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Friday 14 October 2022

Mr C Martin - Deputy Headteacher

As we rapidly approach the end of the first half-term of the year, we are excited by a number of opportunities for us to celebrate the successes of Mountbatten students and to meet with parents/carers.

Yesterday it was fantastic to see so many parents/carers of our new Year 7 students come in to meet with their child’s tutor. Children are successful at school when parents/carers, children and the school work together and therefore these evenings, when parents meet to create strong relationships with their child’s tutor, are so important for future success. Welcome to Mountbatten to all our Year 7 and their parents/carers.

On Monday 17 October I am really excited to have been invited to celebrate the success of some of our students at The Romsey and District Society Warner History Prize Awards Ceremony. Some of our fantastic students have completed some outstanding History projects which have been recognised by being shortlisted for this prestigious prize. I look forward sharing in their success and hopefully to be there to see some winners from Mountbatten.

On Tuesday 18 October we are really looking forward to our amazing musicians performing in another one of our outstanding Autumn Concerts at Romsey Abbey. We can all be certain that the high quality of the music will make it an evening full of delights.

Finally next week, we have invited our Year 11 parents/carers to meet with teachers to discuss their progress. A really important opportunity for us all to get together to help ensure our Year 11 students will be as successful as ever when they take their GCSEs next year.

Thank you to all parents and carers for their support over the last half term, it helps us to maintain the success and standards I know you have all come to enjoy at Mountbatten.


Click here to see what's on next week:

 

Monday 17 October
History Department - Warner History Prize at Crosfield Hall (Period 6)

Tuesday 18 October
Autumn Concert at Romsey Abbey, 7.30pm - approximately 9.30pm

Wednesday 19 October
Drama Department - Venice Drama Trip, returns 23.10.22

Thursday 20 October
Year 11 Parents' Evening (Virtual) 4.15pm - 7.15pm

Friday 21 October
Primary School Festival at Mountbatten 1.30pm - 4.00pm

INSET Days for 2022/23
Friday 25 November 2022
Monday 20 February 2023
Monday 19 June 2023
Friday 21 July 2023

Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes 


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Polite Request

The school has had several complaints from local residents about parents parking in the side roads on the new estate next to the Luzborough pub. We would like to be good neighbours in our local community so could I kindly ask parents to be mindful of local residents when they are collecting their children from school.

Thank you.

Mr A Portas
Headteacher


World Mental Health Day

This week saw World Mental Health Day. Tutors have been sharing tips and advice to boost students’ mental health and wellbeing. Areas covered include:

  • Asking for help
  • Developing healthy habits
  • Improving your mood
  • Increasing your self-esteem

Check out this brilliant poster with an A-Z of mental health and wellbeing strategies we can all use.


Year 11 GCSE Maths – Weekly Practice Paper Homework Launch

In preparation for the GCSE Maths exams in summer 2023, this Friday we are launching our weekly homework programme of practice papers with our Year 11 students.

Each Friday, Year 11 students will receive a whole GCSE practice paper to complete over the course of the following week. We operate a “No Gaps” policy - every student is required to complete every question in the paper as directed by their teacher. Some questions may be marked as optional, depending on the group.

These papers are not intended to be completed under exam conditions, nor are they intended to be completed in isolation. Students are encouraged, where appropriate, to complete these in collaboration with their peers and to use revision notes, guides or online resources such as Sparx Maths. The class teacher will be marking these papers in line with exam board mark schemes so it is vital that students show full workings i.e. if a student’s response to a 5 mark question is to simply record the answer, they will achieve (at best) 1 mark.

Initially, the papers will be challenging as students gain familiarity with the style of the papers and the exam-specific practice of hopping from one topic to another.  We firmly believe that the best way to learn Maths is to DO Maths with lots of practice. Research has shown that interleaving topics in this way has a profound effect on exam performance. We attribute a significant part of our GCSE success over the last few years to the use of these weekly papers and students tell us they REALLY make a difference.

GCSE Maths revision guides and workbooks continue to be available for sale. These can be purchased on SCOPAY. Sets 1-3 require the Higher tier and Sets 4-6 the Foundation tier books.

Thank you for your ongoing support.


Autumn Concert - Tuesday 18 October, 7.00pm

For those taking part –

There will be rehearsals in Romsey Abbey on Tuesday 18 October beginning at 9.45am.

Students who have requested transport to Romsey Abbey should arrive at school at the usual time.

Students will need to bring a packed lunch or money to buy lunch in Romsey.  A packed lunch will be provided for students in receipt of free school meals.

Students should wear school uniform during the day and in the evening.

Don’t forget your instrument and your music if you need it!


Charity Fashion Show

Amy Wright, Children in Need Fundraiser of the Year 2021, is hosting a fashion show at Mountbatten School to raise money for Children in Need. 

The fashion show will take place on Friday 4 November from 7.00pm at Mountbatten School. 40 models from Bradbeers will strut the catwalk in Bradbeers fashion.

