It was great to visit @NetherEdgeHead primary school and hear about the fantastic work they're doing. The children did a wonderful job of taking me around their school to see their artwork and tell me all about the books they are reading. They were brilliant hosts 🌹

Calling All Primary Schools! Join us for a free SEND & behaviour workshop at @Woodlands_Prim. Explore our new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) and learn powerful strategies to support all learners. 19 Sept 09:30-11:30 & 3 Oct 2-4 Email amerritt@merciatrust.co.uk to register.

Some headline attainment figures - we are so, so proud of our pupils. They worked so hard and have achieved some brilliant results. Well done to all.

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If you are just about to start Year 11, you can register for our @MerciaSchoolSF Open Events here. We look forward to meeting you all.

Rhona Dodds is now Chair of the Trust Board. With 8 years as a trustee, she brings extensive experience from the NHS and education sectors. She has served as Chair of Governors at Mercia and Nether Edge Schools. Welcome, Rhona!

I am grateful for the warm welcome from everyone @merciatrust during the transition period into my new role as CEO. I wish all our staff a restful break and Chris French a long and happy retirement.

Farewell to our CEO, Chris French, retiring this summer after a remarkable 36-year career! Chris has been an inspirational leader, dedicated to improving education & ensuring every child succeeds. Thank you, Chris, for your leadership & commitment to making a difference.

Our prospective scholars had a fantastic experience at our Y12 induction day yesterday, enjoying taster lessons, a Cambridge University ‘roadshow’ experience, and a wonderful buffet lunch provided by Chef 😋 Good luck in your exams and we can’t wait to welcome you in September!

Thank you to @shaffaqmohd for visiting this morning, concluding our Meet the Candidate series. Mercia scholars and pupils have had the opportunity to hear from major parities in Sheffield Hallam ahead of next week’s election, promoting engagement with democracy 🗳️

Thank you to @nighat_basharat who visited last week to speak to pupils and scholars about leadership, confidence, and aspiration, sharing her experiences and stories 🙋

Another successful Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Year 10, Silver Award. Well done to all and huge thanks to the staff who gave up part of their weekend!

A huge congratulations & well done to all students and staff that were involved in making our production of 'Matilda the Musical' a great success. Everyone has worked so hard and the results were outstanding! Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets and came along to support!

Welcome to our trust, Mark Bennett! We are delighted to announce that Mark Bennett will join our trust as headteacher at Woodlands Primary School in September. @Woodlands_Prim

This week, primary teachers from our trust met at @NetherEdgeHead to discuss and compare writing quality. A dedicated team created materials to support writing moderation. A great example of trust collaboration! #sheffieldschools

@TotleyPrimary's Year 6s spent a day in a design tech lesson at @KingEcgbert , led by the DT department. They learned 3D printing, sustainable home design, and more. This first-time event was great prep for Year 7 and inspired future STEM careers!

We're celebrating our 12th birthday today! 🎉 12 years ago, @KingEcgbert founded our trust, partnering with @NetherEdgeHead & @TotleyPrimary. @NewfieldSheff & @Woodlands_Prim joined soon after. In 2018, we opened @MerciaSchool, and in 2023, welcomed Anns Grove Primary.

This term, we've had the privilege of working again with Sheffield's Poet Laureate, Danaé Wellington, who spent time with our primary children enhancing their oracy and literacy skills. Thank you @Daughterof_Free for supporting our children again! #sheffieldissuper #sheffield

Our Y5/6 dream mile races were brilliant adverts for the children’s tenacity, resilience and teamwork. Well done to all of our runners and a special congratulations to our talented medallists in the 38th year of this legendary school event!!

I had a great afternoon yesterday soaking up the S2 culture at Anns Grove’s summer fayre. Thank you to @JaynePDunn for attending as Lord Mayor and to Sheffield Poet Laureate Danae Wellington @Daughterof_Free. A fantastic community event – well done to the team!