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Reading Rules 15th Edition
Our final Reading Rules of this half term feature two authors who we were lucky enough to meet in a virtual author visit. Dragon Force by...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Reading Rules 14th Edition
This half term's Reading Rules is all about things that make us laugh. Our featured book is the brand new Story-Treehouse book by Andy...
Mr Carson-Doughty
May 20, 20241 min read


Science Week 2024
Last week, Winyates celebrated British Science week. We had an array of different STEM activities taking place in classes each day which...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Reading Rules - 13th Edition
It is nearing Easter and this edition of the Reading Rules Newsletter focuses on this! Our featured book is Podkin and the Singing Spear...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Children's Mental Health Week
Looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health and next week we will be focusing on this, as...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Lunch time Science Club
This week our Science ambassadors have launched a science club on Thursday lunch time. This week, our focus was Magnets. The Science...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Reading Rules - 12th Edition
This edition of the Reading Rules Newsletter we are focusing on the wonderful world of chocolate! Our features book is Wonka based on the...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Winyates wins International Reading Award!
On Thursday 16th November, Mr Colley, Mr Carson-Doughty and Mrs Firth all travelled to Glazier's Hall in London for the prestigious...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Waterstones Reading Visit
Today we marked the end of the Autumn term with a lovely trip to Waterstones in Peterborough city centre. We took one child from each...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Dec 15, 20231 min read


A great term in Reception!
What a first term Reception have had exploring our big question ‘What makes us who we are?’ Children have been on a fabulous journey...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Year 2 visit Peterborough Cathedral
Year 2 visited Peterborough Cathedral this term to learn more about Mary Queen of Scots as the cathedral was her former burial place....
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Norfolk Lakes Residential Day 2
The children had another fabulous day here at Norfolk Lakes. The day started bright and early with a full English breakfast followed by a...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Norfolk Lakes Residential Day 1
Year 4 have arrived to Norfolk Lakes feeling very excited. We have had a fantastic first day starting our first activities after having...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Reading Rules - 11th Edition
For our latest edition of the Reading Rules Newsletter we are focusing on the new book Impossible Creatures from esteemed author...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Year 5 Willersley Castle Residential - Day 2
Yesterday was another great day jam packed full of activities. These activities were archery, grass sledging, fencing, the zip wire and...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Year 5 Willersley Castle Residential - Day 1
Yesterday, we set off to Willersley Castle with excitement and wide bright smiles. Once we had finished the 2 hour bus journey we...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Reading Rules - 10th Edition
We love nothing more at Winyates than starting the year off with a good book. Here is our first Reading Rules Newsletter for this...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Royal Albert Hall Trip
Year 3, 4 and 5 were lucky enough this term to have the opportunity to go and watch a performance of Cinderella at the Royal Albert Hall....
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Year 4 Mountain Walking Trip
This term, year 4 had the opportunity to visit the magnificent Peak District and walk up the incredible Thorpe Cloud. It was a steep hike...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Year 6 Residential 2023
We had a wonderful residential trip at Sacrewell Farm in June. As well as enjoying time with their friends in the indoor and outdoor...
Mr Carson-Doughty
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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