12 July 2024

Welcome from the Headteacher

Dear Parents and Community,

As we reach the end of another successful academic year at Montpelier High School, I would ​like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all parents and carers for your unwavering support and ​cooperation throughout the year. Your involvement has been instrumental in our students' ​achievements and the smooth running of the school.

Gratitude to Staff and Students

I must also express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff, whose hard work and ​commitment have been exemplary. They have gone above and beyond to provide our students ​with the best possible education and opportunities. To our wonderful students, your hard work, ​resilience, and enthusiasm have been inspiring. You have made us all proud.

Highlights of the Year

This year has been filled with memorable events and accomplishments. We had a fantastic ​Work Experience Week where our students gained invaluable insights into the professional ​world. Our School Play was a resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent within our ​student body. The School Fair was a delightful event, bringing together our community in a ​celebration of creativity and collaboration.

Our students showed exceptional focus and determination during the exam weeks, and we are ​eagerly awaiting the results of their hard work. The Disneyland trip was a magical experience, ​creating lasting memories for all who attended. The Outward Bound and Malaga Trip provided ​our students with the opportunity to develop their teamwork and leadership skills in a ​challenging and exciting environment. Additionally, our concerts throughout the year have ​highlighted the musical talents of our students, leaving audiences thoroughly impressed. The ​list goes on.

Start of Term Information

As we look forward to the new academic year, please note the following important dates and ​reminders:

• The first day of term for Year 7, Year 11, and Year 13 students is Tuesday, 3 September at ​8.35 am.
  
• All other students will start on Wednesday 4 September at 8.35 am.
  

Uniform Expectations

We remind you that we expect all students to be in correct school uniform from the first day of ​school. The uniform list can be found on our website. If any parents are struggling with ​obtaining the correct uniform, please contact us for support. Students not in correct uniform ​will be loaned items for the day. Please note that blazers are compulsory as coats will be kept ​in lockers during the day.

Locker Use

Students are also reminded to bring padlocks for their lockers on the first day. This will allow ​them to keep their items safe and store heavier items during the day.

FAREWELL MESSAGES

Marianne McMahon - Head of History: Marianne's exceptional knowledge and dedication to ​her students, team, and the school have been invaluable. She has always held the students at ​the heart of all of her work at the school. We wish her the best in her new adventures outside of ​education.

Ekta Shetty - Maths: Ekta has been a dedicated tutor, an excellent support to staff and ​students, and a committed NEU union rep. We are glad she spent her ECT years with us and ​wish her all the best as she travels the world.

Katie Adams-Foot - Head of Year and Key Stage in Maths: Katie has brilliantly contributed to ​the leadership of our school. We hope to see her back as a casual teacher after the summer.

Frankie MacDonald - Biology Teacher: Frankie's excellent subject knowledge has been a ​great asset. We know she will excel as she takes on a leadership role in another school.

Lydia Fan - English: Lydia's expert work with our students has been greatly appreciated. She ​will be missed, but we wish her the best as she moves to a school closer to home.

Mary Ellis - Art Teacher: We will miss Mary's expert teaching and are thankful for her support ​in remodelling our curriculum. She is off to deliver art in a smaller setting, and we wish her all ​the best.

Paul Jackson - Head of Site Team: Paul is retiring after a long career as an engineer and his ​dedicated work with us. We thank him for all his hard work keeping us safe.

Vicky Smart - Maths Teacher: Vicky has been a great addition to our Year 7 team in her first ​year of teaching. We look forward to seeing her again in the future.

Kaitlin Fincham - Art and DT Support: Kaitlin has provided exceptional support to our Art and ​DT departments and our Fashion show. We are excited to welcome her back in the autumn as ​part of our casual teaching team.

Nafeesa Malik - Assistant Headteacher: Nafeesa has pioneered our early work on DEI and ​curriculum development. This is not a farewell, as we look forward to her return in the autumn ​as she joins our casual teaching team.

Marjori Hernandez – Spanish Teacher: Marjori was a great addition to the Languages Team in ​January. Stepping in for a 6 month contract, she has supported the team well with her excellent ​teaching and learning. We wish her the best with her new role.

Lindsay Newman - Administrator for V6: after 15 years with the school, Lindsay is relocating ​and starting her well earned retirement. She has been the figurehead of V6, always calm, ​cheerful and ready to help, whilst simultaneously organising admissions for Year 12, co-​ordinating 6th form events amongst a multitude of other things. Mrs Newman will be greatly ​missed.

Wishing You a Restful Summer

Finally, I wish you all a restful and enjoyable summer break. Take this time to relax and ​recharge. We look forward to welcoming our students back in September, ready for another ​year of learning and growth.

Yours sincerely

Vanetta Spence

Headteacher

Messages for Parents

For online safety updates please visit our website here.

For general enquiries, please email mhs-info@montpschool.org telephone 0117 942 4328

For attendance, please email mhs-attendance@montpschool.org telephone 0117 942 4328 option 1

For safeguarding, please email mhs-safeguarding@montpschool.org or telephone 0117 942 4328

For SEND, please email mhs-senco@montpschool.org or telephone 0117 942 4328

For wellbeing support when school is closed, please email mhs-safeguarding@montpschool.org

If you believe you or someone ​else is in danger call the ​Police – 999