Autumn term 2025 newsletters

Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... New beginnings

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

What a fantastic week we've had, revisiting the heart of what makes Wincham Community Primary School such a special place. This week in our assemblies and classes, we've been reconnecting with our school's mission statement: "Together, we learn, grow, and dream."

We've explored what this means for each and every one of us. To truly learn, grow, and dream together, we need to do our best, respect and support one another, and care for our school environment. When we all do this, we ensure that every child at Wincham has the best possible chance to succeed.

Our children have been talking about our three key school rules at an age-appropriate level:

Respect Ourselves: Being proud of who we are, staying safe, and aspiring to be the best we can be.
Respect Others and Their Learning: Showing kindness, using our manners, and listening carefully to others.
Respect Our Property and Our Environment: Taking care of our classrooms, our equipment, and the wider school grounds.

It has been wonderful to see the children thinking deeply about what these values look like in their everyday lives. We've had brilliant discussions about how these simple rules help us create a safe, happy, and supportive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Singing and dancing in assembly

What a wonderful start!

What a fantastic start to the new school year we have had! It has been an absolute delight to see all our pupils back in school, looking so smart and ready for a new term of learning and fun.

A very warm welcome back to all of our returning families and a special hello to all our new families who have joined the Wincham Community. It has been lovely to see our children reconnecting with their friends and settling so well into their new classes with their new teachers.

We are so proud of how all the children have approached the new term with such enthusiasm and a genuine love for learning. Their positive attitudes are truly what makes our school such a special place to be. We have already seen brilliant examples of children learning, growing, and dreaming together, and we can’t wait to see all that they will achieve this year.

Thank you for your continued support in making this such a happy and successful start to the school year.

INSET days

On Monday Wincham staff joined schools from Chester, Ellesmere Port, the Wirral and Liverpool at the new home of Everton FC, the Hill Dickinson stadium in Liverpool for the first joint INSET day for The People's Learning Trust. We heard from nationally renowned education experts Mark Finnis and Hywel Roberts, who both spoke about different aspects of a relational approach in schools, how it can be used to proactively support behaviour management and regulation through building a culture of care compassion and belonging. We also heard from the team at the National Literacy Trust about the 10 year project they are engaged in with The People's Learning Trust, to improve standards in literacy in all schools.

Tuesday's INSET day was school based, where we discussed our school improvement priorities, set plans for the year, and staff completed CWAC Level 2 Safeguarding training.

Treetops Official Naming Party!

We are thrilled to announce that our Before & After School Club has a brand new name: Treetops! Well done to Josh in Magpies class who thought of the name. To celebrate, we are inviting all children to join us for our official Naming Party!

When: Thursday, September the 11th, 2025, from 3:25 PM to 6:00 PM

Where: Treetops Before & After School Club

It’s going to be an afternoon full of fun, games, and delicious cake. Whether your child is a regular attendee or you're considering a one-off booking to join the celebration, everyone is welcome!

This is a fantastic opportunity for new and returning families to meet our staff, get a feel for the club's warm and welcoming atmosphere, and, most importantly, have a great time!

We can't wait to celebrate with you all. Book your child's place today and let's get this party started!

Book your place now!

Join Our ClassDojo Community!

This week, your child has brought home their unique login details for ClassDojo. This is a fantastic platform we use to share moments from the school day and celebrate all the wonderful things our pupils are achieving.

It's a great way for you to stay connected with your child's learning journey and see all the fantastic things happening in their classroom. We'll be using it to share photos, videos, and updates, as well as celebrate your child's successes.

If you haven't already, please use the login information to sign up this week. If you have any trouble logging in or have misplaced your details, please don't hesitate to contact the school office, and we'll be happy to help.

Stay & Do... Reading for Pleasure

Each year we invite parents into school for Stay & Do... events. These special sessions allow you to see your child take part in a lesson. You can see how happy and comfortable your child is in class, and how they enjoy their learning - the children are always very proud to show off their work! It also gives you a chance to see how we teach, so you have a better insight into your child's learning.

This half term, we're inviting you to Stay & Do... Reading for Pleasure on Wednesday the 24th of September. Come along, find a cosy spot, and enjoy 20 minutes of reading for pleasure with your child. It's the perfect way to share the magic of books and help us grow a love for reading together.

Future dates

24/10/25 Stay & Do Global Learning open afternoon
24/11/25 Stay & Do No Outsiders
22/1/26 Stay & Do Maths Arithmetic
6/3/26 Stay & Do Spelling
21/5/26 Stay & Do Phonics/ Reading
19/6/26 Stay & Do Stay & Do Maths Reasoning
26/6/26 Stay & Do STEM open afternoon

All school dates are in the calendar below.

Get to Know Your Child's Teacher - Wednesday 10/9/25

Next week, we are hosting our 'Meet the Teacher' sessions, and we'd love for you to join us!

This is a great chance to hear all about the exciting learning journey your child will be on this year. You'll find out about the topics they’ll be covering, what a typical day looks like in their classroom, and how you can best support their learning at home.

Each session will run from 3.30 - 4.00 and again from 4.00 - 4.30. The information from the sessions will be hosted on the website as well.

Curriculum Snapshots - Keeping the Conversation Going

As a school, we are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our families. We believe that open communication is key to your child's success, and that you should feel comfortable asking questions and sharing your thoughts. Today you will have also received a snapshot of this half term's learning in your child's class. At the end of the school day, our staff are always available on the playground as children are dismissed. This is the perfect time to ask a quick question (or share any good news!). We are here to help!

A Huge Thank You to Duttons Builders Merchants

A massive thank you to Duttons Builders Merchants in Middlewich for their incredibly generous donation of trellis panels. This wonderful gift has made a huge difference in our Early Years outdoor classroom, and we are so grateful for their support.

The new trellis panels are a fantastic addition, helping us to create a beautiful, engaging, and even more stimulating environment for our youngest pupils to explore, learn, and play in. It is through the kindness of local businesses like Duttons that we can continue to enhance the learning experience for all our children.

Thank you once again for your generosity!

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 Worne

Foxes Reception - Harry Lynch

Rabbits Year 1 - Bella Taylor

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Cillian McCullough

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Freddy Cooke

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Holly Chilvers

Badgers Year 4 - Nola Taylor

Magpies Year 5 - Daisy Butterworth

Dragonflies Year 6 - Joshua Carrick

Reader of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Kiera Simpson

Foxes Reception - Charlie Finnerty

Rabbits Year 1 - Bene Bloomfield

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Raif Al-zidgali

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Charlotte Jones

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Lily Gildea

Badgers Year 4 - Dylan Hamer

Magpies Year 5 - Oscar Jones

Dragonflies Year 6 - Seb Fitzsimmons

Writer of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Ruby Oorloff

Foxes Reception - Antonina Pasiuk

Rabbits Year 1 - Arlo Ridgeway

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Lucas Gregson

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Harrison Clayton

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Ava Davies

Badgers Year 4 - Ariana Williams

Magpies Year 5 - Joshua Macnair

Dragonflies Year 6 - Annabelle Sutton

Mathematician of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Grace Leigh

Foxes Reception - Ivy Harris

Rabbits Year 1 - Bella Taylor

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Rupert Helm

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Ava Gymer

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Evie Blades

Badgers Year 4 - Zachary Leigh

Magpies Year 5 - Harrison Barnes

Dragonflies Year 6 - Penelope Challinor

Dates for the rest of the school year

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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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