News Year 4

An amazing book-filled week at Cypress! Brilliant Book Week 2026!  What an incredibly fun-packed week we have had at Cypress to celebrate all things books!

Spring has definitely sprung at WHJUN. In the autumn, hundreds of children took part in our annual bulb planting drive, each planting a daffodil or crocus bulb with their class teacher. 

On Friday, schools across the trust participated in an interschool poetry competition.

The Eco Squad have been working extremely hard this year and have made a fantastic contribution to our school environment.

Whether it’s lacing up fresh trainers before a match, hearing the roar of the crowd as you step onto the pitch, nailing a perfect shot or celebrating a last-minute win with your teammates — how would you describe the ultimate sports moment?

This week at EPS, Year 4 had the first of their cooking lessons with Chef Dan.

On Wednesday 26th November, Year 5 enjoyed an exciting and informative visit from our local police officers.

It has been another hectic week at the Upper School.   We began Friendship week with the assembly theme, “How can I make a positive difference in our school community?” 

Year 4 had a fantastic session with the school’s head chef, Morad, who gave them a lively reminder about the Eatwell Plate and introduced them to the importance of using their senses when exploring food.

In Year 4 at Ecclesbourne, we have been learning about Deepavali or Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

This week it is ‘Black History and Cultural Diversity Week‘ across the Pegasus Academy Trust.

We have had a wonderful first full week back at Cypress and the children are all settled and producing some good learning.

The start of the school year at Cypress, has been full of excitement!

It is hard to believe we have come to the end of another academic year.