As the end of the academic year draws closer we are approaching an exciting point of change for all our students. This week our Year 11 students finished their final GCSE exams and now go off to make their own futures; we look forward to celebrating their results with them in August.
Next week, Year 10 have a fantastic opportunity, during their work experience, to see what potentially awaits them in the future - we find many of them come back having grown significantly from the experience.
Year 8 and Year 9 have made their own choices about what to study next year and can look forward to a timetable in September which reflects their personal choices, what they enjoy and their potential future careers.
Year 7 will also start to see a change as Year 6 students visit us on 6 July and our Year 7 realise that they are no longer ‘the younger ones’ - they now have a responsibility to model behaviour for, and look after, the new students in September.
I think it is important that we all use these moments of change to reflect on where we are. During my assemblies last week, I encouraged students to reflect on three very big questions:
Who do you want to be?
What do you want to achieve?
How are you going to make it happen?
My challenge to them was to have one or two long term goals – something which wasn’t about today, next week or even next month. Something which might take them years to see the benefit of. Something which is much more likely to give them long-term satisfaction and ultimately make them happy. I gave them some ideas about physical, artistic, educational, public service and attitude challenges they could set themselves – it was not about doing one of each but picking an area that suits them at this moment. Achieving long-term goals through passion and persistence is a vital skill for us to teach our children, understanding that failure is part of the journey to success. If we work together to teach our children GRIT then this, for me, would be one of the best gifts we can give them as we emerge from the challenges of the last two years.
If you are interested in exploring the idea of GRIT further, as discussed in my recent assemblies with students, then please start with this video on: GRIT: The power of passion and perseverance.
Have a wonderful summer when it comes.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 27 June
Geography Department - Year 10 GCSE Fieldwork to Swanage, 8.40am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 28 June
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations in the Community Lounge
MFL Department - For upcoming Year 6s attending Mountbatten in September: Mandarin Taster Day in the New Founder's Room
Wednesday 29 June
Summer Concert at Romsey Abbey, 7.00pm - approx. 9.30pm
Thursday 30 June
Open Evening for current Year 5 children, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 1 July
Year 11 Prom at St Mary's Stadium: Arrivals between 5.45pm & 7.00pm
Geography Department - Year 10 GCSE Fieldwork to Swanage, 8.40am - 4.30pm
Music Department - Romsey Schools Choir Festival at Romsey Abbey, 7.00pm - approx. 9.30pm
Change 4 Life Festival KS2 at Mountbatten 12.30pm - 4.00pm
INSET Days for 2021/22
Wednesday 20 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
Lola P 8SNN
Luke W 8NWS
Justice A 9OJN
Lucas B 10MRT
Lauren B 10MAZ
Jessica M 10NWT/FGD
The Library
Year 7 Reading Safari Stars
Ava M 7RLEfor gaining theBronze Award (7 books read and reviewed)
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Ella B 7JBY
Patryk K 7RGY
Rose G 7SFN
Rory H 8FHS/JSL
Ellie M 8SDX
Seb F 8SDX
Music Department
Percussion Academy Drum Kit Exam
Rory G 8SDX who has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 2 with Distinction
Science Department
Aramco F1 World Finals
The following students who have secured a place in the Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals Trip to Silverstone. They will be racing their cars on Tuesday 12 July.
All 7EPK/EGE:
Henry F
Ollie R
Elliott W
Lara W
All 7SHL/YDS:
Josie M
Maddie M
Lizzie R
All 8HCO/AVE:
Scott G
Jayden G
Would L
And...
Lewis A 8NWS
Connor P 8SDX
Science Leaders Qualification
The following students for completing their Science Leaders Qualification:
Harry H 9JLR
Ethan M 9RLR/SOE
Erin P 10MRT
Scarlet H 10MRT
Megan R 10RCS
Science Day for Local Primary Schools
The following students for their support with the Science Academy's Science Day for our local primary schools:
Ethan M 9RLR/SOE
Sarah T 9CPE
Ffion W 9CPE
Max S 9COY/SDN
The Mountbatten Model Railway Club
The Alresford Festival of Toy Trains
The following students were fantastic ambassadors for the school at The Alresford Festival of Toy Trains which took place on Saturday 18 June.
