What’s on @ Monkton Summer Term 2025
Senior School
Sports Day at Bath University, Tuesday 24th June
WELCOME
Welcome to the Summer Term Monkton Community events programme 2025
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Summer term What’s On Guide. The Summer is always a packed term full of a whole host of activities and events for our Monkton Community to look forward to and culminating with our fantastic End of Year Celebrations.
The beautiful Monkton Valley will once again set the backdrop for our ‘Wild Shakespeare’ day, with a special outdoor performance of ‘The Twelfth Night’ from our Senior School students. We also look forward to The Open, our Year 8 Play, and performances at various concerts.
To close out the year, pupils from the Prep and Senior School, together with All Hallows, will come together for one of the highlights of the summer calendar, The Longmead Music Festival. Prize Giving celebrations and leavers’ ceremonies for Nursery to Year 13, will follow, along with other creative end of year exhibitions taking place across both sites, including an Expressive Arts week at the Prep and annual Art Show at the Senior.
The sports calendar is packed with rowing, cricket, athletics, swimming and tennis. Our boat crews will be on the water hoping for success at the National Schools Regatta and to qualify once again for the Henley Royal Regatta. We are delighted to host the IAPS National Triathlon for the third year, as well as our own ‘Try-athlon’ for the whole Prep School. Our Senior Sports Day will take place at Bath University for the second consecutive year, with all parents invited to watch what is always a fun but competitive event.
It is the term for residential trips with many in the Prep Upper School getting the opportunity to embark on adventures and make lasting memories. And after months of preparation, our Senior School students will be heading off on their Mountain Challenge and DofE expeditions to Dartmoor, Snowdonia and the Cotswolds.
As always, we wish our Year 11 and 13 pupils the very best with their GCSE and A Level exams, and I look forward to meeting many of you and celebrating the past year at these upcoming events.
Chris Wheeler Principal, Monkton
Combe School
What’s on @ Monkton Summer Term 2025 APRIL
KEY
MSS - Senior School
MPS - Prep School
OMs - Old Monktonians
MPC - Monkton Parent Community
Events and details are correct at the time of printing, but could remain subject to change.
SATURDAY 19TH APRIL
MSS | 08.00 | Dartmoor
Monkton Mountain Challenge
Organisational skills are tested as students set up tents, distribute military rations, and explore ancient rock paths.
TUESDAY 22ND APRIL
MSS | All Day | BBC Broadcasting Cardiff Expressive Arts Scholars’ Trip
WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL
MSS | Assembly Hall
Year 9 Romeo and Juliet Performance
A fresh take on Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, performed by our talented Year 9 students. Expect passion, drama, and powerful storytelling as they bring Romeo and Juliet to life on stage.
FRIDAY 25TH APRIL
MSS | 19.00-20.00
Meet Bradley and Clare Salisbury
Future Principal Bradley Salisbury, and his wife Clare Salisbury, will be meeting families and hosting a short conversation to give a flavour of his experience to date.
SATURDAY 26TH APRIL
MSS | 10.30-12.00 | Monkton Senior School Senior Open Morning
A chance for prospective families to see the exciting opportunities that Monkton has to offer. Meet with staff and pupils to get an insight into how you can be known, inspired and ambitious at Monkton.
SATURDAY 26TH APRIL
MSS | All Day | Nottingham Junior Inter Regional Regatta
Selected Year 11 crews will have the opportunity to compete at a high level against top regional teams from across the country.
MSS | 21.30-22.30 Sixth Form Pearce Centre Social
SUNDAY 27TH APRIL
MSS | All Day Trip to Thorpe Park
OMs | 10.30-16.00 | Longmead OM Cricket
WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL
OMs | 19.15-22.30 | Dining Hall Chaplaincy Life Dinner
What’s on @ Monkton Summer Term 2025 MAY
KEY
MSS - Senior School
MPS - Prep School
OMs - Old Monktonians
MPC - Monkton Parent Community
Events and details are correct at the time of printing, but could remain subject to change.
