It’s celebration season at Mountbatten, as we recognise the hard work and progress of our students on their journey through school and beyond. A number of exciting events and trips have been planned to mark these important milestones:
Year 11 Prom – Wednesday 2 July: An evening to celebrate the end of exams and the journey ahead.
Links to the Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 events/trips are still open. If you would like your child to attend, please ensure you complete the relevant Google Form/s and make payment via SCOPAY as soon as possible.
We are proud of all our students and look forward to sharing these moments of reflection, fun, and celebration with them.
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Update
As we celebrate our current students, we prepare to welcome new faces to our school community. The Year 6 to 7 Transition Team is working hard behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and supportive start for our incoming students. The team is currently finalising primary school visits and making the final preparations for the upcoming Year 6 Transition Day, which will take place on Wednesday 2 July.
This important day is designed to give upcoming Year 7 students a warm and supportive introduction to secondary school life. They’ll have the opportunity to meet key staff, explore the school site, take part in fun and engaging activities, and start building friendships ahead of the new academic year.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming Year 6 students to The Mountbatten School and helping them take this exciting next step in their educational journey.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 23 June
Nothing advised
Tuesday 24 June
Nothing advised
Wednesday 25 June
Music Department - Summer Concert at Romsey Abbey: Rehearsals at 9.45am, concert at 7.00pm
Thursday 26 June
Founder's Day Service at Romsey Abbey: music rehearsals at 9.45am
Open Evening for current Year 5 students, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 27 June
Music Department - Romsey Schools Choir Festival at Romsey Abbey, rehearsals after school, concert 7.00pm
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.
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 25 June
Reminder for students taking part -
This concert will involve most ensembles and choirs.
There will be rehearsals in Romsey Abbey all day on Wednesday 25 June beginning at 9.45am.
Please could as many students as possible make their own way to and from the Abbey. For students unable to make their own way, transport by coach or minibus will be provided; these students should arrive at school at the usual time. Return transport will also be available, returning in time for school buses. Students not requiring transport will be dismissed from Romsey Abbey at 3.10pm.
Students will need to 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 school uniform during the day and in the evening. No jumpers should be worn at the concert. Please could female students wear a skirt with tights or trousers with black socks at the concert.
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. If you are not attending the concert, please arrange to meet your child inside the Abbey.
The Wind Band, String Ensemble, Junior Choir, Senior Girls' Choir, Boys' Choir and Chamber Choir will be taking part in the Founder’s Service. This is a service of thanksgiving and celebration of the school.
There will be rehearsals in Romsey Abbey on Thursday 26 June beginning at 9.45am, with the service starting at 11.00am.
Please could as many students as possible make their own way to the Abbey. For students unable to make their own way, transport by coach or minibus will be provided; these students should arrive at school at the usual time.
Students of Years 7 and 10 will be attending the service. Students in the Wind Band, String Ensemble and Choirs will walk back to school with them, in time for lunch at the usual time. Any large or heavy instruments will be transported back to school.
Students should wear school uniform and bring a snack and drink.
Parents and carers will be most welcome to attend the service.
U15s Cricket - Quarter Final
The U15 girls performed incredibly well, winning their group before narrowly losing their quarter-final to finish 5th. Special mentions go to Jessica G 8ADY and Arla D 8ADY for leading run scorers, and Isabelle M 10COY for leading wicket taker.
Congratulations to the team:
Jasmine T 9MJS/CEE
Isabelle M 10COY
Josephine W-J 10COY
Matilda T 9LHK/EBT
Annabel R 9LHK/EBT
Jessica G 8ADY
Arla D 8ADY
Tia E 9PSN
Jess P 9CBN
Ava S 9LHK/EBT
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 Aspens (the school's caterers) back to the card that the payment was made on, by the end of the first week in August.
This year, we've been proud to support Romsey Young Carers, an organisation close to the hearts of the school and wider community.
In February, we held a non-uniform day and raised a whopping £2,220! Last week, we hosted a brilliant Staff Quiz Night, made even more special thanks to an incredible raffle, filled with prizes donated by generous local businesses. We raised a further £1,100+ on the night!
A huge thank you goes to our amazing staff for coming along, and to everyone who supported the event - especially those who donated raffle prizes. Your kindness makes a real difference.
CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)
A huge thank you to our amazing school staff for organising a fantastic Bring-&-Buy Plant Sale in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
A special shoutout to Hillier Garden Centre in Braishfield for generously donating a wonderful variety of plants - your support helped the event bloom!
Re:Minds - Southampton
Please see below a blurb from Re:Minds.
Re:Minds is a Southampton based organisation supporting families whose children/young people have Autism, ADHD or other neurodiverse needs and/or mental health needs - with or without a diagnosis. Our aim is to allow people whose children face similar issues to meet up in an informal setting to share knowledge and talk about any challenges our families are facing. We don’t claim to be experts, just other families who understand what it can feel like to be on this journey.
We are the primary link between families and Southampton Specialist CAMHS and offer speakers on a range of topics.
