Jul 23, 2024
Monday 22nd July marked the launch of the Olympics at Mountjoy School with a very special local guest making an appearance. Harry Stewart the Paralympic swimmer for Team GB started the day with a question and answer session for our KS3 and above students. This inspirational and uplifting talk gave the students an insight into the daily life of an athlete. Harry has so far won Gold at the European Para Swimming Championships, multi-classification Bronze at the world series event in Aberdeen and of course securing the para swimming national title in London at the Aquatics GB swimming.
The children loved the opportunity to talk to Harry and ask him questions about the sport. We were also privileged to hold his most precious medals.
Mountjoy School will be supporting Harry during his Olympic journey and you can too by watching the opening ceremony on the 28th August and Harry will compete on Monday 2nd September. Go Team GB!
Jul 23, 2024
Oak Class have been lucky enough to have sessions at Weymouth and Portland Adventure. Returning to see Darren and the team after quite a break, we last worked with them when we did NCS 2 years ago. Darren and Alan came into school in the Autumn term to meet the students and see what equipment we would need them to provide for successful visits. The first group to go were our leavers and they had all been part of the original group so knew how it all worked, wrestling with wetsuits once tried never forgotten!!! But we were definitely quicker at getting sorted this time 😊
We went as 2 groups with each group having 3 sessions each taking part in; kayaking, Powerboat rides, crabbing and Mega SUP. The weather across the six weeks may have been very ropey in some parts but on Thursdays we seemed to get the best of it and enjoyed several very sunny sessions and eating picnic lunch on the benches outside the Sailing Academy before heading back to school.
The WPA team were amazing at ensuring successful activities for all our students attending. Anyone looking for fun holiday activities check you their webpage and socials.
Apr 19, 2024
Important Reminder from Dorset Council: If your children use or are planning to use Post 16 SEND Travel Assistance, mark your calendars! The application deadline for September 2024 is 31st May.
For more information please visit Dorset Council Post 16 SEND Travel Assistance
