Welcome from Mrs Bird, Head of Year 7

Hello everyone,

Welcome to Year 7 at Myton School! We are thrilled to have your child join us as they begin this exciting chapter of their educational journey. This year marks the start of new opportunities, new challenges, and the chance to discover their full potential.

At Myton School, we are committed to inspiring every student to reach for their highest aspirations, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our mission is to foster a culture of learning for lifelong success where students are encouraged to dream big, strive for excellence, and develop the skills and mindset necessary for success in the years ahead. We believe that every student has unique talents and abilities, and we are dedicated to helping them realise and grow these strengths.

We understand that the transition to Year 7 can be both exciting and challenging. Our dedicated staff will support your child every step of the way, helping them build resilience, curiosity, and a passion for learning. As part of our community, your child will be surrounded by peers and educators who are equally committed to personal growth and achievement.

We believe that with the support of parents, teachers, and the wider school community, there are no limits to what our students can achieve. We encourage you to stay engaged, share in your child’s successes, and celebrate the milestones that will mark their journey throughout your child’s time with us at Myton.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to watching them grow, achieve, and rise to the challenges ahead. Together, we will help them unlock their full potential.

I look forward to meeting you all,

Kind Regards,

Mrs R Bird – Head of Year 7

Useful information

Events

Event	Date/time	Who is it for?	Details
Welcome to Myton	Thursday 13 March 2025 4.30pm or 5.30pm One of the above two slots can be selected by responding via the red reply button on your SchoolPost email, but alternatively you can email [email protected]	Year 6 children and their parents/carers	Welcome Event for families of new year 7 students in September 2025. There will be an opportunity during these sessions to request a pre-visit if you feel your child requires additional support.
Welcome to Myton (Repeated event for those who couldn’t attend the event on the 13 March)	Wednesday 19 March 2025 4.30pm or 5.30pm One of the above two slots can be selected by responding via the red reply button on your SchoolPost email, but alternatively you can email [email protected]	Year 6 children and their parents/carers	Welcome Event for families of new year 7 students in September 2025. There will be an opportunity during these sessions to request a pre-visit if you feel your child requires additional support.
Pre-visits for children with additional needs (tea party)	Monday 12 May 2025 Monday 19 May 2025 3.30pm to 4.45pm	For parents/carers who have notified that their child requires a pre-visit	These dates are available if you feel your child would benefit from additional support due to coming from a small primary school, or if they have additional needs.
Pre-visits for specific children by invitation only	Friday 16 May 2025 Friday 23 May 2025 (timings will be on invitation)	For children who have been invited only. Invitations will be sent out to the families concerned.	Fish and Chip Fridays – a chance to meet other students and Myton staff.
Transition Day	Wednesday 2 July 2025 (timings to be confirmed)	For children who have been offered a place in September 2025.	This will be an event where pupils will meet Myton staff and their future classmates. They will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with Myton School.
Meet the Form Tutor	Dates and times to be confirmed	For children and their parents/carers	This will be a remote event where children will be able to log on and meet their form tutor.
Primary School visits	These will take place at your child’s primary school in their normal timetabled lessons.	For children offered a place in September 2025.	The year 7 transition team will introduce themselves to students and give them a flavour of school life.

Letters from Year 7 Students

The students who joined us in September 2024 wrote letters to their primary school, telling their former teachers and friends in Years 5 & 6 about their experience of secondary school so far. We’ve pulled some of these letters together into a newsletter.