Mereside Academy
Learn to Love, Love to Learn
Starting in EYFS 2024
Welcome to Mereside
Do you have a child starting reception in September 2025, or know someone who does?
We have tours available for prospective parents on the following dates:
Monday 30th September 2024 @ 1.30/5.00pm
Wednesday 16 October 2024 @ 1.30/5.00pm
Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 1.30/5.00pm
Wednesday 8th January 2025 @ 1.30/5.00pm
Please call the office to book a place!
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. The school phone number is 01743 356283 and my email is harper.r@mereside.shrophire.sch.uk.
Rachel Harper
EYFS Phase Leader
Getting to know EYFS
Below you will find some Powerpoints & videos that we hope will help prepare you and your child for starting in Reception
- A Welcome Video
- Parent Information - Preparing your child for starting Reception
- Virtual Classroom Tour
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Watch this video to meet some of the Mereside staff and to take a look around school:
Virtual Classroom Tour
Latest News
- Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2024 - Total Raised
A big 'thank you' to everyone who donated & took part in our non-uniform day on Friday 15th March 2024, raising money for Comic Relief. ParentPay have confirmed we raised a fantastic total of £306.00 for this worthwhile cause. - Friends of Mereside School Non-uniform Day! - Friday 24th May 2024
Instead of the usual £1.00 donation, Friends of Mereside School would like the following donations for the Summer Fair... - Y6 - Application for Free School Transport September 2024
Any parents/carers of year 6 pupils, who wish to apply for free school transport from September 2024, please apply online at https://shropshire.gov.uk/school-transport/ or call the Council’s Customer Service Team at 03456789008 by 31st May 2024 - County Primary Schools Football Finals Day! - Sunday 5th May 2024
We have two teams taking part at STFC (Croud Meadow) ; Our U9 boys will be kicking off at 10.30am vs Redhill in the County Cup Final & our U11 girls will be kicking off at 2.30pm vs Newport in the County Plate Final. - Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2024 - Friday 15th March 2024
We are having a 'red themed' non-uniform day for Red Nose Day. For a donation of £1.00 per child, they can come to school dressed in their own clothes, with a red theme if they wish (please do not go out & purchase red clothing specifically for this).
Latest School Events
- Christmas Holiday23Dec2024
@ Mereside Academy
- PD Day06Jan2025
@ Mereside Academy
Staff training day; children are not in school.
- Return to School07Jan2025
@ Mereside Academy
First day of the Spring Term
- September 2025 EYFS New Intake School Visit08Jan2025
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm @ Mereside Academy
Visit for parent & carers who will be applying for places for children starting school in September 2025. Booking is required, please email admin@mereside.shropshire.sch.uk to book a place.
- September 2025 EYFS New Intake School Visit08Jan2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Mereside Academy
Visit for parent & carers who will be applying for places for children starting school in September 2025. Booking is required, please email admin@mereside.shropshire.sch.uk to book a place.