As we approach the end of the Spring term, I’m pleased to announce our upcoming celebration assemblies, where we will recognise the hard work, progress, and achievements of our students throughout the term! The schedule is as follows:
Celebration Assemblies
Year 9: Monday 31 March 2025
Year 11: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Year 7: Thursday 3 April 2025
Year 8: Friday 4 April 2025
Hot chocolate mornings with the Heads of Year
In addition to the Celebration Assemblies, selected students will be invited to enjoy a hot chocolate morning with their Head of Year to celebrate their achievements in a smaller, more personal setting. The schedule is as follows:
Year 11: Monday 31 March 2025
Year 9: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Year 7: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Year 8: Thursday 3 April 2025
Year 10 celebration assembly & hot chocolate morning
To allow us to celebrate students’ achievements both in school and during their work experience placements, the Year 10 celebration assembly and hot chocolate morning will take place after the Easter break.
Thank you for your support.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank parents and carers for their continued support in ensuring strong attendance throughout the term. Your efforts play a vital role in helping our students achieve their best, and we are grateful for your partnership. We look forward to celebrating our students’ successes with you, as we approach the end of term.
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Monday 24 March
Nothing advised
Tuesday 25 March
MFL Department - MEP Trip to London, 7.35am - 4.45pm
Wednesday 26 March
Nothing advised
Thursday 27 March
Year 8 Belgium Battlefields trip departs (returning on Saturday 29 March)
Friday 28 March
Nothing advised
INSET Days for 2024/25
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 7 Spanish Spelling Bee
A huge congratulations to Oscar B 7EML, Grace H 7EML and James K 7TDN for their outstanding determination and commitment in the Year 7 Spanish Spelling Bee!
Yesterday afternoon, they proudly represented our school at the highly competitive regional finals, going head-to-head with students from 10 other schools. In preparation for the competition, they worked incredibly hard to learn 200 words, mastering not only their meanings but also how to spell them correctly in Spanish. Their dedication and resilience truly shone as they tackled challenging words under pressure.
Although they didn’t advance to the national finals this time, they delivered an exceptional performance and put up a fantastic challenge. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the way they showcased their language skills. Well done, Oscar, Grace, and James!
Exam Self-Care Tips
Please click the button below to read an article from YoungMinds regarding Exam Self-Care.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our high performing, forward-looking and friendly Mathematics team. This is a superb opportunity to join a dedicated team of Mathematics specialists.
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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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We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama with the ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Izzy H 7BPY - Level 10
George Y 7BPY - Level 10
Milly G 7VTE - Level 10
Isla G 8GWT - Level 25
Eliana B 8LHG - Level 25
Jake H 8ERL - Level 30
Plamen P 10COY - Level 40
Tahmid A 10JGO/DDN - Level 40
Jessica M 10LJS - Level 40
Phoebe H 9EGY - Level 40
Josh D 9SDN/SWT - Level 40
Noah B 9TLS - Level 40
English Department
English Stars
Thomas C 7LHG
Arla D 8ADY
Emily E 8MAZ
Evie E 8MAZ
Emilia B 8JAD
Indiana F 8JWS
Florence R 8ERL
Alastair H 10RMN
James M 10RMN
Daniel S 10IHS
Media Department
Media Stars
Liam C 10IHS
Theo W 10IHS
Nicole L 10COY
Kelly Y 10VGN
Jude M 10RGY/SNN
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Amelia M 7SGY
Megan S 7SGY
Matvii K 8TIS
Georgie M 8LHG
Alex S G 9RLR/HMS
Amelia S 10JFR
Nyela D 10VGN
Evie B 10COY
Mandarin Stars
Harrison P 7SGY
Max C 8GWT
Lorenzo S 8JWS
Sunny C 9CBN
Matthew H 9DDY
Izzy F 10LJS
Science Department
Super Scientists
Izzy H 7BPY
Theoni M-J 10VGN
Christopher U 10COY
Ben G 10JFR
Would L 11KRL/KMN
Michelle D 11BHT/CFT
Emma L 11AWE/RAR
Tiffany M 11RCS
Kamil S 11RCS
Mia P 11SBS/NKY
RE Department
RE Stars
Barnaby W 7BPY
George H 7VTE
Ben S 8KGK
Ivy H 8MAZ
Kitty R 8MAZ
Music Department
Congratulations to all the Mountbatten musicians who took part in the Music For Youth Local Festival on Wednesday this week. A superb set of performances with some very positive feedback from the visiting adjudicator. Well done to everyone involved!
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 8 – Careers in Hair and Beauty
Students have been learning about different careers in the hair and beauty industry during their weekly careers lessons.
