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A Message from Emma Johns
The children and staff of Winsham School continue to keep themselves busy – working and playing hard! I had the pleasure of carrying out some lovely playground duties this month, in the winter sunshine and as I watched the children at play, felt particularly blessed. They all play together so well – showing patience and kindness to one another at all times – even when the KS2 boys were trying to enjoy a game of football and a foundation stage child chose to lay down on the pitch, not a single cross word was uttered. A visitor from the Trust’s central team commented on how peaceful and happy the school seemed and was particularly impressed with the way in which the children engage with our newly introduced ‘dinner party topic of conversation’ when enjoying their lunches. Recently, we have all been discussing joining in with the village and twinning our toilets! The children have learned plenty from assemblies led by Colette and we have started to think of fundraising ideas. Our first may well be a sponsored walk up to Forde Abbey – another chance to enjoy that winter sunshine! Watch this space for our other ideas as the school year progresses.
We have had to postpone our Small Schools Hub Experience Day due to illness and will inform you of the new date as soon as we have confirmed this. Forthcoming events are another KS2 Public Speaking Event on March 8th and the KS2 Performing Arts Festival on the 23rd – details to follow. On March 30th the PFA have arranged a ‘Break the Rules’ day and on the 31st, an Easter Bake Sale – again, more details will follow!
You will now all have received and read the letter regarding the update from Trust Board. As stated in the letter, there will be a ‘listening exercise’ and in the meantime please do feel able to approach or contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Leaving us at the end of this month, I am sad to share, is Miss. King. I know for many this will be sad but everyone wishes Miss. King well for whatever new ventures and opportunities are ahead for her. Everyone knows that she will be fantastic, whatever she does.
Emma Johns
Head of School