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04/01/23Starting School September 2023
The closing date for applications for children starting school in September 2023 is Sunday 15th January 2023. Please use the links to make an online application or download a paper application below. If you require any assistance with your application please contact the school on...Read Full Story
14/12/22Wellbeing
5 Finger breathing technique Breathing strategies are a fantastic way to calm things down. When we take control of our breathing, it slows down the physical anxious response (so our heart rate slows, and we start to feel a little calmer) and taking control of our breathing also sends a sign to ou...Read Full Story
08/12/22BCP Winter Reading Challenge
The Winter Reading Challenge is launching! Why not sign up and embrace the challenge over the Christmas period? https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/Read Full Story
06/12/22Support with cost of living
Support with the cost of living Funding is available to BCP residents to support with the cost of living. Please see the Citizens advice for further details. https://www.citizensadvicebcp.org.uk/hsf/Read Full Story
06/12/22Thursday 8th December - Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 8th December 2022 - Christmas Jumper Day Children are able to come to school on Thursday in their Christmas jumpers in place of their normal school sweatshirt. We are raising money for Save the Children Charity. Donations can be made on the Save the Children website using the link b...Read Full Story
24/11/22Year 2 Dorset Fire and Rescue
Year 2 welcomed Dan from Poole Fire Service and Rescue this week. Dan helped Year 2 to understand the role of the Fire Service and also shared important fire safety messages such as "get out, stay out and call 999." They have learnt about the role of firefighters, how they keep...Read Full Story
24/11/22Children in Need
Merley First School raised money for Children in Need by being yellow and spotty. The children brought into school their teddies to share with teachers and friends. We raised a massive £450.00 for Children and Need Well done EveryoneRead Full Story
16/11/22Year 2 - Kinetic Kate
Last week, Year 2 welcomed Kinetic Kate to school. She helped Year 2 learn about different materials and their properties. They carried out some super experiments and even made slime in order to discover its properties. https://fun-science.org.uk/dorset/science-workshops-in...Read Full Story
19/10/22'Chilli Tuesday'
Canford Parish Church are aiming to support local families during the cost of living crisis. ‘Chilli Tuesday’ has been set up by Canford Parish Church and will be held in the church centre near the entrance to Canford School. The aim is to provide a free...Read Full Story
11/10/22Inclusion Coffee Morning
Tuesday 8th November 2022 Laura Howieson - Inclusion Lead for Wimborne Academy Trust will be joining us to answer any questions you have about ADHD. She would also like to talk to some parents of children to find out their views about Inclusion at Merley First School, so please do stay for a c...Read Full Story
30/09/22Unlocking Letters and Sounds
Unlocking Letters and Sounds - Reading at Merley Thank you to all the parents/carers that joined us on Thursday evening for a parent information event about how we teach reading and phonics at Merley. If you were unable to attend please see the presentation below on ways yo...Read Full Story
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