WEEKLY BULLETIN
14 June 2024
Welcome from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Community
Transfer to E-ACT Update
I hope this bulletin finds you well and that your children are enjoying their learning experiences at our school. As always, we appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community.
I want to provide you with an important update regarding the transfer of our school from Venturers Trust (VT) to E-ACT. Unfortunately, this transfer has been delayed due to several factors beyond our control:
- DfE Capital Board Consideration: Our case is currently under review by the Department for Education's Capital Board, which is a crucial step in the process.
- Land Issues: There are ongoing land issues affecting the estate that need to be resolved before the transfer can proceed.
- General Election and Purdah: The uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election and the associated purdah period has also contributed to the delay.
While this delay is disappointing, I want to assure you that both VT and E-ACT colleagues are working diligently to ensure a smooth transfer. E-ACT staff are already collaborating closely with VT staff across our schools, demonstrating their commitment to making this transition successful.
At this moment, we do not know the exact date of the transfer, but we are working towards 1st September. I will keep you informed with any further updates as soon as we have more concrete information.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition period. Your support is invaluable to us as we navigate these changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Vanetta Spence
Headteacher
Messages for Parents
DATES TO REMEMBER 17 June - Y10 Food and Nutrition Trip 19 June - Y9 HPV Vaccines 20 June - Y9 Science Trip 22 June - Summer Fair 24 June - INSET Day 5 24 June - Y13 Prom 27 June - Fashion Show (to Society of Merchant Venturers and Parents, doors open 6.30 pm, show starts at 7 pm,) 28 June - Y7 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Performance 4 July - Summer Concert, 6 - 7.30 pm 4 July - Sports Day for Y7 and Y8 5 July - Fashion Show (St Paul’s Carnival Fringe Event, doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7.30 pm) 5 July - Year 11 Prom 8 July - Sports Day for Y9 and Y10 12 July - End of Term 6 and School Year For further calendar dates please click here. TERM DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024 - 2025 You can find the dates for our next school year here. |
GCSE & A LEVEL TIMETABLES AND INFORMATION Please go to our website here and scroll down for the full GCSE and A Level timetables, examination assembly and information. If you have not yet let us know how your child intends to collect their GCSE certificates later in the year, please complete this form. |
YEAR 11 PARENTS/CARERS- CONFIRMING YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND OUR Y12 OFFER HOLDER DAY ON THURSDAY 27 JUNE 2024 Further to the letter sent out to all Y11 students who have applied to V6 Sixth Form, thank you to all parents/carers who have confirmed that their child will attend our Y12 Offer Holder Day on Thursday 27 June from 8.25 am to 1.20 pm. The day is an important part of preparing for Sixth Form. During the day students will have a taster lesson in each of their chosen subjects and can find out about extra-curricular activities. There will also be the opportunity to meet other applicants, current students and staff and to have any questions regarding their transition to sixth form answered. Please email us at info@v6bristol.org to confirm whether your child is able to attend. |
SCAFFOLDING ON CHELTENHAM ROAD You may have noticed the long-term scaffolding on Cheltenham Road near the school entrance. This relates to roof repairs being made to the flats above that are completely separate to the school. We are aware the scaffolding is taking up some pavement space, so please take extra care as you and/or your child travel to and from school if passing that area of pavement. Thank you for your patience with this. |
REFUGEE WEEK We're proud to be taking part in this year's @RefugeeWeek, the world's largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, resilience and creativity of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Lots of free @RefugeeFestBRL events happening 🗓️ 17-23 June 2023 |
DT PROJECT - SOME family board games from year 9 |
LITTLE WANDLE PHONICS My name is Halima Mukit, I am the lead on Little Wandle Phonics Letters and Sounds Revised at Montpelier High School. On 18 June, we will be restarting the phonics program to help those students with their language, literacy and reading skills. This program allows students to progress and fill any gaps they have. The program consists of 4 levels: Start the Code, Grow the Code, Complete the Code and Beyond the Code, and we will be putting students in groups for the sessions. If your child is participating, we will be in touch with you. In order to participate your child will be screened accordingly and a need identified. These sessions will run during Tutor time, four times a week. The students will be assessed midway and at the end of the interventions. |
SUMMER FAIR - SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024 We’re looking forward to our annual summer fair on Saturday 22 June. We would be very grateful for donations of the following items to be brought to Reception if you are able to contribute: Second hand uniform Second hand books, especially GCSE or A level revision guides Second hand fiction books Raffle prizes Tombola prizes – sweets, chocolates or toiletries If you are able to help the Friends of Montpelier High on the day, please let us know using this form. More information to follow in the coming weeks. |
Online Safety Updates
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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
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