Monday 18 September 2023Write Here, Write Now with the Polka TheatreLast term, Tiger Class have had the opportunity to take part in the Polka Theatre's Write Here, Write Now Project and on Friday attended their Celebration Event! They got to perform in a theatre to their parents, friends and other local schools.
Wednesday 13 September 2023Leading Edge Framework for Exceptional EducationPerseid School is an active member of the SSAT network, the largest and most active network of schools in the country, helping teachers to empower pupils to succeed, and part of its Leading-Edge Partnership Programme.
Wednesday 6 September 2023Fundraising for a Sensory Studiohttps://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/immersive-sensory-learning-studio-at-perseid
Thursday 31 August 2023Wishing Tina Harvey the Very BestTina joined what was then St Ann’s School in 1993 as Deputy Headteacher, bringing with her teaching and leadership experience in SEN schools in the London boroughs of Southwark and Hillingdon.
Tuesday 22 August 2023Arts WeekArts Week allowed pupils to display their creativity, including an outstanding Art Exhibition, and Sports Week engaged pupils in a diverse array of exciting sporting opportunities. Events were a great success, were well supported by parents and carers, and we are always so pleased to see the pupils enjoy these important experiences. A special mention goes to KS4’s exceptional production of The Wizard of Oz.
Wednesday 16 August 2023Thank you Banstead Downs GC!Annabel and John, current year Captains from Banstead Downs Golf Club came to school this week to see the newly installed scooter store which the club has funded as part of their second year of fundraising for us. Thank you Banstead Downs GC!
Monday 7 August 2023Class of 2023!At the end of the Summer term will bid a sad but proud farewell to our Year 14 6th Form and other school leavers. We wish this group of six pupils the very best of luck in their next chapter as they enter their college placements and start new schools.
Thursday 3 August 2023Head Pupil SpotlightThank you Hamzah for your exemplary work as Head Pupil over the last two years.
Monday 31 July 2023Innovation GrantsWe are delighted to share with you that our Careers Leader, Louise Tidey, made an application for a Leading Edge Innovation Grant 2023-2024, which has been successful.
Monday 17 July 2023School Council Visit City HallOn Thursday 6th July, Upper School Council visited City Hall for a work encounter facilitated by our Enterprise Advisor, Angela and supported by our Enterprise Coordinator, Philomena.
Thursday 13 July 2023Parrots visit Chessington!Parrot Class had a lovely trip last Friday to Chessington World of Adventures.
Tuesday 11 July 2023In the Growing GardenYellow and Orange Pathway have worked really hard this year, looking after their edible playground growing bed.
Thursday 6 July 2023SSAT MembershipWe are thrilled to share that our school has renewed our membership of the SSAT Special Schools and SEND Network for 2022/23.
Monday 3 July 2023DofE Expedition 22-23Year 14 pupils went on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition to Bentley Copse Activity Centre on Thursday 22nd June.
Thursday 29 June 20236th Form Sports WeekLast week was Sports Week at Perseid School!
Monday 26 June 2023EYFS go Under the Sea!Fitting with the glorious weather, EYFS have been learning and exploring our summer topic, Under the Sea! Pupils created different sea creatures including fishes, seahorses and lobsters in their art lessons with a variety of tools such as paintbrushes, forks and their feet!
Thursday 22 June 2023A Very Special VisitorLast week, Lord Ian Young of Norwood Green visited Perseid Upper School; Lord Young, from the House of Lords, had a tour lead by one of the pupils from school council, Ajit.
Monday 19 June 2023Perseid School Headteacher Tina Harvey recipient of OBETina Harvey, Executive Headteacher of Perseid School was among those named on the King’s Honours List, June 17th, 2023. Tina has been awarded an OBE for services to Special Education.
Thursday 15 June 2023EYFS pupils Weekly Walks to the ParkOnce a week throughout the Summer term, some pupils from EYFS are walking to and exploring the park! The children begin walking from Lower School and aim to end their walk at the park within Morden Recreation Ground; whilst taking in the sights and smells of the journey.
Tuesday 13 June 2023Breaking Bread!At the start of May, some Sixth Form students had a work encounter with a chef who taught the students about the journey of bread, from farm to plate.
