Warwickshire County Council have notified all local schools about an illegal product called a ‘Self Defence’ Concealed Knife Comb. These combs contain a knife in the handle, are very child appealing and can be found advertised online and on social media (including on reels). The below image was taken from Facebook.
General News
posts up to Friday, 17 January 2025.
Better Points app
Those of us who are trying to find healthier and more sustainable ways to travel may find the Better Points app useful. Earn points by logging your activities on the app and redeem the points for high street rewards, gym guest passes or donate to charity.
Warwickshire Music Summer Term newsletter
Warwickshire Music have issued their Summer Term newsletter detailing the activities and musical opportunities available to young people throughout the term.
Year 8 EAFC tournament
Year 8 recently held their first EAFC gaming tournament, which was won 1-0 by Will after a closely fought final against Taran. It was a great competition!
Tips for Wellness
Keeping active is not only good for our fitness, it is also great for our mental wellbeing. See below for some tips on how to keep active.
Family First magazine
You can read the latest edition of the free Family First magazine here.
Sixth Formers attend exclusive drama preview
Year 12 Media Studies students saw an exclusive preview of the new Steven Knight BBC Drama, This Town, this week at a special screening in Birmingham, followed by a Q&A session with the Peaky Blinders writer/producer and other TV producers.
Warwickshire School Book Awards
On Wednesday 20 March, Myton’s book club went to King’s High for the announcement of the winner of the Warwickshire Secondary Book Awards 2024. They travelled to King’s High where there were the authors (SF Said, Nathanael Lessore and Anthony McGowan). Each of the authors made a short speech and answered questions from the audience. The winners of the student competitions were announced and they collected their prizes. Then, the winner of the WSBA24 was announced…….Lily Bailey, the author of ‘When I see Blue’ who unfortunately could not attend. The authors who could attend proceeded to sign books and the ceremony ended.
Written by Rupert in Year 7
Easter eggs as a thank you
Ayva and Neve from Year 8 very kindly gifted some of their teachers and support staff with Easter eggs as a thank you this week. Here are Ms Iqbal and Miss Retter receiving their eggs!
Thank you both for this lovely gesture!
Tips for wellness
See below for some tips for boosting your mood.