Waingels
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Welcome to the official Bluesky page of Waingels, an 11-18 Comprehensive School. Waingels is an inclusive school where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds.
Our students lit up the stage at Wednesday’s Variety Show with their amazing musical talents! 🎶
A huge well-done to everyone involved — it was fantastic to see so much creativity showcased!
Photos from the event can be viewed on our website here: www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/280/school-g...
A huge well-done to everyone involved — it was fantastic to see so much creativity showcased!
Photos from the event can be viewed on our website here: www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/280/school-g...
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Our students lit up the stage at Wednesday’s Variety Show with their amazing musical talents! 🎶
A huge well-done to everyone involved — it was fantastic to see so much creativity showcased!
Photos from the event can be viewed on our website here: www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/280/school-g...
A huge well-done to everyone involved — it was fantastic to see so much creativity showcased!
Photos from the event can be viewed on our website here: www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/280/school-g...
A reminder to bring some money in for the doughnut sale tomorrow!
🍩✨ Sweet Treat Friday is Here Again! ✨🍩
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A reminder to bring some money in for the doughnut sale tomorrow!
Staff and Sixth Form Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11th December.
Year 7-11 can wear a Christmas jumper on the last day of term, Thursday 18th December if they wish.
Year 7-11 can wear a Christmas jumper on the last day of term, Thursday 18th December if they wish.
December 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Staff and Sixth Form Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11th December.
Year 7-11 can wear a Christmas jumper on the last day of term, Thursday 18th December if they wish.
Year 7-11 can wear a Christmas jumper on the last day of term, Thursday 18th December if they wish.
Winnie has been enjoying the Christmas decorations in the Wellbeing Hub this week 🎄
December 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Winnie has been enjoying the Christmas decorations in the Wellbeing Hub this week 🎄
REMINDER
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase from the Amazon Wishlist. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, we are so very grateful!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase from the Amazon Wishlist. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, we are so very grateful!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
REMINDER
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase from the Amazon Wishlist. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, we are so very grateful!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase from the Amazon Wishlist. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, we are so very grateful!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
This is a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd December) at 9am is the FINAL deadline for paying for Christmas Dinner. All the details can be found in the letter on our website
www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd December) at 9am is the FINAL deadline for paying for Christmas Dinner. All the details can be found in the letter on our website
www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
Want to be part of a young person's early career experience? Watch this short video from our students to see how you could help create a meaningful opportunity this summer.
youtu.be/AcN69JGy5ZM?...
#WorkExperience #CareerHelp #CareerSupport
youtu.be/AcN69JGy5ZM?...
#WorkExperience #CareerHelp #CareerSupport
2025 Work Experience Video
YouTube video by Team Waingels
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December 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Want to be part of a young person's early career experience? Watch this short video from our students to see how you could help create a meaningful opportunity this summer.
youtu.be/AcN69JGy5ZM?...
#WorkExperience #CareerHelp #CareerSupport
youtu.be/AcN69JGy5ZM?...
#WorkExperience #CareerHelp #CareerSupport
A reminder, if you are heading to the supermarket this weekend, could you support the foodbank by putting an extra item or two in to your trolley?
*Remember students there are community points up for grabs for every donation given.
*Remember students there are community points up for grabs for every donation given.
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A reminder, if you are heading to the supermarket this weekend, could you support the foodbank by putting an extra item or two in to your trolley?
*Remember students there are community points up for grabs for every donation given.
*Remember students there are community points up for grabs for every donation given.
🍩✨ Sweet Treat Friday is Here Again! ✨🍩
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🍩✨ Sweet Treat Friday is Here Again! ✨🍩
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
Brought to you by Waingels PTA
Get ready, everyone — Friday 5th December, treat yourself to a delicious doughnut after school! 🎉
Why Waingels is a Special Place: What Our Parents Say!
Below is a document that we have created based on some emails we have recently received from parents/ carers – they are so positive, thank you so much for sharing with our staff, they are much appreciated.
Below is a document that we have created based on some emails we have recently received from parents/ carers – they are so positive, thank you so much for sharing with our staff, they are much appreciated.
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Why Waingels is a Special Place: What Our Parents Say!
Below is a document that we have created based on some emails we have recently received from parents/ carers – they are so positive, thank you so much for sharing with our staff, they are much appreciated.
Below is a document that we have created based on some emails we have recently received from parents/ carers – they are so positive, thank you so much for sharing with our staff, they are much appreciated.
A reminder to those families with students in the show- the deadline to purchase tickets on ParentPay is today!
Families of those students involved in the Waingels Variety Show have been emailed this morning regarding purchasing tickets!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A reminder to those families with students in the show- the deadline to purchase tickets on ParentPay is today!
Health Visiting & School Nursing Survey require your help! Please support by completing the following surveys:
Parents & Carers: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Children & Young People: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Thank you
Parents & Carers: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Children & Young People: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Thank you
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Health Visiting & School Nursing Survey require your help! Please support by completing the following surveys:
Parents & Carers: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Children & Young People: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Thank you
Parents & Carers: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Children & Young People: engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Thank you
A reminder that our anti-bullying newsletter was shared in Mrs Humber's Headteacher letter on Friday. In case you missed it, please view it here...
