Mr E Gentle - Director of Science Academy incorporating Computer Science
As we are in the middle of our busiest ever DofE expedition season, we reflect on the resilience and determination demonstrated by the Year 9 and 10 students who have completed their adventure and look forward to the expeditions to come! The teams have coped with whatever the weather has thrown at them, as well as being deprived of access to their normal creature comforts. Their challenge now is to ensure that they upload the evidence for the remaining sections so that they can be presented with their awards.
Thank you to Mr Whalvin for delivering the training and organising the expeditions; the expedition leaders who helped get students back on track when they became 'temporarily navigationally embarrassed' and, of course, to our dedicated administrative, medical, and finance teams for their help in making it all possible.
To the remaining Year 9 team and our current Year 8 students, we hope you are looking forward to the start of your DofE adventure!
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 24 June
Nothing advised
Tuesday 25 June
Nothing advised
Wednesday 26 June
Music Department - Summer Concert at Romsey Abbey: Rehearsals at 9.45am, concert at 7.00pm
Thursday 27 June
Founder's Day Service at Romsey Abbey: music rehearsals at 9.45am
Open Evening for current Year 5 students, 6.00pm - 8.00pm (no booking required)
Friday 28 June
Music Department - Romsey Schools Choir Festival at Romsey Abbey, rehearsals 5.20pm - 6.30pm, concert 7.00pm
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.
Reminders for students taking part in the following events:
Please click the drop-downs below for information for musicians taking part in the Summer Concert and The Founder's Day Service.
Summer Concert - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Reminder for students taking part -
There will be rehearsals in Romsey Abbey on Wednesday 26 June, beginning at 9.45am.
Students making their own way to Romsey Abbey should arrive between 9.30am and 9.45am.
Students taking the minibus from school to Romsey Abbey should arrive at school at the usual time. Attend registration as usual, then meet in the Lantern Theatre building at 9.00am.
Students taking the coach/minibus back to school at the end of the rehearsals will arrive at school in time for school buses home. Other students will be dismissed from Romsey Abbey at 3.10pm.
Please bring a packed lunch or money to buy lunch in Romsey. A packed lunch will be provided for students in receipt of free school meals.
Students should wear full school uniform during the day and in the evening.
The concert will begin at 7.00pm; performers will need to arrive no later than 6.40pm. We expect to finish at around 9.30pm. Please arrange for your child’s safe journey home afterwards.
Founder's Day Service - Thursday 27 June 2024
Reminder for students taking part -
There will be rehearsals in Romsey Abbey on Thursday 27 June beginning at 9.45am.
Students making their own way to Romsey Abbey should arrive between 9.30am and 9.45am.
Students taking the minibus from school to Romsey Abbey should arrive at school at the usual time. Attend registration as usual, then meet in the Lantern Theatre building at 9.00am.
Students should wear full school uniform and bring a snack and drink. The service beings at 11.00am. They will be walking back to school in time for lunch.
Year 11: Cashless Catering Balances
If your Year 11 child has any positive balances on their cashless catering account, the balance will be transferred to any sibling still in school as early as possible in July.
If there are no siblings, the balance will be refunded to you by Taylor Shaw (the school's caterers) back to the card that the payment was made on, by the end of the first week in August.
Please see below a flyer regarding an upcoming PACE Event on Friday 19 July at Oaklands Catholic School in Waterlooville. This free event helps families better understand the needs and difficulties that young people can face and how to manage potential issues/concerns they have about their young person.
There is also a workshop in September, taking place in Winchester.
For more information and to book your workshop space, click the button below.
