Our Wellbeing Ambassadors are delivering assemblies in the coming weeks in support of this year's Children’s Mental Health Week, for which the theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’. It aims to encourage children, young people and adults to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them. This will help them grow and develop resilience to cope with what life may throw at them.
The more we can understand about ourselves, the more prepared we are to express our emotions and take on life's ups and downs. Being self-aware means getting to know and understand what we are good at, what we find difficult, our likes and dislikes, what makes us feel joy and what may cause us sadness. It is also about understanding what makes us unique, our fears as well as our hopes and dreams. As we build a sense of self, we grow in our ability to connect with others, as well as develop our skills and talents. From this, we can form strong and healthy relationships from early childhood right through to adulthood and be equipped to cope with the challenges that life brings our way.
As a school community, we are dedicated to fostering the wellbeing of our students, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and empowered. Through our curriculum, we strive to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to face life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 3 February
Music Department - Year 11 GCSE Music Performance Evening in the Lantern Theatre, 7.00pm
Tuesday 4 February
Nothing advised
Wednesday 5 February
Nothing advised
Thursday 6 February
Nothing advised
Friday 7 February
Nothing advised
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.
Young Chef Rotary Competition
Congratulations to Hadiza G 11RCS and Ibraheem G 9LHK/EBT, who competed against three students from Stonehenge School, Amesbury in the Young Chef Rotary competition on Wednesday night.
Both Hadiza and Ibraheem did a fantastic job of preparing a two-course meal for two people on a budget of £18.00, showcasing their impressive practical skills whilst being judged by two professional chefs!
Hadiza was successful in gaining 1st place and will advance to the District round on Saturday, 15 February, where she’ll compete against 17 other students. Ibraheem secured 3rd place and if a competitor withdraws, he will step in.
Well done to you both!
Post Mock Café
Congratulations to our wonderful Year 11s who finished their Mock Exams today and enjoyed their celebrations at the Post Mock Café held this afternoon. Look out for more photos and information next week!
Aladdin Jr Production
Tickets are still available for our upcoming school production of Aladdin Jr! To book tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer, or press the button below.
The Hampshire & IOW Office of The Police & Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission are recruiting new members!
The Youth Commission is a diverse group of young people aged 14 to 25, from across Hampshire and the IOW, who represent the voice of young people on police and crime matters.
They gather and represent the views of young people at a number of local and national strategic level meetings, attend events, create youth-led campaigns and projects and help to shape policing in the area.
Each year, they hold The Big Conversation Survey and they present these recommendations to the Police and Crime Commissioner, The Constabulary and other partners, to support positive change for young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to have their voices heard in the community and for any students considering a potential career in the police.
Press the button below for the online application form. Applications close on Friday 28 February 2025.
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Austen S 7EML - Level 15
Emily W 7OWS - Level 15
Josh B 7SCD - Level 15
Lydia B 8JAD - Level 30
Isla S 8MAZ - Level 30
Ben S 8KGK - Level 35
Rose G 10JBY - Level 45
Joseph N 10RMN - Level 50
Lilia M 9CBN - Level 50
Rachael J 10RGY/SNN - Level 55
Jack E 9RLR/HMS - Level 60
Charlie H 9TLS - Level 75
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Ivy D 7VTE
Luca P 7LAD/AGN
Ellena B 8ERL
Madeleine H 8GWT
Evie W 9LHK/EBT
Anabelle B 9TLS
Eddie S 10JFR
Lara W 10LJS
Amy A 10IHS
Lorilee L 11AOR
Eva C 11JLR/MSD
Rory G 11JLR/MSD
English Department
English Stars
Jacob H 7OWS
Aniya S 7OWS
Niyel S 8GWT
Ellie B 8MAZ
Rosie G 9RLR/HMS
Evie R 9BCY
Rhys M 9BCY
Filip S 10JBY
Media Department
Media Stars
Tilly P 10RLE
Lily-May O 10JFR
Alana B 10RMN
Tamsin P 10RLE
Daniel W 10RGY/SNN
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Eden N 7TDN
Aniya S 7OWS
Jack W 8GWT
Sam H 8JAD
Amelia W 9SDN/SWT
Frankie L 9SDN/SWT
Tiffany M 11RCS
Alexandra E 11NWS/AWY
Mandarin Stars
Evie A 7BPY
Giulio S 8LHG
Lorenzo S 8JWS
Evie R 9RLR/HMS
Arthur C 9CBN
Caitlin J 10JBY
Drama Department
Drama Stars
Grace W 8JWS
Emilia B 8JAD
Taylor C 9PSN
Isaac T 11JLR/MSD
Science Department
Super Scientists
Grace H 7EML
Eleanor K 7EML
River M-J 7EML
Oscar B 7EML
Ava C 7EML
Elodie G 7EML
Jack H 7EML
Hugo R 7EML
Evie B 8ERL
Tom C 8ADY
Music Department
Hampshire Music Service
A Hampshire Music Service Certificate of Achievement has been awarded to -
Elsa H 11HCS for achieving Stage 4 Timpani
Edward V 9TLS for achieving Stage 4 Timpani
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers information/opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 11 Peter Symonds Interviews
Admission interviews will take place in school in the week beginning 10 February. Students will receive their schedule during tutor time, next week.
