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Friday 24 May 2024

Mr R Davenport - Assistant Headteacher

As we move into summer, our thoughts turn towards opening the field for students to use during break times… And then it rains again! We hope to be opening it very soon.

Nonetheless, with the sun finally putting in an appearance, everything and everyone seems brighter and happier.

A few years ago, we banned the use of phones in our school. As you know, they shouldn’t be seen or heard on the school site until after 3.30pm. This was a policy which was very much supported by our parents and carers and one that has had a very positive effect - you’ll probably know from the media that the government and other schools are now catching up with us and advocating the same idea.

As we move around the school site on duty, we see groups of students chatting and laughing, running around, playing football etc and just generally and innocently celebrating being a teenager - the way that we probably did when we were their age. As teachers, it’s a delight for us to see.


Click here to see what's on next week:

 

Monday 3 June
Nothing advised

Tuesday 4 June
Nothing advised

Wednesday 5 June
Nothing advised

Thursday 6 June
Nothing advised

Friday 7 June
Nothing advised

INSET Days for 2023/24
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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Prefect Presentation Evening

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”

On Thursday evening we welcomed our new generation of Prefects. It was an absolute pleasure to see the excitement in their faces as they were awarded their prefect ties and badges in front of proud parents. The midnight oil was obviously burnt in some households as Senior Prefect braiding appeared on some blazers this morning!

We look forward to seeing how our Prefects will enact change and model the way for our younger students as they step up to their new responsibilities and we wish them every success.


Hampshire Netball Finals

Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 7 Netball Team! They attended the Hampshire Netball Finals and won! This was an excellent demonstration of determination and teamwork, playing 9 matches without losing 1! 

  • Fleur R 7MAZ
  • Charlotte H 7JAD 
  • Ivy H 7TDN
  • Evie S 7ESY/GWT 
  • Darcy S 7TAS
  • Isla H 7MRA
  • Skye H 7TDN
  • Lizzie T 7MAZ


Year 9 Enterprise Project - Exclusive Offer!

We are a group of Year 9 students that have been studying Enterprise.  Over the year, we have learnt why small businesses exist and what makes them a success, market research methods, promotional activities and finance methods. 

Alongside our theoretical learning, we have been developing our own business ideas.  This year we have chosen to create reusable and sustainable tote bags for staff and students to purchase.  There is a choice of designs that you can pick from!

They measure 38cm x 42cm, so they're big enough to hold a PE kit, or an A4 folder.  The bags will be available for a limited time only and at the very competitive price of £2.50! 

These can be ordered before Friday 21 June via the following Google Form and an online payment using Scopay.  Orders will be distributed via tutors before the end of the summer term.

Thank you for supporting us!


Celebration Days - End of Summer Term

This is a reminder that the Celebration Days for each year group will take place at the end of the summer term and payment is still open. If you haven't already signed your child up and wish to, please follow the relevant button below and make payment via SCOPAY.

Year 7 Celebration Afternoon
Year 8 Celebration Morning
Year 9 Celebration Day
Year 10 Celebration Trip

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22 May 2024
Teacher of Humanities - Full time
Main Pay Scale An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly successful Humanities Faculty as a Teacher of Humanities. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and has a passion for the humanities subjects to join us from September 2024 to teach across all year groups, b...
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22 May 2024
Teacher of English - Full time
Main Pay Scale Required from September  The Mountbatten School English Faculty is committed to helping all students become happy, confident, curious and knowledgeable learners. Our students experience a range of texts and opportunities to discover the magic of words.
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Maths Department

Maths Stars

 

Alex L 7JSL

Finlay O 7MAZ

James T 8ADY

Erin K 8CEE

Kelly W 9RMN

Sparx Maths Level Up

 

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

Level 2

 

Grace S 7EHK

Kira P 7TAS

Matvii K 7TDN

Shania M 8LHK/EPK

Jacob B 9IHS

Fin P 9OWS

Oliver M 9RLE

Jack C 9VGN

Wiktor W 9VGN

Tolu A 10HCS

Flynn T 10KRL/DCR

Daniel R 10PWR

Zac W 10TRN

Level 3

 

Kaiden R-S 8ADY

Izabela S 8BCY

Alex F 8SGY

Jesse L 8SGY

Sophie H 9JBY

James C 9JFR

Adham E 9JFR

Jazz H 9VGN

Oscar W 10AWE/RAR

Evie S 10KRL/DCR

Level 4

 

Airah S 10BHT/CFT

 

 


English Department

English Stars

 

Finn H 7ESY/GWT

Ruby H 7ESY/GWT

Jessie C 7TAS

Freddie L-S 8ADY

Ethan L 8BCY

AJ A 8DDY

Tristan B 8DDY

Grace L 9JFR

Airah S 10BHT/CFT

Libby C 10PWR


MFL Department

MFL Stars

 

