May 2024

On Monday 20th May, J3 had an amazing time learning how to programme with Lego Robotics. We made Lego models and then programmed them using computer software. Our models could rotate, light up and some of them even sounded like helicopters! ...

Our chosen charity this term is DMT Dachshund Rescue & Support Group. It is a small charity based in Scotland who rescue dachshunds from Asia.  They have already rescued over 100 dachshunds as well as helping other breeds.  The charity is run entirely by volunteers...

Six children represented Merton Court at the Bexley Schools Swimming Gala on Saturday 11th May. Merton Court finished 2nd overall with everyone winning medals. A great evening of swimming. Well done everyone!  ...

Two teams represented Merton Court in the South East Schools Primary Schools Relays in Guildford on Saturday 11th May. All teams qualified for their finals on the night, with the girls freestyle team finishing 2nd, awarding them the opportunity to represent in the ESSA finals...

On Friday 19th May we took part in the ISA London South Athletics Championships at Walton-on-Thames with 15 other schools.  We had an excellent day, full of track and field events, winning 25 medals across all events.  26 children represented Merton Court.  Seven children qualified...

With a mixture of sadness and delight we opened a new Quiet Area, adjacent to our two Astro turfs.  Emily and Derek Rutter were here to plant a flowering cherry in memory of our lovely teacher Paula who passed away in 2020.  The Thomas family...

Our summer term’s focus this year was Maths and our usual Maths Week was a great success.  The children enjoyed our traditional House Maths competition, the hotly contested Spelling Bee and this year Maths Hat Day. With the addition of needing a moving part, there...

At the beginning of term, we went to Hilltop, near Sherringham on the North Norfolk coast, for a two-day residential, which was fantastic! 'Challenge by Choice' is out motto, challenging ourselves to try physically demanding activities, using trust and teamwork to great effect.  Zip wire,...

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