2025 Montgomery Academy
Easter 2025
At this time of year, when spring is in the air, we look back and consider everything that has happened since the Christmas break. Considering this is the shortest and most compact term of the year, it is no less filled with amazing opportunities and achievements from the students.
Year 11 have started their final run towards the end of exams, for the most part, with gusto and enthusiasm. The ‘Stop the Drop’ campaign has been really well attended this year, and the maturity shown by our Year 11 students has been incredible. Following the mock exams, we have met with each student to look at where they are, how we can support them, and which intervention sessions are best placed to help them achieve their very best in the exam season. We will be open over the Easter break in order to offer even more support to the students, helping them with those last-minute anxieties over areas they need to revise. There has also been our annual visit of Humanutopia to the school for the Year 11 students. This is always a cathartic process for the students and incredibly helpful and insightful at such an opportune moment of their maturation process.
School events and trips have been numerous this term, with everything from competitions in science, ‘Top of the Bench’ at Preston, and MFL, ‘Think like a linguist,’ allowing students to experience the academic options in post-16 and university settings, to the Rome adventure, where the students were given the opportunity to soak up the culture of a different country. Students had the opportunity to go and see one of their set texts for English, ‘An Inspector Calls,’ which always helps with context, seeing the script come to life, and also watching the process by which the author intended the play to be experienced.
Over 45 students were entered into the UK Maths Challenge, which is mentioned later on in the newsletter, while on a more artistic front, the Arts department have had both visiting artists and the Lancashire Music bus coming in to work with our students. And at the end of this term will be the much-anticipated school show, ‘Legally Blonde.’
The LGBTQ+ club has reopened with Miss Wright at the helm, and the students have been looking at historical figures, amongst other things, which they have started to display around school. Looking further into the newsletter, you will see more information on that.
The Library has also been busy with new collections of books. The digital library has extended its range, and there are new fun activities taking place after school with reading challenges and clubs.
We have had dance competitions, Shakespeare performances, students being accepted onto football teams, and college applications for performing arts colleges at the highest levels.
Haven Holidays has visited school to work with Year 10 on employability skills and CV workshops. Year 9 this term has been choosing their option choices, the deadline for which was Friday 21st March. To achieve this, they have been supported in a number of ways, starting with the Options evening, followed by 1:1 interviews with each of the students, who showed incredible maturity in their thought processes, preparation, and questions. After they met with staff, they then went on to try the options taster sessions, where they chose 4 options to try before making final decisions. This has been a great process, led well by Mr Gordon, and the students have exemplified the SMART ethos of the school.
There are always a wide range of sporting opportunities at Montgomery, and this term has been no different, with Indoor athletics and countless matches in netball, rounders, football, basketball, and badminton. All of which will be detailed and pictorially represented further along in the newsletter.
Not to be missed have also been some of the GCSE exams in both Drama and Food & Nutrition, where the students have practised and demonstrated their skills to the best of their abilities, and now all that is left to do for those segments is await the final results in August. We also looked at moderation with some of the Year 11 subjects as well.
STEAM Club have run their ‘Who murdered Mr Careless?’ sessions, with the prime suspects from amongst the staff having their mugshots taken in preparation for our budding
criminologists and police teams to solve the ‘Whodunnit?’ crime.
Years 7, 8, and 11 have had their Progress Evenings with staff and parents. I hope you were able to join us for those, as attendance levels have been the best we have known since my time here. If not, we look forward to seeing you at our next opportunity to work together to support the students’ process. In the meantime, if you do have any questions on aspects of the curriculum, behaviour, or support options offered by the school, please do feel free to contact us.
Every time I look at all the things that we squeeze into a term with the students, I am able to sit back and admire the quality and dedication of the people who surround me. So, as always, thank you to our fantastic staff for their tireless work and continual support.
To the students, enjoy your two-week break, unless you are in Year 11, who need some break as well as some revision. I look forward to seeing as many Year 11 students as possible for the Easter School revision sessions.
Have a great Easter everyone!
Mr. Careless
Uniform at Montgomery Academy
All items should have the student’s full name on them.
