News Year 6

Each lunchtime, we have a dedicated trio of boys that love to get together and have a jam.

Runners representing EPS put in an excellent performance in the recent inter school competition.

This week, Cypress was delighted to welcome back, rapper, poet and story teller – Alim Kamara.

Our school council have been busy this week supporting a parent to develop an app (FOBBS Figures of Black British Society) which focuses on significant Black Britons both present and historical. 

Today, the author Banji Alexander visited Whitehorse Juniors to talk about his new book- Lockdown Looms: Reggie’s Birthday Party.

As you are hopefully aware, the deadline for applying for a secondary school for your child to attend in September 2023 is fast approaching. 

Last week, children in Year 6 prepared and delivered speeches to put themselves forward to represent their house as a House Captain.

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! 

Year 6 Brave the Lake! Here is a small selection of the photos taken at the lake at the Stubbers Activity Centre on Tuesday 20th Sept.

Intrepid Heroes Year 6 braved a rather chilly night under canvas at Stubbers Activity Centre. 

This week the weather may have been changeable this week, but at Cypress Upper we have not!