As we begin the new academic year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our families, especially those joining us for the first time—our new Year 7s have made an excellent start and are already showing great promise. It has been a pleasure to see students returning with such enthusiasm, wearing their uniform with such pride and conducting themselves with maturity and respect. Their positive attitude sets a wonderful tone for the year ahead.
We are also incredibly proud of our recent GCSE leavers, who achieved outstanding results this summer. Their hard work, resilience and determination have paid off, and we wish them every success in their next steps.
It is always inspiring to see our school community come together with such energy and purpose. I feel incredibly privileged to lead this great school, where staff, students, and families work in partnership to support every young person to thrive. Together, we are building a culture of excellence, kindness, and ambition.
Thank you for your continued support—I look forward to all we will achieve together in the year ahead.
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Monday 8 September
Nothing advised
Tuesday 9 September
Nothing advised
Wednesday 10 September
Nothing advised
Thursday 11 September
Year 7 Team Building Day (Y Band: 7AGN/BHT, 7AOR, 7ESY/AWY, 7ILN & 7LPO)
Friday 12 September
Year 7 Team Building Day (X Band: 7DMS, 7DVA, 7KMN/KRL, 7ONL & 7PLM/CPE)
INSET Days for 2025/26
Monday 20 October 2025*
Tuesday 21 October 2025*
Wednesday 22 October 2025*
Monday 23 February 2026
Thursday 2 July 2026
*adjoining October half-term
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.
A reminder about pick-up and drop-off
The roads around the school can become very congested at drop-off and pick-up times. To help keep pedestrians and cyclists as safe as possible, please do not drop-off on the A27 as there is no lay-by to pull into on the north-bound direction and crossing this busy, 60mph road, on foot from the south-direction is dangerous. Please do not enter the school gates to drop-off or pick-up students as this part of the school is exceptionally busy with pedestrians and bus movements at these times.
Post Looked After Children (PLAC)
If you are the parent or carer of a child who was previously looked after (this is anyone who has been in the care system and now resides with you under an adoption process or similar) there is support available in school to help ensure your child has the maximum opportunity to reach their full educational potential.
Please email Natalie.Harper@mountbatten.school if you would like to know more about what we can do to support your child's educational progress and achievement.
This is voluntary information sharing and will be handled with sensitivity; we would request documentation of the adoption order or similar, which would be kept securely and confidentially.
Music Tuition 2025/26 - Autumn Term
We would like to remind you that music tuition fees for the Autumn Term 2025 are now due. Please could you check your Scopay account to check the amount and make your payment.
Fees for theAutumn term are £98.00, with the exception of piano tuition which is £120.00 (if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, please be aware that Pupil Premium discounts have been applied to your account).
Congratulations to the following students on their fantastic LAMDA acting results this summer.
Level 3 Certificate in Performance (Grade 7)
All achieving merit or distinction.
Catherine P 11RGY/MSD
James L 11LJS/JLR
Bea E 11SBS/EGE
Poppy L-M 11AWE/RAR
Eddie S 11JFR
Harry S 11LJS/JLR
Level 3 Certificate in Performance (Grade 6)
All achieving merit or distinction.
Amber S 10DDY
Anabelle B 10TLS
Becca N 10DDY
Elodie P 10SDN/MRT
Evie-Rose C 10HMS/NKY
Megan S 10LHK/EBT
Sampson B 10DDY
Lucy W 10DDY
Tyrese A 10SDN/MRT
Harriet W 10PSN
Level 2 Award in Performance (Grade 5)
All achieving merit or distinction.
Eliana B 9LHG
Florence R 9ERL
Ellie M 9JAD
Isabelle C 9ADY
Music Department
ABRSM Clarinet
Lizzie R 11JFR has passed ABRSM Grade 7 Clarinet with distinction.
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers updates/opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 10 Work Experience – Roke Manor
We are in the privileged position of being offered 7 placements at Roke Manor, a local engineering / IT / technology company in Romsey. Interested students need to apply and submit their application for a placement by Monday 22 September. Details on how to apply, including tips and hints, can be found in the Careers Google Classroom.
Year 10 and 11 Careers Fair
Our annual Careers Fair will take place on Thursday 18 September, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. In attendance will be a variety of Higher and Further Education establishments, training providers, employers and alumni. There will also be two presentations about apprenticeships and careers in the maritime industry. Further information will be sent out shortly.
A glimpse into life at Mountbatten.
Celebrating achievements, sharing updates, and capturing moments that matter!
Visit www.absolutetennis.uk if you or any of your family would like to join us. We run a large program of classes all year round from the school & Knightwood Leisure Centre.
Henry C 7DMS
