News Year 6

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!

Pupils from KS2 Benefit from Lunchtime Coaching Pupils in KS2 are benefiting from lunchtime coaching led by Sports After School (SAS). 

Yesterday, we were all saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

The year 6 children ended their final year at Primary school with an exciting 2 days. 

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.