Information Event for Parents: Careers in Construction
Apprenticeships in construction offer so much opportunity: from degree to higher apprenticeship, trade to commercial roles. Understand how these roles can benefit early talented applicants. The online event is organised by Barratt Redrow and will take place on Thursday 6 February, 6.00pm – 6.45pm. To register, please click here.
Junior Chef Programme
Please click here to read a letter regarding an exciting new opportunity for students to join a junior chef programme.
Year 10 & 11 Upcoming College Open Events
1 February: Sparsholt College
RSHE lessons are back in full swing and taught each week, in tutor groups. 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.
This half-term Year 7 will be exploring empathy, compassion and community by spending a few weeks discussing online influences, cyberbullying, bullying and how to promote anti-bullying by being an upstander and how to report concerns. How they perceive themselves based on online media pressures will follow on.
Year 8
This half-term Year 8 will be exploring healthy lifestyles and good physical health as well as how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth using healthy coping strategies and identifying what may be unhealthy responses. This leads on to discussing what a healthy relationship looks and feels and how to challenge unhealthy relationships.
Year 9
Year 9 will begin the New Year considering what supports healthy living and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. This also includes how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth when using social media. Students will consider how their own self perception and internet use may be linked and correlated. Students will participate in some basic first aid training looking at CPR and recovery position as well as the use of an AED.
Year 10
Year 10 will be kick-starting the term with a recap on changes during adolescence, healthy living and positive lifestyle choices. This then leads into exploring the impacts of drug and alcohol use. Students will consider their current understanding and perceptions of various substances, explore how to manage the risks associated with their use, how to keep themselves and others safe and where to seek advice and information in the future. The influences of gang culture and county lines will also be explored.
Year 11
Year 11 will start the term considering how to revise and prepare for examinations ahead of completing the mocks. They will then consider what it means to be on the organ donor register and what decisions they may want to make now or in the future. They will then go on to consider what their ambitions are for the future and reflect upon their recent mock results.
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.
Our message reporting system 'TootToot', can also be used to request support or report a concern.
Childline also offers a range of support and resources.
Part of the healthy living topics include discussing the need for good sleep habits. Support with teenage sleep can be found at Teen Sleep Hub, which is part of The Sleep Charity.
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
New Year, New Goals!
Even though January is nearly over, there's still time to think about getting more active! If you're looking for a way to stay healthy while spending quality time with your kids, why not consider signing up for the Fitness Suite at The Mountbatten School?
The Fitness Suite is open to everyone and provides a chance to work out alongside your children. No pressure, just a fun way to move more and encourage each other.
And as a little bonus to kick off the new year, you can sign up now and skip the joining fee (use code NY2025 to save £25.00).
Here’s what you can expect:
No contracts – memberships from £14.95 per month
Free parking
Options for individuals and families
10% off fitness classes and personal training
Plus, join the January Challenge! Try a standing jump this month and you’ll be entered into a prize draw. Simple and fun!
Make 2025 a healthier year with Personal Best Education. See you there!
Evie A 7BPY
Ivy D 7VTE
Jacob H 7OWS
Tilly P 10RLE
Eden N 7TDN
Evie A 7BPY
Grace W 8JWS
Grace H 7EML
