Mereside Academy

News Stories

• Free School Transport for Secondary School
  Parents/carers of year 6 pupils, wishing to apply for free school transport from Sept 2021, should do so by 31st May 2021. Information is available on this website, please go to Virtual Office, Latest News & Events, Other School letters & information.
• Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2021
  A big 'thank you' to everyone who donated and took part in our come casual day on Friday 19th March, raising money for Comic Relief. We raised a fantastic £344.76 for this worthwhile cause.
• Half Day Closure on Thursday 1st April, 2021
  In recognition of the commitment & hard work school staff have shown throughout the pandemic, St. Chad's Academies Trust have awarded every member of staff half a day's leave. School will close at 11.45am for KS2 and at 12.00pm (midday) for EYFS & KS1.
• Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2021
  Friday 19th March is red nose day! Children can come to school dressed in casual clothes for a minimum donation of £1 per child. If your child does not wish to take part or you do not wish to donate, please ensure your child wears full school uniform.
• Families can take-up rapid testing offer
  Lateral Flow Tests made available for families of school age pupils.
• Shrewsbury Food Hub
  Please find below the details of the Shrewsbury Food Hub. They provide food that supermarkets have donated that is near its sell by date and can't be sold.
• Year 2 Nativity Display
  Please enjoy the work completed by our Year2 classes to celebrate the story of the Nativity. Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. Mr Gathercole
• Reception Intake September 2021- Closing date for applications; 15th January, 2021
  Children who were born between 1st September 2016 and 31st August 2017 can start primary school from September 2021. The closing date for applications is 15th January, 2021. Please apply online using the link below.
• Children in Need 2020
  'Thank you' to everyone who took part and donated to support this worthwhile charity. We raised £350.37 from those who donated to come to school in casual dress!
• Arthog 2021 Parent Information
  Please click on the file to view the information about the 2021 Arthog Wales residential