We are entering a busy but wonderful phase of the school year when we celebrate everything which is so great about The Mountbatten School and we are reminded of the natural transition of both our students and staff through the school.
This week we have had the wonderful Summer Concert followed immediately by the Founder’s day. These are both opportunities for everyone to see the very best of our school with our outstanding musicians and music staff wowing us with their skill whilst also coming together to remember Lord Mountbatten and those ex-students who we have sadly lost too soon. A really special pair of events.
This week we have welcomed the Year 5 prospective students and parents to our open evening, an evening where I enjoy going around seeing our staff show off the school. This is quickly followed next week with a day when we welcome our new staff starting in September and another day when we welcome the Year 6 students who will be new Mountbatten students in the new academic year.
We are also wishing those who are departing farewell next week with our Year 11 celebrating at their Prom. The students always put on a show with their outfits and cars as they get ready to go off to make their own futures; we look forward to celebrating their results with them in August.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 30 June
Geography Department - Year 10 GCSE Fieldwork to Swanage (10.4 - LHK/10.4 - MRT/10.1 - COY) 8.40am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 1 July
Nothing advised
Wednesday 2 July
Year 6 Transition Day
Geography Department - Year 10 GCSE Fieldwork to Swanage (10.2 - MRT/10.3 - LHK) 8.40am - 4.30pm
Year 11 Prom at St Mary's Stadium, 5.45pm - 10.30pm
Thursday 3 July
Nothing advised
Friday 4 July
Nothing advised
Sunday 6 July
Music Department - Romsey Mayor's Picnic in Romsey War Memorial Park, 2.30pm - 4.00pm
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.
Years 7-10: Substance Awareness Information Evening
As part of our ongoing commitment to personal development and safeguarding, we will be hosting a Substance Awareness Information Evening for parents and carers on Monday 30 June in the Lantern Theatre at 5.00pm.
For more information, please read this letter. To sign up, click the button below.
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.
Hampshire County Council has appointed M Group Highway to carry out improvement works along the A3090 Winchester Road, near Halterworth Lane. These works include:
Widening the footpath on the south side of Winchester Road.
Upgrading the footpath between Winchester Road and Silverwood Rise to support shared pedestrian and cyclist use.
Improving the crossing over Halterworth Lane at the Winchester Road junction to enhance visibility and safety.
To safely deliver these improvements, the following traffic management measures will be in place:
Halterworth Lane – Closure - From 8am Wednesday 2 July to 6am Monday 7 July, Halterworth Lane will be fully closed at its junction with Winchester Road. - Access to all properties, including those closest to the junction, will be maintained.
- Access to the local garage and petrol station will be available via Botley Road.
Halterworth Lane - Night-Time Closure
- A night-time road closure is planned for seven consecutive nights starting Monday 7 July, including the weekend. The Closures will start no earlier than 6pm and the road will reopen daily before 7am.
Planned Resurfacing Night-Time Working (Late August / Early September)
- Resurfacing at the Halterworth Lane / Winchester Road junction will require two further night-time closures. A full closure will be in place at the junction. Access to Halterworth Lane will remain available via Botley Road. Further details will be published on the scheme’s webpage in due course:https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/a3090-halterworth-lane-junction-improvements.
Temporary Traffic Lights
- Temporary signals will be in operation throughout the duration of the scheme.
Further Information
Please visit Causeway one.network for up-to-date information on diversion routes, traffic management, and the exact location of the works: https://one.network/?tmi=GB38233750.
Alongside Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society, Sarah at Enact is running a Play in a Week over the summer holidays in Stockbridge Town Hall for children aged between 9 & 14. The summer school aims to develop confidence, communication, empathy, teamwork and performance skills all in a fun and supportive environment. Please see below flyer for more information.
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!
Ameerah E 7CPE/HGR - Level 20
Lana D 7VTE - Level 20
Jude C 8ADY - Level 30
Jack V 8JWS - Level 30
Olly S 8TIS - Level 30
Reuben A 10JGO/DDN - Level 45
Amira A 9BCY - Level 50
Martha A 9MJS/CEE - Level 50
Harriet W 9PSN - Level 50
Amelia W 9SDN/SWT - Level 50
Arabella D 10RLE - Level 55
Clara F 10RLE - Level 55
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Orla B 7EHK
Arthur M 7VTE
Jessie C 8TIS
Sean A 8ADY
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Lincoln D 7SCD
Ryder S 7BPY
Matthew P 7VTE
Emma L 7SCD
Emily W 7OWS
Edward V 8ADY
Amy R 8DCR/ESY
Isla G 8GWT
Melissa G 8LHG
Harry P 9BCY
Mandarin Stars
Pippa H 7LAD/AGN
Giulio S 8LHG
Kira P 8TIS
Natasha G 9CBN
Isla N W 9TLS
Alastair H 10RMN
Drama Department
Drama Stars
Emily A 7SCD
Arty W 7EML
Kenzi L 7SCD
River M-J 7EML
Grace H 7EML
Daisy L 7EML
Eleanor K 7EML
Elodie G 7EML
James L 10LJS
Poppy L-M 10VGN
Science Department
Super Scientists
Arla D 8ADY
Kacy K 8ERL
Jack W 8LHG
Jessica M 10LJS
Clara F 10RLE
Oliver N 10JGO/DDN
Stella L 10JGO/DDN
Kelly W 10VGN
Toby S 10RGY/SNN
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
British Army Apprenticeships
The British Army offers an array of apprenticeships across a wide range of career areas. They are currently conducting a survey on how they can better support parents/carers and students with the application process and general apprenticeship knowledge and are inviting you to take part in a very short survey. If you have 5 minutes to spare, please consider taking part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/southampton-parents-the-mountbatten-school
Careers in the Railway Industry
This week Year 8 students have been learning about careers in the railway industry. To encourage a younger workforce, companies have put together some fantastic resources to showcase the large variety of careers available.
Last week, Year 8 students learnt about careers in crime scene investigation, forensic science and criminology. To give the careers lesson some real-life context, we invited former student Georgia this week to speak to students about her career as a crime scene investigator. Georgia shared with students some of the hurdles she had to overcome to reach her dream job, how her previous experience working with various police forces helped her gain vital experience, and the importance of not giving up.
Year 10 Taster Day Barton Peveril
On Friday, we took over 200 students to the Barton Peveril taster day to give students the opportunity to try out a variety of courses the college has to offer, as well as experiencing college life, to help them prepare choosing their post-16 options. Further taster days with different colleges have been scheduled over the next few weeks.
Apprenticeship and T-level qualification information session for parents & careers
Hampshire Futures have created a valuable resource for parents and carers to inform them about apprenticeships and T-Levels. The event is scheduled to take place (online) on 1 July at 6pm. The trailer can be found here: https://vimeo.com/1075588993
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.
Childline also offers a range of support and resources.
Absolute Tennis - Summer Holiday Tennis
Absolute Tennis is pleased to announce their tennis camp programme at both Knightwood Leisure Centre and The Mountbatten School over the upcoming holidays.
There are sessions for all age groups and standards where you can book individual days to suit your needs or all week at a discounted rate.
For more information or to book, click the button below.
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:
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Penny C 8JWS
Orla B 7EHK
Lincoln D 7SCD
Pippa H 7LAD/AGN
Emily A 7SCD
Arla D 8ADY
Summer Holiday Camp – Book Early & Save
VR Gaming Sessions – Book Now
Hampshire Teen Project – Free Holiday Programme