DATES TO REMEMBER

22 May - Y10 Trip to Thorpe Park

23 May - Y10 Trip to Sky Studios

23 May - Schools of Sanctuary Celebration

24 May - Term 5 Ends

27 May - Disneyland Trip

3 June - Start of Term 6

10 - 11 June - Y10 GCSE Geography Trip

13 June - Triangular Sports Day

19 June - Y9 HPV Vaccines

22 June - Summer Fair

24 June - INSET Day 5

24 June - Y13 Prom

28 June - Y7 French and Spanish Spelling Bee National Final

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.

PSHE TERM 6

In PSHE this term:

• Y7 are exploring choices, influences and decision making. They will be looking at alcohol, tobacco and basic first aid.
  
• Y8 are going to discuss mental health and look at practical ways to maintain mental wellbeing.
  
• Y9 are continuing exploration of relationships and will be covering contraception, sexual health and unintended pregnancies.
  
• Year 10 finish the year with a focus on first aid.
  

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
  
• Second hand clothing in excellent condition
  
• 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.

YEAR 12 PRE-PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

All Year 12 students will be having pre-public examinations (mock exams) after May half term and have been working hard to prepare for these. We will be sending the finalised timetable for these to you and informing students of final arrangements next week. Students will continue to attend lessons around the examination times to allow teachers to support their revision and minimise lost learning time. Please do check your child knows what they need to do to revise/prepare: if they are unsure, they should ask their teacher for clarity.

STUDENTS SEEKING SANCTUARY

Eight lucky Montpelier High students heard from human rights activist, Jaz O'Hara this week, ahead of ‘A Day of Welcome’ on 14 June. She challenged us to think about how to make our school a more welcoming place for pupils seeking sanctuary or new to the community.

YEAR 12 EMPLOYABILITY DAY

On Tuesday 9 July, Y12 have their employability day where they learn about different careers and interview skills. This is a really valuable day for our year 12's and can really help them with their post-18 options. If you would be interested in volunteering for the day and giving your expertise to our year 12 students it would be greatly appreciated. Below is the agenda for the day:

• 11 am - arrival and welcome drink
  
• 11.20 - 1.20 pm - interview with students (Students will be interviewed by yourselves, again questions will be given to you)
  
• 1.20 - 2.00 pm - lunch (you will need to bring your own)
  
• 2 - 3pm - Career talk carousel (a short talk about how you got into the job and more information about that career and any questions from students)
  

If you are interested in helping out on this day can you please email me (sophie.hargreaves@montpschool.org) with a bit of information about your job role and company.

BRISTOL PARENT CARERS - WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE EVENT "TRANSITIONING INTO YOUNG ADULTHOOD"

Join us for a discussion on navigating the transition from childhood to young adulthood with your SEND child.

Date: Tue May 21, 2024

Time: 7pm - 9pm

This online session is a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain insights into the transition into young adulthood from the perspective of their young person who may be navigating this period of development.

Participation is free, please sign up here.

BRISTOL PARENT CARER FORUM ARE HIRING!

• Do you have experience working in a finance assistant, bookkeeping or similar role?
  
• Do you also have an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and excellent IT skills?
  

If so this job is for you!

• Hours: 6-10 hours per week
  
• Duration of Contract: Permanent Term Time Only or All Year Round as preferred (this post may be subject to future funding)
  
• Salary: £3,588 based on 6 hours a week TTO at £13 per hour
  

For further information,

• You can read the Job Ad here: https://bit.ly/financead2024
  
• You can read the Job Descriptions / Specification here: https://bit.ly/financejd2024
  
• And you can download the application form here: https://bit.ly/financeappmay2024
  

If you have any questions please direct them to info@bristolparentcarers.org.uk.

CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK - WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE YOUR TALENTS AND SKILLS IN A NEW SETTING? MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE? EARN SOME EXTRA MONEY?

Casual Youth Workers cover (primarily after school/evening based) sessions across Bristol and South Gloucestershire and can choose to pick up session cover which suits them, which makes it an ideal role for staff looking to pick up additional work that is flexible around their own commitments. As it is primarily evening-based activity, it can also compliment a daytime role, which often makes it an attractive extra role for education-based staff. It’s a great opportunity to work with a range of young people across various youth settings, as part of a brilliant team.

Please see job ad and application pack here Job Openings (peoplehr.net)

Queries relating to the role can be directed to recruitment@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk

FREE ONLINE EVENT - YOUR NEURODIVERSE CHILD AND SLEEP

For further information please click here.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ACCESS THE LINK TO SIGN UP AS A PARENT HELPER - THANKS!