Main uniform- the following items are essential Montgomery Academy maroon blazer with logo
White school shirt (open necked blouses and polo shirts are not allowed)
Black full length regulation school trousers or a Montgomery Academy skirt. (Skirts should be no more than 2 inches or 5cm above the floor when kneeling down)
Plain black school socks OR plain opaque black tights. (No leg warmers or leggings)
Montgomery year group tie of the correct colour
Sturdy black school shoes (not training shoes) (No white/coloured soles, no stripes, no piping, no logos, no boots, no backless shoes or sandals). A student wearing other footwear for medical reasons should provide a doctor’s note. WE REGRET THAT A LETTER FROM PARENTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. If a student is not in correct footwear then they will be expected to borrow some shoes from our stock in the standards room.
Outdoor clothing is not to be worn inside the dining rooms or classrooms
Hoodies are not allowed in school and should not be worn instead of a suitable outdoor coat.
Students will need an adequate school bag to carry exercise books, A4 folders, P.E. kit and equipment at all times.
Montgomery v neck jumper (optional) but must be worn under blazers and not in place of a blazer.
Hairstyles must be suitable for the academy environment
If hair is dyed -only naturally coloured dyed hair is acceptable - no other dyed colours or streaks.
Tramlines or shaved head designs are not acceptable
Plain simple hair bands or hair slides (no flowers/ no scarves).
Hijabs
Jewellery is
1
natural/nude in colour.
Students arriving at school with bright coloured nail varnish or inappropriate acrylics will be asked to remove them.
Make up
Make up must be minimal and natural, with no false eye lashes. Any students not conforming to this will be asked to remove their make-up.
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Montgomery Academy Footwear
Marvellous Mathematics
Axiom Maths Circles
Our Axiom Maths Circles contined this term ran by Mr Diver and Miss Howsen-Tax in which some of our most enthusiastic mathematicians have been spending their tuesday afternoons working together to solve some tricky Maths problems! This programme is a UK wide initiative to encourage the love of mathematics and further deeper understanding.
UK Maths Challenge
This term our Year 10s and Year 9s had the chance to take part in the Intermediate UK Maths Challenge, applying their mathematical knowledge and problem solving school. Montgomery Students earned 14 bronze and six silver certificates.
Well done to Oliver P of Year 9 who was best in school.
Science is ‘Spring-ing’ into action in 2025!
Engaging lessons – Microscopes, chemical reactions
The Science department at Montgomery Academy has enjoyed a very positive and action-packed start to 2024. Gone are the dark, cold autumn days and instead, the extra light brought about by Spring has ensured our team and our students have extra reasons to smile in s-block. Our ongoing aim is to motivate and inspire our students to share our passion for science and build an inclusive team ethos in the department; a culture that we believe will allow our students to reach their full potential. As well as continuing to offer our popular and well-established STEAM club and dissection club, we have continued our longstanding collaborations with the Institute of Physics and the Ogden Trust. Lots has gone on this term such as house challenges, competitions, staff training, transition activities with local primary schools and supporting new physics teachers of the future.
and more!
Our amazing science team continue to deliver exciting and engaging lessons to give the students the best hands-on experience.
In year 7 the students have been learning about different types of cells and have been using microscopes to observe the different organelles within them.
In year 8 they have been doing some amazing chemical reactions whilst
making observations such as temperature changes and colour changes. These include exothermic, endothermic and combustion reactions just to name a few.
In year 9 students have been learning about the structure and development of the atom
as well as explaining trends within the periodic table. The science teachers continue to enthuse our KS3 scientists of the future whilst also preparing our KS4 students for their GCSEs to give them the best opportunities moving forwards.
Dissection Club –For the brave ones!
Mr Johnston continues to lead dissection club again this year. So far, they have learned about the circulatory system by observing the different chambers of the heart.
They have also dissected lungs to learn about how it is adapted for aerobic respiration. Hopefully, this is just the beginning for those surgeons of the future.
NEXT...
It will be eyes for those future opticians and optometrists.
Norbreck Students dissect hearts at Montgomery!
