Morden Primary School

🍁 Happy Half Term, Morden!

🎉 Wishing all our children, families, and staff a wonderful half-term break!

You’ve all worked so hard this term — now it’s time to rest, relax, and enjoy some autumn adventures. 🍂☕

Just a reminder: school will be closed on Monday 3rd November for staff training (INSET Day).

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 4th November, ready for more learning, laughter, and fun! 💛

NON UNIFORM DAY FOR XANTUS TEAM TOMORROW
FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER 2025
Comet, Rufous, Firecrown and Zafiro should be in normal school uniform.

🏠💙 A Huge Thank You to Our Wonderful PTA!

We’re so excited to share that our Early Years playground has a brand new play cottage — all thanks to the incredible generosity and hard work of our PTA! 🏡✨

The children are already loving their new space for imaginative play, and it’s a fantastic addition to their play and learning environment. 💛

Our PTA’s dedication and fundraising make such a real difference to our school — we truly couldn’t do it without them. 🙌

If you’d like to get involved or lend a helping hand, we’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
to find out more. 💌

Memes are everywhere - quick, witty, and wildly shareable. For many young people they are more than jokes, they’re a way to connect, express themselves and interpret the world. But behind the humour, there can be risks. This guide helps adults understand how memes work and why they matter to young people today.

From misinformation to insensitive jokes and permanent digital footprints, this guide highlights the potential pitfalls of meme culture. With practical tips on digital literacy, empathy and open conversations, it empowers parents and educators to help children navigate online humour in a thoughtful, safe, and respectful way.

https://nationalcollege.com/guides/memes

❤️ Morden Primary Stands United Against Racism

Morden Primary turned into a sea of red as our pupils and staff joined together to support Show Racism the Red Card.

We are proud to be a school that promotes equality, inclusion, and respect for all, with a clear message that racism has no place in our school or our community. ✊

Thank you to all our families who have already donated via ParentPay — your support helps fund the UK’s leading anti-racism education charity. There’s still time to donate, and we’ll be announcing our total next week. ❤️

Together, we are stronger. Together, we stand united against racism.

🎃🧮 Spooky Maths Day & Disco Fun!

👻 This Thursday 23rd October is going to be spook-tacular at Morden!

🧮🎩 Come dressed up for our Spooky Maths Dress-Up Day — we can’t wait to see your creative (and calculating!) costumes. Will you be a mystical mathematician or a ghostly number cruncher? 🕸️

🍰 After school, join us for our Spooky Disco & Cake Sale (Y1–Y6) — a frightfully fun way to finish the day!

🎂 Please bring your spooky cake donations before school on the day so we can stock up our cake stall.

Let’s make it a day full of numbers, laughter, and a little Halloween magic! ✨

🌞✨ Happy Monday, Morden!

A brand-new week means new chances to learn, grow, and shine. 🌈

Whether you’re practising your times tables, sharing a kind word with a friend, or trying something new in class — remember:

💬 “Small steps every day lead to big achievements.”

Let’s make this week full of curiosity, kindness, and courage. 💛

After half term we will have a new school dinner menu.

• If your child already has school dinners, they will automatically continue with school meals after half term – you don’t need to do anything.

• If your child normally brings a packed lunch and you would like to switch to school dinners, please email Mrs Cockett at [email protected] by Monday 13th October.

Please note: All school meals are ordered in advance, so changes can only be made at the start of each half term.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Times Table Rock Stars Champions last week!

Improved Speed Name
1st Anthony
2nd Jaishan
3rd Valentina

Improved Accuracy Name
1st Rowan
2nd Ethan
3rd Esa

Most Correct Answers: Name
1st Othman
2nd Danilo
3rd Mason

☕💚 Thank you to everyone who baked, donated, or joined us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Together, we raised valuable funds for an incredible cause while enjoying a good chat (and some delicious cake 🍰).

Your kindness and community spirit truly shine through. 💚

https://nationalcollege.com/guides/ea-sports-fc-26

With new kits, updated squads and refined gameplay, EA FC 26 brings the thrill of top-tier football to living rooms once again. While it continues to offer family-friendly fun in modes like Kick-Off and Career, the ongoing popularity of Ultimate Team – where players spend money to build fantasy squads – brings a mix of excitement and risks.

Children can encounter issues such as gambling-like mechanics, voice chat with strangers, and potential exposure to scams. This guide breaks down the game’s most important features, highlights the key risks to be aware of, and shares practical advice for helping young players stay safe while gaming and interacting online.

COATS IN SCHOOL
As the weather can be quite unpredictable at this time of year, please ensure your
child brings a coat to school every day. We aim to take the children outside for
play and learning whenever possible, even in light rain, so having a coat will help
keep them warm and dry.