To find out more about what the job of Special Effects Artist involves, students took part in a webinar with Stuart Bray, who has worked on films such as Saving Private Ryan, The Mummy, Shaun of the Dead and Game of Thrones. Stuart showed and explained how some of the prosthetics were designed, and shared with students which skills they need to succeed in this highly competitive environment. Students who wish to take this further in college could, for example, study Media Make-up Artistry at Southampton City College and later on continue to study BA (Hons) Prosthetics and Special Effects Design Degree at Solent University.
RSHE lessons have continued to be taught each week in tutor groups. Do ask your child what they have been learning about and encourage them to ask further questions.
In lesson, 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 puberty, looking at the process of physical and emotional changes that occur as children grow into adults, considering the different ways puberty affects boys and girls. They will go on to identify what influences they have around them and how to maintain appropriate behaviours during adolescence.
Year 8
This half-term Year 8 will be exploring healthy relationships, consent and intimate relationships with an introduction to contraception. They will also consider online safety and relationships.
Year 9
Year 9 will begin the New Year considering what a healthy relationship is, what it means to be committed to relationships, including intimate ones. They will also explore different contraceptives and discuss STI’s and how they are transmitted.
Year 10
Year 10 will be exploring influences around them and peer relationships. They will consider the impact of gang culture and the risks of County Lines and drug activity. They will then prepare for the start of their work experience.
Year 11
Year 11 will be completing their last topics of RSHE before developing study and revision skills ahead of the GCSE exams. The final lessons include Self-examination, sexual health and medical appointments and pregnancy. Videos supporting the self-checking sessions include: Check Your Pair – A How-To Guide and https://vimeo.com/29898544
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.
Breast Walk Ever Hampshire 2025
Walk for life-saving research into secondary spread of breast cancer. Choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K.
Following in the footsteps of King Charles after his escape from Worcester in 1651 on “The Monarchs Way”. Take on the half-marathon to enjoy the?Clarendon, Itchen and Pilgrims way too. Enjoy the riverside on the edge of Historic Winchester and St Catherine's Hill too. Take on the full marathon and you will be rewarded with the splendour of the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Activity: Walking
Date: Sunday 8?June 2025
Location:?IBM?UK?Labs, Hursley Park, Hursley, Winchester SO21 2JN
Distance options: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Prices: £18.00 - £36.00 depending on distance. Snapshot of what to expect: Event village with refreshments, toilets and free on-site parking throughout the day. Fully signposted routes with well-stocked feed stations throughout as well as medical support. Medal and massage at the finish. Dogs welcome.?
This event relies on the generosity of willing?volunteers. If you would like to support Against Breast Cancer with the marshalling of Breast Walk Ever Hampshire, we have plenty of roles available on the day. Please email events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk?to let us know and we can provide you with options. You will be given a full briefing as well as refreshments throughout the day.? No experience necessary.
Against Breast Cancer funds pioneering research into new treatments, tools for earlier diagnosis and advice to reduce the risk of recurrence and secondary spread. Working with expert scientists we want to increase the survival rates of all breast cancer patients and ultimately, discover a vaccine against breast cancer.
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
Bookings Now Open for Easter Holiday Camps!
We’re excited to announce that Personal Best Education is offering three fantastic Easter holiday camps at The Mountbatten School in Romsey—packed with fun, adventure and new skills!
🌿 Bushcraft Camp
Back by popular demand after our sold-out February half-term camp! This outdoor adventure camp lets children explore nature and learn essential survival skills like fire-making, shelter-building and more.
📅 Week 1: Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 April, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Week 2: Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 April, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👩🍳 Little Cooks Camp – New for 2025!
A brand-new camp where budding chefs can get hands-on in the kitchen with Chef Ellie! Children will learn practical cooking skills, make their own meals and explore new ingredients in a fun, supportive environment.
📅 Week 1: Thursday 10 – Friday 11 April, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Week 2: Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 April, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🏃 Multi-Activity Camp
Packed with Easter-themed fun, children can expect a mix of multi-sports, baking, arts & crafts, and our epic inflatable obstacle course!
📅 Week 1: Monday 7 – Friday 11 April, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📅 Week 2: Monday 14 – Thursday 17 April, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Camps are £30.00 per day and payment options include card, Childcare Vouchers or the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. Camps are suitable for children aged 5-11 (Years 1 – 7). Book your child’s place now by clicking the button below.
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Violet S 7EHK
Thomas C 7LHG
Liam C 10IHS
Amelia M 7SGY
Harrison P 7SGY
Izzy H 7BPY
Barnaby W 7BPY
🌿 Bushcraft Camp