Activity to Challenge

 Welcome to PE Year 7

... as we start our rotation of introductory PE lessons at Winston, 7C/PE enjoyed their experience with the RISE UP project. 

Repeaters - our legs felt like they were on fire as we completed the fully track of the sally squat challenge! 

Intensive Team work- was explored in our previous warm up lesson as linked groups of students completed a variety of challenges! 

Stress busters:  a massive groan pleaser as Year 7 put on the boxing gloves and "let of some steam"

The E is then for energisers while all let our hair down and enjoyed a good old just dance to one direction and walking Macarena.

 A Morning at Kew Gardens

On Monday the 15th of September, Year 10 and 11 Art, Photography and Textiles students visited a very windy Kew Gardens. Despite having to leave early due to the wind, students were able to gather a range of primary resources for their GCSE coursework projects. Students were able to draw, photograph and experiment with a range of chosen materials whilst using their surroundings as their subject matter. 

Whilst focusing on Natural forms, students were able to see how the structures of the glass houses support the plants and see the contrast between man made and nature. We were also able to see art work by Artist Marianne North where students created some observational drawings and other larger instillations around Kew Gardens such as The Hive- Where the group photograph has been taken and structures in the carbon garden.

Miss Sandling 

Food Glorious Food

 Great New Food Offer

Pabulum, our new catering company, have been impressing students and staff with a great new food offer.

The new look to the servery as also generated interest, with a whole new grab and go area that includes plenty of hot food options.  I have had the pleasure of supervising the queue and I have enjoyed listening to the views of students about the new range of food.  They seem very impressed and this is confirmed, as they keep coming back for more!

All students can purchase a range of food and drinks (hot and cold) from the main canteen at Breakfast, Morning Break and Lunchtime. Main meals start from £ 2.60 and Sandwiches from £ 1.50. The meal deal route is the best way to ensure clarity over daily costs and presents the best value for money. There are a number of varied meal deals covering each of the three serving times and ranging from £ 1.80 at Breakfast, £ 1.50 at Morning Break, from £ 2.20 at Lunch time and up to £ 3.00, which would typically provide a Main Meal, a small Radnor Fruits drink and any Desert. Water is available at no cost.

Overall, a wide range of food will be available within the menu cycle, including Main Meal options, Traditional sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Hot Grab & Go, Hot Sandwiches, Panini’s, Cold Deli Meals, Salad Pots, Grazing Pots, Fruit pots, Deserts, Homemade Bakes and Cakes, as well as hot and cold drinks

Parents who have any feedback on the catering service can contact the catering company direct at info@pabulum-catering.co.uk..

Building Four Classrooms!

 New Classrooms at Winston

Our IT Team put up a camera in July looking directly at the site of the new build, replacing the four condemned classrooms.

The result is that they are creating a timelapse of the progress.

As we go through this term, there will be an up-dated version!

Primary Taster Day

 A Winston Experience

As part of a wider transition programme, Winston introduced a Primary Taster Day last year.  This has now grown in size as more children and their parents can see the value in coming into the school for a full day.  It builds confidence and excitement for the future decision ahead.

You can still sign up via our website www.wcsc.org.uk

The deadline is Sunday Evening.  Do not miss out.

Friday 19th September 2025

Participate: Girls Netball

 Step Up and Participate

Learn what you can get out of joining one of our afterschool clubs at Winston Watch and listen to our netball leaders talk about their experiences in this video interview and demonstrate how older students mentor younger ones. Join our clubs and get involved for fun, fitness, and friendship! Represent our school, enjoy trips, and thrive in a safe, inclusive community.

Visit us at our open evening on Thursday 25th September.

Welcome to Your School

 Meet Our New Year 7 Cohort

This is probably the wettest start that we have had to a new academic year over the last 12 years! However, with the Winston competency of resilience, underpinned with some determination Year 7 had their first day with both their tutor and in lessons, along with a great lunch.

Only another 189 days to go until they graduate into Year 8.

Here is a few of the images taken on the first day at Winston.

Spot the difference!

 Developing the Learning Environment

Over the last 10 years there has been a determined effort at Winston to develop the best and innovative  learning environment for our students.

Discovery Space and Performance Space are statement building projects but there has been a focus on the classroom environment including the new maths rooms, food technology, glass walls and new IT rooms.

This holiday we have made further strides in improving our facilities:

Textiles: this brand new design is aimed at inspiring our young people, while making good use of the space.  Bespoke sewing machine stations and other work areas, should allow for a learning space that reflects colleges.  The lighting has been placed to ensure that the environment is safe, with acoustic boards to dampen the sound of the machines and there is a spectacular showcase window onto the sports drive.

The new look to the canteen, with a brand new food offer.

Building four classrooms to replace the condemned buildings.

Re-painted the small gym.

Changes to the Art Corridor, upstairs.

And, of course, the fireproofing to the science tower.  I am not including images as they only show the scaffolding!