Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Reception's Big Day Out

  Fri 27 May 2016

  The children in Reception took their first school visit on 27 May when they went to visit Deen City Farm. They learned about staying safe when walking to the farm – especially when crossing the road. They spotted the different characteristics of the animals. There were lots of chances to count the animals too. The children had a wonderful visit. We are very grateful to all the parent helpers who came along – we couldn’t have done it without them.

  

• Grass at last!

  Fri 06 May 2016
  Children at Merton Abbey have been enjoying the grass after 18 long months of waiting for the grass seeds to take root! 

  

• Take Part Tuesday

  Wed 04 May 2016
  Our first Nursery Take Part Tuesday was a great success and we would like to thank all the parents who came to join in.  It was great to see parents getting involved with the children's learning at school.  The parents got to see how their child learns through play at school and enjoyed sharing a story time together.  
  
  In Reception and Nursery parents and carers are being invited into the classroom to see how their children are learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.  This gives parents an opportunity to see how we teach and to get involved with their child’s learning.
  
  The children get very excited when their parents come in to see how much they are learning in school.  Look out for your invite!
  
  Reception dates:                                          Nursery dates:
                                                                           
  Tuesday 17th May                                        Tuesday 17th May
  Tuesday 14th June                                        Tuesday 14th June

  

• Early Morning Sport

  Wed 04 May 2016
  On Wednesday morning children from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 participated and competed in games of hand tennis. The children had to work effectively with their partners to score points by passing and bouncing tennis balls into hoops arranged in a ladder across the playground. Once a pair had scored three points they moved up the ladder, with the aim to move as far up the ladder as possible. The children showed great organisation skills and teamwork by umpiring and scoring their own games, and cheering on their peers. Many children also made banners for their house group at home to show their support and enthusiasm.   

  

• Fun at After School Club

  Tue 03 May 2016
  After School club is a perfect place for children to learn through play, to practice their art skills and to get exercise. Recently children at After School Club have had great fun participating in exciting activities organised for them by Merton Abbey staff. Some examples of these activities include arts and craft exercises such as creating collages, small world role play, and getting active through dancing.