Merchant Taylors' Prep
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A leading boys' prep school in Northwood, England. The main feeder school for Merchant Taylors' School. We believe in holistic education, with a focus on our three core values - Compassion, Opportunity and Excellence.
After an action packed two weeks of Holiday Club fun, filled with sports, crafts, cooking, singing, and giant water fights 💦, we've closed the gates for the summer break. Thanks to the staff, pupils & families who made it such a memorable end to the term.
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July 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
After an action packed two weeks of Holiday Club fun, filled with sports, crafts, cooking, singing, and giant water fights 💦, we've closed the gates for the summer break. Thanks to the staff, pupils & families who made it such a memorable end to the term.
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#summercamp
For only the second time in the school's history a tutor group have all become Accelerated Reader millionaires. Congratulations to N1, who who were awarded a special commemorative certificate.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
For only the second time in the school's history a tutor group have all become Accelerated Reader millionaires. Congratulations to N1, who who were awarded a special commemorative certificate.
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We've had another bumper haul of pupils excelling in the Kangaroo advanced round of the Junior Maths Challenge.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We've had another bumper haul of pupils excelling in the Kangaroo advanced round of the Junior Maths Challenge.
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Congratulations to this fine young man, who was awarded his Chess Colours for representing school and county in the game of kings.
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July 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations to this fine young man, who was awarded his Chess Colours for representing school and county in the game of kings.
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This was our first Year 6 Leavers Assembly and one of Mr Crook's last. The boys entertained us with cheesy jokes, an obsession about the number 6, and lots of games that involved chance and risk taking. What a great way to send them off to their new senior schools.
July 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This was our first Year 6 Leavers Assembly and one of Mr Crook's last. The boys entertained us with cheesy jokes, an obsession about the number 6, and lots of games that involved chance and risk taking. What a great way to send them off to their new senior schools.
Our Year 2 Pre-Prep Celebration saw each boy awarded a certificate recognising two key learning dispositions that reflect his growth and character this year. The Harvey McGregor Cup and Dr McNerney Cup were presented to two pupils who exemplify generosity of spirit and a caring attitude! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
July 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our Year 2 Pre-Prep Celebration saw each boy awarded a certificate recognising two key learning dispositions that reflect his growth and character this year. The Harvey McGregor Cup and Dr McNerney Cup were presented to two pupils who exemplify generosity of spirit and a caring attitude! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Yesterday we celebrated the 34 years Mr Crook has spent at MTP. He played some of the games he asks our school leavers to do. Here, he's playing Mr and Mrs with his wife, who made a surprise appearance. They only disagreed on one question - who's the most romantic? 💕
July 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Yesterday we celebrated the 34 years Mr Crook has spent at MTP. He played some of the games he asks our school leavers to do. Here, he's playing Mr and Mrs with his wife, who made a surprise appearance. They only disagreed on one question - who's the most romantic? 💕
Year 6 visited the Brent Sikh Centre, to support them in their TPRE studies. They explored many different aspects of Sikh life, and enjoyed putting on a patka, as well as trying Karah Parshad. Thank you very much to all at the gurdwara, and to Lily, who led the session.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Year 6 visited the Brent Sikh Centre, to support them in their TPRE studies. They explored many different aspects of Sikh life, and enjoyed putting on a patka, as well as trying Karah Parshad. Thank you very much to all at the gurdwara, and to Lily, who led the session.
#ReligionAtTaylorsPrep
#ReligionAtTaylorsPrep
Yesterday we were visited by a former pupil, or Old Terryer, as we call them. Richard Smithers was in the class of 2008. He gave a careers talk to Year 8, explaining the vital work he undertakes as a conservationist, both here and in Africa.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Yesterday we were visited by a former pupil, or Old Terryer, as we call them. Richard Smithers was in the class of 2008. He gave a careers talk to Year 8, explaining the vital work he undertakes as a conservationist, both here and in Africa.
#EnvironmentAtTaylorsPrep
#EnvironmentAtTaylorsPrep
The Manor was buzzing as Nursery & Reception transformed into tiny creatures for our minibeast dress-up day! From happy bees to wiggly worms, the school was alive with colour and creativity. A huge thank you to all our parents for the fantastic costumes and support!
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June 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Manor was buzzing as Nursery & Reception transformed into tiny creatures for our minibeast dress-up day! From happy bees to wiggly worms, the school was alive with colour and creativity. A huge thank you to all our parents for the fantastic costumes and support!
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Our Sports Day track and field individual event winners, for Years 5, 6 and 7-8.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our Sports Day track and field individual event winners, for Years 5, 6 and 7-8.
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Our final year having Yrs 5-8 for sports day and it was Johnson House that emerged victorious. Congrats to them & the boys who competed on a hot afternoon. Records were broken & there was a family feel, as parents + siblings came to support.
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June 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our final year having Yrs 5-8 for sports day and it was Johnson House that emerged victorious. Congrats to them & the boys who competed on a hot afternoon. Records were broken & there was a family feel, as parents + siblings came to support.
#sportattaylorsprep
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Our final Learning Matters of the academic year takes place next Tuesday, 24th June. The topic for discussion is the importance of reflection in cognitive development. The event starts at 18:00 and all Prep School parents are welcome to attend.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our final Learning Matters of the academic year takes place next Tuesday, 24th June. The topic for discussion is the importance of reflection in cognitive development. The event starts at 18:00 and all Prep School parents are welcome to attend.
