GOODENOUGH COLLEGE PARENTS' HANDBOOK

6. The Mecklenburgh Square Garden
Keys to the garden are available long -term from the Warden’s assistant for a deposit of £10.
The private garden contains playground equipment and a sandpit, called the ‘Friend Ship’.
Shared toys (sand toys, tricycles, balls, etc) are stored in the shed in the northwest corner of the
garden. It is absolutely crucial that parents make sure that the sandpit is covered and all
the toys are put away in the shed before leaving the garden.
Ball games are not allowed in the garden. Younger children e.g. pre-school children may use a
ball in the garden, but only in the specified area near the “Friend Ship” and not in other areas of
the garden.
Please keep the gates to the garden locked at all times and respect other users of the garden
by picking up your trash, and by preventing your children from harming the plants. BBQs may be
booked through reception – provide your own charcoal and other supplies, and be sure to carry
out all your rubbish. Failure to observe the garden rules may lead to residents of Goodenough
College losing the privilege of using the garden.
7. The Children’s Library
There is a newly renovated children’s library near the games and play room. There is a growing
selection of books which are categorized by age, as well as audiotapes and videos to cater to all
ages. During the winter months, there is story-telling on Sunday afternoons.
8. Parents’ Club Equipment
Such items as car seats, strollers and useful baby equipment are available for short-term loan
from the Parents Clu b. Currently these items are stored in the closet of music room 3 in the
basement of JCC. You need to ask for the key for Music Room 3 at reception and that key will
also open the cupboard were the equipment is stored. As well there are pushchairs available to
borrow under the stairwell of JCC.
9. Receiving Mail at the College
If you are expecting mail to arri ve in your maiden name, please inform the front desk so that your
maiden name can be entered into the system. If you do not do this, there is a chance that you will
not receive your mail as it will be returned to the sender. In addition if your children are expecting
mail and they have a different sur name to the parent whose name the flat is under, or to both the
parents then please also inform the front desk.
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