Merlin Top Primary is a school that our children, staff and governors are proud of. We provide a welcoming, caring, supportive and secure environment in which all children are valued.
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Merlin Top Primary Academy
2 days ago
What a fantastic afternoon! 🌟
A huge thank you to all the Dads who joined us for our Father’s Day crafts today. 🎨🛠️
It was so lovely to see a room packed full of creativity, laughter, and some seriously amazing artistic skills! We loved having you all here. 💙
Merlin Top Primary Academy
2 days ago
Reception have been learning all about farm animals this week 🐷🐄🐑.
We have been busy completing jigsaws, making fluffy sheep and creating pictures.
Everyone is working really hard to complete their rainbow challenges.
Keep up the good work reception!
Merlin Top Primary Academy
2 days ago
Adventure awaits! 🌲🐾
The Bridge took learning outside today for an amazing day at Forest School! We turned into real-life explorers—climbing trees to see the world from a bird's-eye view and doing some pond dipping to discover what lives beneath the surface. 🐟✨
...It was the perfect way to bring our ‘Amazing Animals’ topic to life! What a wild day of learning! 🦉🍂
Merlin Top Primary Academy
3 days ago
Reception drew some amazing step by step cows this afternoon following our ‘Amazing Animals’ topic.
Everyone should be so proud of their amazing work ⭐️
Merlin Top Primary Academy
6 days ago
Year 6 are having a fantastic time on their boat trip to Bowness! 🚤☀️
The children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the beautiful surroundings and were delighted to stop for an ice cream on the waterfront. 🍦🌊
Merlin Top Primary Academy
7 days ago
🐣 This Week in The Bridge! 🐥
We’ve had a busy, feather-filled week with our "Amazing Animals" topic! Here is a quick look at what our students have been up to:
Arts & Crafts 🎨 We got super creative with some "fork painting" to make the fluffiest ...little spring chicks you’ve ever seen!
Science 🔬 We turned into mini-scientists to explore the fascinating life cycle of a chicken—from egg to adult.
Messy Play 🌾 We wrapped up the week with some hands-on sensory fun, diving into textured chicken feed for some awesome messy play.
We love seeing our students explore the animal kingdom through art, science, and sensory experiences. Stay tuned to see which amazing animals we learn about next week!