Our Heartsmart scheme is most often taught through discussion.  We record these discussions on the Heartsmart boards in each classroom.  They are a reminder for the class of what was discussed and agreed upon as how to behave, how we try to think and feel.  They also serve as a record of the teaching, so that we can monitor the quality and content of the learning.  

We teach in a range of ways because children learn best with different types of input to reinforce a concept.  

Kinaesthetic learning (or active learning, as we call it in school) not only makes lessons fun and engaging but also strengthens neural pathways in the brain, leading to improved memory and retention. By actively involving their bodies in the learning process, our pupils at Wincham are better able to internalize and recall information, setting them up for success.

Wincham Primary School will be joining thousands of schools across the UK and taking part in Hello Yellow in support of YoungMinds on Thursday 10 October (World Mental Health Day) where we’ll be asking everyone to wear something yellow.  Children could come to school all in yellow, or with 1 yellow item, such as a t-shirt, or even in clothes with a splash of yellow, or with a yellow hair bobble.

To take part, students can wear yellow to school, and we’d like to ask parents and carers to consider donating to help YoungMinds keep fighting for young people’s mental health.  Our suggested donation is £1, which can be brought into school on the day.  This is completely optional, and you don’t have to donate money in order to take part!

Finally, YoungMinds have resources for parents and carers to find help and advice, if you’re ever concerned about a child or young person – you can find this on their website: www.youngminds.org.uk/parent.

During the few days leading up to this special day, we will be teaching children strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing.  This will be something simple, such as how movement supports emotional regulation, or a simple breathing practice to help calm down.

On Friday the 18th of October, we will host a coffee morning for parents in the hall.  This will be an informal event for those who can stay and have a brew and chat.  We aim to hold these regularly, and at each event some school staff will be present to talk to parents, find out how things are going and take feedback.  

Each coffee morning will have a presentation/ information session of some sort, sharing what and how we do things in school.  On the 18th, school staff will present information about emotional health & wellbeing; how to maintain positive wellbeing, some of the things we do to support mental health, and for parents about maintaining your own wellbeing.  We look forward to seeing you there.

We're excited to announce that Wincham Community Primary School is participating in the Asda Cashpot for Schools promotion! 

Every time you shop at Asda using the Asda Rewards app, you can select our school to receive a donation. It's a fantastic opportunity to raise much-needed funds for our school, simply by doing your regular shopping. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate your support in making Wincham an even better place for our children to learn and grow. 

Remember, every time you shop and choose us, Asda also adds extra funds to our school's Cashpot! For more details, please visit the Asda website or download the Asda Rewards app.

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