May 21, 2026
On Wednesday 20th May, Kat had the fantastic honour of being invited to Buckingham Palace to join other Duke of Edinburgh leaders in celebrating the Award’s 70th anniversary.
The celebration included inspiring talks from supporters of the Award. Sam Thompson spoke openly about the importance of supportive school staff in helping him manage ADHD, while Gareth Malone highlighted the powerful role music can play in supporting our mental health. The Duke of Edinburgh himself gave heartfelt thanks to all the leaders, volunteers and parents who help young people achieve their Awards.
It was also wonderful to hear how the Award continues to become more accessible for young people with additional needs. At Mountjoy, we are proud to offer Bronze and Silver Awards to our KS4 and Post-16 students – and who knows, perhaps Gold in the future… and maybe even a trip to the Palace for our students one day!
A truly memorable and inspiring experience.
May 21, 2026
Year 10s have been completing visits to the local colleges to help them decide on their next steps and whether it may be college or 6th form. This year we have enjoyed seeing the new Cove at Weymouth. Yeovil College which is also updating and building new facilities and EMA who also had new parts added since our last visits. All good news for our students who will decide on the best routes for themselves.
May 21, 2026
We continue to have a lot of fun in You Do Music sessions! The children and young people are really gaining in musical skills across the year and several have settled with a particular instrument. We have a keyboard section, a drumming and other percussion section, and a very accomplished Soundbeam player, who plays his instrument by controlled head movements.
In addition to the main session with a dozen students, we also have a sensory session, based in Juniper class and joined by some of the younger children. We have an opening and closing song, and in between we make music, and also listen to some live music in different styles and say whether or not we like it. Some students are starting to indicate a definite preference for quieter music.
The main You Do Music group, along with the Sing and Sign Choir, will be performing in Lyme Regis as part of the B Sharp festival on 27th June. Our slot will be at about midday. Do come and support us there.
Gary, Tim and Louise – the You Do Music team.
May 21, 2026
Some of the students in Ash and Oak have been on their expeditions working towards their Bronze & Silver Awards. Last week they enjoyed walking in the West Dorset countryside and having some well-earned time in nature. Some students chose to stay and camp on the school field where we had the fire pit lit and we cooked some “Smores” whilst star gazing.
May 7, 2026
We currently have the following vacancies:
Headteacher Headteacher – Mountjoy School in Beaminster – Dorset Council
Cleaner Cleaner at Mountjoy School in Beaminster – Dorset Council
Childcare Assistant Childcare Assistant at Mountjoy School in Beaminster – Dorset Council
Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Mountjoy School in Beaminster – Dorset Council
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May 6, 2026
Our next Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 12th May
