The Mountbatten School Parent Portal - Newsletter 29 September 2023

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Friday 29 September 2023

Student Services

As you know from last week, our building work, which means a much more efficient heating system across the school, continues. The current phase has just moved from Technology to Student Services, so our fantastic Student Support Team is currently spread across the site.

Students can still access those they need to see and should use the app 'Tootoot' to request support. However, children must be in each and every lesson and so should only access Student Services at break times.

Congratulations to Lucas L 8HHN and Dylan C 8EGY who demonstrated exceptional community spirit when they recovered items stolen from a local shop and returned these to the retailer. Both boys were presented with Mountbatten badges in recognition of their leadership and compassion, by the Senior Leadership Team!

Click here to see what's on next week:

Monday 2 October
Nothing advised

Tuesday 3 October
Geography Department - Year 9 New Forest Fieldwork (9.1 & 94Y), 9.00am - 3.10pm

Wednesday 4 October
Open Morning 9.15am - 11.00am: North Baddesley & Non-Feeder Schools

Thursday 5 October
Nothing advised

Friday 6 October
Nothing advised

INSET Days for 2023/24
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 January 2024
Monday 19 February 2024
Tuesday 18 June 2024

Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

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High Light Vapes

You may recall the Headmaster’s letter to parents in the summer term regarding our concerns over the rise in the popularity of vaping, nationally. Sadly, advertisers have taken advantage of the 'Back to School' drive in marketing High Light Vapes – made to look like a typical highlighter pen! They are reported to contain up to 50 times the level of nicotine in cigarettes.

We know as parents and carers you will want to have conversations with your child about the risks of vaping and be aware of these products that are deliberately being marketed to attract young people via their taste and vibrant colours.

Walktober 2023

With October just around the corner, so begins International Walk to School month! We have signed up to My Journey Hampshire’s Walktober challenge and we are encouraging our students, staff and parents/carers to get involved with opting for more sustainable modes of transport. By using sustainable transport, we can reduce our carbon footprint, improve air quality and become more active as part of leading a healthy lifestyle.

We will be running tutor group challenges next week and would like to see as many students involved as possible. Students are also welcome to get involved with the individual challenges and they can do this by downloading the challenge card here.

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07 Sep 2023

Teaching Assistant

Actual Salary Details: Grade B £16,249 - £16,478/Grade C £16,519 - £17,252 (depending on experience) 30.83 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.25 am to 3.15 pm – 39 weeks per annum

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Maths Department

Maths Stars

Kacy K 7ERL

Mariella A 7EHK

Guilio S 7EHK

Jesse L 8SGY

Sophie C 8EGY

Abigail R 8CBN

Alfie G 8LHK/EPK

Beau M 9YDS/EGE

Wiktor W 9VGN

Connor S 10HCS

Sparx Maths Level Up

Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!

Mia P 8LHK/EPK - Level 1

Elsie C 8EGY - Level 1

Riley D 8LHK/EPK - Level 1

Harry B 8ADY - Level 1

Elliott O 8CBN - Level 2

Evie W 8LHK/EPK - Level 2

William K 8AWS - Level 2

Tommy M 8HHN - Level 2

Amelia W 8AWS - Level 2

Ava B 8ADY - Level 2

Geography Department

Geography Stars

Josh D-G 7EHK

Daisy H 7ERL

Sampson B 8DDY

Grace K-W 8HHN

Tom S 9VGN

Tiegan M 9OWS

Amy P 10HCS

Rohan J 11COY/SDN

English Department

English Stars

Max C 7ESY

James M 9JFR

Marcus D 9RMN

Lizzie R 9YDS/EGE

Daniel C 10HCO/KMN

Sid B 10SBS

Ffion E 11NKN

MFL Department

MFL Stars

Jorja-Leigh O 7MRA

Jacob R 7JAD

Holly F 8EGY

Becca N 8DDY

Amber B 9RGY/JLE

Ruby F 9RGY/JLE

Simon L 10JLR/MSD

Toby S 10PWR

Joe S 11DSS

Mia A 11NKN

Mandarin Stars

Maria K 7MRA

Kira P 7TAS

Matthew H 8ADY

Natasha G 8CBN

Mathieu M 9JFR

Caitlin J 9JBY

Science Department

Super Scientists

Daria A 7MAZ

Elle A W 7EHK

Daiyan A 7JSL

Nabile A 8AWS

Tyrese A 8AWS

Ella C 9JBY

Bea E 9JBY

Tolu A 10HCS

Spencer C 11DSS

Rohan K 11COY/SDN

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Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.