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A reminder that our anti-bullying newsletter was shared in Mrs Humber's Headteacher letter on Friday. In case you missed it, please view it here...
We are so pleased to take part in this community event at Dinton Pastures Country Park! Our Year 12 creative students have designed and painted the below tree for your dogs to have a selfie with!
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We are so pleased to take part in this community event at Dinton Pastures Country Park! Our Year 12 creative students have designed and painted the below tree for your dogs to have a selfie with!
Thank you to University of Reading, Pathway CTM and Ms Greenway, our Waingels Careers Adviser, for talking to our Sixth Form students, parents and carers yesterday at our Post-18 Information Evening.
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Thank you to University of Reading, Pathway CTM and Ms Greenway, our Waingels Careers Adviser, for talking to our Sixth Form students, parents and carers yesterday at our Post-18 Information Evening.
We sent an email home yesterday regarding the Cowshed 'Tree of Hope'. We really hope families can help support and purchase something on the Amazon Wishlist this Christmas. www.amazon.co.uk/.../220UKJBB...
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We sent an email home yesterday regarding the Cowshed 'Tree of Hope'. We really hope families can help support and purchase something on the Amazon Wishlist this Christmas. www.amazon.co.uk/.../220UKJBB...
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Families of those students involved in the Waingels Variety Show have been emailed this morning regarding purchasing tickets!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Families of those students involved in the Waingels Variety Show have been emailed this morning regarding purchasing tickets!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 3rd December
Please remember to pay for your child's Christmas Dinner on ParentPay. The letter can be viewed on our website here www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
We can not accept payments after Wednesday 3rd December
THANK YOU
We can not accept payments after Wednesday 3rd December
THANK YOU
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Please remember to pay for your child's Christmas Dinner on ParentPay. The letter can be viewed on our website here www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/273/letters
We can not accept payments after Wednesday 3rd December
THANK YOU
We can not accept payments after Wednesday 3rd December
THANK YOU
We were so honoured to be asked by Woodley Town Council to support Climate Action Week by two of our Year 12 & 13 Photography students, Isobel and Kathryn photographing Saturday’s Thames Hospice ‘Wear the Change’ Fashion Show 👗👠👔.
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We were so honoured to be asked by Woodley Town Council to support Climate Action Week by two of our Year 12 & 13 Photography students, Isobel and Kathryn photographing Saturday’s Thames Hospice ‘Wear the Change’ Fashion Show 👗👠👔.
🌟 Students – You’re All Welcome! 🌟
The Hub is open for you before school, after school, and during break or lunch.
If you or anyone in your household needs sanitary products, you can collect them free of charge – no questions asked.
Pop in during the above times and take what you need. 💙
The Hub is open for you before school, after school, and during break or lunch.
If you or anyone in your household needs sanitary products, you can collect them free of charge – no questions asked.
Pop in during the above times and take what you need. 💙
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌟 Students – You’re All Welcome! 🌟
The Hub is open for you before school, after school, and during break or lunch.
If you or anyone in your household needs sanitary products, you can collect them free of charge – no questions asked.
Pop in during the above times and take what you need. 💙
The Hub is open for you before school, after school, and during break or lunch.
If you or anyone in your household needs sanitary products, you can collect them free of charge – no questions asked.
Pop in during the above times and take what you need. 💙
The Year 7 Geography starter became snow watch and weather discussions this morning❄️!
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Year 7 Geography starter became snow watch and weather discussions this morning❄️!
Personal Development Group 10S had a lot of fun with toilet roll on Friday as part of our best dressed Children in Need Fashion event 🧻!
November 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Personal Development Group 10S had a lot of fun with toilet roll on Friday as part of our best dressed Children in Need Fashion event 🧻!
A reminder, there are still some spaces left if you would like to sign up to Mrs Humber's Coffee with the Headteacher on Tuesday 25th November.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A reminder, there are still some spaces left if you would like to sign up to Mrs Humber's Coffee with the Headteacher on Tuesday 25th November.
www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-wit...
www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-wit...
A reminder that we are fund raising for Children in Need tomorrow. Please use the following link to make a donation: app.parentpay.com/ParentPaySho...
You can still donate books to the Reading Room Book Sale and chocolate for the Chocolate Tombola (Reception or the Den).
You can still donate books to the Reading Room Book Sale and chocolate for the Chocolate Tombola (Reception or the Den).
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A reminder that we are fund raising for Children in Need tomorrow. Please use the following link to make a donation: app.parentpay.com/ParentPaySho...
You can still donate books to the Reading Room Book Sale and chocolate for the Chocolate Tombola (Reception or the Den).
You can still donate books to the Reading Room Book Sale and chocolate for the Chocolate Tombola (Reception or the Den).
ATTENTION STUDENTS
Board Game Club is now live and kicking!
If you would like to join this club, please sign up using Evolve Clubs.
Board Game Club is now live and kicking!
If you would like to join this club, please sign up using Evolve Clubs.
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ATTENTION STUDENTS
Board Game Club is now live and kicking!
If you would like to join this club, please sign up using Evolve Clubs.
Board Game Club is now live and kicking!
If you would like to join this club, please sign up using Evolve Clubs.