a brief introduction to our school governors. Information about the whole governing board is on the school website.

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.

Very Green Grocery

Good Attendance - The Foundation For Your Child's Best Start!

A Consistent Start: A stable, daily routine, beginning with being on time, helps children feel secure.

Punctuality isn't just about the clock; it's about starting the day with calm confidence, ready to learn.

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Is My Child Too Ill For School? NHS Guidance

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.

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 - Fiadh McCullough

Foxes Reception - Oscar Platt

Rabbits Year 1 - Autumn Lucas

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Miya Garner

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Miles Brown

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Ava Davies

Badgers Year 4 - Sebbie Evans

Magpies Year 5 - TBC

Dragonflies Year 6 - Francesca Evans

Reader of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Honey Cross

Foxes Reception - Alfie Harrison

Rabbits Year 1 - Rosa Pickering

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Jaxon Wilde

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Ted McLoughlin

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Emily Robinson

Badgers Year 4 - Ariana Williams

Magpies Year 5 - TBC

Dragonflies Year 6 - Cameron Parker

Writer of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Leo Jarvis

Foxes Reception - Mia Bainbridge

Rabbits Year 1 - Lottie Glaze

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Isla-Mae Moores

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Saffir Evans

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Holly Chilvers

Badgers Year 4 - Nola Taylor

Magpies Year 5 - TBC

Dragonflies Year 6 - Mitchell Green

Mathematician of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Arthur Garner

Foxes Reception - Maya Waldron

Rabbits Year 1 - Willow Massey

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Millie Holland

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Harriet Wilson

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Lincoln Spruce

Badgers Year 4 - Azlan Khan

Magpies Year 5 - TBC

Dragonflies Year 6 - Summer Brown

Top Tips for Parents & Educators: Electrical Safety Habits For Homes

This week’s guide highlights simple steps that can prevent overheating, fires and other hazards linked to everyday electrical devices. It offers clear, reassuring advice to help adults spot risks early and model safer routines.

It explores common risk areas, including unsafe charging habits and overloading sockets, and explains how to identify early warning signs such as damaged cables or poorly ventilated devices. The guide also touches on protective measures like RCDs and safe power bank use, supporting families and educators in creating safer environments for young people.

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.

Free Sleep Hygiene Workshops for Parents

SLEEP HYGIENE WORKSHOP | HealthboxCIC

Live Well Newsletter - December

In this newsletter you will find

Tell us about any gaps in services – there is still time before the next report early next year
You Told Us, We Are Listening – Check out our timeline to see what we’ve been working on tell us what works, what doesn’t and how we can make things better
SEND Open Evening at Warrington and Vale Royal - Discover the support, care, and range of opportunities that make
learning accessible to everyone at Warrington & Vale Royal College.
Autism Service Transition to High School Online Event – come along, meet the team and attend informative workshops
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Winter – Free, winter holiday activity clubs for children eligible for free school meals
Healthy Child Programme Consultation – Have your say on changes to services for families

Live Well December newsletter

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.

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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