Friday 11th September 2020 “Learning together,
achieving together.” Tel: 01837 83354 www.winkleigh.devon.sch.uk [email protected]
A note from the Head Dear Parents and Carers, What a wonderful start to the autumn term. It has been so lovely to see all the children back this week. They have settled effortlessly into the new routines; it is like they have never been away. We have been so impressed with how the children, especially our younger ones have left parents at the door and skipped happily in to their new classes. The children have all worked so hard this week and we are so proud of what they have achieved. Please try not to worry if your child is a little bit upset when they leave you, they usually settle very quickly once inside the pod or their classroom. It has been a very tiring week for our younger children, I think the weekend is needed for them. It is lovely to have everyone back in school. Key stage 2 children (classes 3-6) have enjoyed their PE sessions with Max and Marc, our Primary Sports Coaches, they have been impressed with the children’s positive attitudes and their behaviour. Where possible children will have their PE sessions outside. The hall is available if the weather is too wet. We have had 22 new children starting at Winkleigh this week, which is wonderful, the children have made them feel so welcome and really looked after them. It is lovely to see our numbers growing across the pre-school and school. I have been particularly touched to see some of our bus children looking after their siblings who have not been on the school bus before. The care and love they have shown towards them is wonderful to see. They are lucky to have such caring older brothers and sisters. Please could I ask that children do not run about on the grass bank behind the cars when waiting for siblings. Children should stand with their adult until they are ready to leave. Thank you for your cooperation when dropping off and collecting children. We have made a few tweaks throughout the week, but all seems to be working well. We now have a yellow line painted in the D and would ask parents to wait behind this to allow the buses to reverse in whilst keeping everyone safe. The service that provides free fruit/veg snack for children in Key stage 1 (Owls to class 2) has now resumed so we are able to provide a snack for those children. Children in Key stage 2 are welcome to bring in a piece of fresh fruit for their snack. We hope to be able to offer milk again after half term. If your child has a birthday they can still come in to school in their ‘home clothes’. They can bring in treats for their class if they would like to, but we ask that they are individually wrapped and not home-made during this time. Have a restful weekend and we look forward to another exciting week.
Mrs Fenemore
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DIARY DATES COMING UP... WEEKS COMMENCING 14TH SEPTEMBER 2020
Sunday 13th September Deadline for school meals and Before School Club bookings
Monday 14th September Staggered start and finish times These apply every day until further notice Nursery: 9.05am-3.35pm entrance/exit at Pod entrance Reception (Owls): 9.00am-3.30pm entrance/exit at Play area by Pod Year 1: 8.55am-3.25pm entrance/exit at Play area by Pod Year 2: 8.45am-3.15pm entrance/exit at Key Stage 2 Playground Gate Year 3: 8.45am-3.15pm entrance/exit at Play area by Pod Year 4: 8.55am-3.25pm entrance/exit at Key Stage 2 Playground Gate Year 5: 8.50am-3.20pm entrance/exit at Key Stage 2 Playground Gate Year 6: 9.00am-3.30pm entrance/exit at Key Stage 2 Playground Gate
Tuesday 15th September Year 3: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) Year 4: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) Year 5: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) 3.30pm-4.30pm Year 6: After School Sports Club (wear PE shorts/leggings/ tracksuit bottoms) Wednesday 16th Sept Year 4: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) Year 6: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) 3.30pm-4.30pm Year 5: After School Sports Club (wear PE shorts/leggings/ tracksuit bottoms) Thursday 17th September Year 3: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) Year 5: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) Year 6: PE lessons today (wear PE shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms) 3.30pm-4.30pm Year 4: After School Sports Club (wear PE shorts/leggings/ tracksuit bottoms) Friday 18th September
Intruder Alarm Parking
Apologies to our neighbours in the village who may have Please avoid driving to school unless absolutely necessary. heard the school intruder alarms going off this week. When parking in Farmer Franks Lane please be considerate of others. It can be very tight to get through when cars are We appreciate it is an inconvenience, and we are parked on both sides of the road. Thank you. addressing the cause so there should be no further issues.
Emails this week: First Day Back. Missing Green Dinosaur Jacket. Around the World Times Tables Challenge (3P). Free Nasal Childhood Flu Vaccination—Reminder. Dogs at School. School Bus Drop Off.
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Information for Year 6 Parents
Chulmleigh College Tours
We are delighted to invite Year 6 pupils and their parents/carers to visit Chulmleigh College for a tour to help inform your choice of secondary school for September 2021.
Our Executive Headteacher Mike Johnson and Deputy Executive Headteacher Neil Payne will be available for small group tours every Friday until 16th October, from 4pm. There will be a maximum of 10 people in a group, and social distancing guidelines will be followed. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering.
Booking is essential, please use this link to reserve a place https://tinyurl.com/CCTour2020.
We look forward to meeting you and showing you around our school!
Shebbear College
Whole School Open Morning on Saturday 26th September from 10am. We would be delighted to welcome you to Shebbear College and this event is a fantastic way to find out more about all the exciting things that happen at school here and to experience our friend- ly, happy environment for yourselves.
You will have the opportunity to meet the Head, our teachers and our pupils - and ask any questions that you may have about life at Shebbear. Our Sixth Formers will take you on a tour of our beautiful 85-acre campus and you will be able to visit our departments, where you will find lots of exciting activities going on! We will be following Covid-19 guidelines and more details on how the morning will run will be sent to you nearer the event.
All ages are welcome - so whether you are looking at our Foundation Stage Unit (Pre- School and Reception Class), Pre-Prep (Years 1 & 2), Prep School (Years 3-6), Senior School (Years 7 - 11) or Sixth Form - and equally whether you are having an initial look around or are signed up to join us in the future - please do come along and see us!
We would like you to register for this event in advance so that we have an idea of numbers due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Please contact Emily, our Registrar, on 01409 282000 or [email protected] who will be able to register you.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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If your circumstances have changed and you are now in receipt of one or more of the following: Universal credit (provided you have a net income of £7400 or less) Income support Income-based jobseekers’ allowance Income-related employment and support allowance Support under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guaranteed element of state pension credit Child tax credit, provided that you are not also entitled to working tax credit and have an annual gross income of £16,190 or less You may be eligible for pupil premium funding for Winkleigh Primary School, which entitles your child/ren to receive Free School Meals. It takes less than a minute to apply. Visit the Citizen Portal Devon https://oneonline.devon.gov.uk/ CCsCitizenPortal_LIVE or call the Education Helpline on 0345 155 1019. If eligible, please send a screenshot of your confirmation to [email protected]
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