Luka E 7CWN
Harry A 8SNN
Daniel C 8HCO/AVE
Isaac S 9CPE
Year 11 Prom Update
Year 11 Prom is fast approaching. It will take place at St Mary's Stadium on Friday 1 July and arrivals are between 5.45pm and 7.00pm. Carriages home is 10.30pm.
Please find arrival instructions for prom vehicles on the day here.
There is also a special offer from The Beauty Society (based in John Lewis in Southampton) for students attending prom. For more information, click the button below.
Ron, the school's professional photographer will be on site to take photos of the students' arrivals and throughout the night. Details of prices have been emailed to Year 11 parents.
Our next Open Evening for current Year 5 children will take place on Thursday 30 June from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. This is an opportunity for you to walk around our school site and explore at your leisure! For more information, click the button below.
On Friday 17 June, the U16 Girls' Football team took part in the Hampshire Cup Final at the Anstey Enclosure Park, Alton.
Message from Mr Osbourne, Director of Sports Academy:
We played John Hanson school in very hot conditions. The girls were amazing and worked tirelessly for each other. I was so proud of their efforts and pleased with their ability to apply everything we have been working on this season.
We controlled the game from start to finish and I'm pleased to say we won the game 4-0. This has been an outstanding season for the U16 Girls' team who have now won the league title, District Cup and now the Hampshire Cup.
I could not have been prouder yesterday and I was especially pleased for the Year 11 students within the team to end their time at Mountbatten with victory and then to be crowned the best school team in Hampshire.
Year 11 Cashless Catering Balances
For parents of Year 11s who have positive balances on their child’s account, the remaining balance will be transferred to any sibling still in school. If there are no siblings, the balance will be refunded to you by Taylor Shaw (our Caterers) in due course.
Year 11 Hoodies and Yearbooks
Year 11 Hoodies and Yearbooks that parents have purchased will be available to collect on Results Day, Thursday 25 August 2022.
Reminder from the Library
Please remember to seek out your overdue library loans; come to our wonderful library to return them and choose some new titles ready for a long summer of reading!
Thank you, from The Mountbatten School Library
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
College Open Events
29 June: Richard Taunton College
6 & 7 July: Peter Symonds College
7 July: Barton Peveril College
Top Tip
From 2020 to 2021, we saw a 29% increase in deforestation rates globally. Unfortunately, it looks like 2022 has been another record-breaking year for deforestation rates in several countries. Overall, we are seeing a substantial loss in forest cover every year.
You might be wondering whether there is anything we can do about this and there is! We have 3 simple changes that we can all make to have a collective impact. These changes are:
Switch to electronic bank statements and receipts instead of getting paper copies.
Reduce your meat consumption. One of the main drivers of deforestation in Brazil is to clear land for cattle ranching.
Buy products that have the FSC logo. This stands for the Forest Stewardship Council and ensures that products with this logo have been sustainably sourced from tropical rainforests around the world.
Hampshire Summer Teen Project
Personal Best Education is excited to announce their Summer Teen Project is now open for bookings. The projects are for young people aged 11 - 15, who are eligible for free school meals. The weeks are completely free with a hot lunch and fun activities provided. Please click here to view the flyer.
Personal Best is pleased to be offering their popular activity camps again this Summer Holiday. All children in school Years R - 7 are welcome! To apply for a place, visit Personal Best's Activity Website and select 'Holiday camps'. Click here to view the flyer.
Actual Salary Details: Grade B £13,462 - £13,690 Grade C £13,731 - £14,462 (depending on experience)
30.83 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.25 am to 3.15 pm – 39 weeks per annum
Required for September 2022
Minibus Driver (job share would be considered)
Grade B £18,887 - £19,208 FTE (Actual salary - £8,514 - £8,659)
19. 5 hours per week, 39 week term time contract (Paid pro rata over 12 months)