A group of our year 5 & 6 children attended the first stage of Waltham Forest Basketball competition this week. Both of our teams performed incredibly well, with Team A and Team B both battling it out in very tough groups. Team B fought hard...
Year 6 recently traded their exercise books for wellies and spent a brilliant week down on the beautiful coast of Pembrokeshire at Treginnis Farm, managed by the Farms for City Children charity. The residential was a huge success, with everyone getting stuck into the demanding (but...
While one group of Year 6 was busy milking goats in Pembrokeshire, the other group of pupils had their own fantastic adventure closer to home! The week kicked off with a brilliant trip to the local ice rink. After some initial wobbles and plenty of laughter,...
A massive cheer and a few dozen "It's behind you!"s echoed through the Hackney Empire this week as Years 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed the sensational Pantomime performance of Cinderella! Our pupils were fantastic audience members, booing the ugly stepsisters and cheering for the Fairy Godmother...
Rights Respecting Summary The Winns is aiming for Rights Respecting Silver School accreditation by the end of this year, a goal involving children, staff, and parents. Parent Input Needed! We need evidence for our application: is your child talking about Children's Rights at home? Please use the link...
This week, Maths Week England unfolded, and at The Winns, we celebrated the magic of mathematics through a tapestry of engaging activities and competitions. The children battled on TT Rockstars in the England Rocks tournament and worked together to solve a range of fun maths...
This week, our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils were treated to a powerful and thought-provoking performance by Arc Theatre as part of a programme designed to counter hate and extremism. Through drama, discussion and relatable scenarios, the children explored themes of respect, identity, online...
This morning, a group of our year 5 & 6 children represented the school at the Waltham Forest School Games Sportshall Athletics competition. The children were competing to set the fastest times and record the furthest distances in a range of track and field events....
Our Year 6 children recently enjoyed an enriching trip to the Museum of Docklands. The visit deepened their understanding across several of their current learning units, including globalisation, twentieth-century conflict, and the transatlantic slave trade. Through fascinating exhibits and artefacts, the children explored how London’s...
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting a visit by Claire Linney, author of the best-selling children's book Time Tub Travellers, as part of our Black History Month celebrations. A now familiar face in school, Claire shared her personal journey, including her experiences growing...