A Tribute to Ethan Waite

Our school community has come together to honour the memory of Ethan Waite, a lovely Year 5 boy who sadly passed away last year.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, funds were raised to create an amazing Gruffalo sculpture in Ethan’s memory. Chainsaw carver Dave Lucas, was moved by our story and kindly offered to carve the sculpture at a significantly reduced cost.

Dave also shared Ethan’s story with his local primary school in Manchester, inspiring children there to take part in this special tribute. Each pupil carved their name into one of the Gruffalo’s prickles, which Dave then attached to the sculpture. This remarkable act truly shows the power of community and embodies our school’s motto: Kindness Matters. 

You can see Ethan's little sister and his mum Hayley in the pictures below.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful project, including our generous donors, Dave Lucas, and the pupils who helped make Ethan’s Gruffalo so special.

Ethan's Gruffalo