We were also very proud to welcome 90 students from one of our feeder primary schools – Norbreck primary – to carry out a heart dissection on Thursday 13th February. These dissections were led by Dr Hutchinson, Mr Mistry and Mr Mason and students and staff all had a great time. The year 6 pupils were very mature and safe and the student helpers in year 11 and year 10 were a credit to the school. All involved had great fun whilst learning some amazing facts about the heart. We look forward to welcoming Norbreck and other primary schools back for more exciting science activities.
Top of the bench competition
Our senior lab technician Mrs Bach had the pleasure of taking 4 of our enthusiastic science students to the top of the bench competition at UCLAN Preston.
There was a chemistry lab challenge in the morning followed by some fun forensics’ activities in the afternoon. The team worked together brilliantly and were a credit to the school. Excellent work team Montgomery for making us proud!
Supporting physics teachers of the future
As part of our partnership with the Ogden Trust and Lancaster University we had the pleasure to welcome 3 Physics undergraduates from Lancaster University that are aspiring to become teachers.
They each planned a 30-minute lesson and delivered it to 3 of our year 9 classes. They taught topics such as electromagnetism and static electricity. Our experienced teaching staff then gave them feedback and encouragement to support their growth and development. We wish all three of them the best of luck in the future and hope they go on to be very successful whether they decide to go into teaching or something else.
Staff training – Stimulating Physics Network
As part of our collaboration with the stimulating physics network and the institute of physics, we are fortunate to have received some excellent subject knowledge enhancement CPD
Chris Wallace has come into our science department to deliver 2 sessions on the topics of Electricity and Waves. We have
looked at exciting practicals and demonstrations that we can use to tackle misconceptions and give our students the best classroom
experience when learning about these challenging topics. We are very much looking forward to our third session on electromagnetism later this year.
Science House Challenge – Making rainbows
Next week we will be carrying out our 2nd house challenge of this academic year.
In the last house challenge students were using their ideas about forces and centre of mass to build the tallest paper tower. This house challenge will involve them using their knowledge of acids and alkalis to produce a rainbow in a test tube. The best rainbow will be the winner! Great care and patience are needed to be successful so which house will have the knowledge and skills to be the champions of making rainbows.
Sparx Science – Wanting the best for our students!
We are very delighted to have received a free trial of Sparx Science for the rest of this academic year. The students will already be familiar with Sparx maths.
This great platform offers personalised learning homework for every student. We want our students to retrieve the knowledge they have learned in lessons which will lead them to make greater progress and reach their maximum potential. We are currently trialling it with a few classes but after Easter will be looking to expand to many more classes and year groups. So far, we have been impressed with this new platform and hope the students will find this homework engaging and useful, hence leading to better outcomes.
Department but across the whole school. Students were in for a real treat this year with tutor group activities, quizzes and a Travelling Tale.
Students from each tutor group were invited to join our English Department and create their favourite book character using art materials and a potato.
The students were creative and imaginative in their choices, Miss Moody enjoyed judging the competition. As well as this ‘spudtastic’ event, students were quizzed on their favourite reads from the past and the present as part
of the World Book Day themed lessons. During tutor time, students created a three-course dinner menu for their five favourite book characters and included a range of foods and entertainment.
The Travelling Tale has now become an annual feature on World Book Day and a feature which is enjoyed by all students at the start of every lesson. This year’s travelling tale by Chris Priestley, was chosen by Mrs Walmsley. It was based around Japan and its culture, the book ‘Irezumi’, a form of Japanese tattoo art, follows the story of twelve-yearold Stephen Fletcher, a naval boy, and his shipmate Mattie who, after stepping of the docked naval ship, embark on a journey through the port of Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Their journey begins with a visit to a mysterious local tattoo parlour and ends in a horrifying monstrous discovery.
THE
ENGLISH LITERATURE TRIP TO
THE BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE
6TH FEBRUARY 2025
In February, the English department took 92 GCSE English Literature students from Years 10 and 11 to the famous Blackpool Grand Theatre to watch a live performance of Stephen Daldry’s National Theatre production of J.B. Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’.
