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Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... What Makes a Family? Understanding Togetherness at Christmas
Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... What Makes a Family? Understanding Togetherness at Christmas
At Wincham Community Primary, we believe that education reaches far beyond the pages of a textbook. This week, our children took part in a moving assembly that explored the true meaning of belonging, sparked by the story of a remarkable woman named Erin and her "boys."
The children were introduced to Erin, who opened her home and heart to refugees who arrived in England alone, seeking safety and a place to belong. Through a series of thoughtful discussions, our pupils explored a simple yet profound question: What is a family?
Celebrating Togetherness
Celebrating Togetherness
The children were fascinated to learn how Erin’s family celebrates both Christmas and Eid together. We talked about how, in many homes across the country and within our own Northwich community, different traditions can sit side-by-side. The children concluded that while their religions or backgrounds might differ, what binds this family together is the same thing that binds our school: love, care, and mutual respect.
Wishing You a Joyful and Restful Break
Wishing You a Joyful and Restful Break
As we reach the end of a busy and productive term, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to all our parents and carers.
The end of the Christmas term is always a time of reflection. Walking through the corridors this week, seeing the joy on the children's faces and the "above and beyond" dedication of our staff, I am reminded of why I feel so proud to lead this school.
I am also personally touched by the incredible kindness you have shown the staff through your Christmas gifts and well-wishes. Please know that your appreciation is deeply felt. At Wincham, we believe that when school and home work together, there is no limit to what our children can achieve.
Whether you are celebrating Christmas or simply looking forward to some quiet time with your loved ones, I wish you all a very happy and safe holiday.
We look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 6th of January, refreshed and ready for a new year of learning, growing, and dreaming together.
Meet the governors: Claire Wilde
Meet the governors: Claire Wilde
Following our recent Parent Governor election, Claire Wilde was appointed to the Governing Board.
Shortly after graduating from university with a degree in Business and Public Relations, Claire took up a managerial position in a local, family run firm and has accrued over 15 years of experience with her current employer, running the retail division of the business.
Claire is married, with three children and a dog and loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling, and baking. Her son currently attends Wincham, with the hope that her other two children will follow suit, so Claire has a vested interest in the success of the school.
Each week we will feature a brief introduction to our school governors. Information about the whole governing board is on the school website.
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 - Ruby Oorloff
Foxes Reception - Luke Trevett
Rabbits Year 1 - Amelia Bailey
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Sienna Farrugia
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Lathitha Upham
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Isla Cridland
Badgers Year 4 - Selin Kilinc
Magpies Year 5 - Sophia Wilkes
Dragonflies Year 6 - Annabelle Sutton
Reader of the week
Reader of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Emily Whittaker
Foxes Reception - Charlotte Postlewhite
Rabbits Year 1 - Bella Taylor
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Winnie Wilkinson
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Freddy Cooke
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Ibrahim Khan
Badgers Year 4 - Azlan Khan
Magpies Year 5 - Indianna Bumby
Dragonflies Year 6 - Aeron Goodall
Writer of the week
Writer of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Amelie Blakeley-Gott
Foxes Reception - Oliver Leighton-Woodruff
Rabbits Year 1 - Chloe Le Masurier
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Rory Gibbons
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Ava Gymer
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Novalie Finnerty
Badgers Year 4 - Che Pye
Magpies Year 5 - Josh McNair
Dragonflies Year 6 - Rory Harris
Mathematician of the week
Mathematician of the week
Butterflies Nursery - Zaviyar Khan
Foxes Reception - Ruby Fairbrother
Rabbits Year 1 - Arlo Ridgway
Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Dakota Bunby
Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Harriet Marshall
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Emily Robinson
Badgers Year 4 - Nola Taylor
Magpies Year 5 - Teddy Cooke
Dragonflies Year 6 - Joshua Carrick
Top Tips for Parents & Educators: AI Toys
Top Tips for Parents & Educators: AI Toys
AI-driven toys are becoming increasingly common, offering children personalised interactions that can feel surprisingly lifelike. This guide unpacks how these toys listen, learn, and respond – and what that means for privacy, security, and healthy development. From data collection to the subtle influence of artificial voices, it highlights why adults may need to look more closely at the tech inside modern playthings.
It also explores how features such as constant connectivity, engagement-boosting rewards, and behaviour-shaping responses can affect children’s play habits. Alongside outlining the risks, the guide shares calm, practical advice to help parents and educators set boundaries, check permissions, and balance AI toys with offline experiences, ensuring AI remains a support for real-world interactions, not a substitute for them.
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.
Live Well Newsletter - December
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
Heating Costs - Information from Citizens' Advice
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
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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