Autumn term 2025 newsletters

Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural focus for the week... Staying Safe: Our Promise to You - Understanding our school's child friendly safeguarding policy

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

The safety of every child is our highest priority at Wincham Community Primary School. For our pupils to learn and thrive, they must feel safe and secure.

This week, our assemblies focused on a very simple and powerful message from our Child-Friendly Safeguarding Policy: you can always talk to a trusted adult if you have a problem. We taught the children that it's okay to speak up, whether they are worried about something big or small.

We have spoken to the children about the key trusted adults in school they can talk to, such as their class teacher or one of our designated safeguarding leads. We want every child to know these faces and feel comfortable approaching them.

As parents, you are our most important partners in this. Please know that our door is always open. By working together, we can ensure Wincham remains a place where our children feel safe, happy, and confident to learn, grow, and dream.

Thank You: Meet the Teacher Sessions

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our "Meet the Teacher" sessions this week! It was wonderful to see so many of you engage with your child's new class teacher and learn about the exciting year ahead.

We truly value these opportunities to connect and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

For those who couldn't make it, or if you'd like to revisit any of the information shared, please remember that all key details, presentations, and resources are available on your child's class page on our school website. You'll find everything you need there to support your child's learning journey this year.

Thank you once again for your fantastic support!

Pass the parcel fun!

Treetops After School Club: A Naming Party to Remember!

What a fantastic time we had celebrating the official naming of our new after-school club – Treetops!

The children enjoyed an afternoon filled with laughter, games, and pure fun as they celebrated their brand-new, vibrant setting. There was a wonderful atmosphere of excitement as everyone embraced the new name, which the children themselves helped to choose. It was truly heartwarming to see them playing together and making the most of their dedicated space.

We're so pleased with how well Treetops has been received and the joy it brings to our pupils after school hours.

Keep an eye out for more fun to come – we'll be announcing the date for our exciting Treetops Halloween Party in October very soon! You won't want to miss it!

To book a place, please visit https://wincham.hivelink.co.uk/

Cybersafekids: Trends & Usage Report

A Life Behind The Screens provides a detailed overview of data collected in the 2024-25 academic year from over 9,000 children (aged 8-15) across Ireland. It's a vital insight into how children spend their time online, levels of access, and children's experiences, both positive and negative.

Who should read this?

Everyone! This report is vital reading for concerned parents and guardians, educators, youth workers, policy makers, media, researchers and anyone who wants to stay up to date with trends in youth use of digital technology.

Some key findings:

26% of primary school children (aged 8–12) and 36% of secondary school (aged 12–15) used chatbots for homework, friendship and information.
28% of 8–12 year olds and 26% of 12–15 year olds experienced content or unsolicited contact that ‘bothered’ them, including exposure to horror, violence, sexual material, threats, scams, and dangerous ideas.
For 8–12 year olds, this most commonly occurred on YouTube (60%) and Roblox (59%) for 8-12 year olds. For 12-15 year olds, this occurred most commonly on TikTok (51%) and Snapchat (40%).
42% of 8-12 year olds, and 62% of 12-14 year olds do not talk to their parents about their online activity.
63% of primary school-aged kids (79% in secondary school) say their parents can’t see what they're doing online.
Roblox is the most popular social gaming platform(63%) for 8-12 year olds.
71% of 8–12 year olds used 13+ social media and instant messaging apps, including YouTube (60%), WhatsApp (29%), Snapchat (25%), and TikTok (23%).
47% of 8-12 year olds did not tell a parent when bothered by something online, rising to 73% for 12-15 year olds.

See below to find out more and read the report.

https://www.cybersafekids.ie/report2025/

Our Annual Harvest Assembly!

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, we are delighted to invite you to our annual Harvest Assembly! This is a cherished occasion where we come together as a school community to celebrate the bounty of the harvest and reflect on the importance of gratitude and sharing.

Our pupils are working hard to prepare songs, poems, and readings that capture the spirit of autumn and thanks. It's always a wonderfully heartwarming event, and we would be thrilled for you to join us.

Date: Friday, 10th October Time: 9:15 AM

We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of celebration and community spirit.

We will be collecting for the local foodbank throughout the week, please send any donations in with the children.

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.

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 - Arthur Garner

Foxes Reception - Flora Littlewood

Rabbits Year 1 - Charlie Leigh

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Winnie Wilkinson

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Harriet Wilson

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Billy Edge

Badgers Year 4 - Lucas Jackson

Magpies Year 5 - Hannah Miller

Dragonflies Year 6 - Urwa Azmat

Reader of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Louie-George Tivey-Robertson

Foxes Reception - Oliver Leighton-Woodruff

Rabbits Year 1 - Autumn Lucas

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Max Mingmoang

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Umi Ryan

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Kate Carson

Badgers Year 4 - Lennon Rowlands

Magpies Year 5 - Alice Wilson

Dragonflies Year 6 - Scarlett Clayton

Writer of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Kiera Simpson

Foxes Reception - Lorena Worne

Rabbits Year 1 - Elsie Gosnell

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Miya Garner

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Miles Brown

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Irina Lapniewski

Badgers Year 4 - Teddy Newman

Magpies Year 5 - Charlotte Whittaker

Dragonflies Year 6 - Elfin Lucas

Mathematician of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Leo Jarvis

Foxes Reception - James Moses

Rabbits Year 1 - Amelia Bailey

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Isla -Mae Moores

Bumblebees Year 2 & 3 - Albie Travis

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Theo Reading

Badgers Year 4 - Ella Morgado

Magpies Year 5 - Aiza Khan

Dragonflies Year 6 - Mitchell Green

Useful Information For Parents

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

Dates for the rest of the school year

Calendar

Please keep up to date by adding this calendar to your personal device so you don't miss out.

Standing items...

Previous newsletters

All previous newsletters can be found using the navigation bar at the top of the page under 'Home'

Previous letters for all classes

This folder is embedded in the newsletter each week. It contains all of the information sent out from school, so you can access anything you may have missed.

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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