THURSDAY 1ST MAY
MSS | 18.30-20.30 | Music Studios The Scott & Lynn & Piano Thing
FRIDAY 2ND MAY
MPC | 15.30 | Monkton Prep School MPC Colour Run
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY
MPS | Mill on the Brue Year 4 Trip to Mill on the Brue
THURSDAY 8TH MAY
OMs | 19.00-22.00 | Old Hall Lt Col West VC DSO Memorial Dinner
SATURDAY 10TH MAY
MPS & MSS | All Day Year 6 Assessment Day
MSS | 14.00-16.00 Super Saturday of Sport
Prospective families are invited to join us on fixtures’ afternoon and soak up the atmosphere, as well as chat to staff, pupils and parents, as our school teams compete in our major sports.
MONDAY 12TH MAY
MPS | 14.45-16.00 | Law Year 5 & 6 Poetry Slam
Expect original verses, bold performances, and plenty of poetic flair in this celebration of spoken word.
TUESDAY 13TH MAY
MSS |19.00-21.00 | Bowerman Soiree of Song
MSS | All Day | We the Curious Year 12 Psychology Trip
FRIDAY 16TH MAY
MSS | 19.00-21.30 | Assembly Hall EMART Awards
An evening to celebrate the talent, dedication, and achievements of our pupils across the expressive arts.
FRIDAY 16TH - MONDAY 19TH MAY
MSS |Snowdonia Monkton Mountain Challenge
An unforgettable adventure as students take on the Snowdonia Mountain Challenge—testing endurance, teamwork, and resilience while exploring the stunning landscapes of North Wales.
SATURDAY 17TH MAY
MPS | 09.30-11.30 Prep Open Morning
A chance for prospective families to see the exciting opportunities that Monkton has to offer. Get an insight into how you can be known, inspired and ambitious at Monkton.
FRIDAY 23RD MAY
MSS | All Day | Nottingham National Schools’ Regatta
The UK’s premier junior rowing event, bringing together over 5,000 competitors aged 14–18. A prestigious and exciting opportunity for our rowers to compete on a national stage.
What’s on @ Monkton Summer Term 2025
KEY
MSS - Senior School
MPS - Prep School
OMs - Old Monktonians
MPC - Monkton Parent Community
Events and details are correct at the time of printing, but could remain subject to change.
SUNDAY 1ST JUNE
MSS | 09.45-13.30 | Saltford Julian Bewick Memorial Regatta
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE
MSS | 16.30-17.30 | Assembly Hall LAMDA Live!
An evening of live performances showcasing the LAMDA pieces our students have been working hard to perfect. Join us to celebrate their talent, expression, and dedication to the dramatic arts.
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE
MSS | 19.00-22.30 | Dining Hall Senior Sports Dinner
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE
MPS | All Day Hatton Water Park Trip
Packed with slides, splashes, and laughter, it’s the perfect way for boarders to unwind and make lasting memories with friends.
SUNDAY 8TH JUNE
MSS | 18.30-20.00 | Dining Hall ICOM Leavers’ Dinner
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE
OMs | 10.30-17.30 | Chapel Celebrating 100 Years of Monkton’s Chapel
A special celebration marking 100 years of Monkton’s chapel—a century of faith, community, and inspiration. An occasion to reflect, give thanks, and honour this remarkable milestone in the school’s history.
MONDAY 16TH JUNE
MPS | 13.00 | Dartmoor Year 8 Leavers’ Trip to Dartmoor
FRIDAY 20TH & SUNDAY 22ND JUNE
MSS | Nutfield Lawn
Friday 19.00-20.30 | Sunday 14.00-15.30 Wild Shakespeare ‘Twelfth Night’
Expect mischief, music, and mayhem as students bring the magic of Shakespeare to life with energy and flair.
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE
MPS | 09.30-14.00 Years 4-8 Sports Day
TUESDAY 24TH JUNE
MSS | 13.00-17.00 | Bath University Senior Sports Day
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE
MSS | 10.00-12.45 | Longmead Prize Giving
THURSDAY 26TH JUNE
MSS | 19.00-21.30 | Assembly Hall The Open
FRIDAY 27TH JUNE
MSS | 18.00-21.00 | Longmead Longmead Festival
A highlight of the Monkton calendar, Longmead Festival is a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and achievement.
MONDAY 30TH JUNE
MPS | 19.00 | Law Year 7 & 8 Lion King
TUESDAY 1ST JULY
MPS | All Day | Cheltenham Year 7 & 8 Great Big Dance Off Finals
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE
MSS | 19.00-23.00 Year 13 Leavers’ Ball