Last Friday and Saturday saw our Wind Band and Big Band playing at the National Festival of Music for Youth at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. This event celebrates a small number of the best ensembles in the United Kingdom. Congratulations to our fantastic musicians!
Our youngsters have enjoyed an interesting, varied and fun week: playing together in the rewards activities involving inflatables across the field and working together on an array of work enrichment activities. Yesterday was Sports Day and what a sight it was to see our five houses competing in time-honoured traditional sports. On arrival at school yesterday, competitors were discussing tactics for the tug-of-war. That’s dedication!
As you know, I step away from my Executive Headteacher role at the end of this term. I have loved my 15 years of headship. They have whizzed by with each year giving so many happy memories to be recalled at leisure in the future, possibly when I take up knitting or bowling. I am handing over the reins to Mr Portas, our new headteacher who, I know, can look forward to the wonderful support from parents that I have enjoyed over the years. Thank you.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 18 July
Nothing advised
Tuesday 19 July School finishes at 12.10pm for Summer Holidays. Buses depart at 12.20pm
Wednesday 20 July INSET Day
Thursday 21 July
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday
Friday 22 July
Summer Break
Thursday 1 September 2022 - INSET Day Friday 2 September 2022 - Transition Day for Year 7 students Monday 5 September 2022 - All students to return to school
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
Sophie H 7JBY
Liam O 7SFN
Oscar W 8AWE
Jack T 9JLR
Amelia C 9KRL/CFT
Eleanor B 10MRA
The Library
Year 7 Reading Safari Stars
Thank you and well done to all the Year 7s who took part in the Reading Safari book review scheme in the Library, reading hundreds of books and submitting fantastic reviews throughout the year.
The Gold Award winners, for insightful, thoughtful reviews and commitment to the scheme are:
Priyana G-J 7RLE
Alex S 7JBY
Eva M 7EPK/EGE
Zunayrah R 7EPK/EGE
The tutor group awards went to:
Most reviews submitted: 7RLE
Most participants signed up: 7EPK/EGE
Geography Department
Geography Stars
George H 7JFR
Music Department
Percussion Academy Drum Kit Exams
The following students who have passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit exams:
Capeson T 7LST/AGN Grade 1 with Distinction
Liam H 8FHS/EGE Grade 1 with Distinction
Mary A 9MSD/CEE Grade 4 with Distinction
Lewis B 9COY/SDN Grade 4 with Distinction
Lucas B 10MRT Grade 6 with Distinction
ABRSM Exams
The following students who have passed ABRSM exams:
Holly B 10EGY Grade 5 Singing for Musical Theatre
Emmeline H 8VEU/ESY Grade 3 Singing for Musical Theatre with Distinction
Sebastien K 8SNN Grade 2 Singing with Distinction
Louise M 10EHK Grade 3 Singing for Musical Theatre with Distinction
Theoni M 7SFN 131 Grade 2 Singing with Distinction
Zara W 9JLR Grade 4 Singing for Musical Theatre with Merit
Trinity College Flute Exam
Sophia N 9CPE who has passed Trinity College Grade 7 Flute with Distinction
Drama Department
Drama Festival
Best Performers
Eva F 10EHK
Evie D-S 8AWE
Best Monologue
Grace C 9RLR/SOE
Charlie M 8HCS
Best Duologue
Oskar W 8NWS & Charlie M 8HCS
Musical Theatre
Esme M 10GWT & Atlas W 10NWT/FGD
Group Devised
9/11 Abi T 9JLR, Zara W 9JLR, Lauren W 9NKN, Lillie-Belle F 9HMS/NHR, Amber M 9TLS
Refugees
Emme H 9HCS, Ella M 8SDX, George R 8AOR, Charlie M 8HCS, Connor P 8SDX, Freya W 8AOR, Finley M 8HCS, Caitlyn M 8SDX, Elsa H 8HCS, Libby J 8HCS, Millie L 8SDX, Beth T 8HCS
Rising Star
Bea E 7JBY
Dance
Partner – Isabella S 7RGY & Isla N 7JFR
Solo – Isabella S 7RGY
Science Department
100% on Homework Quizzes
Year 7
All 7EPK/EGE
Poppy H
Polly T
Elliot W
Lara W
Charley R
Luka E 7CWN
Kate W 7CWN
Cole D 7JBY
Caitlin J 7JBY
Sophie H 7JBY
James C 7JFR
Rose G 7SFN
Theoni M-J 7SFN
Maya S 7SFN
Josephine M 7SHL/YDS
Year 8
Ali J 8HCO/AVE
Jack R 8SNN
Emmeline H 8HCS
Libby J 8HCS
Joshua M 8AOR
Isobel S 8NWS
Peter H 8HCS
Year 9
Ying San M 9RLR/SOE
Evie B 9TLS
Toby F 9OJN
Jacob H 9OJN
Isobel L 9TLS
Orla P 9JLR
Abi T 9JLR
Jamie U 9TLS
Year 10
Sofie Mai L M 10MAZ
Phoebe A 10MAZ
Erin P 10MRT
Kian H 10JGO
Mia G 10AMN/LAD
Emily S 10AMN/LAD
Katie S 10RCS
Feedback from Music for Youth National Festival
Congratulations to all of our fabulous musicians for producing an outstanding set of performances last weekend at the National Festival of Music for Youth in Birmingham. We could not be more proud of them! Please click below to see some feedback!
Congratulations to the following students for their entries in the Year 7 Poetry Competition. Students had to write on the theme of Journeys and their work has been complied in to an anthology, which will be available on the website. Please click on the button below to view the anthology.
Celine Z 7PWR
Harry S 7PWR
Isaac G 7RGY
Amelia S 7RGY
Abhishek R 7RGY
Isla N 7JFR
Arabella D 7CWN
Joshua C-W 7CWN
Lukas E 7CWN
Summer Food Support
Romsey Foodbank are offering free Summer Holiday food packs for families who may need support. Please click below to view their flyer for more information.
The Careers Department rounded off a very busy year with the whole school Work Enrichment Day. Students enjoyed a range of activities such as First Aid, employer talks, college assemblies, enterprise challenges, mock interviews and careers workshops. Please see flyer below with a short roundup of the various activities throughout the year.
As we near the summer holidays, it is worth thinking about how we can be more sustainable when we are visiting new places or, indeed, exploring areas on our doorstep! One way that we can support sustainable initiatives is to eat and shop locally to the area that we are visiting. This often means visiting small businesses that are owned by local people. This ensures that the money spent directly benefits the local people and the local area, creating a more sustainable economic model. Have a look at the impact of shopping locally below:
Level 2 & 3 Courses: Bikeability - Open to Years 7, 8 and 9 Only
Personal Best Education is pleased to be able to offer Level 2 & 3 Bikeability courses FREE of charge. These will take place during the Summer Holidays the Mountbatten School. All courses will be half a day. For more information and to make a booking, please follow the steps below:
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.
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.
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)
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
37 or 35 hours per week (this can be flexible), 40 weeks per year (Term time + 1 week)
Grade C – Actual Salary: £16,901 - £17,800 (37 hours)/£15,987 - £16,838 (35 hours)
Required for September 2022
Grade E – Actual salary: £24,391 - £27,183 or Grade F - Actual Salary: £30,923 - £34,804 depending on experience
37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Term time + 2 weeks)