As a text studied in class for GCSE, the play truly comes to life in the theatre, an experience that only enriches the students' understanding of the characters and the events of the play.
The performance received positive feedback from the
students and the enquiring questions asked on our journey home reflected what an amazing educational experience the students had enjoyed.
Priestley’s messages of community, responsibility, and class divide embedded
throughout the play were brought to life through the fantastic staging and amazing special effects which featured real rain and a model of an upper-class house, partially suspended, only added to the cultural experience of live theatre for our students.
ART EXHI BITION
The Gazette Young Seasiders Exhibition
Blackpool School of Arts’
Gallery, FY1 4ES 4th March - 28th March
Monday, 9am - 8pm
Tuesday, 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, 9am to 5pm
L LL L WEEL W E! E DOONE DONNE! O WELL DONE!
This year students from a range of year groups created some “Creepy Crawly” inspired art pieces which were then submitted to the exhibition. Well done to Samara P and Isla P who were the competition winners.
Special thanks to our other contributors; Elliemay F, Lyla M, Ashlea C, Alfie A, Ollie-George H, Erin D, Elizabeth N, Loralai W, Sidharth J, Elliot B, Siva J, Leo A, Aivan D, Macie C, Ellie T, Lola R, Gabriella V, Lee S, Noah B and Bethany C.
CONGRATULATIONS
Young Seasiders 2025 – well done to all FCAT students and staff involved with this years event held at B&FC.
A NIGHT OF CHILLS AND THRILLS AT THE LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE!
A group of Year 10 and 11 students had an unforgettable — and spine-tingling — evening at the Liverpool Playhouse, watching the record-breaking West End hit Ghost Stories by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.
The atmosphere was electric, the tension was palpable, and the play delivered jump scares and eerie moments that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. It was a masterclass in suspense and storytelling — a truly unfor-gettable theatrical experience!
CYBER SECURITY ADVENTURE
YEAR TEN CYBER SECURITY ADVENTURE AT BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE COLLEGE
Our Year Ten Computer Science students embarked on an exciting field trip to Blackpool and Fylde College, where they immersed themselves in the world of cyber security through a series of innovative activities.
The day began with an engaging live webinar led by an RAF leader who played a key role in the North West mission to build the national cyber centre in Lancashire. This inspiring session gave students a real-life insight into the dynamic field of cyber security and the significant work being done at a national level.
Following the webinar, the students were treated to an immersive theatre production performed by college students. The short production celebrated famous females in STEM, sparking curiosity and admiration as it highlighted the groundbreaking contributions of women in the science and technology sectors.
Eager to put their learning into practice, the group then dove into an encryption activity focusing on the Caesar cipher method. This hands-on challenge allowed students to decode messages, sharpening their analytical skills and deepening their understanding of cryptography.
After a well-deserved lunch break, the students moved to a new room for the final activity of the day: a phishing email workshop.
Here, they explored the various tactics used by cybercriminals to trick people and then put their knowledge to the test by analysing a series of emails to decide whether they were genuine or phishing attempts.
Throughout the day, the students not only demonstrated exceptional conduct but also showcased their prior understanding of cyber security, earning high praise from the college staff. It was a day filled with learning, inspiration, and practical experience – a perfect blend of education and fun that left everyone eager for the next adventure in the world of technology.
CAREERS
Exciting Career Opportunities and Events for Our Students
For me, careers is one of the most exciting elements of the curriculum because this is the part where pupils can literally branch out into any area they want, research all the opportunities out there and make decisions for themselves about things that will shape their life pathway.
Year 9: Townwide Careers Fair and Work Experience
In January, our Year 9 students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Blackpool Town wide Careers Fair, where they were able to meet with professionals from a variety of industries.
This event was an invaluable chance for students to explore career options, ask questions and gain insight into the different paths available after Montgomery. It was a wonderful step in helping them think about their future ambitions.
Looking ahead to the summer term, we have secured another highly anticipated work experience
at Haven Marton Mere for our Year 9 student. This experience will allow them to gain realworld skills, explore the working environment and better understand the expectations of the workforce. It’s a great way to prepare for life beyond Montgomery and continue to develop important life skills.
Year 10: Employability and CV Building Session
In February, our Year 10 students took part in an Employability and CV Building session provided by Haven Marton Mere.
The session was a huge success, with many students expressing how useful and informative they found it. It provided them with valuable tools to create an effective CV, along with interview techniques and tips on how to boost their employability. The positive feedback from students highlights how beneficial the session was in preparing them for their future job applications and career pathways. Please see the feedback over here
Marton Mere
Interview Opportunities And Summer Roles with Haven
Year 11 students will have a unique opportunity to register their interest for any upcoming roles at both of our local haven site (Cala-Grand & Marton Mere).
Haven are giving any Montgomery Year 11 student the opportunity to have at very least a screening interview with them for a summer role. This will give them the chance to gain work experience during the summer break. These roles will provide students with hands-on experience and could lead to future opportunities at Haven. It’s an excellent way for our Year 11 students to begin building their
career portfolios and gain experience that will make them stand out in future applications, whether for jobs, apprenticeships, or further education. All information on this has been sent to students, parents, Head of Year and Group Tutors of Year 11. You can also scan the QR codes to register your interest. We are fortunate to have an extremely positive partnership and hope this continues.
To express your interest simply scan our QR Code below, complete the application and our park team will be in contact.
Scan here for Haven Cala Gran
Scan here for Haven Marton Mere
We are thrilled to offer these events and opportunities, and are always looking for more providers and professionals to collaborate with to help our students gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed in the world of work. Encouraging career exploration at every stage of their education is key to helping our students make informed decisions about their futures. We look forward to seeing them take full advantage of these exciting career-building opportunities!
Stay tuned for more updates and further career events throughout the year!
LGBTQ+
A
group of students asked if we could start an LGBTQ+ club for them and we delivered! As a school we think this is great opportunity for a safe place for like minded students to meet and make friends.
We focus on creative activities and cater to student requests for ideas of what they would like to do.. Ultimately it’s about community and having fun!
The first week of LGBTQ+ club our staff member Eren designed art colouring sheets of people throughout LGBTQ+ history, showcasing the changes they made to the world in terms of activism etc.
And we had a word scramble activity of terms with a Heartstopper colouring book as a prize for who could complete it quickest (Heartstopper is one of the most popular books in the library)
LGBTQ+
The students made playlist posters of their favourite song and matching bracelets
OTHER ACTIVITIES WE’VE DONE AT LGBTQ+ CLUB
Masking Tape Canvas Art
Easter Activities
SKILLS BUILDER
Changing payments from ParentPay to My Child At School
After Easter, we will be transitioning from the current online payment method, ParentPay, to the My Child At School app for all payments for school visits, Prom etc AND paying for school dinners. This change is aimed at providing a more comprehensive platform for managing various aspects of your child’s school life.
How to Register
Why the Change?
The My Child At School app offers a range of features beyond online payments.
With this app, you will be able to:
View Attendance: Keep track of your child’s attendance records. In the future you will be able to contact the school directly to inform us of attendance issues.
Monitor Behaviour: Stay informed about your child’s behaviour at school.
Check Achievement Points: See the points your child has earned for their achievements.
Make Progress Evening Appointments: This feature has been successfully used for the past 12 months.
To get started with the My Child At School app, follow these simple steps:
1. Download the App: Search for "My Child At School" in your app store and download it.
2. Register: Use the school's postcode FY2 0AZ and the email address registered with the school to complete your registration.
For detailed information and guides on using the app, please visit our school's website: montgomeryschool.co.uk/ Information/bromcom-parentstudent-guides
Thank you for your continued support.
House Challenges
Since January, our students have been engaged in a series of exciting House Challenges, fostering teamwork, creativity, and academic excellence. Each week, at least two students per tutor group have taken part in a different challenge, showcasing their skills across various subjects. Here’s a recap of the fantastic events so far:
December
RE:Playdough Challenge: Students created their own Christmas themed playdough models, showcasing students creativity and sharing some Christmas cheer!
PE Challenge: This challenge was setup to test students speed, teamwork and agility, collect playing cards in the gym and then using the crashmats to move them from one side of the gym to the other.. Lots of fun was had!
February
January
French: Eiffel Tower Design Competition: Students demonstrated their engineering and artistic skills by constructing impressive models of the iconic French landmark.
English: Persuasive Speech Writing Challenge: Participants crafted compelling speeches, drawing inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful rhetoric.
Burns Night and Holocaust Quiz:
A test of historical and cultural knowledge, encouraging whole tutor groups to reflect on significant historical events, especially following special assemblies commemorating Holocaust memorial day.
Mental Health Week
Quiz: Another week of promoting awareness of Kooth and encouraging an understanding of mental health through engaging and informative quizzes.
History: Design a House Crest Challenge: A creative task that allowed students to design a crest that represents their House’s values and spirit.
Computing: Speed Typing Challenge: A fast-paced challenge to test students’ typing speeds!
English and Reading: World Book Day Task: Celebrating literature with a craft based task, where students used potatoes to recreate their own literature characters.
Maths: “Get the Tables” Challenge: Students put their mathematical fluency to the test with a focus on multiplication tables.
- “Rainbow in a Test Tube”: A hands-on experiment where students competed to produce the most visually striking liquid rainbow, using alkali, e.g., sodium hydroxide, Dilute acid, e.g., hydrochloric acid and a Universal indicator solution.
Music: Monty’s Got Musical Talent: A showcase of 32 musically talented students, with students from each tutor group in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 performing their talents over the course of the week!
ApriL
Easter
Egg Hunt: Finally, A fun-filled, competitive event race to celebrate the Easter season while fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills, students were given 5 clues and had to visit locations around school to and return the first to be rewarded with an Easter Egg each!
Our weekly house challenges have provided a fantastic opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones, develop new skills, and earn points for their Houses. A huge well done to all participants so far—we can’t wait to see what’s next! Each Half term the winning houses are rewarded with a tutor time breakfast, students are able to choose from fruit, sausage or bacon barm, waffles and hash browns!
In addition to our weekly house challenges each final week of half-term, our house captains sell cookies, muffins and doughnuts during break time to raise money for this years selected house charities. So far this year students have raised a total of £1126! Thank you to everyone who has purchased a treat and to our amazing house captains, with a special thanks to Ben P, Ali A, Scott W, as well as Wallis P and Millie J, for their time and effort!
Stay tuned for more
To encourage more reading...
Suggestions BOX
'Bookflix' our new in books display
App/e-reading tutorial display posters in classrooms
Murder mystery display to link to murder club, wrapped books with a brief description of the story on the cover
Blinddate WITH A BOOK
Strugglingto pick somethingto read?
This is the perfect section foryou. Briefdescriptions ofelements ofthe story, completewith a bookmark. Readytotakehomeand unwrapamysterybook?
A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE
BY OUR TALENTED MONTGOMERY STUDENTS!
Our annual school production for 2025, Legally Blonde Jr was a resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our students. With a full cast of 40, they truly made us proud!
The show even featured a special star appearance from Pip the dog, stealing the hearts on stage.
WE’RE ALREADY LOOKING AHEAD TO OUR NEXT BIG PRODUCTION MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR — COMING FEBRUARY 2026.
Y10 Boys book their place in the Lancashire Cup Quarter Finals
The Y10’s produced an excellent display in the last 16 of the Lancashire Football Competition where they beat Fishermore 3-1 to set up a
After going behind early on, the boys were fantastic and fully deserved their win with goals coming from Zak and Jamie Brotherton x2. We’re fully behind this brilliant squad as they look to overcome Unity and book a place in the Semi-Finals.
Elliot Competes in the Plywood Masters 2025!
A huge congratulations to Elliot, who competed in the prestigious Plywood Masters 2025 at Boulder UK in Preston this weekend. This event attracted the top professional climbers in the UK, including Paris 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Toby Roberts, who finished in second place! The competition was won by Max Milne, one of Team GB’s top climbers from 2024.
Elliot achieved an impressive 110th place out of 170 competitors—an incredible achievement, especially as he was the youngest competitor in the event!
His dedication and talent in climbing continue to shine, and we are excited to see what the future holds for him. Well done, Elliot!
Fantastic Performance at the Year 10 Badminton Tournament
The girls were ranked 1-7 and faced opponents from schools including Armfield, Aspire, St Mary’s, Unity, and South Shore. They showed great determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the competition They worked incredibly hard, made new friends, and most importantly, had fun!
Year 9 Success at the Blackpool Schools’ Badminton Tournament
On Monday 20th January, Mrs Campbell had the privilege of taking 10 Year 9 students to the Blackpool Schools’ Badminton Tournament at Stanley Park. The students were impeccably behaved and performed exceptionally well throughout the event.
RESULTS
Ava: Won 3 (Overall Joint 2nd)
Jess: Won 2
Summer: Won 2
Mia: Won 3 (Overall Joint 2nd)
Charlotte: Won 4 (Overall 2nd)
Ruby: Won 1
The tournament followed a seeded format, with each student competing against players of similar ability on designated courts. Here are the results:
Miley – 3rd
Maria– 2nd
Eleanor – 1st
Courtney – 1st
Abigail – 2nd
Georgie – 2nd
Darcy – 2nd
Natalia – 3rd
Lilly – 6th
Jenna – 7th
Well done to all the students for their effort, skill, and sportsmanship.
Fantastic Results at the Year 8 Blackpool Schools' Badminton Tournament
We had a great evening at the Blackpool Schools' Badminton Tournament on Monday 27th January, with the Year 8 girls representing us brilliantly. The team participated in a seeded format, competing against students from Armfield, Unity, Aspire, South Shore, St Mary’s, and St George’s (70 girls in total – amazing participation numbers).
Year 7 Girls Shine at Blackpool Schools’ Badminton Competition
Monday 3rd February, it was the Year 7 girls’ turn to take to the court at the Blackpool Schools’ Badminton Competition – and they did not disappoint! Lee Meakin would have been proud of their perfect ready positions! Just like in previous weeks, the girls displayed outstanding behaviour and performed exceptionally well. Here are the results:
Not only did the girls demonstrate outstanding ambition and sportsmanship, but they also showed incredible respect and resilience throughout the event. Their behaviour was impeccable, and they all took the time to thank the PE staff for organising the event. The atmosphere was fantastic, and their efforts paid off with some amazing results.
Ruby – 3rd
Lacey – 2nd
Annabelle
– 2nd
Lola – 2nd
Darci-Belle – 1st
Teagan – 1st
Olivia – 4th
Lolo – 2nd
Ellie – 2nd
Ruby – 2nd
Mischa 2nd
Molly 3rd
Mia 1st
Millie 1st
Lilly 3rd
Emily 4th
Skyla 3rd
Elizabeth 2nd
A huge well done to all the players for their effort and sportsmanship!
Montgomery Elite U15 netball squad play their first 2 games in the Lancashire Cup
NETBALL SQUAD
What an incredible experience! It was an absolute privilege to coach and umpire such a fantastic tournament, and I couldn’t be prouder of our girls for their outstanding performances. Their teamwork, skill, and determination were truly inspiring!
A huge well done to all the girls— you were simply incredible! We are so proud of you all and can’t wait for the next challenge!
Results:
Montgomery vs Tarleton – 24-7
Opposition’s Player of the Match: Ruby C
Player of the Match (chosen by peers): Ruby C & Evie
Montgomery vs Lathom – 38-6
Opposition’s Player of the Match: Olivia
Player of the Match (chosen by peers): Olivia
Coaches’ Player of the Match: The Entire Team! The resilience, energy, and teamwork on display—especially after traveling over an hour and playing back-toback games—were outstanding.
Evie – A phenomenal shooter with incredible movement in the circle! Her precise finishing and ability to find the net from any angle were outstanding.
Eleanor – Showcased amazing shooting accuracy and then switched seamlessly to goal keeper, making crucial interceptions to disrupt the opposition’s attack.
Ruby D – A true playmaker, covering the court with speed and precision, delivering pinpoint passes into the circle and executing flawless shots.
Ruby C – Lightning-fast footwork and phenomenal agility! She dominated the court with her defensive prowess and was a true game-changer.
Holly – A master of ball control, making interceptions look effortless and driving forward with pinpoint passing and speed.
Olivia – A rock in defense! Her tactical awareness and strength in switching play denied the opposition at every turn. She was equally unstoppable in attack when called upon to shoot!
Ava K – A defensive powerhouse, intercepting passes like a pro and putting relentless pressure on the opposition’s shooters.
Ava B – Despite being our only non-netballer, she stepped up to the challenge brilliantly! Strong in both attack and defense, she played with determination, showing fantastic shooting ability and defensive strength.
Georgia D makes the National Squad for Gymnastics!
Amazing news for Georgia D, who has recently been selected for the National Squad of the Independent Gymnastics Association!
Georgia’s talent, dedication, and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more impressed.
Please join us in congratulating our Montgomery Superstar on this incredible achievement! We are so excited to follow her journey as she continues to develop into an international-level gymnast.
Keep an eye out for some amazing results—Go, G.
Lucy Robinson signs for Manchester United U21’s
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Lucy has been offered a contract with Manchester United U21s for next season!
February was a nerve-wracking time as players awaited the decision on whether they would progress or be released. Despite her nerves, there was never really any doubt!
Even after being sidelined with a hip injury for the past three months, the U21 coach made it clear that Lucy is exactly the kind of player they want at this level—a true testament to her talent, dedication, and hard work.
A huge congratulations to Lucy on this phenomenal achievement—we can’t wait to see what the future holds! Go smash it!
Montgomery Shines at Blackpool Schools’ Indoor Athletics Competition!
On Wednesday 5th March, our Year 7 & 8 athletics teams competed at the Blackpool Schools' Indoor Athletics Competition, aiming for a spot in the Lancashire heats later this month. It was a fantastic event, expertly organised by Hannah Newell, a former Montgomery student and incredible athlete, who is now the School Games Organiser for Blackpool.
We were delighted to see so many families supporting our athletes, and the feedback from parents and grandparents was heartwarming—they thoroughly enjoyed the competition!
Our students represented Montgomery with pride and impeccable behaviour, showing outstanding sportsmanship by cheering on their fellow competitors while also maintaining their competitive spirit as they eagerly checked the results from other schools.
Well done to all our athletes—we are so proud of your achievements! A huge congratulations to the Year 8 boys' team who will now go on to represent Blackpool at the Lancashire finals at the end of the month! We wish them the very best of luck as they compete against the top schools in the county. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off—go Team Montgomery!
event, expertly organised by Hannah Newell, a former Montgomery student and incredible athlete, who is now the School Games Organiser for Blackpool.
We were delighted to see so many families supporting our athletes, and the feedback from parents and they thoroughly enjoyed the competition!
Our students represented Montgomery with pride and impeccable behaviour, showing outstanding sportsmanship by cheering on their fellow competitors while also maintaining their competitive spirit as they eagerly checked the results from other schools.
we are so proud of your achievements! A Year 8 boys' team who will now go on to represent Blackpool at the Lancashire finals at the end of the month! We wish them the very best of luck as they compete against the top schools in the county. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off go Team Montgomery!
Overall Results
Overall Results
Standout Performances: Track
Jenson M
Mason K
Jailan RS Ellis T
Lacey C Holly M Grace K Alfie B Charlie C
C Theo L Ruby D Noah B Ruby C
Dominating with 1st in each race!
Jenson M & Mason K
Jailan RS & Alfie B
Ruby C & Lacey C
Holly M & Grace K
Standout Performances: Track
C Ava C Jessica B
Jenson M
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The boys stormed the 4x2 relay
Mason K, Jenson M, Luke C & Tyler G
Jailan RS, Ellis T, Oscar W & Alfie B Girls’ relay teams finished strong in 2nd place
Aria M Holly M, Grace K & Ava C
Ruby C, Ruby D, Lacey C, Ruby BB
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