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Newsletter - 30th July 2020

DATES TO DIARY FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS

Friday 31st July

Saturday 1st August

Monday 3rd August - Friday 7th August

Tuesday 4th August

Wednesday 5th August

Friday 7th August

Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August

Tuesday 11th August

Wednesday 12th August

Thursday 13th August

Friday 14th August

For more information on important dates please refer to the website calendar.

Contents

Red Nose Mufti Day - Friday 31 July

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Wear red to help show your support for Cure Kids and their Red Nose Mufti Day. Gold Coin Donation appreciated. 😍

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Exciting news!

by Lisa Dillon-Roberts

The time has finally come and Merrin School is about to get new buildings.

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A FABULOUS start to Term 3

by Andrea Boon - Deputy Principal

We have had a great start to the term with loads of exciting opportunities for the children to participate in.

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Merrin Hero Parent Portal

by Merrin Office

Your child/ren's learning information and accounts are available 24/7 via the Hero parent portal. Instructions included below if you have not already logged in.

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Perceptual Motor Programme

by Roz Archbold

Each year the Year 1 and 2 children take part in the PMP programme that we run at Merrin.

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Year 4 Speech Stars!

by Margaret Joyce

We have had an exciting start to the term with 8 brave year 4's voluntarily taking part in the speech competition.

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Room 14/15 Novel Studies

Year 5/6's Passport to Magic & Adventure!

by Katherine Wilson

Come on a delightful journey with us as we share with you our novel study experiences so far...

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Year 7 & 8 Experiential Literacy

by Rachael Green

The Year 7 & 8 students have opted into either Environmental Science, Messy Science, Cooking or Arts & Crafts over the past two weeks. We have integrated these experiences into procedural writing. Lots of exciting, creative, messy, co-operative and innovative learning has been happening.

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Lunchtime Club

by Helen Abrahams

It was great to have so many tamariki enjoying colouring and playing board games during our first Lunchtime Club.

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What we do in our leadership meetings

by TJ Williams

Hello, my name is TJ Williams Deputy Head boy for Merrin 2020.

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New Look Junior Reading Resource Room

by Jeanne Coker

At the end of last term a group of hard working parents, grandparents and teachers spent time revamping the Junior Reading Resource Room.

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Colour My World

by Neela KATENE

A great way to celebrate the end of Term 2!

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Check out our latest used items that are for sale!

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Feel free to make us an offer 😀🍎☎

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Junior Cross Country

by Laura Della Bosca

What excellent runners we have at Merrin School!

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Merrin Representatives at the North West Cross Country Zones

by Katie Te Tai

Our Merrin Cross Country stars represented the school in events in the past two weeks.

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Community Dental Service

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Free Dental Care for Children - including special information regarding Year 8 students.

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Did you know Entertainment memberships last for 12 months from date of purchase?

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Now is the perfect time to buy your digital membership and support Merrin School with our fundraising!

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Disco

Term 3 Disco Information!

by Petra BROWN

This term we are having a disco to fundraise money for Star Week!

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Check out what's on here!

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

🧐📽☎⏰🤳💃🕺

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Changes to ordering your Scholastic Book Club

by Merrin Office

Scholastic Book Club orders are now only via Scholastic’s Linked Online Ordering and Payment (LOOP).

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A Session for Parents on Children’s Writing.

by Andrea Boon

Dr Murray Gadd has been working with staff this year. You may have seen some of his writing sessions during lockdown. Come along to hear him talk about children's writing and how you can help develop your child's writing skills.

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Is your child interested in technology? 💻

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

In today’s world, it’s essential for young people to learn how to create technology not just consume it.

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Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate Day THANKS!

by Annabelle and Petra

We would like to thank the supporters of our Hot Chocolate Day!

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