#LearningAtTaylorsPrep
#LearningAtTaylorsPrep
Congratulations to our U11s on retaining the Hertfordshire County Cup🏆 on the final day of a very promising U10/U11 2025 season.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Congratulations to our U11s on retaining the Hertfordshire County Cup🏆 on the final day of a very promising U10/U11 2025 season.
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#CricketAtTaylorsPrep
Next Monday we'll don hats for a worthy cause. The Little Magpie Fund was launched last year by Eva and Obi Asika, parents within our school community. It is in memory of their son Magnus, who was treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Donations will help fund a new unit.
June 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Next Monday we'll don hats for a worthy cause. The Little Magpie Fund was launched last year by Eva and Obi Asika, parents within our school community. It is in memory of their son Magnus, who was treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Donations will help fund a new unit.
Almost 50,000 UK students took the Bebras Coding Challenge. It's a new competition to complement the original Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge. We're delighted to tell you 18 boys in Years 6-8 scored 100%! They've been awarded full school colours.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Almost 50,000 UK students took the Bebras Coding Challenge. It's a new competition to complement the original Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge. We're delighted to tell you 18 boys in Years 6-8 scored 100%! They've been awarded full school colours.
#ComputingAtTaylorsPrep
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We wish all the fathers in our community peace and happiness on this special day. We send our love to those families where a beloved father remains only in cherished memories. ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We wish all the fathers in our community peace and happiness on this special day. We send our love to those families where a beloved father remains only in cherished memories. ❤️
We may have had an unexpected downpour an hour before launch, but the sun returned and yesterday's Year 3 and 4 sports day happened! Many thanks to all the boys who took part, staff who supervised, and parents who came to cheer on the competitors!
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June 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We may have had an unexpected downpour an hour before launch, but the sun returned and yesterday's Year 3 and 4 sports day happened! Many thanks to all the boys who took part, staff who supervised, and parents who came to cheer on the competitors!
#SportAtTaylorsPrep
#SportAtTaylorsPrep
Congratulations to this remarkable young man. He's in Year 3 and already he's playing county level chess. For this superb achievement he has been awarded school colours.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations to this remarkable young man. He's in Year 3 and already he's playing county level chess. For this superb achievement he has been awarded school colours.
#ExcellenceAtTaylorsPrep
#ExcellenceAtTaylorsPrep
Our fantasy football season ended with a Year 7 winning the individual competition. Mr Crook is shown kicking him his prize of an inflatable football. In the tutor group league, N3 continued their winning streak, after claiming the Watson & Coronation Cups.
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June 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our fantasy football season ended with a Year 7 winning the individual competition. Mr Crook is shown kicking him his prize of an inflatable football. In the tutor group league, N3 continued their winning streak, after claiming the Watson & Coronation Cups.
#FantasyFootballAtTaylorsPrep
#FantasyFootballAtTaylorsPrep
Congratulations to our Colts in the IAPS U11 cricket tournament. Having won all their group games they played St.George's Weybridge in the semis. After a nervy finish St George's progressed and won the final easily. We claimed third place overall.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations to our Colts in the IAPS U11 cricket tournament. Having won all their group games they played St.George's Weybridge in the semis. After a nervy finish St George's progressed and won the final easily. We claimed third place overall.
#cricketattaylorsprep
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Our Nursery & Reception pupils had a fantastic time exploring
Bekonscot Model Village as part of our transport topic, Off We Go! Their excellent behaviour and enthusiasm made them wonderful ambassadors, impressing those they met with their courtesy and curiosity.
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Bekonscot Model Village as part of our transport topic, Off We Go! Their excellent behaviour and enthusiasm made them wonderful ambassadors, impressing those they met with their courtesy and curiosity.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our Nursery & Reception pupils had a fantastic time exploring
Bekonscot Model Village as part of our transport topic, Off We Go! Their excellent behaviour and enthusiasm made them wonderful ambassadors, impressing those they met with their courtesy and curiosity.
#TripsAtTaylorsPrep
Bekonscot Model Village as part of our transport topic, Off We Go! Their excellent behaviour and enthusiasm made them wonderful ambassadors, impressing those they met with their courtesy and curiosity.
#TripsAtTaylorsPrep
Year 3 visited Reveley Lodge recently. It's a Victorian house that offers students a hands-on interactive experience of life in the 19th century. Boys learnt about Victorian schooling, working in the laundry and kitchen, plus how to take high tea.
May 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Year 3 visited Reveley Lodge recently. It's a Victorian house that offers students a hands-on interactive experience of life in the 19th century. Boys learnt about Victorian schooling, working in the laundry and kitchen, plus how to take high tea.
Many congratulations to the latest Year 5 cohort who completed their 12-week Mindfulness course. The boys use the Mindfulness in Schools Project Paws B course. It's a wonderful way to learn how to live in the present, with kindness and gratitude.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Many congratulations to the latest Year 5 cohort who completed their 12-week Mindfulness course. The boys use the Mindfulness in Schools Project Paws B course. It's a wonderful way to learn how to live in the present, with kindness and gratitude.
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#wellbeing
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Our next Learning Matters event for parents is on Tuesday 13th May at 18:00. It's focused on building effective study habits at home. With summer assessments on the horizon this is a great opportunity to discover ways to support your son.
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May 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our next Learning Matters event for parents is on Tuesday 13th May at 18:00. It's focused on building effective study habits at home. With summer assessments on the horizon this is a great opportunity to discover ways to support your son.
#LearningAtTaylorsPrep
#studyskills
#LearningAtTaylorsPrep
#studyskills