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Yesterday, children enjoyed playing in the snow.  Snowmen were made, snowballs were thrown and fun was had by all!

Dear Cypress community, What a busy term it has been! Congratulations and welcome to the new Members of the Academy Council, Stuart Reid (new appointed parent MAC), Fatma Guerry and Afjana Khatun (new staff MACs).

Whilst there was much excitement this morning when the children arrived to see the snow-clad field, there was also disappointment for the choir when it became clear that the treacherous conditions outside, and the knock on effect of these on the bus service, would mean their planned visit to the Whitgift Centre to sing carols could not go ahead. 

A snowy morning provided some great photo opportunities today. Thanks to our site staff all Pegasus schools are open and everyone is inside, warm and learning in the last week before Christmas 🎄 https://t.co/K7WZhdEIFO

This term junior children at Whitehorse will get to take home a free book donated by the Children’s Book Project. 

Chess Wars Rage at Atwood Chess has been described as the closest that a human can go to war without physically harming anyone! 

You may be aware from the media that the UK is seeing a high number of Group A strep cases this year.  

What a treat we had at Lower School today when Ruby Class performed their fun-filled assembly for their parents and carers and the rest of Year 2!

Rocksteady Pop Up Concert Over the last few years, Atwood has partnered with Rocksteady Music School who have developed the musical skills of our children so much, that the children wanted to perform in a ‘pop up concert’.

Last week, all the children at Ecclesbourne Primary School participated in the NSPCC’s Speak Out, Stay Safe programme. 

Christmas is fast approaching and Reception have been getting into the Christmas spirit by taking part in lots of exciting crafty activities.

The sparkle of the festive season has reached Little Cypress this week and we are starting to feel the excitement build!

Today at Atwood all of the children in the Early Years enjoyed making lots of Christmas crafts with family and friends. 

This term, children were excited to receive their Mini London Marathon badges. 

Mr Veale’s welcome I am really enjoying how the new version of the newsletter is prompting Atwood families to write to me about their child’s achievements.