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 111 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.

RRSA Silver Logo

Latest News

UNICEF Awareness

06 Jun 2018

There will be a pupil versus staff cricket match tomorrow to raise awareness of UNICEF and the work that they do. This will coincide with the UNICEF Soccer Aid event taking place over the weekend. UNICEF makes a difference for children all over the world. They provide 80% of the world's life-saving food, making sure that children grow up healthy, happy and strong. They work in over 190 countries around the world so they can reach every child in danger.

REMINDER- Staff Training Day - This Friday 8th June

04 Jun 2018

REMINDER

Dear Parents & Carers,

Please can we remind you that this Friday 8th June is a Staff training day, so therefore Pupils will return to school on Monday 11th June.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Summer Term 2 Meal Order Forms

22 May 2018

Dear Parents & Carers,

Please can we remind you to send any remaining meal order forms for Summer term 2 into the school office by this Friday 25th May.

Many thanks.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Circus Starr Is Coming To Town!

15 May 2018

Dear Parents/Carers

It's that time of year again that Winchelsea can offer free Circus tickets to families' for Friday 25th May 2018.

These are on a first come first served basis with up to four tickets being offered to each family.

Circus Starr is a friendly relaxed show and offers a great experience to children who are new to live performances or struggle to sit and concentrate.

For one day only it will be held at Stanpit Recreation Ground in Christchurch.

We have 50 tickets for the 4.45pm performance and 100 tickets for the 7pm performance.

Please ring the office to reserve your tickets and we will send them home in your child's book bag.

CANCELLED Treasure Hunt

14 May 2018

Dear Parents/Carers

Unfortunately the Treasure Hunt scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16th May 2018 here at Winchelsea has had to be postponed.

Sorry for any inconvenience and when a new date has been organised we will let you know!

Regards

Esther Sample

Friends of Winchelsea

May 10 Newsletter

10 May 2018

Click here to view the May 10 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

After School Clubs

27 Apr 2018

Please be aware that in order for your child to attend an after school club you must have filled in the paperwork and paid for the session.

Failure to do so will mean your child will be unable to attend because we cannot staff the session appropriately.

We appreciate your support in communicating with us.

Hannah Parry

Assistant Headteacher

Nut Allergy

26 Apr 2018

Please can I remind all parents & carers that we are a nut free school. It is vital that food sent into school does not contain nuts as this poses a very serious health risk to some pupils. Please leave food in wrappers where possible so staff can be sure that items are appropriate. Sadly, we do have to dispose of items which may be a potential risk to our pupils and this can cause distress to pupils who have items removed. Please check all items thoroughly before sending them in to school.

The pupils, staff and I appreciate your support in this matter.

London Marathon Achievement

25 Apr 2018

Congratulations!

We are very pleased to announce that one of our Teaching Assistants, Jeannette completed the London marathon on Sunday with a time of 4 hours 35minutes!

Pretty impresssive considering it was the hottest London marathon.

She has greatfully received some fundraising for this event already, however if anyone would to like to contribute then please do so by clicking on the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeanette-pike

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Waitrose Parkstone - Green Token Scheme

23 Apr 2018

Waitrose Parkstone- Green Token Scheme

We wanted to let you know that Waitrose Parkstone have agreed for the school to be part of their green token community matters scheme for May.

Should you happen to shop in there and be given any green tokens, please vote for the school as this will of course aid out fundraising endeavours. Please spread the word.