WEEKLY BULLETIN
27 September 2024
Welcome from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a fantastic start to the academic year!
I’m delighted to share the success of our Year 6 Open Evening, which was attended by over 600 people.
A huge thank you goes out to our brilliant student tour guides, student room supervisors, staff, and parents for making the event such a memorable one. A special mention to Chloe, Ben, Viola, Smaranda, and Atifa, whose outstanding speeches during the Headteacher's talk truly captivated the audience. I’d also like to express my gratitude to Aspen's Catering and Tamara, Chair of the Friends of Montpelier, for demonstrating the power of real partnerships. Finally, a massive thank you to Ms Stokes, Mrs Waring, Mrs Walker, Ms Ford, and Mrs Rowe for their tireless efforts in organising the evening – it was a sterling team effort!
Another highlight so far this term was the Governors & Prefects Dinner, held on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at Merchants' Hall. This annual event, hosted by the Society of Merchant Venturers, honours our Year 13 students for their outstanding contributions to the school. Our students had the opportunity to meet Prefects from Collegiate School and Merchant’s Academy, and I was immensely proud to hear them sharing their hopes and dreams for the future.
Lastly, a reminder that on October 2nd we’ll be celebrating **Colourful Tights Day** in memory of the vivacious and vibrant Jo Varney. Please bring £1, with all proceeds going to charity.
Yours sincerely
Vanetta Spence
Headteacher
Messages for Parents
DATES TO REMEMBER Wednesday 02 October 2024 - Year 10 GCSE Information Evening Wednesday 02 October 2024 - Colourful Tights Day - £1 donation in memory of Jo Varney Thursday 03 October 2024 - Open Morning for Prospective Year 7 - info/sign up to follow Friday 04 October 2024 to Sunday 06 October 2024 - Duke of Edinburgh Silver Qualifying Expedition (Year 11) Friday 04 October 2024 to Sunday 06 October 2024 - Duke of Edinburgh Gold Training Expedition (Year 13) Thursday 10 October 2024 - V6 Open Evening for Prospective Year 12 Wednesday 16 October 2024 - Open Morning for Prospective Year 7 - info/sign up to follow Wednesday 16 October 2024 - Drama Coursework Performance Evening (Year 11) Monday 21 October 2024 to Friday 25 October 2024 - Duke of Edinburgh Gold Qualifying Expedition (Year 13) Friday 25 October 2024 - Term 1 Ends For further calendar event dates please click here. TEACHING WEEKS (WEEK 1/2) We operate a two-weekly teaching cycle, WEEK 1 & WEEK 2. The current week will appear as a pop-up on the Montpelier High School homepage. You can also view a calendar of the teaching cycle by clicking here. TERM DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024 - 2025 You can find the dates for the academic year by clicking here. |
CONTACTING MHS & V6 SIXTH FORM Following our merger with E-ACT, our email addresses have changed. Apologies if you have tried to contact us on our old address and received a ‘bounce back’ message. You can find an up-to-date list of contacts on our website, and contacts for safeguarding, SEND, attendance and wellbeing at the end of this bulletin. Our email for all general queries is mhs-info@mhs.e-act.org.uk or for sixth form v6-info@v6.e-act.org.uk |
MUSIC CLUBS - NOW ON! A reminder for parents and students of the inclusive music clubs on offer this term. Music clubs have started this term for musicians at all levels. Please ask Miss Keen about them if you need any more information - Christine.Keen@mhs.e-act.org.uk Monday: Big Noise, 3-3:45pm in MS1. Run by a Bristol Beacon conductor.
Tuesday: Harmonious Voices, 3-3:45pm in MS1. Run by Miss Walton.
Thursday: Guitar Ensemble, 1:30-1:55pm in MS1. Run by the guitar teacher, Mr Cordrey.
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CAREERS NEWS NHS ENGLAND - PHARMACY EVENT Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in pharmacy! Whether you’re interested in traditional pharmacy settings or innovative roles within general practice, care homes, or urgent care, the South West is a region that encourages professional growth and development. Book your place at this virtual event here UNIFROG UNIVERSITY FAIR There's only three weeks to go until Unifrog's UK University Fair on Wednesday 16 October at 4–6:30pm. Y10–13 students are invited to meet 40 universities in two hours - including University of Bristol, University of Warwick, University of Leeds, and Cardiff University. They'll gain practical advice from the experts to help them get a step closer to their dream university. |
BRITISH RED CROSS - WALK FOR HUMANITY - 5 OCT 2024
Join hundreds of like-minded people and walk a stunning, fully accessible 10K route around iconic Bristol landmarks to support people affected by disasters and emergencies around the world. We will be taking this opportunity to showcase our fantastic local services such as Emergency Response, Refugee Services and Community Fundraising and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
To find out more information and to sign up check out: Walk For Humanity Bristol
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Year 8 students have had a great time in their metal work lessons whilst learning all about new tools, equipment and skills.
HOMECOMING: MEET THE MEDALLISTS BRISTOL
GLOS CCC 6th OCTOBER 2024
Sessions commence 12.30pm / 1.45pm / 3pm
The chance to listen to, chat with, pose for selfies and photos with GB Medallists in the Medallist Maze and then onto the Activity Zone where you get to take part in some sporting and non sporting Beat the Medallist challenges trying to beat the time or targets set earlier by the GB Medallists.
Cost £11 / £6 for this unique charity fundraiser via: https://buytickets.at/legacy300onesportingworld/1384732
(There is a prompt when booking to state ‘Montpelier High School’)
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCY - ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Administration Assistant join our school to support the Senior Leadership Team in providing general clerical, administrative and financial support.
For further information and to apply please visit the E-ACT website.
Scan the QR code to book
Meet The Tutor Evening - Head Of Year Information
Thank you to parents and carers for attending our Meet the Tutor evening at the beginning of Term 1. The slides from the Heads of Year presentation for each year group can be found on our website.
Online Safety Updates
For online safety updates please visit our website here.
For general enquiries, please email mhs-info@mhs.e-act.org.uk telephone 0117 942 4328
For attendance, please email mhs-attendance@mhs.e-act.org.uk telephone 0117 942 4328 option 1
For safeguarding, please email mhs-info@mhs.e-act.org.uk or telephone 0117 942 4328
For SEND, please email mhs-senco@mhs.e-act.org.uk or telephone 0117 942 4328
For wellbeing support when school is closed, please email mhs-info@mhs.e-act.org.uk
If you believe you or someone else is in danger call the Police – 999