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Posted on: 4/07/2023Fundraising achievements for fabulous causes
Winsham Primary School - Fundraising achievements for fabulous causes
As part of our learning and reflection around the importance of being a 'global neighbour', the children of Winsham Primary (part of The Redstart Learning Partnership) chose to undertake a sponsored walk to raise money for Tearfund. On Friday June 30th, they set off from school and walked to Forde Abbey, where the owners kindly gave them permission to rest and recover - and have a snack - before setting back off to school. The children's ages ranged from 4 - 11 years old but there were no complaints of tired legs, no one struggled and we all completed the walk with smiles on our faces. While at Forde Abbey, a member of the public was so impressed by the children's behaviour and the fact that they had wanted to raise money, that the children were given an extra donation to add to the funds they had raised. I am proud to say that we raised a grand total of £377.
Then on Monday July 3rd, a little later than the official date, we recognised 'Wallace and Gromit's Wrong Trousers Day' in school. A KS2 pupil is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour and the children all wanted to show their appreciation for the care she is being given at Bristol Hospital. We had trousers with pineapples on, colourful sportswear and batman PJs to name but a few. We raised £50.
Leo from Winsham said the Tearfund walk 'was quite a lot of walking but it was worth it.'
Emma Johns, Head of School said; 'Our values at Winsham are important to us and run through all we do. We promote the value of community and living well together, both at a local level as well as with our global neighbours. These fundraising activities, chosen by the children, reflect this focus. '
Posted on: 31/03/2023A message from The Head of School Mrs Emma Johns
I mentioned in my last newsletter that I had been enjoying carrying out some lovely playground duties in the winter sunshine – I think since sending that out, I have mostly experienced rain! Yet the children happily go outside in their coats and wellies, and continue to enjoy each other’s company as they play. As we approach the Easter holiday and the days are lengthening, I can only hope that the sunshine will soon make an appearance again.
The KS2 Performing Arts Festival at the Brewhouse was a roaring success and I am immensely proud of each and every one of the children. They were confident, happy to take part and, as I have told them, they are most definitely the most talented group of singers that I have worked with in my 31 years of teaching. They have asked that one of the enrichment clubs after Easter is a school choir and I will happily oblige.
This singing was possibly the highlight of our Easter church service – they showed what talented performers they were when the tech failed and they had to sing unaccompanied. Thank you to those parents who attended and supported their children and the school – itwas, I felt, a lovely service to share together.
On March 30 th the PFA arranged a ‘Break the Rules’ day which every child took part in – with varying amounts of rules being broken. We thank the PFA for organising this and all the other events – we are grateful for their support. Today, there are still quite a few children breaking rules, as temporary tattoos, it appears, are not quite as temporary as we all thought, but we raised an amazing £45.00, thank you all so much for your continuing support.
At the time of writing, tomorrow sees the PFA Easter Bake Sale and bonnet parade. The forecast isn’t looking particularly pleasant but I know the Winsham Spirit will shine through.
A reminder that we are still within the ‘listening exercise’ period regarding the Trust and to please feel able to approach or contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
We look forward to welcoming our two new members of staff after Easter– Mrs.Legg and Mrs. White and to a last term of continued learning, exploring and fun-having!
Emma Johns
Head of School
Posted on: 3/03/2023A 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