Thursday 8 June 2023Lenny Henry Visits PerseidAt the end of May, School Council hosted a visit from Lenny Henry who read a short reading from his new book 'Book of Legends, followed by an opportunity for questions and a short discussion.
Thursday 1 June 2023Parent SurveyEvery year, we conduct a parent survey to gauge individual ideas of your child’s experience at Perseid School. The feedback serves to provides both senior leadership and our governors with an indicator of how the school is progressing towards our targets, and highlights key areas for improvement.
Thursday 25 May 2023Perseid in ParliamentLast week, there was a debate on eye care, and Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden Siobhan McDonagh brought attention to the NHS Special Eye Care Service and the challenges faced by those with learning difficulties not having access to eye care. "Parents and special schools have praised the scheme, because school is a familiar place for children and the service is also cost effective for the NHS. It is one solution to many of the problems in eye care: it helps to get children out of hospital services, and it addresses health inequalities for this patient group for just tens of pounds. In 2015, I visited my local school for children with severe special needs, Perseid School in Morden—an all-through school for three to 18-year-olds led by the inspirational headteacher Tina Harvey, who retires after 20 years in July. I thank her on behalf of all her pupils and families and our entire community for her tireless and brilliant work in her school, which is rated outstanding by Ofsted". MP
Monday 22 May 2023The King and Queen Consort's CoronationThank you to all of those who attended or contributed to our celebration of the Coronation at Lower School. It was a fantastic opportunity for families to visit our new woodland area, support with planting, and meet other families.
Friday 19 May 2023African Dance WorkshopAs part of Lower school’s Book Week Celebrations, EYFS pupils enjoyed dancing in an African dance workshop! Pupils were invited to wear their traditional clothes and enjoyed the various African music and dances in the hall, even learning a new routine!
Tuesday 16 May 2023EYFS Decorate T ShirtsAs part of Book Week celebrations at Lower School, pupils enjoyed decorating T shirts to express themselves inspired by the book, A Family is a Family is a Family. Pupils decorated the T shirts with fabric dye and enjoyed expressing themselves through their decorations! They enjoyed showing off their T shirts in the Cultural Parade in the afternoon, celebrating their work during Book Week.
Friday 12 May 2023The Lunar New YearEarly Years have been so busy, we've only just caught up with them about their Lunar New Year celebrations back in the first Spring Term!
Wednesday 10 May 2023Leading Edge Framework for Exceptional EducationPerseid School is an active member of the SSAT network, the largest and most active network of schools in the country, helping teachers to empower pupils to succeed, and part of its Leading-Edge Partnership Programme.
Thursday 4 May 2023Careers WeekAt Perseid School, we are dedicated to providing every pupil with the highest quality careers education, which is pupil-centric, raises aspirations for life, encourages independence, builds confidence and empowers all pupils to plan and prepare for adulthood. Our personalised approach to careers education aims to inspire the potential of every pupil, and support every individual to discover their best next step.
Tuesday 2 May 2023Afternoon TeaThroughout the Spring term, 6th Form students studying Hospitality and Catering have been working hard to practice making and serving elements of an English Afternoon Tea. Pupils enjoyed baking scones, making finger sandwiches and serving tea and coffee. This culminated in a fantastic Afternoon Tea event for students’ families to enjoy, as they created an array of delicious treats and served it to their families. Their hard work has contributed to their accreditation modules which will be awarded to the pupils later in the summer term.
Friday 28 April 2023Louise Runs the Marathon!Congratulations to our very own Louise, who ran the London Marathon on Sunday, in aid of Perseid School. Many of our colleagues enjoyed cheering her along on Sunday!
Tuesday 25 April 2023A Trip to the Olympic Park!At the end of March, Parrot Class travelled the Northern and Jubilee lines and cruised past the Shard on their adventure to Queen Victoria’s Olympic Park, as part of their Creative Curriculum topic: The Olympics! Pupils saw the Olympic stadium, enjoyed a picnic lunch outside the Olympic ArcelorMittal Orbit and were blown away by the size of the Olympic swimming pool in the Aquatic Centre. Pupils has a wonderful time and it was a fantastic end to the topic.
