Friday 24th September - Update
Harvest Festival
On Friday (1st October) we will be celebrating Harvest. We would love contributions to our Harvest Display - so if you have any spare tins, packets or boxes then we would really appreciate your donations. All donations will be donated to the the YMCA and the Samaritans Foodbank - unfortunately, due to Covid we can not accept any fresh food. The table for donations will be outside the school office from first thing in the morning. Thank you in anticipation.
In the afternoon on Friday, Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) will be going to St Marks to celebrate Harvest. Parents, will be permitted to attend however Covid procedures will be in place (see below). Please inform the school office if you wish to attend.
If you are a parent of a Year 6 child, the service will be very similar to their class assembly, so there is no need to attend both events. Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact: win-headteacher@win.jtmat.co.uk
Year 6 Class Assembly
Next Friday - Friday 1st October - is Year 6’s class assembly, which will be taking the theme of “Harvest”. The assembly will start promptly at 10:30 and Year 6 parents are welcome to attend. For parents attending, please could they adhere to the following Covid regulations:
Only one parent to attend per child (no small children or babies will be admitted)
Wear a mask
Sanitise hands on arrival
Complete a test and trace document
Remain socially distanced
Where possible, complete a lateral flow test before arrival
Please inform the school office, if you will be attending.
Although cautious, these precautions are designed to help us all keep as safe as possible. Many thanks for your support with this matter. (As it is class assembly, there will no Stars of the Week Assembly next week).
Job Vacancy
The closing date for the administration assistant role is next Friday (1st October).
We are looking to appoint a new Administration Assistant, to work alongside Mrs Shakles in the office. You can find the advert, the job description and the application form here. The closing date is Friday 1st October. If you are interested, or know someone who is, then feel free to contact me to chat about the role.
Parent Reading Sessions
The Parent Reading Sessions will take a different form than normal this half term. Mrs Claxton will be leading workshops on how we teach phonics in school. This will be a great opportunity to learn how your child starts learning to read, and how you can support them at home. The workshops will be very useful and will give you an opportunity to find out more about our phonics scheme “Little Wandle”. The workshops will take place on the following days:
Reception: Wednesday 6th October at 2:30pm
Year 1: Wednesday 13th October at 2:30pm
Year 2: Wednesday 20th October at 2:30pm
You will receive a text message in the next week or two, to invite you to the workshops, and to give you an opportunity to confirm your attendance.
Covid procedures will apply - and these will be explained nearer the time.
Parent Maths Sessions
The Parent Maths Sessions will take a different form than normal this half term. Miss Gallagher will be leading workshops on how we teach times tables in school. The will be a great opportunity to learn the different games and activities to support the children in the learning of times tables. There will also be a workshop for Year 6 parents to help support their child at home, in the build up to SATs. The workshops will take place on the following days:
Years 3 and 4: Thursday 7th October at 9:10am
Year 5 and 6: Thursday 14th October at 9:10am
Year 6 SATs: Thursday 21st October at 9:10am
You will receive a text message in the the next week or two, to invite you to the workshops, and to give you the opportunity to confirm your attendance.
Covid procedures will apply - and these will be explained nearer the time.
Moans and Groans
It is completely natural for parents to want to moan and groan about school sometimes - we are only human and we don’t always get it right! We always try our best to communicate with you effectively, but in a busy school, not every message gets through to everyone. (Please make sure we have your up to date number for text messaging!). If you have a moan or groan, please send me an email, give me a call or have a chat with the class teacher or the office, please do not use social media to air your grievances. There have been some incidences of parents saying unkind things about school on Facebook - and in most cases there were issues that could be easily resolved. We are want the best for your children - we are as passionate as you are about their wellbeing and education - please be respectful towards the staff and school - who are working hard to allow the children to be the best that they can be. By working together, we can achieve so much more. If we get something wrong, we will work together to make it right. Many thanks for your support in this matter.
Fabulous News to Share
Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark!
Primary Science Quality Marks have been awarded to infant, junior, primary, middle and special schools to celebrate their commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning. So far, since its national launch in 2010, over 4000 schools across the UK have achieved a prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark.
The Primary School Quality Mark programme ensures effective leadership of science, enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning. Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate commitment and expertise in science leadership, teaching and learning.
Well done to all the teaching staff, it is lovely to see their hard work and excellence recognised in this national award. A special mention to Mrs Dickerson (our Science leader) who collated all the information together and ensured that we achieved the award. Fantastic!
Stars of the Week
Year 1: Theo
Year 2: Logan
Year 3: Diarmid
Year 4: Dillon
Year 5: Sam
Year 6: Oscar
Headteacher’s Award: Joshua
Stay safe … and help keep others safe.
Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Goodson
