News Year 3

We were so excited to come to school on Monday! There was quite a thick blanket of snow on the ground – amazing fun to play in (a health and safety nightmare for Mr Stewart and Mr Cheyne!).

Recently, year 3 have been studying Aesop’s fables.  We have discussed the features of a fables and what makes them different from fairy tales as well as learning about what a moral is and how the fables convey these morals. 

The cold snap brought the opportunity for the children at Ecclesbourne to get outside and play in the snow. 

Children throughout EPS have put on excellent performances in their respective Christmas shows. 

This week we have spent time thinking about how resourceful we are in the classroom.

Results from the previous Big Debate #4- Should we sweep leaves on our streets?

As you know, Seve came to see us last week. He really enjoyed the cuddles and strokes that he received while at the Upper School.

Hi, this is a message from the ECO squad at Cypress!​

Ecclesbourne had the amazing opportunity to meet the author Banji Alexander. 

We are very excited to tell you that WHJUN have been donated over 800 books (by the Children’s Book Project) to share with the children.

Results from the previous Big Debate #3- Should young athletes put sport first?

A while back we posted the news story below about reading and our favourite places to read. 

We started the week with an assembly led by Miss Binks focusing on the importance of being a great friend to others and what being a good friend looks like in practice.

Results from the previous Big Debate #2-Are climate protests going too far?

This week has been a busy week, but we have also been reflective.