Welcome to Winchelsea School

Winchelsea is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties. We are heavily over-subscribed and our 118 pupils, aged 4–16, are supported by just over 80 staff. In addition, we now offer Post 16 provision through an innovative collaboration with Bournemouth & Poole College.

We have a committed, knowledgeable and experienced staff team and we pride ourselves on creating bespoke packages for pupils which meet their individual needs and prepare them for life. We strongly believe we have created a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment which allows our children to feel secure and be successful.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for our pupils and we work very closely with families, outside agencies and a range of other schools and organisations to facilitate this.

Thank you for visiting our website. If you would like any further information or a tour of our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Geoff Cherrill, Headteacher.

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Latest News

Panto Important Pick Up Information

17 Dec 2018

Dear Parents and Carers of Pupils in Dolphin, Coral, Harbour, Seahorses, Stingray, Orca, Manta & 4MM,

Important Panto Information - Collecting your child

UNLESS you have already arranged to collect from the Lighthouse Box Office:

Please collect your child from School TOMORROW at 6pm.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Guidelines for Pupils being home alone

17 Dec 2018

Home Alone

Deciding if your child is ready to be left home alone can be a tricky decision.

There are lots of things to think about. Plus, there are no hard and fast ‘home alone’ rules or laws because every child is different. Whether you or your child are comfortable with the idea will often depend on how mature and adaptable your child is – and we all know how much this can vary from child to child.

Please see the NSPCC’s advice and guidance for more advice and guidance.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/leaving-child-home-alone/

Christmas Fair - This Friday!

12 Dec 2018

The CHRISTMAS FAIR is fast approaching......

We look forward to seeing all of our Parents, Carers, Family and Friends for the Christmas Fair this Friday 14th December from 1-3pm.

Admission to the Fair is 50p and there will be an opportunity to buy further raffle tickets should you wish.

We now have a finalised list of all of the items available in this year's Silent Auction. A letter will be coming home detailing these and their starting bids. If you are unable to make the fair but would still like to be involved in the auction, send the reply slip back to the office by 12pm on Friday and your bids will be added to the relevant items.

We look forward to a successful and enjoyable afternoon!

REMINDER- Christmas Jumper Day

12 Dec 2018

REMINDER

This Friday 14th December is National Christmas Jumper Day!

Pupils and Staff are welcome to wear a Christmas Jumper or Top to school along with their usual school trousers.

Christmas Cards

29 Nov 2018

Christmas Cards For Sale

We are THRILLED to announce the arrival of our limited edition, bespoke Christmas cards, made by our very own Arts Award group.

The cards are A5 and are of high quality, printed locally by Ashley Press. They can be viewed in the school office or in the photograph below.

They are available to buy from the School Office for 50p each, £2 for a pack of 5 (One of each design) or Any 5 for £2.

All profits go directly back to our school, for our young people.

Get them whilst you can!

Christmas Craft Evening

28 Nov 2018

REMINDER

Tomorrow night is the Adult Winchelsea Craft Evening from 7-9pm.

Last year this was really successful and we are hoping that we can have another great turnout.

The crafts this year range from £1 to £5 to make and will be:

Floral Table Centres

Bespoke Retro Paper Lanterns

Cranberry Christmas Hearts

Reindeers

Make your own Cards

Entry is just £1 which includes a hot drink and yummy bake.

Come and be creative, get into the festive mood and make something lovely to take home.

Christmas Fair Raffle Ticket Reminder

26 Nov 2018

Christmas Fair Raffle Ticket Reminder

Can we remind all parents / carers who haven’t yet purchased raffle tickets for the school’s Christmas Fair to do so in order that we can raise as much money as possible to help with the redesign of the sensory gardens and with our other projects.

Can we also thank all parents / carers who have purchased raffle tickets. If anyone needs any more tickets, please contact the School Office. We want this to be as big a success as possible.

Many thanks and look forward to seeing you all on the 14th December.

Anti Bullying / Children in Need Funds Raised

19 Nov 2018

We would like to say a huge 'Thank you' to everyone who supported Anti-Bullying week and Children in Need.

We are pleased to say we raised £198.26 which will be used to support both causes.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Anti Bullying / Children in Need Coffee Morning

15 Nov 2018

REMINDER

Tomorrow we will be hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of The Anti-Bullying Alliance and Children in Need from 9:30am to 11:30am. This will be an opportunity for Pupils, Families and Staff to get together for cake and refreshments to celebrate Anti-Bullying week.

A cake and drink will cost £1.00 for Adults and 50p for Pupils.

Please remember to send in a small amount of money with your child if you would like them to take part.

We welcome donations to these worthwhile causes such as a cake to sell (Please make sure the cake does not contain nuts).

Classes will be at the coffee morning at the following times:

9:30 - 9:50 - Dolphin & Manta

9:50 - 10:10 - Starfish & 4MM

10:10 - 10:30 - Ocean & Orca

10:30 - 10:50 - Puffin & Stingray

10:50 - 11:10 - Turtles & Coral

11:10 - 11:30 - Seahorses & Harbour

Pupils and Staff are also welcome to wear non-uniform for a small donation.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher