DATES TO REMEMBER

26 February - 1 March - Y11 PPE 2

29 February - Y11 - Y13 Careers Information Evening

4 March - Maths Department Pi Day

6 March - Y9, 10 and 11 UWE Fun Maths Roadshow

7 March - World Book Day

13 March - Y12 External Applicant Day

14 March - Y7 Careers Drop Down Day

14 March - Y10 Parents’ Evening

15 March - Red Nose Day

19 March - Y7 French and Spanish Spelling Bee Regional Final

21 March - World Poetry Day

28 March - Term 4 Ends

For further calendar dates please click here.

HEAD STUDENT TEAM

The Sixth Form Team would like to introduce our new Head Student Team. Our New Head Student, Chloe McGregor, ​comments:

'I am so excited and grateful to be a part of the Head Student Team 2024-2025. We were invited to apply by preparing a ​personal statement on why we wanted to be part of the Head Student Team and were then asked to interview for the specific ​position we wanted. This involved preparing and presenting a speech in two hours to deliver to our panel and peers, followed ​by a one-to-one interview with the Heads of Year and last year’s Head Student. I am so lucky to be surrounded by a fantastic ​team this year, and we are really looking forward to all that lies ahead.’

Miss Blything (Head of Year 13) would like to congratulate the new team on their roles. They will now be attending all the year ​group assemblies over the next few weeks to let the main school students know how they can support and inspire them to ​excel at Montpelier High School.

POST 18 CAREERS INFORMATION EVENING

We are hosting a careers information evening for students in Years 11, 12 and 13 from 6.30 - 7.15 pm on Thursday 29 ​February in the MHS Theatre. There will be representatives from The University of Bristol and ASK Apprenticeships (Western ​Training Provider Network) as well as key labour market information both locally and nationally to help students make decisions ​about their future. Please complete this form if you will be attending the evening. Students are welcome to attend with their ​parents/guardians, entrance will be via the glass doors on Cheltenham Road.

COMMUNITY MOT EVENT

We are DET Community - an organisation putting on free health and well being events in different parts of Bristol. Our events ​promote mental and physical health and wellbeing services in the local area, and include organisations giving free blood ​pressure checks and liver scans.

We are also really lucky to be hosting Each One Teach One who offer therapeutic advice for young people who are at risk, ​which is especially relevant as knife crime continues to be a problematic issue in Bristol's community.

For more information please click here.

Y11 APPLICATIONS TO V6 SIXTH FORM

All Y11 applicants to V6 Sixth Form have now met with a member of the sixth form team to discuss their applications and we ​are just finalising meetings with external applicants from other schools following high demand. All applicants will receive formal ​confirmation of their offer of a place by the end of April as detailed on our website (link below) which also includes key dates ​for next steps regarding transition to V6 Sixth Form including the Y12 Offer Holder Day on 27th June. Please note this date for ​your diaries as it will be a chance for students to experience taster lessons in their subjects of choice, meet other applicants ​and understand how to prepare for sixth form.

https://www.v6bristol.org/918/admissions-2024-25

If your child wishes to make a late application or for any queries around sixth form places please email info@v6bristol.org

YEAR 12: OXFORD UNIVERSITY VISITOR - 3PM, V7 CLASSROOM

A visitor from Oxford University is coming to speak to any interested Y12s on Tuesday 27 February about the application ​process and to answer any questions. We will be based in the V6 classroom.

Please do encourage your young person to come along if they are interested in applying to Oxford or Cambridge - and it would ​be helpful if they're thinking about Russell Group universities as well (they don't have to have been coming to the Oxbridge ​Enrichment – everyone is welcome).

BRISTOL PARENT CARERS EVENT

Come along to our free event, Together for SEND | Family and Practioner Support

Wednesday 20 March, 8.45 am – 4.45 pm

BAWA Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Road Filton BS34 7RG

(Free to families, £25 for school staff)

A whole day dedicated to offering solutions and connections for those navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and ​Disabilities (SEND) in Bristol. The event is then open to families and practitioners from 9 am and it concludes at 4.45 pm. ​Please only book one session per hour.

With an extensive lineup of 30 informative sessions covering all areas of SEND, this event is an opportunity to share knowledge ​and a platform to broaden understanding and ensure all families and practitioners are aware of the diverse range of support ​available within our local community.

We can assist families who need support to read or understand English. You can tell us about the support you need at ​checkout and we will do our best to help you.

We can reimburse the costs of bus tickets to this event for families on a low income. There is the option to select this at ​checkout. If you need additional support getting to this event please call, text or email us at 07306 650222 or ​sendevent2024@bristolparentcarers.org.uk and we will do our best to help you.

To book, please click here.

THE CHARLIE WALLER MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

The Charlie Waller Trust, works with young people, parents and carers, schools, colleges, universities and employers. All our ​work is based on sound evidence; it gives people the confidence and skills to look after their mental health. We have released ​a new series of free webinars about supporting young people with their mental health. Please sign up via the link on the ​website.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Mr Cordrey will be starting a new Guitar Ensemble on Thursday lunchtimes from 1.30 to 1.55 pm. The group will meet in MS1 ​and players of all abilities are very welcome to attend; no need to book a place, please just drop in.

WORLD BOOK DAY

We are looking forward to World Book Day on Thursday 7 March. This annual event is always joyful and a fantastic celebration ​of books and stories. Next week students will be given a £1 token that can be redeemed against one of the free WBD books or ​used toward the cost of a book priced £2.99 or more.

Students are welcome to come to school on World Book Day dressed as their favourite book characters - please note this is ​entirely optional. For more information please click here.