Merchiston Forest School Open Morning

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Join us on Saturday 9th March for the Forest at Merchiston Open Morning, showcasing how literacy can be taught in the great outdoors!

About Merchiston Forest School Open Morning

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Learning Events

This Open Morning will be literacy-focused, showcasing how literacy can be taught in the great outdoors.

Meet with award-winning illustrator and author, Catherine Rayner, who will be joining us in the Forest to read her new book, Molly Olive and Dexter: 'The Guessing Game'

You will also be able to meet the Head, Davina Bowers, and have an opportunity to speak to her about the curriculum on offer, discover a typical daily routine and have the opportunity to ask questions about fees, after-school clubs and how to apply.

This event will have a number of literacy-based activities for all children of our intended year groups to take part in.

Key Forest staff will be on hand to answer your questions and enthuse you about our new educational offering. Please register your interest using the form in the link below.

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