Year 10 & 11 Work Experience

Civil Engineering: it can be difficult sourcing a placement within civil engineering due to health and safety legislation. Springpod have developed an online programme, giving students an insight into the world of civil engineering, which takes around 8 hours to complete. Students will receive a certificate upon completion. Year 10 – please note that this is not a substitute to work experience due to take place in March. Link can be found here.

Year 10 & 11 Post-16 Options

A post-16 booklet, providing further information about the various post-16 options. It is aimed at Year 11; however, Year 10 parents/carers might find it equally useful.

Year 7 - 11 Insight: Portsmouth Port

On Saturday 7 October from 10.00am-4.00pm, Portsmouth International Port will be opening up its doors once again for a Community Open Day. The Open Day will showcase what the maritime industry does for Portsmouth, maritime employment, and also efforts to protect the maritime and port environment. There will be stands from the port’s partners, a range of interesting vessels, alongside free harbour tours and activities for the kids. Portico will again be bringing a wide range of their impressive cargo handling equipment over to the port for an interactive demonstration.

See poster for more information. To secure your free tickets, please click here.

Upcoming College Open Events

3 & 4 October: Peter Symonds College

4 & 5 October: Barton Peveril College

4 October: Fareham College

7 October: Sparsholt College

9 October: Bishop Wordsworth Grammar School

10 October: Totton College

11 October: St Anne’s Sixth Form

11 October: Wiltshire College

11 October: Eastleigh College

12 October: Itchen College

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Celebrating European Day of Languages at The Mountbatten School

This week, at The Mountbatten School, a wave of excitement and cultural appreciation has swept through our classrooms and school site in celebration of The European Day of Languages.

The festivities kicked off on Tuesday 26 September at breaktime with a delightful Bake Off and Bake Sale, where both staff and students came together in a delectable display of culinary creativity. The event not only tantalized taste buds but also served as a fundraiser for the Routes into Languages Spelling Bee entry fee.

In the MFL classrooms, the focus extended beyond the culinary delights to delve into the significance of learning and celebrating languages and cultures from Europe and around the world. Special lessons were held, with Year 9 students being treated to a dedicated session exploring professions and careers directly linked to the skills developed through language learning. This provided invaluable insight into the real-world applications of language skills, inspiring students to see language as a passport to exciting opportunities.

The European Day of Languages celebration at The Mountbatten School was not just a one-day affair but a testament to our commitment to fostering a culturally aware and linguistically diverse community. It was a reminder that language transcends borders, opening doors to new experiences, friendships, and career paths.

As we reflect on this enriching celebration, it becomes evident that language is not just a skill; it's a bridge connecting people from all corners of the world. The Mountbatten School continues to embrace this ethos, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where the beauty of language and culture is celebrated year-round.

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RSHE (Relationships, Sex, & Health Education) is delivered by Form Tutors to their once a week. Tutors deliver discussion-based lessons which allow our students to explore a range of topics to effectively prepare our young people for success in the modern world with the knowledge, understanding and desire to keep themselves safe, happy, healthy, respectful and tolerant. Our aim is to empower them with the resilience and confidence to make a difference to their own and others’ future.

Click on the tabs below to find out what each Year Group is up to!

Year 7

This half-term, Year 7 will be looking at how to deal with starting secondary school, dealing with change and how to grow self-confidence. They will also explore how friendships may change, form and develop as well as how communication is a valuable tool to manage friendships. Year 7 will then look at how to show empathy, compassion and care.

Year 8

Year 8 will be starting with identifying their personal strengths and achievements. They will then explore personal safety and move on to looking at the meaning of discrimination and prejudice and what protective characteristics are. After this, they will learn about Black History month and gender identity.

Year 9

Year 9 will be looking at what a healthy relationship is and how to recognise the features of them. They will explore the meaning of commitment within a range of different relationships. They will then move onto discussing internet use and digital safety.

Year 10

Year 10 will be developing their knowledge of changes during adolescence and how to reframe negative thinking and develop self-confidence. They will then explore positive mental health and how to maintain emotional well-being.

Year 11

Year 11 will be exploring the impacts of peer-pressure and the strategies they may employ to reduce it. They will consider their own ambitions and aspirations before hearing from some colleges in readiness for their post-16 applications. They will then look at the need for good sleep hygiene and how to deal with different emotions.

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