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• Tuesday 28 June 2022 Information for Families: 24.6.22 Jubilee Bank Holiday ReminderAll schools were granted an additional INSET day this year as the Jubilee Bank holiday occurred during our half term. Myatt Garden will be taking this INSET day on Friday 8th July. Children will return to school on Monday 11th July.Sports DayOur annual Sports Day will take place on Monday 11th July at Goldsmiths Green - please put the date in your diary. Reception and KS1 classes will spend the morning trying a range of sporting activities and KS2 will work in mixed teams to tackle a range of sporting challenges. We will be asking parents/carers to walk down with each class, but you can also join us there to cheer everyone on. More information to follow.Term-time AbsencePlease remember that term-time absence must be applied for in advance before any arrangements are made. There are strict regulations governing absence from school during term time, including holidays and overseas trips to visit relatives.The law does not grant parents an automatic right to t
• Friday 17 June 2022 Migration Stories: Can you Help! Our Summer Fair is fast approaching (next week) and we would like to encourage as many families as possible to share with us your migration stories.This could be about you, a member of your family or even a family friend:• Have you or your family moved to London from another part of the UK, or from another country• Have members of your family moved from London to live somewhere elsePlease share your stories with us, together with any photographs that you are happy to share, this is a great way to get all family members and friends involved, sharing different experiences and memories.All of your stories will be part of an amazing exhibition that celebrates our individual journeys and shared strength.You can share your story by:• Clicking on the link here: Migration Form• If you prefer to share your story without using this form, or make a voice recording/video then pleaseEmail UsThank you so much for your support!
• Friday 17 June 2022 Information for Families: 17.6.22 I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine, although I know it’s not everyone’s favourite. I’d like to start with a few reminders about taking care in the sun.To protect your children in the hot weather please consider:•Hats- wearing a baseball cap or a broad sun hat can help prevent painful sunburn caused by exposure to UV light in the sun's rays protecting faces, ears and necks.•Water bottles- please make sure that your child has a water bottle in school, it is so important that they are staying hydrated in the heat.•Sun cream- please put sun cream onto any exposed areas at home, not in congested areas or as the children are coming into the classrooms.We have placed additional canopies in the playground for shade and are encouraging children to ease back on vigorous play and spend at least some time in the shade.OPAL Play and StayWe are hoping to see lots of you at our upcoming OPAL play after school. Last month, we were assessed as a Platinum Opal scho
• Friday 10 June 2022 Information for Families: 10.6.22 I hope you all enjoyed a lovely half-term. We’re all well, rested and raring to get stuck in to what will be a busy time until the end of year.Migration StoriesOur school community is richer and stronger because of its diversity and we want to celebrate that strength at our Myatt Summer Festival: We All Belong.We’d love to hear more about your stories and incorporate them into our exhibition:• Have you or your family moved to London from another part of the UK, or from another country• Have members of your family moved from London to live somewhere elsePlease share your stories with us, along with any photographs that you are happy to share.All of your stories will be part of an amazing exhibition that celebrates our individual journeys and shared strength. You can share your story by:• Clicking on the link here: Migration Story Form• If you prefer to share your story without using this form, or make a voice recording/video then please email us at: Email
• Friday 27 May 2022 Information for Families: 27.5.22
• Monday 23 May 2022 FOMG: Let's Cook - Myatt Garden Cookbook and Competition Let’s Cook - Myatt Garden Cookbook and CompetitionWe are launching a fabulous cookbook that celebrates the diversity of our school community and it’s an important part of Myatt Garden’s ‘We All Belong’ project.You are invited to share with us your favourite family meals, treats and desserts. Is Fish Friday your highlight, or do have a great veggie Pakora recipe to share, maybe it’s time to let us know your secret Jerk rub ingredients You can add your own recipes, or a favourite recipe from a chef; let us know when you submit your recipes.Deadline: HALF TERM Friday 27th May.See example book here
• Friday 20 May 2022 Information for Families: 20.5.22
• Friday 13 May 2022 Information for Families: 13.5.22
• Wednesday 23 March 2022 Parent Survey 2022 At Myatt Garden we continually strive to value all members of our community and to promote equality of opportunity. However, we believe there is still more work to be done.
• Wednesday 23 March 2022 School Council: Cake Sale
• Wednesday 5 January 2022 Information for Families: Tackling Race Inequality in Lewisham Schools