As we approach the mock examinations starting in January 2025, I’d like to take this opportunity to share some helpful revision tips for both students and parents. The GCSEs are 2 years in length and are purposely designed so that revision is throughout, rather than simply at the end of the course.
The Forgetting Curve illustrates how quickly we lose information unless we revisit it, which is why tools like mind maps and flashcards are so effective for strengthening long-term memory. If your child hasn’t yet set up a revision timetable, now is the perfect time to get started. There are many excellent free resources available online to help plan what to revise and when.
Encourage your child to break their revision into manageable chunks and mix up subjects to maintain focus and momentum. With a bit of consistency, revision can become a natural part of their daily routine.
With 8 to 10 different GCSEs to prepare for, students should gather their notes, books and resources for each subject in an organised way, using separate folders or piles. It’s also essential they know their exam boards and access past papers online—teachers are always there to help with this if needed.
In summary, encourage your child to:
Stay organised.
Ask questions and seek clarification.
Self-quiz and practice tests.
Prepare thoroughly with the right resources.
Work in a quiet, focused environment.
Break revision into smaller, manageable chunks.
We wish all of our students every success as they begin their preparations for the upcoming exams.
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Monday 18 November
Nothing advised
Tuesday 19 November
Nothing advised
Wednesday 20 November
Nothing advised
Thursday 21 November
Ski Trip Information Evening (2025 trip) in the New Founder's Room, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Friday 22 November
Nothing advised
Saturday 23 November
Music Department - Wind Band playing at Romsey Town Centre Lights Switch On
INSET Days for 2024/25
Monday 24 February 2025
Thursday 3 July 2025
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.
Year 11 CRY Heart Screenings
On Wednesday, we welcomed the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) mobile heart screening unit to carry out a free cardiac screening session. In total, 100 students and staff were screened, with 5 screenings resulting in minor irregularities being noted worthy of contacting GPs to recommend a follow-up investigation.
During the lunch break, the CRY doctor, nurses and administration team commented warmly about how they 'had such a lovely morning chatting to the kids'. The whole team agreed when one of them said 'you hear such negative things about teenagers, but they have been interested and a pleasure to be with today.' We are so proud that, yet again, our students were a credit to the school and to you as parents.
The private Mountbatten biennial heart screening is made possible only by the continued association with the Phil Standing memorial fund - the £6500 being raised by students, staff and friends of Sue Fisher (Phil's mother). Sue spent the day in school chatting with students, and it was Sue who reflected that this is likely to have been the first time many of them have been to a medical appointment by themselves - she was hugely impressed by how calm and confident they were.
Phil, a former Mountbatten student, sadly died of sudden cardiac failure in 2012. This is the fifth time a screening has taken place at Mountbatten as Sue still feels such a link to the school where Phil spent his teenage years. Sue tells how, following the tragic event of Phil's death and after spending time supporting his widow with their 22-month-old twins, the first person who knocked on her door to check on her when she returned home was Phil's Mountbatten tutor - having left school 14 years earlier.
If you would like to know more about the background to this legacy, read Phil's story here.
Whole School Nasal Flu Vaccination Catch-Up - Wednesday 18 December 2024
Last chance for your child to have a nasal flu vaccination in school. If you would like your child to receive the vaccination and haven’t already completed a consent form, please click on the button below to register your child. Please use the school code SH 136640.
We’re thrilled to announce the start of the Year 7 Spelling Bee for our French and Spanish students! This competition will unfold over four exciting stages: class, school, regional, and national finals. At the regional stage, three top spellers will have the chance to represent our school at Southampton University!
To start, we’ll focus on the class competition, taking place in the last week of term. All Year 7 French and Spanish students will participate, and their homework will include learning essential vocabulary. Mastering these words will not only help them in this competition but will build a solid foundation for their future language studies.
More details will be provided by your child's language teacher, and we encourage parents to check Google Classroom for updates and to support students with their preparation at home! The goal is to learn the meaning first, then the spelling in the target language.
