Council pays tribute to Headteacher
Bob Cargill, former Headteacher of Bishop Gilpin Primary School in Wimbledon has sadly died this week. Councillor Martin Whelton, Cabinet Member for Education paid tribute to Bob. He said: “Our […]
Category Archives: Education and schools
Mayor congratulates Junior Road Safety Officers
Mayor of Merton, Councillor Krystal Miller, presented Bond Primary School pupils with certificates of recognition for their work as Junior Road Safety Officers.
School children learn about private fostering
To mark private fostering week (8 – 14 July) Merton is trying to raise awareness with children in the borough through a new leaflet about the facts of this often […]
Dundonald Recreation Ground – Merton Council press statement
The council has made the following statement in relation to signage erected at the tennis courts in Dundonald Recreation Ground. Councillor Martin Whelton, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “The children […]
Merton’s schools mark year of sporting success
Merton’s schools took part in the Merton School Sport Partnership’s 2013 Primary School Athletics Championships, marking a year of sporting success for the borough.
Ofsted rate the Acacia preschool ‘outstanding’
Merton’s Acacia preschool has achieved the highest grade of ‘outstanding’ following its first Ofsted inspection. Ofsted were particularly impressed with the supportive staff, quality play equipment and resources to further […]
London Youth Games success for Bishop Gilpin
Bishop Gilpin Primary School have been crowned winners of this year’s Girls Football competition in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games 2013. Beating Haringey’s Rhodes Avenue Primary School through a […]
Record number complete Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Two hundred and forty young people were honoured for completing their Duke of Edinburgh Awards at a special ceremony. This year’s celebration held at Ursuline High School on Wednesday evening […]
Over 80% get first choice primary school place
Latest school admissions figures from the Pan-London Admissions Board show Merton to be in the top three south London boroughs offering parents their first choice of primary school. Figures released […]
Mitcham schools celebrate success
Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Williams, recognised the achievements of schools across Mitcham at a ‘Celebration of Success’ event held at St Marks Academy last week. Organised by the 10 […]