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Level 1
Isaac J 7ERL
Kiya N 7LAD/AGN
Maisie H 7MAZ
Level 2
Riley S 7JAD
Evie C 8ADY
Henry C 8CEE
Charley B 9JBY
Kelly W 9RMN
Nyela D 9VGN
Ben G 9VGN
Olivia W 10AWE/RAR
Matthew D 10BHT/CFT
Benjamin L 10HCO/KMN
Harrison Y 10TRN
Level 3
Tommy M 8CEE
Oscar M 8EGY
Emily C 9IHS
Charlotte W 9IHS
Tiegan M 9OWS
Jay T 9RGY/JGO
Jake K 9RMN
Ellie V 9RMN
Daniel W 9VGN
Bella Y 10TRN
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Jessica W 7EHK
Hollie A 8DCR
Kyla B 8DCR
Ollie R 9IHS
Eddie S 9LJS
Isobel S 10NWS/AWY
Sophia N 11RCS
Iris R 11HDE
Year 7 Lulworth Cove Fieldwork
Well done to the Year 7 Geography students for their efforts on fieldwork along the Jurassic Coast this month. Students collected data at Lulworth Cove to investigate how the beach changes as you move from west to east. They then got their walking shoes on and, as many students told us, they “tackled the mountain climb between Lulworth and Durdle Door!” Students demonstrated outstanding resilience, leadership and communication. Well done, Year 7s!
Thank you to the Geography Department and all support staff involved for making these trips possible.
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Julia P 7EHK
Maddison D 7EHK
Harry Y 7TAS
Dorina M 8DDY
Chloe M 8SGY
Rachael J 9IHS
Charlie P 9JBY
Indie B 9JFR
Science Department
Super Scientists
Kira P 7TAS
Emily N 8BCY
Ben G 9OWS
Edie-Rose O 9RGY/JGO
Jessica T 9RMN
Christopher U 9JBY
Kate W 9MRT/OJN
Harry A 10PWR
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 11 Students Applying to Eastleigh or City College Southampton
An email has been sent to parents / carers on behalf of the colleges, regarding the upcoming Year 11 Welcome Days
Year 10
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is hosting a virtual ‘Careers Live’ event, bringing together colleagues to share their experiences and insights into the world of work. This is a unique opportunity to learn from professionals, ask questions in the 'Live Chat', and hear from some of their apprentice colleagues.
LBG is a top UK financial institution known for innovation, diversity, and excellent career opportunities. They offer a supportive work environment, exceptional training programmes, and a culture of collaboration, making it an ideal place to grow and succeed in your career!
Event Details:
Title: Lloyds Banking Group Careers Live Virtual Event
Topic: How to find a job at as top global banking institution
Date: Tuesday 2 July
Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm
During the event, participants will:
Gain valuable insights into various roles within Lloyds Banking Group
Hear from some of their senior leaders, apprentices and wider recruitment colleagues
Have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals
Hear first-hand experiences from apprentices and LBG leaders on some of the exciting projects they are working on
Students will receive a certificate of participation for attending this incredible virtual event. This is also a great chance to network, build skills, and get inspired about future careers. To apply, click here.
Year 8 & 9 'Girls in Engineering' at Roke Manor
Despite the Inset Day, ten girls gave up their ‘day off’ and took part in the event organised by Roke Manor.
Students were shown a demonstration of a Lego sorting machine, and experienced being inside an anechoic chamber. They watched an experiment performed using a Faraday cage and assembled electronic components to make their own xylophone. Finally they learnt about sound waves and observed various robots at work. The students had a great day out thanks to the enthusiasm and activities organised by the Roke Manor staff.
Girls Meet Code
The 'Girl Meets Code' programme has been designed to help girls aged 12-16 increase their confidence to pursue a career in tech, coding or any career of choice. It aims to improve their leadership, communication & soft skills and provide support from industry role models & mentors. The programme is taking place 19 – 23 August. All sessions are online. Interested students should contact the Careers Department.
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.
Would you like to brush up on your Spanish in time for your holiday? Why not book on to our Spanish for Beginners class which runs every Thursday during term time!
For further information and to book your place, click the button below.
Personal Best Education is delivering the Hampshire Teen Project free for children eligible for free school meals throughout the Summer.
In a change to their normal approach, Hampshire County Council now require all children accessing benefit-related free school meal (FSM) support to be registered with the council ahead of booking and attending schemes. The link to register for this can be found here.
Monday 29 July - Thursday 22 August, 10.00am - 3.00pm.
A hot lunch and healthy snacks are provided for each young person in attendance.
Places will be awarded on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Reminders for students taking part in the following events:
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Grace S 7EHK
Jessica W 7EHK
Julia P 7EHK
Kira P 7TAS