Good luck to all our Year 7 linguists—let’s make this a fun and rewarding journey!
Williams F1 Student Racing League
Mountbatten is making its first foray into esports this coming week with the Williams F1 Student Racing League. Our drivers, alongside their support team, have been preparing to race against schools, colleges and universities from across the country. The team's first races are on Wednesday 20 November from 3.40pm with lights out at 3.55pm; you can watch the races live with commentary via the button below.https://www.twitch.tv/williamsesports . Should the team qualify in the top 30 teams by February half-term, they will get to take part in a live race at Williams F1's headquarters in Oxfordshire!
We are seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant to work in the classroom supporting students with a range of special educational needs.
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Matilda L 7BPY - Level 5
Blake C 7TDN - Level 5
Johnny S 7TDN - Level 5
Harry T 7VTE - Level 5
Ibraheem G 9LHK/EBT - Level 15
Elliott H 9PSN - Level 20
Belle B 8TIS - Level 23
Nicole L 10COY - Level 30
Thomas K 9TLS - Level 33
Imogen W 9BCY - Level 35
Eve H 10RGY/SNN - Level 38
Jehan W 8ERL - Level 52
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Izabella S 9BCY
Harrison P 9PSN
English Department
English Stars
Ella R 7CPE/HOL
Blake C 7TDN
Grace L 7TDN
Isabelle W 8LHG
Leah D 9CBN
Ivie O 9MJS/CEE
Lily-May O 10JFR
Farren P 10IHS
Media Department
Media Stars
Amy A 10IHS
Jessica T 10RLE
Luka E 10JGO/DDN
Indie B 10JFR
James M 10RMN
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Daisy L 7EML
Bella L 7VTE
Ruairi B 8DCR/ESY
Kiya N 8JWS
Emily F 9TLS
Annabel R 9LHK/EBT
Charley R 10IHS
Matt S 10JFR
Charlotte H 11HCS
Toby P 11BHT/CFT
Mandarin Stars
Gen R 7VTE
Ivy B 8TIS
Thomas C 8JAD
Matthew H 9DDY
Alex F 9PSN
Caitlin J 10JBY
Drama Department
Drama Stars
Alfie L 8JAD
Lydia B 8JAD
Sampson B 9DDY
Daniel W 10RGY
Science Department
IET Farraday Trip
Congratulations to the students who took part in the IET Farraday challenge on Wednesday - a great display of teamwork and problem-solving and creativity.
Wiliams F1 Trip
Congratulations to the students who visited Williams F1 on Tuesday. Great work on designing the crumple zones to protect F1 drivers.
Business Department
Business Stars
Mia B 10IHS
Matt S 10JFR
Dylan M 10COY
Farren P 10IHS
Izzy F 10LJS
Polly T 10COY
Theoni M-J 10VGN
Emily P 11SBS/NKY
History Department
History Stars
Casey P 7BPY
Tommy H 7EHK
Maluke S 7SGY
James M 8JWS
James C 8KGK
Georgie M 8LHG
Harry P 9BCY
Luka E 10JGO/DDN
Tom W 11KRL/KMN
Nancy L 11TRN
RE Department
RE Stars
Ollie C 7SCD
Leo W 8ERL
Oleksandr M 8DCR/ESY
Emily E 9SDN/SWT
Sampson B 9DDY
Gracie K 10JGO/DDN
Julia K 10RMN
Matthew K 11BHT/CFT
Megan H 11TRN
Millie C 11SBS/NKY
Music Department - National Concert Band Festival
Special congratulations to the members of Mountbatten Big Band, Mountbatten wind Band, and the Mountbatten Community Wind Band for their outstanding performances at the National Concert Band Festival last Saturday. All three bands achieved Gold Awards, and we highly commended by the adjudicators for their performances. Well done everyone!
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Year 9 & 10 ‘Careers in maritime and logistics’ trip
Students spent the morning at ABP's Cruise Terminal to learn more about careers in maritime and logistics. They took part in an employer speed networking session, spoke to different companies about what they do and had the opportunity to explore various trucks, diggers and a Tesla car.
