Spring term 2025 newsletters

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

People who inspire us

Did you know the word 'inspiration' comes from the word spirit, to do with the Holy Spirit? Christians believed that those who had a flash of inspiration had the Holy Spirit come to them with new thoughts or ideas - inspiration. In assembly we have talked about how people can be inspiring, and what makes an inspiring person. We looked at the example fo Jesus Christ, Mo Farah, Christopher Columbus, Rosa Parks and others, and how their determination to succeed was inspiring.

Share our social media!

Thanks to everyone who has followed us on Instagram and Facebook over the last week. Please like and share our posts to help us advertise the school to prospective parents.

Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winchamprimaryschool/

or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winchamprimaryschool/

We will use Facebook and Instagram to share good news, updates about what has been going on in school, and forthcoming events. Please be aware that not everything will be on Facebook or Instagram, and the best place to find out what's going on each week is this newsletter.

Year 5 & 6 Sportshall Athletics

We are always very proud of the children in school, even more so when they show themselves to be such model citizens. This week, some of the Year 5 & 6 children took part in an inter school competition organised by Vale Royal School Sports Partnership, Wincham children were awarded a Special Award for Demonstrating the Spirit of the Games - a real testament to the teamwork, positivity and support they showed for each other. Well done everyone!

Stay & Do Phonics/ Guided Reading

Thank you to all of the parents who supported our Stay & Do event this week. Lot of parents worked alongside their children, learning how we teach reading so they can apply the same strategies at home - what a great way to support your children!

Clearly, the children really enjoyed showing the children how clever they are!

Wincham Community Primary School PTA Film Night!

Date: Friday 31st of January

Time: Doors open 5.30pm, film starts at 6pm, finish at 8pm

Film: Trolls

Tickets: £5 per person (includes snack and a drink)

All proceeds go towards supporting our school.

Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Don't judge a book by it's cover!

It's easy to pick a book because we like the look of it without finding out about the story first! To help out young readers explore new authors and genres, some of our library books are wrapped to hide the cover, encouraging children to explore the story without preconceptions.

At Wincham Community Primary School, we believe that fostering a love of reading is fundamental to our students' success. Reading is not just a skill; it's a gateway to endless possibilities, sparking imagination, expanding knowledge, and nurturing empathy. We strive to instil a lifelong love of reading in our students, recognizing its importance for academic achievement, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Reading is not only essential for academic success but also for mental health and emotional well-being. Research has shown that reading can reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and promote empathy and understanding. By encouraging our students to develop a love of reading, we are equipping them with valuable skills and habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Safe travel to school

Keeping children safe is our primary concern, boith in school, and supporting you with this out of school. Thank you to those people who have helped by finding alternatives to using the car park. Please note that parents who park on the road just down from the bus stop obstruct both the view and the oncoming traffic - there are a range of places in the village where you can park and walk a short distance into school.

To address some of our travel issues, our Junior Safety Officers spent time with the PCSOs this week. Here is their report:

"Yesterday, 23rd January, we went on a little hunt around Wincham to see if we could find any cars parked where they shouldn't be, such as cars parked too close to a junction, on a yellow zigzag or on a double yellow line. We managed to find and tell two people that they parked too close to the junction and they should be at least 10 meters away. When we got got back to school we said thank you to PCSO Wiggins. We can't wait until next month when we are going to track people's speed using a speed gun. We will keep you updated".

What parents and carers need to know about TikTok

Please find attached important information regarding the potential dangers associated with the use of TikTok, particularly for children and young people. While TikTok can be a source of entertainment and creativity, it's crucial to be aware of the potential risks involved, such as exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and privacy concerns. We encourage you to discuss these dangers with your children, emphasizing the importance of responsible online behaviour and critical thinking. We also recommend familiarising yourselves with the app's safety features and privacy settings to help safeguard your children's online experience.

The information can also be accessed as a 6 minute podcast.

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School tours

If you are considering applying for a place at Wincham Community Primary School, we encourage you to contact our school office as soon as possible.

Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with further information about our school. We are proud to be a good school as recognised by Ofsted.

We offer a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

We have tours of the school each week, so you can see 'real life' in our happy, vibrant school.

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.

School Lottery

The school lottery is a really easy way to support the School and be in with a chance to win money or prizes. Please consider joining our school lottery if you’ve not already done so to help raise funds for school.

If you haven’t signed up yet please visit our lottery here – https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/wincham-community-primary-school

Thank you.

For more information, click here

Calendar

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Stars of the Week

Star of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Lyla Rae

Foxes Reception - Alfie Lane

Owls Reception - Jin Ryan

Rabbits Year 1 - Millie Hoyland

Squirrels Year 2 - Kate Carson

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Ava Gymer

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Loen Gleim

Badgers Year 4 - Orla Harwood

Magpies Year 5 - Oliver Earl

Dragonflies Year 6 - Sophie Walters

Spiders Year 5 & 6 - Mia Hamilton-Siddall

Reader of the week

Butterflies Nursery -Louie-George Tivey-Robertson

Foxes Reception - Lexi Hoyland

Owls Reception - Autumn Lucas

Rabbits Year 1 - Lawrence Armstrong

Squirrels Year 2 - Freddy Elliot

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Miles Brown

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Zachary Leigh

Badgers Year 4 - Jake Jennings

Magpies Year 5 - Alexander Newman

Dragonflies Year 6 - Archie Martin-Gate

Spiders Year 5 & 6 - Ollie Griffiths

Writer of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Arthur Garner

Foxes Reception - Umaima Azmat

Owls Reception - Georgia Leigh

Rabbits Year 1 - Emily Harris

Squirrels Year 2 - Kaya Aymes

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Mali Johnson

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Nola Taylor

Badgers Year 4 - Harper Morgan

Magpies Year 5 - Aeron Goodall

Dragonflies Year 6 - George Livings

Spiders Year 5 & 6 - Hugo Moorhouse

Mathematician of the week

Butterflies Nursery - Maddox Mosey-Sanderson

Foxes Reception - Chloe LeMasurier

Owls Reception - Elsie Gosnell

Rabbits Year 1 - Winnie Wilkinson

Squirrels Year 2 - Evie Blades

Grasshoppers Year 1 & 2 - Harriet Wilson

Hedgehogs Year 3 - Eila Deavall

Badgers Year 4 - Oliver Crick

Magpies Year 5 - Kacie Pregnall

Dragonflies Year 6 - Raylen Pratt

Spiders Year 5 & 6 - Ricky Cauldwell

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Previous newsletters

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Previous letters for all classes

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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

Thank a member of Team Wincham

It's always nice to have some lovely feedback! Parents often mention in passing how happy their children are, how much they have enjoyed their learning, or how they are grateful for a particular member of staff who has gone above and beyond.

Scan the QR code or click the button below for an opportunity to thank a member of Team Wincham for their hard work and efforts to provide the best opportunities and care.

Thank a member of Team Wincham

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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