As we come to the end of the first full week of school it has been wonderful to welcome all of the students back for the new academic year and I would like to thank you, as parents, for supporting your children to be ready. They have all the equipment they need, have a great attitude and are all dressed really smartly, showing pride in their Mountbatten uniform.
Our new Year 7 students are already very much part of Mountbatten and it has been a very busy week for them with CAT tests and team building activities; it has been wonderful wandering around seeing them so enthusiastically involved with all the activities, and the weather has just about held up. It is my pleasure, this year, to work alongside Mr. Rice, their Head of Year, to support Year 7’s start at Mountbatten and they will now have to prepare themselves to increasingly get homework so it will be important for us all to support them to establish a good routine from the start.
Year 9 and 10 students have also made a great start with their new timetable which has been built on their own subject choices made last year. We hope that their increased choice has helped them spend more time doing the subjects they enjoy and ultimately be more successful. Year 8 will not be far behind and they can look forward to making their choices for Year 9 in the Spring term.
But we have been most impressed with Year 11. They have clearly started the year determined and focused and with this attitude we feel certain that they will continue the long track record of high achievement at The Mountbatten School. Well done Year 11!
We are also looking to the future over the coming weeks as Year 6 prospective students and parents from all the local primary schools visiting us to help them decide if Mountbatten is the right school for them. We love showing off our wonderful school and students will see them as they tour around our buildings. We very much hope they like what they see and decide to join us in September 2026.
I would just like to finish by saying thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support in making Mountbatten such an amazing place to be.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 15 September
Nothing advised
Tuesday 16 September
Nothing advised
Wednesday 17 September
Nothing advised
Thursday 18 September
Nothing advised
Friday 19 September
Nothing advised
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.
Sparx Maths: Years 8 - 11
Due to its success over the previous years, Maths homework will continue to be completed online via Sparx Maths and begins for Year 8-11 this week.
Students will be told by their Maths teacher which day this is handed out and due in. These details will also be published on their Google Classroom. Please visit https://sparxmaths.com/parents/ for more information and on how to assist your child.
Childnet Cheat Sheet
Please click the button below to view information from Childnet, online safety for young people, on Group Chats.
P.A.C.E Event (Parent & Carer Event November 2025)
Please click the button below for more information regarding a free mental health & wellbeing event for all parents and carers who support or work with young people. The event is hosted by Hampshire CAMHS.
Parent Workshop - NOW - Having Difficult Conversations
Click the button below to find out more about a parent online workshop (NOW - Having Difficult Conversations) on Wednesday 24 September. The link to the Zoom workshop can be found in the document in the button below.
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).
The following students have passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit exams –
Evan L 9HST Grade 1 with Distinction
Joseph K 9ERL Grade 3 with Distinction
Kai W 8SGY Grade 3 with Distinction
Capeson T 11AWE/RAR Grade 5 with Distinction
Ex-Student Achievements
Congratulations to last year’s Year 11 student Emme H 11HCS, who appeared at the BBC Proms last Saturday performing with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert was broadcast on both TV and radio, and is available to watch on the BBC iPlayer.
Congratulations also to last year’s Year 11 student Oscar R 11SBS/NKY, for achieving a Distinction in his grade 8 Jazz Sax exam.
We wish them and all of last year’s Music students all the very best in their future musical studies.
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 11 Get into Business & Accounting – Webinar
This will be a fantastic two-hour virtual session packed with workshops, networking, panels, inspiring keynotes, and a big discussion on the upcoming work experience schemes and degree apprenticeships that will soon be opening up. In attendance will be PwC, KPMG, UBS, Forvis Mazars, BDO, RSM, CIMA, Grant Thornton & S&W! When: Tuesday 23 September, 5-7pm.
Please click here to view a list of all upcoming open events. We encourage Year 10 students to start researching colleges in the autumn term so that they can make an informed decision about which college taster day they wish to attend in summer 26. Students should visit a variety of colleges as they all have something different to offer. In next week’s careers lesson, Year 10 students will receive a checklist that offers tips and hints on how to get the most out of their visit. The material has been added to the Year 11 Careers Google Classroom as a reminder.
Year 7 – 11 Southampton Boat Show
Students, parents and carers are invited to the Southampton Boat Show careers event on Tuesday 23 September, 4-7pm/ Please see flyers on how to book a free space, and click this link to book.
Year 7 – 11 i-Construct
As an extra for this year's i-Construct event, the planning team have decided to hold a Careers Fair for young people, parents and carers to attend. The careers fair will be held on 15 October and starts at 3.00pm, closing at 6.00pm. This is aimed at Year 7s upwards.
📚✏️New School Stationery Shop Now Open in the Library! 🖊️📐
We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our brand-new School Stationery Shop on Monday 15 September, conveniently located in the school library! If you forgot your pen at home, or need a new pencil case (empty), or just want to stock up on supplies, the shop has everything you need to stay prepared and organised for class.
What’s Available?
Our stationery shop offers a wide range of essential school supplies, including:
Pens 10p
Pencils 10p
Highlighters 20p
Whiteboard pens 20p
Rulers 30p
Rubbers 10p
Sharpeners 10p
Pencil Cases (empty) 90p
All items are student budget-friendly, so you won’t have to spend a lot to get what you need. The shop is run by the school, so all proceeds go back into supporting student programs and resources. Students can pay either with cash or with card.
Where & When?
Find us in the library, open:
Before school: 8:15 AM – 8:40 AM
Breaktime: 10.40 AM – 11.15 AM
Lunchtime: 12.55 PM – 1:25 PM
After school: 3.10PM – 4.15PM
A glimpse into life at Mountbatten.
Celebrating achievements, sharing updates, and capturing moments that matter!
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
October Half-Term Holiday Camp
Personal Best Multi-Activity camp is back this half-term running from 27 to 31 October for children in Years 1–7.
Get ready for an action-packed week full of fun and adventure, with activities including Laser Tag, the Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course, team games, arts & crafts, and much more.
📍Location: The Mountbatten School 🕘Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm 🎯For children in Years 1–7 🎟️ Limited spaces available – book now to avoid disappointment!
Looking to get fitter, feel more relaxed, or learn a new skill? Our friendly, local classes are open to all abilities – come along and get involved!
📅Weekly Schedule & Class Info:
Monday 🧘♀️ Hatha Yoga – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
A gentle, grounding yoga class focused on posture, breathwork, and relaxation. Perfect for building strength, flexibility, and calm.
💃Zumba – 7.30pm to 8.30pm
A high-energy dance workout with great music and easy-to-follow moves. Burn calories and have fun doing it!
Tuesday 🔥Legs, Bums & Tums – 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Tone and strengthen your lower body with this dynamic workout targeting key areas – ideal for all fitness levels.
Wednesday 🧘Pilates – 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Improve core strength, posture, and flexibility with this low-impact, full-body workout that focuses on controlled movement and breath.
Music Tuition 2025/26 - Autumn Term
Jennifer H 7AOR
Lucas V 10EGY
Ben P 7ILN
Evie A 8BPY
Daisy R 8HGR
