MVC Newsletter
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Half-termly newsletter from Melbourn Village College
Message from Head of School
MVC says thank you to Mr Bennet
It has been a very full half term and I hope that you enjoy reading about some of the many activities that have taken place over the past few weeks. This is our first halftermly newsletter and we hope, over the course of the year, that every pupil in our school will find themselves and some of their activities reported within it.
Mr Bennet kindly agreed to join us as Executive Headteacher in September 2022, combining working with MVC alongside St Peters School in Huntingdon.
We are very grateful for the leadership he has provided and, as he leaves us to return full-time to SPS, we wish him the very best and hope that he will remain a close friend of the school as we continue along the path to excellence upon which he has set the school.
College as principal and to work in partnership with staff, pupils, and parents as we go on a journey to excellence together.”
MVC welcomes new Principal The CAM Academy Trust has announced that Rachel Spencer, currently deputy headteacher at Mark Rutherford School in Bedford, will take up the position of Principal at Melbourn Village College in the new year. With extensive experience in school improvement and raising standards, Rachel Spencer will bring a fresh approach to the leadership team.
CEO of CAM Academy Trust, Claire Heald said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Rachel to the Trust. Melbourn has been on a very positive improvement journey over the last year and Rachel will be able to build on that, leading the school forward so it becomes the exceptional school its community deserves.”
The CAM Academy Trust believes that Rachel’s leadership will be instrumental in continuing the school’s improvement journey, as well as fostering a positive and inspiring learning environment for students.
Until Rachel Spencer takes up her role in January, Ms. Niki Smith will continue to act as interim Principal. Niki has played a key role in guiding the school through recent improvements, and will continue, in a senior leadership role as Head of School from January on, ensuring continuity and stability.
Principal designate, Rachel Spencer said: “I am thrilled to be joining the CAM Academy Trust at this extremely exciting time. It’s a privilege to join Melbourn Village
MVC and The CAM Academy Trust are confident that this exciting appointment will enable the school to provide the best educational opportunities for all its pupils.
Claire Heald meets staff & parents
session was followed at 6pm by an evening presentation, attended by over 120 parents and carers of MVC students. Claire spoke about the plans to improve the school and the work to ensure Melbourn is a great school for its community.
On Tuesday 22nd October, Claire Heald, CEO of The Cam Academy Trust visited MVC to speak to MVC staff and parents. Claire gave a very informative presentation to staff about her role at the Trust, and vision for the future direction of MVC. This
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AUTUMN TERM, Issue 1: October 2024
FORTHCOMING EVENTS NOVEMBER 4 November:
Y10 /11 Flu Vaccinations
12 November:
Y10/11 Valencia Trip Meeting
13 November:
DofE Bronze training online
14 November:
Y10 Parents’ Evening
17 November:
Wembley Trip
18-29 November: Y11 Mock Exams 20 November:
DofE Silver training online
28 November:
Lion King Trip
DECEMBER 2 December:
School Closed Professional Day
6 December:
Y10 Walk & Eat Tour, London
10 December:
Carols at Kings
10-12 December: Y10/11 Valencia Trip
11 December:
Y7-9 Flu Vaccinations
12 December:
Y9 Parents’ Evening
18 December:
Christmas Lunch
19 December:
Christmas Concert
20 December:
Last day of Autumn Term
JANUARY 6 January:
School Closed, Professional Day
7 January:
Start of Spring Term
View the full School Calendar here: www.melbournvc.org/news/calendar
Claire said, “We are keen to work in partnership with our parent community.”
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