Absorption has been the focus of the week. We have discussed some ‘top tips’ to help us become absorbed and have realised that absorption is not just concentrating or giving something focused attention; it also involves an enjoyment and engagement with what is being learned.
We have been busily selling raffle tickets and hosting a cake sale, in order to raise money for the very worthwhile charity Macmillan Cancer Support.
Many thanks to everyone who donated cakes, treats and money to our Macmillan Coffee morning today.
Year 5 have had a busy but fantastic start to the year so far!
Hopefully you have all seen the fantastic Disney movie – The Lion King!
We are delighted that this year we are able to run our family learning again.
Yesterday was an exciting day for the Year 4 pupils at EPS as they took part in their first cricket coaching session.
It was a full house tonight for the Year 4 team as they held a meeting to tell parents all about the Multiplication Tables Check that their children will be taking in the summer.
This week the weather may have been changeable this week, but at Cypress Upper we have not!
Yesterday, we were all saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
It has been such an eventful week at Cypress! Monday and Tuesday saw the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the UK, and the sweatiest school days we’ve ever witnessed!
This year a number of pupils from Brigstock attended a gardening club at Lion Road Allotments.
With another year coming to an end, we thought it was worth looking back at a fantastic season of sporting success.
We have been thinking carefully about mistakes – and how we can use them as an opportunity to learn.
This week we have been thinking about how to show understanding – being aware of other people’s feelings, being tolerant and forgiving.