The Romsey Rock Choir will perform at half-time, while raffle tickets will also be on offer.

To read/donate to Amy's 'JustGiving Page', please click below:

JustGiving - Fashion Show


Great Big Advice Days

Disabled People’s Voice, funded by Hampshire County Council, is running two free Great Big Advice Days. They are open to anyone struggling with the cost of living (not just people with disabilities) and will advise on how to access various services, benefits and information.

The events will be held on the following dates; flyers are below (with further events to be announced in the new year):

  • At the Heart of the Park (Leigh Park Community Centre), Havant on 15 October
  • At Thorngate Halls, Gosport on 12 November.

The aim of these events is to make it as easy as possible for people to access services, benefits and information to empower them to deal with their personal cost of living crisis.  Organisers say they want people to go home from the Great Big Advice Days armed with tools, knowledge and strategies to help them deal with inflation and rising prices.

Alongside the exhibition, DPV will be running presentations and demonstrations on topics such as cooking on a budget and growing your own vegetables. 

All the venues are on bus routes and have parking.

Flyer for Leigh Park - Havant

Flyer for Thorngate Halls - Gosport 


Chromebook Scheme - Ends on Sunday 16 October

This is a reminder that the Chrombeook scheme will close this Sunday 16 October at 10.00pm. Please click below to access the Chromebook Scheme link.

Mountbatten School Chromebook Scheme

COVID-19 Autumn Booster & Flu Vaccines for Carers

Please click below to view the letter from the Department of Health and Social Care regarding carer's over aged 16 being eligible for the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines.

COVID-19 Autumn Booster and Flu Vaccines for Carers

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26 Sep 2022
Food & Hygiene Technician
Grade B – Actual Salary £6,549 - £6,660 per annum 15 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) working 12.30pm – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
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06 Sep 2022
Deputy Head of Finance
Grade E – Salary £27,009 - £30,101 (pay award pending) 37 hours per week, 52 week contract
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Maths Department

Maths Stars

 

Holly F 7ERL

Ben G 7HHN

Jasmine T 7MJS

Hayden L 8IPY/ESY

Ruby B 9BHT/NKY

Jack T 9AWE/RAR

Jessica F 9AOR

Hattie F 10FBY

Emily H 10COY/SDN

Bailey S 11EGY


The Library

Year 7 Reading Safari Stars

 

Alex H & Emily S both 7TAS, Owen H 7RAD, Abigail R 7CBN, Riley D 7LHK/EPK, Chloe M 7ERL, Anabelle B & Emily D both 7HHN, and Amira A 7DCR for gaining the Bronze Award (7books read and reviewed)

Tristan B 7RAD for gaining the Silver Award (14 books read and reviewed)


Geography Department

Geography Stars

 

Tyrese A 7AWS

James C 8JFR

Austin E 9NWS

Jessica F 9AOR

Ruby N 10NKN

Elena K 11RCS

Eloise D 11GWT/VGN


English Department

English Stars

 

Rosie F 7IBR

Zunayra R 8IHS

Sam H 8JFR

Layla H 9SBS

Harika M 10NKN

Harry D 10KRL/HMS

Bella W 10CPE

Isaac S 10CPE

Keira C 10COY/SDN

James H 11MAZ


Science Department

F1 in Schools SW Regional Finals

 

The following students for demonstrating cooperation and communication in creating their award-winning entries in the F1 in Schools SW Regional Finals:

All 8IHS: Ollie R, Lara W, Elliot W & Henry F

All 8YDS/AVE: Lizzie R, Josie M & Maddy M

All 9HCO/CFT: Scott G, Would L & Jayden G

Connor P 9JLR

Ada Lovelace Challenge

 

The following students for demonstrating cooperation and excellent problem-solving skills during the Ada Lovelace Challenge at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on Tuesday.

Hannah P 9SBS

Angelika B 9NWS

Carlos K 9TRN

Connor P 9JLR

Tiffany M 9SHL/EGE

Isabelle N 9AWE/RAR

Airah S 9BHT/NKY

Sophia U 9AWE/RAR

Megan H 9TRN

Saraniya P 9TRN

Mia P 9SBS

Lana B 9SBS


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

T Levels

 

This week is National T Level week. They are a relatively new qualification but are rapidly expanding. They are broadly equivalent to 3 A Levels and are a mixture of classroom learning and industry placements. Currently, the following colleges are offering T Levels:

Brockenhurst College: Education & Childcare

City College Southampton: Digital Production, Design & Development; Education & Childcare

Eastleigh College: Education & Childcare

Itchen College: Education & Childcare

Peter Symonds College: Education & Childcare, Hair Dressing; Beauty Therapy; Barbering

Richard Taunton College: Adult Nursing; IT Digital Support Systems

If you have not heard about T Levels, click here to view a short video which gives a good insight into what T Levels are.

Upcoming Events

 

Please remember to book for any open events online via the college website. Events tend to book out fast.