Thursday 20 April 2023Our School CouncilThe Lower and Upper Councils play a pivotal role in the culture of our school, allowing pupils the opportunity to have a voice and contribute to life at Perseid. Last term, Upper Council met with Tess and Megan from the Centre for Sustainable Energy, who delivered an insightful session on Energy Matters, to help our pupils become energy and climate champions in their schools, homes and communities. Pupils gained an understanding of the climate crisis and how to have a positive impact on the world and the future, and they look forward to sharing top tips with their peers soon. Lower School participated in a vote on how they would raise money for Red Nose Day – they decided on a pizza party and wearing bright coloured clothes or their pyjamas to school!
Monday 17 April 2023Easter CelebrationsAs the Spring term drew to a close, pupils at Lower School were treated to a visit from a very special guest and exciting classroom activities. Butterfly and Ladybird class celebrated Easter through a series of themed tuff trays, art and cooking, it was a pleasure to see them explore different sensory activities, decorate Easter cards and take part in an Easter egg hunt, delivered by the Easter Bunny!
Tuesday 11 April 2023BOOK WEEKEvery year, our annual Book Week at Lower School allows the opportunity for our pupils to immerse themselves in literature, exploring a selected novel or author in an array of creative, sensory and exciting activities, that is highly anticipated each March.
Thursday 6 April 2023Our New FacilitiesSince early 2022, we have been supported by numerous charities and fundraisers in our efforts to create brand new Outdoor Wellbeing Facilities for pupils, to encourage and enhance their sensory awareness, provide opportunities to enhance their communication skills, enrich their lives, support wellbeing and emotional regulation and to support them achieving their potential. We are delighted to share that this term, we were incredibly grateful to receive funding for further facilities and resources, including yoga mats and cricket sets! We look forward to seeing pupils making use of these and thank London Sports Partners for selecting us as beneficiaries.
Monday 3 April 2023MOVEBefore the Easter holidays, two of our 6th Form students had their MOVE assessment, which we are they completed with flying colours. Both students worked confidently and with great determination to complete a series of games, plus relay and obstacle races which tested their walking abilities. Congratulations to both!
Monday 27 March 2023Red Nose DayWe are thrilled to share that our school community raised £152 for Red Nose Day this year! Our School Councils went to vote, with Lower School choosing to wear bright clothes or pyjamas, and celebrate with a Pizza Party, whilst Upper enjoyed a movie. As always, we would like to extend our thanks to our families and friends for their support during our fundraising efforts.
Friday 24 March 2023Football PanathlonAt the start of March, a group of KS3 and KS4 pupils engaged in a Football Panathlon competition, hosted at Gillette Goals.
Wednesday 22 March 2023Boccia Inclusive Competition London Youth GamesAt the end of February, KS4 and Sixth Form pupils in Matisse and Kusuma Classes were invited to represent Merton in the 2023 London Youth Games, Boccia Tournament.
Monday 20 March 2023Pupil VoiceBelow is an extract of our Termly Curriculum Report, outlining outcomes of key aspects of the pupil experience and curriculum at Perseid School, Spring 2023.
Wednesday 15 March 2023Link Visits from Mainstream PeersBelow is an extract of our Termly Curriculum Report, outlining outcomes of key aspects of the pupil experience and curriculum at Perseid School, Spring 2023.
Monday 13 March 2023Working in Partnership with the National OperaPupils in Upper School worked alongside our Music teacher Helen and the English National Opera (ENO) on a project entitled Finish This, a project closely aligned with the national curriculum to inspire pupils to create their own music, develop composition and performance skills, introduce them to opera and new cultural experience and promote creativity, collaboration and self-expression.
Monday 13 March 2023Outdoor LearningBelow is an extract of our Termly Curriculum Report, outlining outcomes of key aspects of the pupil experience and curriculum at Perseid School, Spring 2023.
Thursday 9 March 2023Local & National Events/ProjectsBelow is an extract of our Termly Curriculum Report, outlining outcomes of key aspects of the pupil experience and curriculum at Perseid School, Spring 2023.
