GCSE exams began in earnest this week. These are the first full set of external exams since the summer term of 2019! All is in place for a successful exam season and we wish all our children in Year 11 the best possible success. There is some good advice for parents on how support children during the exam season here.
We welcome two children into classrooms from Ukraine this week whose families are living in our locality. We know that all our children will give them the warmest possible welcome.
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Monday 23 May
Nothing advised
Tuesday 24 May
Music Department - Music Festival (24 - 27 May) in the Lantern Theatre during the school day
PE Department - Year 7/8 Girls' Tennis: Mountbatten School vs Romsey School (home) 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday 25 May
Nothing advised
Thursday 26 May
Geography Department - Azores Expedition, leaving at 11.15am (returns Tuesday 31 May 9.00pm)
Friday 27 May
Nothing advised
Half Term: Monday 30 May - Friday 3 June
INSET Days for 2021/22
Monday 20 June 2022
Thursday 21 July 2022
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes
Maths Department
Maths Stars
Tahmid A 7JFR
Harry A 8SNN
Fern T 8TRN
Natalia D 9NKN
Neve B 9MSD/CEE
Emily S 10AMN/AD
Tillie H 11DDY
The Library
Year 7 Reading Safari Stars
Evie P 7SFNfor gaining theBronze Award (7 books read and reviewed)
PE Department
Rounders Results
U14s Rounders – Mountbatten School won 11 - 4
U15s Rounders: Mountbatten School won 10.5 - 3.5.
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Luka E 7CWN
Bogdan D 8TRN
Jacob H 9TLS
Toby F 9OJN
Mia J 10RCS
Jamie C 11RMR
Aleah Allene C 11LJS
Music Department
Percussion Academy Drum Kit Exams
Elsa H 8HCS – Grade 5 with Distinction
Ellie M 8SDX – Grade 3 with Distinction
Joel T 7LST/AGN – Grade 2 with Distinction
Wiktor W 7SFN – Debut Grade with Distinction
Niamh H 7RLE – Debut Grade with Distinction
Music Tuition - Summer Term Overdue Payments 2022
We would like to remind you that music tuition fees for the Summer term 2022 are now overdue. Please can you check your SCOPAY account to check the amount owing and make immediate payment.
Fees for the Summer term are £95.00 with the exception of piano tuition which are £120.00 (if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, please be aware that Pupil Premium discounts have been applied to your account).
If you have any queries or wish to discuss payment options, please contact The Finance Department.
Flying Start Hampshire - Year 11 Transition Website Updated for 2022
Flying Start Hampshire has been updated, ready to support this year's Yr11 students bridge the gap between leaving school and moving on to their next steps.
This is a free website and contains information on planning for their future, progression and wellbeing support. There is a brand new ‘Study and Employability Skills’ programme for all students to access. We have also updated the section for parents and careers.
Well done to all year 11 students in their first week of GCSE examinations. Their attitude and conduct has been exemplary. We wish them good luck for the rest of the exam period!
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 11 NCS
Please click here to view a letter from NCS about the last remaining spaces available if your child would like to partake in the NCS programme this summer.
Year 11 Lifeguard Summer Job
Romsey Rapids offer students to take their RLSS Lifeguard qualification in the May half-term. Romsey Rapids will refund the fee if students start working for the leisure centre, even if it is only part-time hours. Alternatively, students applying for a part-time or full-time job with Romsey Rapids will be trained up for free. Please click here to view their flyer.
Request for help
The Careers Department is looking for volunteers who are willing to help with our mock interview day on Wednesday 13 July. Please email Mrs Shakya for further information.
College Open Events
All events need to be booked in advance via the college website.
14 June: Eastleigh College
16 June: Sparsholt College
18 June: Southampton City College
21 June: Totton College
29 June: Richard Taunton College
6 & 7 July: Peter Symonds College
7 July: Barton Peveril College
Top Tip
Our sustainability tip for this week is a simple one and it is all about the benefits of turning off any electrical appliances that have been left of standby.
In fact, a recent study conducted found that 9-16% of the electricity consumed in homes is used to power appliances when they are in standby mode. This electricity usage may require the use of fossil fuels which will, ultimately, contribute towards climate change. By turning appliances off at the socket, we can reduce our energy consumption and save money at the same time!
May Half-Term Activity Camps
Please click here to view Personal Best's May half-term activity camp flyer for children ages 5 - 12. Activities take place at The Mountbatten School.
Personal Best Education is pleased to be able to offer Level 2 & Level 3 Bikeability courses FREE of charge to students in Year 7,8,9. These will take place during May Half Term at The Mountbatten School. All courses will be half a day. The only requirement for Level 3 is that your child has attended and passed a Level 2 course. For more information and to make a booking please follow the steps below.
Step 3: Select 'Level 2 & 3 Bikeability Courses May Half Term 2022’
Step 4: Add item to basket
Step 5: Complete your child’s details and follow the steps to book on to the course
If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Vincent.
Football Development Trials for ages 6 to 15
Please click here to view a flyer for a free trial taking place for children in Year 1 and above on 6 June and 13 June, 5.30pm - 7.00pm. This is for the 2022/23 Football Development Centre.
Actual Salary Details: Grade B £13,461 - £13,690/Grade C £13,724 - £14,461 (depending on experience)
30.83 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.25 am to 3.15 pm – 39 weeks per annum
Grade C £19,265 to £20,290 plus 10% shift allowance (depending on experience)
52 week contract, 37 hours per week over a fortnightly shift pattern - 2 weeks of Shift 1 followed by 2 weeks of Shift 2:
Shift 1 (Early) - 6.30 am - 2.30 pm (30 minute break)
Shift 2 (Late) - 2.3...
Grace F (Y11) takes us behind the scenes of a recent Drama workshop in which visiting actor, Mike Southern (currently starring as Sammy in Blood Brothers), worked with students to help develop their understanding of the play.
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