Welcome to our school

A very warm welcome to Winterbourne Valley CE VA First School, a school with a heart, where we strive to support each child’s learning and personal development, helping them grow strong roots that will enable successful and fulfilling futures.

At Winterbourne Valley, our Vision is at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is that every child feels happy, confident and inspired to achieve their best – Strong roots, successful futures!

We believe that by developing strong foundations in learning, our children will grow into kind, capable and resilient individuals who are ready to embrace life’s opportunities.

Our vision is shaped by our core Christian values of Kindness, Respect and Courage;

• Kindness – showing care, empathy and compassion towards others.

• Respect – valuing ourselves, each other and the world around us.

• Courage – being brave enough to try new things, persevere and stand up for what is right.

These values are woven through all aspects of school life and help create an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Our dedicated staff support, motivate and inspire all children to reach their full potential. We believe that learning should be stimulating, engaging and meaningful and we work closely together as a community to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging and success.

We also place great importance on partnership with parents and carers, offering many opportunities to be actively involved in your child’s learning journey.

Children are encouraged to take on responsibilities and leadership roles within school, developing essential listening, communication and teamwork skills.

Our school consists of four classes: a Foundation Base including Pre-School (Blossom Class) and Reception (Cherry Class), Year 1 and 2 (Beech Class), and Year 3 and 4 (Silver Birch Class). We also offer a popular Breakfast Club and After School Club, which many children enjoy attending.

We recognise the value of learning beyond the classroom and offer a wide range of clubs, trips and outdoor experiences that help children to flourish and discover new interests.

We hope that as you explore our website, you gain a sense of the warmth, care and enthusiasm that make Winterbourne Valley such a special place to learn and grow. We would be delighted to welcome you to visit our school and experience it for yourself.

Mrs Emma Sleightholme

Headteacher