August

News from:
Wincanton Primary School
(Beans, castles and getting ready)
At Wincanton Primary School, we have been
continuing to support all our children and
their families throughout the summer term. As
this extraordinary time draws to a close, we
are preparing to open our doors to children
in our holiday club as well, to provide care
for working families. Places are available by
calling the school on 01963 32132 or on the
Holiday Club phone number 07598 982883.
Our class pages on our website have reflected
the huge amount of work our children
have been completing at home. Recently we
have planned units of work to encompass
space and the planets, discovering castles
and carried out investigations with plants as
part of a unit on growth. Children planted
beans in tissue paper to see how quickly they
grew and watched carnations change colour
when placed in food colouring.
Teachers kept in close contact
with children and families
through zoom meetings and
phone calls to ensure those
who were unable to attend
school still felt valued as part of
our school community. Children
progressing to new classes in
September enjoyed zoom meetings
with their new classes and
were set art work to complete
and show each other as part of
their transition. We hope to display
this in the classrooms for
all to see. Children and families
new to our school in September
were invited in to take part in
socially distanced ‘Play to Learn’ sessions.
These were play sessions where they met
their new teachers and some classmates
who engaged in activities, as well as joining
two zoom story sessions on-line.
Staff have been very busy ensuring the
school is cleaned to a high standard as well
as getting classrooms ready for the children’s
return in September. Rooms may still look
quite different to normal, as government
guidelines dictate that, for most children, they
should sit in forward facing rows but we are
making sure displays are bright, cheerful and
welcoming, showcasing the work we have
been completing both in and out of school
during this time.
In September, we will begin with our focus
on health and well-being, prioritising the
children’s mental health as they embark on
a school term, which for many will be after
a very long period of absence from school
and their classmates. We are working on a
timetable to ensure children enter and leave
the school site safely and with as little disruption
to their day as possible. Our curriculum,
which was praised in our recent Ofsted
inspection, will continue to be broad and rich
with many varied and interesting learning experiences,
hooks and outcomes for children
to enjoy.
We would like to extend our thanks to Morrisons
for continuing to support the school with
food supplements throughout the lockdown
period, many families have benefitted from
their kindness.
As always, we hope you are well and safe
and continue to follow the guidance
to ensure we are all safe
and together as soon as possible.
Best Wishes from everyone at
Wincanton Primary School.