Have you or your child had contact with a health visitor or school nurse in the last two years? Hampshire County Council want to hear from parents and carers of children aged 0–19 about your experiences with Hampshire’s Public Health Nursing Service. Your feedback will help them make sure the service continues to meet the changing needs of families across the county.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes and is open until 1 July. Share your views via the button below.
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale depending on experience and accepting ECT applications
Required for September 2025 start.
We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Art with an 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!
Daisy S 7VTE - Level 20
Elliott C 9CBN - Level 55
Freya L 9LHK/EBT - Level 55
Samuel H 10RMN - Level 60
Daisy S 10RGY/SNN - Level 65
Kira P 8TIS - Level 70
Grace W 9TLS - Level 95
Sienna A 9CBN - Level 100
Alice T 8JAD - Level 105
Science Department
Super Scientists
Bella B 9PSN
Nyela D 10VGN
Phoebe C 10COY
Maya S 10RGY/SNN
Violet C 10RGY/SNN
Chloe C 10RMN
Emma F 10RGY/SNN
Sadie L 10JBY
Logan M 11RCS
Music Department
Piano
Edward V 9TLS has passed Piano Beginners Stage 1 with Merit.
Percussion Academy Drum Kit
Toby E 7OWS has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Debut Grade with Distinction.
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Careers Insight - Arlington Fleet
This week we accepted the company’s kind offer to host our students again for a tour around the Arlington Fleet premises in Eastleigh. Students learnt how the rolling stock is transported into the various sheds by shunter locomotives, the many steps required for wagon and carriage refurbishments, and the many career opportunities available at the company.
Year 10 College Taster Days
Barton Peveril
A letter has been emailed home today with further information regarding next week’s taster day. Please also see their flyer.
Other colleges
Details for the other taster days will be emailed a week prior to them taking place.
Year 8 Careers Insight - Meachers Global Logistics
Over the last few weeks students have been learning about careers in the transport and logistics sector during their weekly careers education lessons. To bring the topic alive students had the opportunity to hear from Darren, Meachers’ Transport Manager, to find out what he does, why he enjoys working in the logistics sector, different job opportunities in the company, and the pros and cons of being a HGV driver.
Year 11 Eastleigh & City College Southampton Welcome Day
The college has emailed students starting in September on their full-time college courses further information about the upcoming Welcome Day on 2 July. Students need to confirm their attendance by return of email.
The role of AI in apprenticeship and job applications
Early Talent Agency has compiled some information on how AI is used by recruiters to help with the large number of applications they receive. For more information on how apprenticeship / job applicants can increase their chances to pass the screening, please click here.
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.
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. This leads on to exploring how to keep safe within society and within relationships.
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. They will also discuss lifestyle choices by considering the risks and effects of alcohol, smoking and vaping.
Year 9
Students are exploring the risks associated with gangs, crime and violence. The influences of peers and the pressures that may come with that, how to support a friend who may find themselves in negative relationships and why some people may be drawn into risky behaviours are discussed as well as being supported by an assembly from an outside speaker. Lifestyle choices and drugs and vaping are specifically explored to support students’ health and wellbeing.
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 workbooks and evidence in preparation for their World of Work certification. They will then move on to considering role models and aspirations before revisiting online safety and appropriate online material.
Year 11
Students complete their RSHE program this term ahead of their exams after they spend some time reflecting on their RSHE journey throughout their time at Mountbatten from Year 7 to Year 11. They will discuss some sensitive topics around pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion as well as positive relationships and consent. 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.
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
Summer at The Mountbatten School
Looking for ways to keep children and teens active, engaged and inspired this summer? We’ve got three great options. Read on for the details and how to book.
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Summer Holiday Camp – Book Early & Save
Our popular Multi-Activity Camp returns from 28 July to 29 August (weekdays only) for children aged 5–12 years (Year 1 to Year 7).
Activities include sports, creative play, cooking, laser tag and inflatables. Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm | Cost: £30/day
Childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare accepted.
Early Bird Offer: Save 10% with code EARLYBIRD10 – valid until Sunday 23 June.
Can be combined with sibling and full-week discounts.
We’ve listened to your feedback and made a change to our yoga class start time.
Many of you told us that a slightly later start would make it easier to get to class after work or other commitments. So, from Monday 16 June, our Hatha Yoga class will begin at the new time of 6.30pm.
We hope this small shift makes a big difference in helping you carve out time for yourself each week. Whether you’re arriving straight from work or easing into your evening, you’ll still enjoy the same welcoming atmosphere, calming practice and expert guidance – just with a little more breathing room.
Thank you for helping us shape a class that works for you. We hope to see you on the mat soon!
For more details and to book, click the button below:
Reminders for students taking part in the following events:
This year, we've been proud to support Romsey Young Carers, an organisation close to the hearts of the school and wider community.
Aniya S 7OWS
Bella B 9PSN
Summer Holiday Camp – Book Early & Save
VR Gaming Sessions – Book Now
Hampshire Teen Project – Free Holiday Programme