Friday 9th September 2022

Using epraise

After just 3 days students had been have awarded just over 5000 points!

Having listened to parent and student feedback we are communicating all epraise points, along with detention notifications, via epraise this year. It is essential that all parents and carers regularly log into epraise to see how their child is doing. This can be done via a web browser or by downloading the app on your phone (we have placed buttons below for Apple and Google Play app stores). Further guidance can be found in our July letter.

International Trip Opportunities

We have a wonderful range of international trips planned over the next few years. So that you can choose and plan accordingly, please find a list of planned trips below:

2022-23

19-23 October 2022 - Italy (Drama)

23-25 March 2023 - Berlin (History Y10)

25-28 May 2023 - Amsterdam (Science Y8)

26-30 May 2023 - Barcelona (MFL Y8 and Y9)

13-17 July 2023 - CERN Switzerland (Science Y10)

2023-24

21-24 September 2023 - CERN Switzerland (Science Y10)

27-30 October 2023 - Loire Valley (MFL Y8 and Y9)

October Half Term 2023 - The Gambia Expedition (Y10 and Y11)

February Half Term 2024 - Ski Trip Austria (PE - Y9 and Y10)

May 2024 - Amsterdam (Science Y8)

May Half Term 2024 - Azores Expedition (Geography Y9 and Y10)

Summer Term 2024 - South Africa Tour (PE Y10 and Y11)

*All dates and trips are provisional until letters have been sent out. Letters can be found on our main website as and when they are published.*

How does the school communicate?

We know that staying on top of everything going on at school, work and home can be challenging and we want to make school communication as easy as possible for you. We have this weekly newsletter which is emailed and also archived on our website. All whole year group and whole cohort letters are also archived on our main school website.

We also post updates and reminders on our social media channels, and when needed, we have a pop up banner on our website. 

Heads of Year and Heads of Department can be contacted via info@mountbatten.hants.sch.uk and names of these members of staff can be found on the website under 'schoollife/curriculum' or 'schoollife/pastoral'.

We are also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, with Instagram being used the most so that we can share updates from departments. Social media is used to share reminders or repeat updates.

If you have any questions or queries regarding your child, your first point of contact is the form Tutor.  Please email info@mountbatten.hants.sch.uk with ‘FAO: Child’s Form Tutor’s Name’ in the subject heading.  If your child is unwell and won’t be attending school, please email the Attendance Office.

Extra-Curricular Timetable - Mountbatten Sport & PE

Please press the button below to view the PE Department's Extra-Curricular Timetable.

Monday 12^th September marks the start of our PE extra-curricular programme. All clubs will start this week and your child can join any club of their choosing. Many of the clubs are free and your child will simply need to turn up on the evening of the club and get changed into their Mountbatten PE kit. However there are a few clubs on our programme which are run by external coaches and are paid clubs. If your child wishes to do one of those clubs then you will need to pay for this online on the following website: www.pb.schoolactivity.co.uk

Unfortunately we have a whole staff meeting after school on Wednesday 14^th September, which means we will not be able to run all of the clubs advertised on that day. For this week only, we will be moving the clubs to other evenings to accommodate students. The clubs affected, and the days they will be moving to, are as follows:

Year 7 boys football training – Moved to Tuesday 13^th September

Year 7 girls football training – Moved to Tuesday 13^th September

Upper School Rugby Training – Moved to Friday 16^th September

Upper School Netball Training(9/10/11) – Moved to Tuesday 13^th September

Upper School Girls Football Training(10/11) – Moved to Thursday 15^th September

Please be aware that all other clubs will run of the set days as stated on the extra-curricular timetable.

Music Tuition – Autumn Term payments

We would like to remind you that music tuition fees for the Autumn term 2022 are now due. Please check your Scopay account to check the amount owing and make immediate payment.

Fees for the Autumn 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.

London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

Please find below a flyer for 'Why take a LAMDA qualification?'. 

If your child is interested in participating in the LAMDA programme, please email Mrs Bailey, Head of Drama.

Drama Department

Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.

Elastic Band Guitar

Ever wondered how the sound waves you learn about in Science make the music you listen to?  Have a go at this to find out - all you need is an elastic band!

Click here to view the instructions.

Children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world and they need to know how to be safe and healthy both on and offline. RSHE seeks to help our students embrace the challenges of creating a happy and successful adult life.

RSHE is delivered in a weekly lesson by your child's Form Tutor and enables students to explore a range of topic areas through discussion-based activities.

The topics for this half-term are:

Year 7
Starting Secondary School; Dealing with Change; Growing Confidence; Developing Empathy, Compassion and Communication.

Year 8
Personal Strength; Personal Safety; Discrimination & Prejudice; Relationships.

Year 9
Healthy Relationships; Commitment; Internet Citizens, Digital Safety.

Year 10
Changes in Adolescence; Reframe Negative Thinking; Mental Health and Well-being.

Year 11
Stereotypes; Managing stress and pressure; Ambition; Healthy Sleep.

Whole School

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Azores Expedition 2024 (Yr8&Yr9)

Year 10

The Gambia Expedition 2023 (Yr9&Yr10) 

Year 11