News Year 6

Today, Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day as it’s also known, marks the very day that World War One ended in 1918.

Following a minute’s silence at 11.00am today, we gathered for our Remembrance Assembly. 

Results from the previous Big Debate #1- Do good manners matter?

We are back to school and feeling ready to dive into our learning! 

Do good manners matter? In this new feature for Atwood, Mr Veale is launching ‘The Big Debate’ on topics that may affect you as children in Key Stage 2.

Year 6 have had a whirlwind of a week and a brilliant end to our half term. 

This week, we have been learning about brave men and women who have fought against inequality and the rights of people of colour around the world.

There was a splash of colour today at Ecclesbourne as children wore red to take a stand against racism. 

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.