15 October: Brockenhurst College

15 October: City College Southampton

15 October: Itchen College

15 October: Fareham College

19 & 20 October: Peter Symonds College

20 October: South Wilts Grammar School


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Top Tip

Goal 1: No poverty
Extreme poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 1990 which is an incredible acheivement! However, 1 in 5 people in low income countries (LICs) and newly emerging economies (NEEs) still live on less than US$1.90 per day. The World Bank is looking to update the poverty line to US$2.15 before the end of the year. Goal 1 aims to make economic growth inclusive and sustainable so that no one is left behind.

What can we do to acheive this goal?
On Monday 17 October we will be celebrating the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the theme this year is "Dignity for All in Practice." This day is significant this year as recent reports have found that the Covid-19 pandemic has erased 4 years of progress in eradicating poverty. One of the best things that we can do to support this goal is educate ourselves in the challenges that people living in poverty face everyday and use our problem-solving skills to think of local and sustainable solutions. This site is a good place to start.


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Wobbly Stick

This week is a balance challenge...  find details below:

Challenge 6 - Wobbly Stick

Congratulations to Heidi C 7TAS and Advik B 7IBR on their responses last week.

Please ask your child to email their responses to the following email address to ensure they get their rewards:  trythisathome@mountbatten.hants.sch.uk


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Spotlight on Reading

October is Black History Month in the UK.

To celebrate, the library has created displays to promote some of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of colour) literature we have available. We have a range of fiction written by BIPOC authors featuring diverse main characters as well as a selection of non-fiction. We would recommend the books ‘Black History Matters’ by Robin Water and ‘Black and British’ by David Olusoga as a starting point for anyone who wants to learn more.

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In RHSE this half-term, students have made a great start to their discussion based lessons where they have explored a range of topics.

Year 7

 

Students have identified their own tutor group ground rules required to create a safe and secure environment for making their contributions to the discussions taking place in lessons. They have been looking at what teamwork is and how an effective team can drive positive changes. Their transition to secondary school has been a chance to explore how they feel about change and how they can prepare and manage their feelings towards change. How to manage friendships and know what makes a good friend has also formed part of their discussions. 

Year 8

 

Students have been busy identifying their strengths and areas for development by considering their interests, skills and personality traits and then exploring what others recognise in them also. They have also spent time considering personal safety, identifying risks and dangers and what decisions can be made to remain safe, particularly when out in their own time. October is Black History month so Year 8 have been busy exploring discrimination and prejudice as well as stereotyping.

Year 9

 

As students approach the Upper School, it has been a time to reflect on standards and how they have changed. They have looked at what makes a healthy relationship and the importance of commitment within any form of relationship such as friendships, family and intimate relationships. Students have also looked at the growing importance of media within their lives, considering the importance of Internet safety, alongside the distribution of misinformation and how to spot it.

Year 10

 

Mental health and well-being has been explored through looking at how the media often portray it and what campaigns have been trying to raise awareness it’s importance. This has been linked to changes and challenges that adolescence can bring to people’s mental health and how positive rethinking can be a tool to encourage positive wellbeing. The signs and symptoms of low mood and poor mental health have been discussed and ways of communicating feelings have been explored, highlighting the differences between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies.

Year 11

 

Students have started this busy and final year of school by revisiting the high standards that are expected on them and looking at how stereotypes are formed and dealt with, reflecting on their own importance of being non-judgemental and their responsibilities when they leave school. They have also looked at emotional wellbeing with a focus on the pressure that they may feel upon them in the year ahead. Strategies to manage stress and how to balance busy lives with all the expectations to achieve their dreams, even the importance of a good nights sleep. They have looked at their ambitions and what they will need to achieve them, or safety nets in place should something change.

Should your child wish to seek support in any of these topics or about anything else that is worrying them, please advise them to speak to their form tutor in the first instance or request some support from our Student Support team by completing the Student Support form on the student area of the school website. 

Other local support can be found at Youth In Romsey and No Limits

Childline also offer a range of support and resources.


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Level 2 & 3 Courses- Bikeability - Open to Year 7, 8 and 9s only

Personal Best is pleased to be able to offer Level 2 & 3 Bikeability courses FREE of charge . These will take place during October half-term at The Mountbatten School. All courses will be half a day.  For more information and to make a booking please follow the below steps:

Step 1 - Go to https://pb.schoolactivity.co.uk/

Step 2 - Choose the icon for ‘Bikeability’

Step 3 - Select Activity – Option A ‘Level 2 Bikeability Course’ or Option B  ‘Level 3 Bikeability Courses’

Step 4 - Choose the date and time that suits you.  Complete your child's details, then add 'Activity to Basket' and finally click on 'Proceed to Checkout'

Step 5 - Complete the information page, and complete the booking

If you have any questions please contact Glenn Vincent


07 Oct 2022
Episode 4: Sustainability
This episode features students from every year group and Miss Roodt (Humanities Coordinator) discussing sustainability and how we can all do our bit as a school community to be a bit more sustainable. How can we all be imperfectly sustainable? Listen in for some great top tips from our students and...
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