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Update 24th March 2020

Debbie Damous • Mar 24, 2020

Dear Parents

School Opening for Eligible Families

Yesterday was our first day of partial school opening. It seems that everyone is being very sensible and only using this option if they really need to – which, of course, some do.

Please could I ask that if you have booked a place but are now not intending to use it that you email the office. This way we can reduce the amount of staff that we have in school too.

We are pleased, proud and totally committed to looking after our vulnerable children where needed, and the children of key workers who are at the front line of the fight against coronavirus – the doctors, nurses and other health workers; our education colleagues from other schools and nurseries; those who work in food production and shops; and others. We thank all of you for what you are doing, and we will continue to do our bit to support you.

I would like to remind you to carefully consider the government’s first line of advice – that if your children can be looked after safely at home, then they should be. Home is the safest place for everyone right now, and the fewer the children we have in school, the lower the risk of infection being spread to staff, children and our families, and of us being unable to continue delivering this provision.

For parents at home:
We hope you enjoyed your first day together! We are working on home learning it will be uploaded to the school website as soon as possible.

Finally, please stay safe and adhere to the government's latest advice - only leave your house if absolutely necessary.

Gill Brown

01 Nov, 2023
As you are aware there is currently an amber weather warning in place as storm Ciaran moves towards Devon. An amber warning presents a risk to life, but there is also a large amount of uncertainty about this weather front which means it could increase to a red warning overnight. The combination of wind, rain, and the storm moving over warm sea waters increases risk of very high wind speeds, flooding and trees falling. An emergency strategy meeting has taken place today and it was agreed that we need to ensure school leaders fully appreciate that the current weather warning presents a risk to life and could worsen. Based on the information we have, Devon County Council have taken the decision today to ask all staff where possible to work from home. We are asking all schools to consider the high level of risk presented by this storm and make a decision today about their operations tomorrow. This potential risk to life means that we have taken the regrettable decision to close schools tomorrow. We do not do this lightly. The school will be shut to all pupils and staff. Information on work provided will be sent out later this afternoon Schools will be open as normal on Friday 3rd November. Thank you for your understanding. 
27 Apr, 2023
On Wednesday 19th April our children began to think about ‘rights’ and what being a ‘Rights Respecting School’ means. We will be looking for parents, carers, staff, governors, and children to help us on this journey. Please speak to Ms Redman or Miss Humphreys if you are interested in helping.  Please look at the following for more information: What is a Rights Respecting School? - UNICEF UK
26 Apr, 2023
A message from our Chair of Governors. Hello. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all back to the school after the Easter holidays. As you are aware Wynstream is now part of Education South West Academy Trust. The school has already been working with the Trust for the past year. Together we are continuing to deliver support, exciting opportunities and high quality of teaching and learning across the school and the community. I hope you will all join me in embracing this new journey of Wynstream's future. Your sincerely Michaela Young Chair
29 Mar, 2023
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29 Mar, 2023
Do you know anybody who would make a great Community (Co-opted) Governor for our school? There is a vacancy on Wynstream's Local Governing Body and we are inviting nominations. Governors are welcomed as valued members of the governor team and play an important role. Life as a governor is interesting and varied. Meetings are at least once every half term. Training and support will be available. Please do let friends and family know, and ask anybody who is interested to pop into school for more information, or call 01392 284990. More information as well as the nomination form can be found by clicking here. Thankyou.
21 Mar, 2023
#LetGirlsPlay—Following on from the success of our #Letgirlsplay Girls football event last Wednesday, we have compiled a list of local girl’s football teams. We have also provided a list of other local football teams as a lot of teams will train girls and boys in mixed teams. Most Girls only football teams start at U12 (Year 7). Exeter City Girls development centre https://exetercct.org/courses-events/girls-development-centre-2/ Central FC Wildcats - Wednesdays Contact - jendixon@centralfc.co.uk https://find.englandfootball.com/provider/2311p1204304 Whipton Youth - Thursdays Contact - davidsherriff81@gmail.com https://find.englandfootball.com/provider/409p30007915 Weetabix wildcats https://www.devonfa.com/players/youth/weetabix-wildcats Other local teams Exeter Panthers – https://www.exeterpanthers.co.uk/ Heavitree Youth – https://www.heavitreeyfc.co.uk/ Central - https://www.centralfc.co.uk/Home Stoke Hill – https://www.stokehilljuniorsafc.co.uk/ Whipton – https://www.whiptonyouthfc.co.uk/ Alphinton – https://www.alphingtonafc.com/ West Exe – http://www.westexeyouthfootball.org.uk Broadclyst – http://www.broadclystfootballclub.com/ Cranbrook – https://cranbrookunitedyouth.co.uk/
21 Mar, 2023
We will shortly be recruiting for Co-opted Governors (non-parent, non-staff but members of the wider community.) Please speak to Ms Redman, our Headteacher if you know someone interested in this role and we can direct them to our Chair, Vice Chair or Clerk who can provide more information. Full information will be provided when nominations open.
10 Feb, 2023
Published by the National Online Safety Team.
06 Feb, 2023
Tuesday 7th February is Safer Internet Day 2023. We will be taking some time in the afternoon of Tuesday to watch this very informative video https://youtu.be/RmFxemdPCtM and discuss the question points within our classes. Do take a look at the video at home too. Thankyou!
23 Jan, 2023
Do you know what your child is watching on Youtube? National Online Safety have sent out some useful information for parents whose children have access to Youtube.
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