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This city of sanctuary weekend Bristol Old Vic are opening its doors to offer festival-goers an extra special behind the scenes tour of the UK’s oldest working theatre.  Standing on King Street for 258 years, our walls have a lot to say about the changing face of Bristol. Come on in and learn about the people, movements and moments that have shaped who we are today, and how they connect us to the rest of the world… 

Tours are free but space is limited, please reserve your spot via this link.

SGS College have just launched a new Apprenticeship in Sport, with partners "SHINE", for any student over 16 years old. 

There is an information event at the WISE Campus on Tuesday 25 June 1.00pm to 4.00pm. 

Sign up required using email or QR code on flyer attached. 

Year 10 SELT team are holding a Preloved/vinted clothing sale on Wednesday 26 June at lunch time in the main hall and after school.

• Years 8 & 9 @ 12.05 to 12.45pm

• Years 7 & 10 @ 1.05 to 1.45pm

Lots of great choices for everyone. Please come along and support.

CASH only  - come and find a bargain for you and the family!

All money raised and any items left over will be given to the Year 10 SELT charity - St Peters Hospice.

This is to let you know that in-store appointments are now available and can be booked one month in advance, stores also attend to walk-in appointments.  Expert staff will show you around the store where you can find all the necessary uniforms and accessories for Back to School.  

If you can’t attend your local store or a 1:1 appointment, you can still shop online 24/7.

CTA: Book your appointment on your school page at www.monkhouse.com. Find out more here 

Mr Arnold and Miss Svitska would like to shout out to Ryan 7DS for always doing the right thing and supporting others! 

Keep up the amazing work! 

From Mr Moody:  Shout out to Sonny - 7DS for amazing work in recent PE lessons! 

On Wednesday 19 June, 170 Year 9 students had a day out to Alton Towers to enjoy the rides and attractions.  The students represented themselves and the school brilliantly! 

The weeks assembly marked June as Pride month.  Teachers spoke to Year 9 student about their LGBTQ heroes.  Year 9 behaved excellently and absorbed the important messages. 

Work experience planning for next year is underway if you are part of a company that can offer placements please get in touch with careers@cotham.bristol.sch.uk

Iris and Archie  - for showing a passionate interest in your chosen issue for Verbatim Theatre.

Spear's first day of the new programme - Tuesday 25 June !  The summer is an ideal time for young people to get into work and prepare for College.  Spear use coaching to empower and upskill young people to be ready for the workplace.  A six-week foundation course followed by a year of follow up support.  If you are 16-24 years old,  not in employment or education, available 4 afternoons a week for the next 6 weeks.  T 07561 658320, Spear Bristol, Bristol BS8 3BN .www.spearbristol.co.uk.

Just a quick line to let you know where to look for activities for current Year 11 leavers to take part in this summer.  There are events and activities happening all over the city to entertain, build skills and inform young people on their next steps.  Please click here.

On Monday 1 July, 7 Year12 students are going to be competing in the first heat of the Bristol YouthTalks competition!  Each student has to create and deliver a TED-style talk on a topic that interests or matters to them.  We have a great range of topics from online pandemics to beatboxing, and it would be brilliant if their peers could come along and support.  The competition will be taking place in the Main School Library from 4.30pm-6.00pm. 

We have launched Sparx Reader for KS3.  Students are set a weekly homework to gain 300 Sparx Reader Points (roughly 30 mins of careful reading).  The platform tailors reading to each student to build crucial academic reading skills.  A range of interesting texts are available for students to select.  Reading can be completed on devices with internet access.  All are expected to complete this homework in line with the school's homework policy and to support their progress in reading.

The Steel Pans Summer concert takes place on Wednesday 3 July 2024.  Doors open at 6.00pm and the concert starts at 6:30pm. 

The prefects are beginning their new roles of responsibility across the next few weeks.  They were very keen in their interviews to get involved in school activities as well as connecting with younger year groups.  They will be helping on the Tuesday 2 July with the School wide general election, encouraging students to take part in democracy and organise/count the votes.  They will also be helping in the Year 6 transition afternoon to help guide our newest Cotham students which will be very exciting!

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