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.

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Latest News

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.

Parent / Carer Survey - April 2018

17 Apr 2018

We would be very grateful if all parents / carers could complete our online survey by Monday 23rd April 2018.

The survey is available HERE.

Many thanks in advance!

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Staff Training Day - 16th April

29 Mar 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please can I remind you that Monday 16th April is a Staff training day and therefore we look forward to pupils returning to school on Tuesday 17th April.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher