Winstanley Life Autumn Edition 2025

Read all the latest news from this half term.  The newsletter has been emailed to parents and can be read by clicking the link below.

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Many of our students will start swimming lessons (during their normal PE lesson) after half term, starting on 27th October.
Year 7 – All students will have one lesson a week of swimming. (Students will be told which lesson)
Year 8 – All students will have one lesson a week of swimming. (Students will be told which lesson)
Year 9 – Some students (students will be told in advance) will have one lesson a week of swimming.
Year 10 – Some students (students will be told in advance) will have one lesson a week of swimming.
For swimming, students must bring their swimsuit/shorts and a towel. If goggles are required then they must also bring a letter from their Parent/Carers excepting responsibility of any injury.
Swimming is compulsory and if there is any reason why a student cannot participate for a long period of time, this must be accompanied with a letter from the Doctor.

Now that we are back at school we are hoping to start running the Community Fridge again, from the 19th September the fridge will be back in the Braunstone Town Community Hub at The Winstanley School with lots of free food being saved from landfill.
The new opening times will be 1.30pm until 3pm.

Volunteers Needed! 🚗💨

Kingsway North Community Fridge (based at Winstanley School) is looking for volunteer drivers to help collect surplus food from Aldi Blaby on Thursdays (around 12.45pm).

✅ Use of own car + driving licence needed
 ✅ Food Hygiene Certificate provided (free!)
 ✅ Flexible rota – you don’t have to do every week
 ✅ Make a real difference: reduce food waste + support local families

If you can spare an hour and want to help your community, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more click this LINK

📩 Message us or email office@winstanleyschool.org.uk  to get involved.

Our Aspire Clubs begin on the week beginning the 1st September, this is an opportunity for students to try new activities, make new friends and enjoy activities in a safe space after school. Hot food is served after the clubs finish at 4pm and all activities are free to take part in. So why not come along and join in whether you are sporty, arty or just want to try something new – speak to Mr Turner or Miss Fisher to find out more, or just come along to a club.

Autumn Term Timetable

December Aspire Activities