Lydia B 7JAD

Matilda T 8LHK/EPK

Eddie S 9LJS

Marlee-Ann C 10BHT/CFT

Tiffany M 10PWR

Tala I 11TLS

Mia A 11NKN


Music Department

Piano

 

Liza B 7MRA has achieved Piano Beginners Stage 1 with Merit

Percussion Academy Drum Kit Exams

 

Pip B 7TDN has achieved Debut Grade with Distinction

Jerome P 11NKN has achieved Grade  5 with Distinction 


Drama Department

Drama and Dance Festival 

 

Congratulations to the 80 students who took part in the Drama and Dance Festival on 20 & 21 May. The level of performance was outstanding!


Duke of Edinburgh

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

 

Congratulations to the following students on completing their Bronze DofE Award!

Priya F 10AOR

Lorilee L 10AOR

Samuel N 10AOR

Adam H 10AWE/RAR

Megan W 10AWE/RAR

Oscar C 10BHT/CFT

Ali J 10HCO/KMN

Elsa H 10HCS

Blossom N S 10HCS

Beth T 10HCS

Eva C 10JLR/MSD

Florrie H 10JLR/MSD

Ella M 10JLR/MSD

Ellie M 10JLR/MSD

Connor P 10JLR/MSD

Mia P 10SBS

Isabelle S 10SBS

Harry A 10OWS

Matthew M 10OWS

Zina K 10TRN

Toby F 11HDE

Holly L 11VTE

Stephanie M 11DDN/HMS

Lauren W 11DDN/HMS

Oliver S 11COY/SDN


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Upcoming Open Events

 

11 June: Eastleigh College

12 June: Richard Taunton College

13 June: Sparsholt College

18 June: Totton College



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Click on the tabs below to find out what each year group is exploring in RSHE this term!

Year 7

 

Students have been discussing what a diverse society looks like and what the protected characteristics of the equalities act are. This has led to identifying and challenging stereotypes and what discrimination is. Students are also exploring what prejudice and bias looks like within the media and how they can research and find their own facts. Students are also identifying who their role models are and what influences they have upon them, as well as how to manage peer pressure.

Year 8

 

Students have been busy identifying what constitutes a healthy relationship and discussing how to form positive and healthy new friendships. This moves onto exploring their online activity and behaviours with the aim to reduce online risks and develop their digital resilience. Students also explore the importance of human rights and responsibilities within society, the school environment and the workplace and how to challenge discrimination.

Year 9

 

Students have been identifying how relationships can change and evolve. This has also included considering loss. Family dynamics and marriage are explored and Year 9 revisit what constitutes a positive relationship. Contraception and the risk of sexually transmitted infections is shared with the students.

Year 10

 

Students have been reflecting on their work experience placements by sharing their experiences and feedback with one another. They have also been completing their work books and evidence in preparation for their entry to the Prince’s Trust World of Work certification. They will then move on to considering role models and aspirations before revisiting online safety.

Year 11

 

Students complete their RSHE program this half-term ahead of their exams but have spent some time reflecting on their RSHE journey throughout their time at Mountbatten from Year 7 to Year 11. They have discussed some sensitive topics around pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion with maturity. Positive relationships and consent have been explored and developed from their work in Year 10. We hope that our RSHE curriculum will help our students stay healthy and happy during and long after their exams.

Should your child wish to seek support related to any of these topics or about anything else that is worrying them, please advise them to speak to their form tutor in the first instance or request some support from our Student Support Team by completing the Student Support form on the student area of the school website.

We have our reporting system 'TootToot', where students can report anonymously or with their name.

Other local support can be found at Youth In Romsey and No Limits.

Childline also offers a range of support and resources.


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Whole School

Medical Update Letter

Year 7

Year 7 Celebration Morning

Year 8

Year 8 & 9 Cultural Excursion to China 2025
Year 8 Celebration Morning

Year 9

The Gambia Expedition 2025 (Year 9)
Year 8 &9 Cultural Excursion to China 2025
Year 9 Celebration Day

Year 10

Year 10 Celebration Trip

Year 11

Year 11 Last Day & Study Leave 2024
Y11 GCSE Exams
All Day
From 20 May until 24 May
20
May
Half-Term
All Day
From 27 May until 31 May
27
May
INSET DAY - Whole School apart from Y11 GCSE exams
All Day
18
June
Summer Concert
6:00pm – 9:00pm
26
June
Founder's Day
All Day
27
June
Open Evening
5:00pm – 7:00pm
27
June

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May Half-Term Personal Best Activity Camp

Bookings are now open for the activity camp at Mountbatten School running from Tuesday 28 May - Friday 31 May.

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