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Christmas Jumper Day 8th December
We are celebrating Christmas Jumper Day on 8th December, which will hopefully bring some colour to this very gloomy December, and to raise funds for Save the Children. Please wear something Christmasy tomorrow and if you can, spare some change which will be...
Christmas Tree Festival at Bridport United Church 2023
Mountjoy are taking part in the Annual Christmas Tree festival at the Bridport United Church. The festival runs from 6th - 17th December. Our Tree is number 34 on a theme of 'Belonging', to the right of the entrance, featuring artwork from Acorns, Elm, Hazel and Oak....
Magdelen Farm Elm & Juniper Class December 2023
Our 2nd visit to the farm for some of Juniper and Elm pupils. A cold and damp morning greeted us for our visit. Even Icicles were seen on the thatched roof of our base the round house. We were talked through the rules of the farm before snack. First we fed the goats,...
Local Post 16 and 19 Open Days
There are some local Post 16 and 19 providers with upcoming open days, it's never too early to have a look and see what is on offer in readiness for those key transitions: https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/Events/ - Specific High Needs and SEN Event Monday 4th December - need...
Magdelen Farm Elm & Juniper Class Autumn Term 2023
A dry sunny day ahead for our first visit to Magdalen Farm for some pupils from Juniper and Elm class. Wellies on we went up to feed the pigs some chopped apples. The pigs were very happy to see us. Some of us were a bit unsure at first but we all helped to feed them,...
Parent Christmas Meet Up
A Project to Improve Parents’ Relationships
FREE support programme available for parents in conflict with Dorset Council.
Off site exploration for Laurel Class Autumn Term 2023
On Friday 17th November Laurel class spent the day at Magdalen Farm learning about all aspects of the farm life. This was an amazing day and all the students were fully engaged in all the activities. We helped care for the farm animals and learnt about organic welfare...
Juniper walk
Some of Juniper had a lovely walk today in the sunshine. We enjoyed looking at the shops in Beaminster and going into CO-OP to buy some chocolate biscuits!
Secondary age group PE carousel – Hockey Autumn Term 2023
This school year we have started our secondary age group PE Friday afternoon carousel. The first group had a hot start to the half term of hockey and a wet finish, All progressed well learning a new sport, and new skills and showed great potential. [gallery...
Ash class enjoying a varied curriculum Autumn Term 2023
Ash class have had fun learning a rich and varied curriculum ranging from Conker games to cooking on a Thursday - Simple dishes to do at home for lunch.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Autumn Term 2023
Ash have launched into their Duke of Edinburgh awards, choosing something new to learn...
Ash class working with Bank of Dreams & Nightmares Autumn Term 2023
Students in Ash class got to work with a local charity, The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares, to make their own product review channel named by Ash students as "Mash"
Ash Farm Trip Autumn Term 2023
Our trip to a past pupils farm in Swyer, pupils watched a lamb being born with the help of the farmer and fed the lambs who needed extra care.
Signed Stories – The Sandcastle
Signed Stories – Elmer
Signed Stories – We’re Going On A Bear Hunt
Signed Stories – Put It Back
Signed Stories – Cat in the Hat
Signed Stories – The Journey
Signed Stories – The Silent Owl
Signed Stories – The Gruffalo
Podcasts – Parenting With Purpose – Legal Insights for SEN Families
These podcasts have been created to help parents navigate the transition to adulthood. Follow the link for more information, a short 'trailer' and the full podcasts... Podcasts - Parenting With Purpose - Legal Insights for SEN Families - Mogers Drewett ...
Mental Health Resources
The Education Hub lists useful mental health resources in case you are worried about your child's wellbeing. The resources are dedicated to children and young people’s general mental health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on mindfulness with developing coping...
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Harvest Festival
Thank you to the staff and parents / carers of Mountjoy School for being so generous with donations of food for our Harvest Festival, which has gone to the Beaminster Food Bank. Our assembly, led by Rev Jo Neary, Pioneer Priest, was full of singing and thankfulness...
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Summer Reading Challange
The Summer Reading Challenge 2023 is on now! Audio books (these are loaned out on Playaway devices too!) are as valid as any books you read. 6 books gets a certificate. For more information visit Summer Reading Challenge Have fun reading!
Sign Along Week 2
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Donkey Sanctuary
A lovely sunny visit to the The Donkey Sanctuary where we met lots of Donkeys and had fun in the park. Lunch was enjoyed in the sunshine and although very busy everyone had fun and enjoyed the day, click on the link for more info. A lovely place to go with lots to do...
9 Springs 2023
A day at Nine Springs in Yeovil was enjoyed by families with lots to see and do. A trip around the park led us past the springs and we saw ducks, fish and ended in the cafe for a milkshake or two. We found painted stones on the trail, even Theo found one, a great...
Readathon
How fantastic! All your Readathon sponsorship money totalled £92.00. What a fantastic achievement. Watch the video by Sir Tony Robinson by clicking here:
Bridport Family Meet Up Summer 2023
The weather was on our side and we had a good time at the park, some of the children ventured on to the higher apparatus and navigated this fantastically. Theo The Therapy dog came along too and the children and young people enjoyed being with him. Theo really enjoyed...
Music Club
We recently had an after school Music Club which was lead by Gary from Open Orchestra and Ellie from B Sharp. All the children had a lovely time exploring various musical instruments and singing.
Sign up to test the new local offer.
Dorset Council are looking for parents or carers of children who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) to do some user testing on the Dorset Council website - specifically on the SEND Local Offer web pages. This will involve you doing 5 simple tasks on...
Dorset Youth launch a new website.
Dorset has launched a new site for Dorset Youth with lots of advice for young people. Young peoples' pages including mental health, sexual health, SEND, LGBT etc. https://dorsetyouth.com/
Sports Gold
We are delighted to announce that we Mountjoy School, have achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for...