Year 10 & 11 Work Experience – Summer
Do you, or someone you know, want to experience working in science, engineering, or a science community business support role before you decide on your future career? If so, UKAEA’s Summer Work Experience programme may be perfect for you!
We’re inviting students who will be in school Year 10 or 11 to come and work with us for one of two weeks; either the week beginning 7 July 2025 (Year 11 only) or 4 August 2025 (Year 10 and 11)
To apply for a place, please submit a covering letter explaining why you are interested in working at UKAEA, along with a copy of your CV, to WorkExperience@ukaea.uk
Applications will close on Friday 22 November 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews, which will take place in the week beginning 14 April 2025 at Culham Campus, Oxfordshire.
All work experience placements take place at Culham Campus, Oxfordshire. Standard working hours are 08.15 – 16.30.
Any applications received before 4th November 2024 or after 29th November 2024 will not be accepted.
Last half-term in RSHE, students made a great start to their discussion-based lessons where they explored a range of topics. The lessons are taught in tutor groups once a week. Teachers use a range of oracy-based strategies, including a Philosophy for Children approach. This is where students are encouraged to think more deeply through critical, creative, collaborative and caring thinking skills. Below are links to more information regarding RSHE.
Students will be exploring healthy living this half-term. They will be identifying what type of lifestyle they lead by considering their diet and exercise habits. They will also consider dental hygiene and pressures from the cosmetics industry. Energy drinks and caffeine will also be discussed, as well as the importance of sleep and brain development. Vaping will be the final topic in this healthy living series and we hope students will recognise the known and unknown risks associated with e-cigarettes.
Year 8
Students will be exploring the online world this half-term. They will be considering the impacts of social media and their responsibilities when it comes to online activity. They will also discuss the stress that can come with managing various online platforms and how media sources can have bias, misinformation and disinformation and it is therefore important to validate the information they view.
Year 9
Students will be exploring internet safety this half-term. They will consider how to use the internet safely and appropriately, as well as identifying what digital resilience is and how to develop it to keep themselves safe and happy. Students will also be completing their #beewell surveys this half-term, which will provide us with an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of our students, which helps inform our RSHE themes and in school support.
Year 10
Students will be exploring mental health and wellbeing this half-term. They will consider who are role models and what they may aspire to be like now and in the future. They will also consider how to reframe negative thinking to take a more positive approach to challenges and ways in which they can support mental and emotional wellbeing, including mindfulness and signposting on how to access quality support and guidance if ever needed.
Year 11
Students will be completing some Emergency First Aid training which will lead to a St John’s ambulance certificate if students fulfill the practical elements of the session. Students will also explore peer pressure and ways to manage it as well as discussing risky behaviours and lifestyle choices such as substance abuse.
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.
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
December Half-Term Activity Camp
Looking to keep your children active and entertained during the Christmas Holidays? Our December Activity Camp is packed with exciting activities, including the ever-popular giant inflatable obstacle course, team games, creative challenges, and more!
Whether your child loves sports, arts, or adventure, there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out—book now to secure your child’s place!
Dates: Monday 23 December, Thursday 2 January & Friday 3 January
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Free for children who receive benefit related free school meals
On Wednesday, we welcomed the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) mobile heart screening unit to carry out a free cardiac screening session. In total, 100 students and staff were screened, with 5 screenings resulting in minor irregularities being noted worthy of contacting GPs to recommend a follow-up investigation.
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Rory C 7CPE/HOL
Izabella S 9BCY
Ella R 7CPE/HOL
Amy A 10IHS
Daisy L 7EML
Gen R 7VTE
Alfie L 8JAD
Mia B 10IHS
Casey P 7BPY
Ollie C 7SCD
Students spent the morning at ABP's Cruise Terminal to learn more about careers in maritime and logistics. They took part in an employer speed networking session, spoke to different companies about what they do and had the opportunity to explore various trucks, diggers and a Tesla car.
