We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 11 students on successfully completing their GCSE exams and reaching this important milestone in their educational journey. The end of their GCSEs marks the culmination of years of hard work, determination and resilience and we are immensely proud of them. We understand that waiting for the results can be an anxious time but we are here to provide support and guidance with any queries or concerns as well as their post-16 college and career pathways. We can now look forward to celebrating with many of our 2023 leavers at their Prom!
As we reluctantly say our farewells to Year 11 we enthusiastically prepare for the arrival of our upcoming Year 7s and start the transition process for each of our Year groups. Our new Prefects will be taking on their responsibilities around school after being awarded their ties this week. The Year 8 and 9 Wellbeing Ambassadors and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are preparing their peer support plan and Year 6 transition activities and Year 7 have been out and about exploring Lulworth Cove this week too. The number of students who take on the many leadership opportunities at Mountbatten has become such an integral part of our school ethos.
The partnership we have between parents and the school is also something we value and we feel is essential for the holistic development and academic success of our students. Your involvement and support play such an important role in nurturing their growth here. We encourage open lines of communication, welcoming your insights and feedback. The PACE event we held this week, jointly with Romsey School, was an event which enables us to work together on providing education linked between home and school. Our joint involvement in your child’s education sends a powerful message about the importance of safety, happiness and learning and reinforces their commitment to academic success. Thank you to those parents who joined our Drug Prevention and Awareness evening and we hope to see more of these valuable events in the future.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 26 June
Geography Department - Year 10 Swanage Fieldwork (10.1, 10.4) 8.40am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 27 June
Nothing advised
Wednesday 28 June
Geography Department - Year 10 Swanage Fieldwork (10.2, 10.3) 8.40am - 4.30pm
Music Department - Summer Concert at Romsey Abbey, rehearsals 9.45am, concert at 7.00pm
Thursday 29 June
Founder's Day Service at Romsey Abbey. Rehearsals at 9.45 am
Open Evening for current Year 5 students, 6.00pm - 8.00pm (no booking required)
Friday 30 June
Nothing advised
Sunday 2 July
Music Department - Romsey Mayor's Picnic at Romsey Memorial Park. Big Band and Steel Pan Group meet at 3.15pm - 4.30pm
INSET Days for 2022/23
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
Skirts - 2023/24
We are pleased to announce that for the academic year 2023-2024 the following skirts have been approved for parents to purchase, as well as those offered by Skoolkit and Direct4Logos. These skirts can be purchased from Asda or Next. Please click the buttons below to view.
The Asda skirts are £12.00 for two and the Next skirts are £16.00 for two (depending on student size).
The length of all skirts purchased from all suppliers will need to be on the knee.
People's Choice Award - South West Region Industrial Cadets Celebration
Congratulations to the following students who were the winners of the People's Choice Project award at the South West Region Industrial Cadets Celebration on Tuesday 20 June:
Sophie H 8JBY
Charley R 8IHS
Lara W 8IHS
Amber B 8IPY/ESY
Zunayrah R 8IHS
Well done on achieving the Industrial Cadets Bronze Award - a great achievement!
Summer Concert and Founder's Day Service (Musicians)
A reminder that musicians taking part in the Summer Concert on Wednesday 28 June and Founder's Day Service on Thursday 29 June have rehearsals in Romsey Abbey on both days.
If your child is travelling from school in the minibus provided, please ensure they are at school at the usual time and meet in the Music department at 9.00am.
If students are making their own way to Romsey Abbey, please ensure they are there at 9.45am.
Year 11: Cashless Catering Balances
Any positive balances on your child’s account will be transferred to any sibling still in school as early as possible in July.
If there are no siblings, the balance will be refunded to you by Taylor Shaw (the school's caterers) back to the card that the payment was made on by the end of the first week in August.
Congratulations to the following Year 9 STEM Leaders for delivering workshops to Year 5 students at North Baddesley Junior school - Great job helping bring science to life and demonstrating your leadership skills!
Toby P 9BHT.NKY
Blake B 9AWE/RAR
Isla D 9HCS
Angelika B 9NWS
Tiffany M 9SHL/PWR
Sophia U 9AWE/RAR
Lorilee L 9AOR
Emma L 9AWE/RAR
Ellie M 9JLR
Katie P-K 9AOR
Rose G-M 9JLR
Alexandra E 9NWS
Music Department
Percussion Academy Drum Kit Exams
Congratulations to the following students who have passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit exams –
Toby P 9BHT/NKY has passed Grade 3 with Distinction
Ellie T 10NKN has passed Grade 6 with Merit
Hampshire Music Service Hub Scholarship
Sophia N 10CPE has been awarded a Hampshire Music Service Hub Scholarship for Flute Lessons
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 10 Peter Symonds College Taster Day
A letter has been sent to parents and carers with further information about the taster day on Tuesday 27 June.
Year 9/10 Art Festival at Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is inviting students to two exciting upcoming events.
Monday 3 July, 6.00pm: Piano celebration concert. Join the college for an impressive programme of two-piano works combining concerto arrangements and duets, trios and quartets. Email music@psc.ac.uk to reserve tickets.
Tuesday 4 July, 5.00pm - 7.30pm: Annual Arts Festival. There will be an exhibition of work produced by Fine Art, Photography, Textiles, 3D Sculpture, Graphics & Product Design students, as well as live outdoor performances from Popular Music, Drama, Performing Arts and Dance students throughout the evening, along with a cinema screening of work produced by Media & Film students - all accompanied by refreshments for a perfect summer evening. No booking is required for the event, all are welcome.
For both events, there will be free parking on the college campus via Owens Road, Hatherley Road and Bereweeke Road.
Year 10 Parent Feedback for Work Experience
There is still time to give your opinion on the Year 10 work experience programme. Please click here for the link.
Year 10 College Taster Day
Please note that the Itchen College taster day has been moved to Wednesday 6 July.
27 June: Peter Symonds
5 July: Barton Peveril
6 July: Itchen College
18 July: Eastleigh College
College Open Events
28 June: Richard Taunton College
4 July: Barton Peveril College
5 & 6 July: Peter Symonds College
Book Spotlight
When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself before Día de los Muertos. So Yadriel summons a ghost, and now he can’t get rid of him. This is a beautifully written story with fun characters that students won’t want to put down.
This book is also part of our LGBTQ+ collection, the library’s pride reading challenge is running to the end of June and there are plenty of prizes for students to win!
Personal Best Summer Activity Camp
Bookings are now open for the Personal Best Summer Activity Camp! From sports to arts & crafts and plenty of outdoor fun, your children are sure to have a great time! Book early to secure your place.
This podcast gives a little look into MFL lessons at Mountbatten and students discuss what they love about learning languages and why they think it is important. You also hear from Miss Rosca who talks about why she learned several languages and what opportunities it has given her.
Sophie H 8JBY
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Gabi H-K 7LHK/EPK
Megan W 9AWE/RAR
Book Spotlight
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