As part of Science Term, children participated in a Science Mask Competition. Younger children designed imaginary animal masks, while older children crafted mindful masks that explored the human brain. The results were truly incredible, with the masks displayed in the school hall to showcase the...
On Friday, 28th February we held our exciting event, Pet Day, as part of the Science Week. The children from EY to S4 had the opportunity to enter their pet in a competition. Escorted by their parents, the animals, great and small, gathered together in...
Science Week started this week with the children from S1-S4 testing their knowledge in science during our annual House Science Competition. It was a heated competition with great efforts from all teams. The winner will be announced at the end of the term during Prizegiving. ...
We were delighted to enjoy a visit from the Mayor of Bexley, Sue Gower, MBE JP, who is also a member of our Advisory Board. She was in school to talk about the incredibly important work she does as Justice of the Peace, as part...
St John's Sidcup in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Society, run an inspirational programme for adults and friends/family members to join a relaxed and informal singing group. Our Charities Committee were delighted to provide the singing group with a variety of cakes to go with teas...
On Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th January the whole school came together to celebrate Burns Night. S4, skilfully led the Scottish Breakfast, which was a huge celebration of Scottish Culture. Combining song, dance, poetry, and not forgetting a “Merton Conga” the whole school enjoyed the...
On 21st January, 33 children from S1-S4 took part in Young Voices 2025 at the O2 Arena in London. The event brought together over 8,500 children from across the country, for a truly unforgettable experience. The day began with a morning session at school before boarding...
J3 participated in a fantastic Florence Nightingale workshop. We took a step back in time to find out about the past. We discovered the living conditions during Florence's era, her enduring legacy, and how she contributed significantly to the advancements achieved in hospitals. We even...
Merton Court School 2025 Spring Newsletter...
Our second workshop was for our KS2 children who participated in an amazing workshop called ‘Explorer Dome – Voyage Inside the Brain.’ The workshop provided a stimulating way to learn more about the human body and cells. It was a brand-new show exploring memory, health...