Weekly News - 14 June 2019

Year 9 students help out with French Day

On Thursday 13 June, a group of our Year 9 students went to Coten End Primary School to help with their French Day. They each delivered an assembly, spoke in French and explained to the children about language learning in secondary school. They then helped in a range of classes, supporting the younger students with various French workshops. (more…)

Former Myton student excels in world of Atomic Energy

Katriya Sabin, who left Myton Sixth Form in 2016, has been making a name for herself in the world of atomic energy. On leaving Myton, Katriya decided to go down the apprenticeship route and joined the UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority). She has recently been involved in a project to develop a travelling exhibition on fusion energy, the details of which were recently published on the EUROfusion website. We wish her all the best and send her congratulations on her success so far.

Prize winners for Cyclone Idai raffle

Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets to raise money for those affected by Cyclone Idai and well done to all the prize winners:

• 5th prize – chocolate egg – Mr Jones
• 4th prize – chocolate egg – James Everett – G3
• 3rd prize – £5 Amazon voucher – Grace Higgin – B1
• 2nd prize – £10 Amazon voucher – Beatrice Leung – L4
• 1st prize – £15 Amazon voucher – Ishwar Khangura – 6L1

Francesca recognised as rising star

Congratulations to Francesca Graff in Year 8 who has received a commendation in the Rising Star category at the ‘Woman Who’ awards, last week.

Francesca, who is youngest person to ever win this accolade, was recognised for her contribution to women and sport and her media work, including her leading role in the Lillington football presentation evenings. The judges felt Francesca was a wonderful role model and thoroughly deserved this award. Very well done!

Mitchell raises £340 for Stonewall

Congratulations to Mitchell Burns-Jackson who completed the 10K Two Castles run at the weekend, raising over £340 for the Stonewall charity. Well done!

Helping girls with self-esteem

From September, we are going to be working with the local charity Flourish, who will be coming into school to work with some of our female students in order to improve their self-esteem and resilience. We’re grateful to our PTA, the Friends of Myton School, who are funding this initiative (and to all those families who have contributed to FOMS events).

You might be interested to know that the charity also offers a mentoring programme in the community. If your daughter is struggling with low self-esteem, is struggling with low mood, anxiety or other mental health issues you can find out more about the programme on the Flourish website or by contacting them on 07732 825721.