✨ Help Us Build a Magical New Space for Our Children! ✨

Our Forest School is undergoing a huge transformation! We are developing an exciting and purposeful new outdoor area, and we have invested heavily to make this a truly special place for our pupils.
Now, we need your help to ...bring it all to life!

Can you spare a few hours next week? We are looking for enthusiastic parents and carers to join our renovation team. Whether you are a skilled builder or just happy to lend a hand, we would be incredibly grateful for your time and energy.

🗓️ When: Next Week, Monday – Friday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Where: Merlin Top Primary Academy Forest School

We are looking for help with:
🛠️ Building pallet reading nooks (Please bring tools!)
🪵 Strimming, cutting, and building
🌳 Clearing brambles, pruning trees, and clearing a path
🏗️ Constructing a concrete pad for a new container

🌳 PALLET DONATIONS NEEDED 🌳
To build our cozy reading nooks, we are also looking for donations of wooden pallets. If you can donate any, please let the school office know!

If you are available to help, please contact the school office with your availability so we can plan the week. Please also bring your own tools where possible!

Thank you so much for your support. Together, we can create something incredible for our children.

☕✨ Community Champions at Good Shepherd Centre! ✨☕

Our pupils did another fantastic job volunteering at the Good Shepherd Centre this week! We received so many lovely compliments on their brilliant manners and attentive listening skills—they represented Team Merlin Top so proud! ...👌👏

A special shout-out to Lily, whose efficiency and lightning-fast speed at clearing away didn't go unnoticed! In fact, the staff were so impressed they asked if she'd consider volunteering when she’s a bit older! 🌟😁

The team also proved themselves to be master tea and coffee makers! One gentleman was particularly impressed with the brew quality, remarking: "At least these lot let the teabag see the water!" 😆☕🤣

Well done to everyone involved for spreading so much warmth, kindness, and humor in our local community! 💜

🏃‍♂️🌧️ A Huge Well Done to Our KS2 Runners! 🌧️🏃‍♀️

What a fantastic day at Marley! Our Key Stage 2 pupils braved the wind and rain today to race their hearts out, with an amazing turn-out of over 30 children running from every single year group. Their ...determination and effort were absolutely incredible! 👏✨

A massive THANK YOU to all our brilliant staff members who helped transport the children down to the venue today. Without your support, our pupils wouldn't have been able to attend, so thank you for making it possible for them to take part! 🚗💜

Not only did they run brilliantly, but they were also the ultimate cheerleaders for Team Merlin Top—so enthusiastic that they've already requested pom-poms for the next event! 📣🎉

As you can see from the photos, a bit of wet weather couldn't dampen their spirits. We are so proud of every single child who took part today—you truly embodied our school values! 🌟

🌟 Parents’ Evening is Coming Up! 🌟

We’d love to invite you to come and see your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, celebrate their achievements, and explore their next steps for the new school year!

📅 Date: Monday 19th October
📍 Location: Merlin Top... Primary Academy
📲 How to Book: Appointments can be booked now on the MCAS App using your registered email address

At Merlin Top, we live by our core values every day: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Positivity, and Innovation.

We look forward to sharing how your children are demonstrating these values in class! ✨

If you have any trouble booking via the app, please contact the school office. We can't wait to see you there! 💜

🚌 Look what’s arrived at Merlin Top!

We are so excited to welcome the amazing Bradford Stories Bus! Once a classic American school bus, this magical space has been transformed into an inspiring hub for reading, storytelling, and adventure.

Our Y5/6 pupils have loved stepping ...on board to explore the shelves, discover new books, and share the joy of reading together. A huge thank you to the National Literacy Trust for bringing the magic of reading directly to our community! ✨📖