This is a fantastic time of the year at Mountbatten – the sun is out and we can all reap the benefits of our extensive green space. There is plenty of space for playing football or other games and others just find space to be with friends.
As we approach the end of the academic year we start to get a strong sense of the natural renewal of our school population. With our Year 11 finishing their exams a couple of weeks ago we are all now looking forward to celebrating their successes by coming together at the annual Leavers' Prom, a wonderful event which this year is at St. Mary’s Stadium and is when we get to see the extensive dress, suit and transport plans come to fruition in a wonderful evening.
As we say our final farewells to Year 11 we also start to say hello to those joining us at the other end of the school from primary school. We have just had the magnificent Open Evening where we welcome mainly current Year 5 students and their parents to come and see us in action, and this coming week will see us being joined by the Year 6 students who are getting ready to become Mountbatten students in September. We look forward to welcoming them to our school.
What ever your plans over the summer season I hope you can enjoy spending at least some time with the people you love doing the things you enjoy.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 3 July
Nothing advised
Tuesday 4 July
Drama Department - Ocean at the End of the Lane Show at the Mayflower Theatre 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Wednesday 5 July Industrial Action
Year 6 Transition Day
Thursday 6 July
Year 11 Prom at St Mary's Stadium 5.45pm - 10.30pm
Friday 7 July Industrial Action
Sunday 9 July
Music Department - Mountbatten Big Band playing at the Swanage Jazz Festival 11.15am - 1.30pm
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
Cycling Shorts
Over the last few weeks a number of students have arrived to PE lessons and changed into cycling shorts for their PE lesson. We understand the weather has been incredibly hot but we must remind all parents/carers that cycling shorts are not permitted to be worn for PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs or fixtures. If your child arrives to PE with cycling shorts they will be asked to change into the school approved kit.
Summer Concert and Founder's Day
Our school musicians have had a very busy week, with an incredible concert in Romsey Abbey on Wednesday evening followed by our Founder's Day Service on Thursday.
Both of these events were recorded and can be found here.
37 hours per week, 41 week contract (term time + 2 weeks) Full Time/Part Time considered
Grade D - Actual Salary for full time 41 weeks: £22,897 to £25,471 (depending on experience)
Anya R 7RAD for gaining the Bronze Award (7books read and reviewed)
Harry B 7RAD and Kaelyn D 7TAS for gaining the Silver Award (14 books read and reviewed)
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Sienna A 7CBN
Hattie H 7CBN
Advik B 7IBR
Erin H 7IBR
Alice A 7AWS
Amy R 7RAS
Nyela D 8SFN
Elliot H 8RLE
Ella H 8JFR
Henry F 8IHS
Sophie C 8PWR
Blossom N S 9HCS
Benjamin F-B 9AOR
Toby F 10FBY
Kate V 10RLR/SOE
Matthew W 10DSS
MFL Department
MFL Stars
Theoni M-J 8SFN
Lara W 8IHS
Connor B 8YDS/AVE
Ella C 8JBY
Stella L 8JBY
Natasha L 8JBY
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Peter Symonds Taster Day - 27 June 2023
On Tuesday, a cohort of Mountbatten School students attended the Peter Symonds taster day to find out more about college life and try a variety of taster lessons. Having the college students on site ensured the campus was full of life and buzzing with energy. The free lunch was very well received and students enjoyed being independent during the day. Students’ conduct was outstanding and staff were very proud to be associated with our students.
King Edward VI Sixth Form Information Evening and Taster Mornings
King Edward VI Sixth Form would like to welcome prospective Year 12 students and their families to their upcoming information evening and taster mornings. A variety of music & sports scholarships, as well as bursaries are available to students. Please click here for further details.
Year 10 Barton Peveril Taster Day
Further information regarding the Barton Peveril Taster Day has been sent to parents/carers this week.
Year 10 College Taster Days
Please note that the Itchen College taster day has been moved to Wednesday 6 July.
5 July: Barton Peveril
6 July: Itchen College
18 July: Eastleigh College
College Open Events
4 July: Barton Peveril College
5 & 6 July: Peter Symonds College
Book Spotlight
Jemima Small just wants to be like other girls. She hates being called "Jemima Big", being forced to join the school health group - aka Fat Club - and that she can't apply for her favourite TV show without worrying everyone will laugh. But she also knows that the biggest stars in the universe are the brightest. A brilliantly funny and touching new novel exploring big issues of bullying, body confidence and, most importantly, learning how to be happy with who you are.
Nominated for the Hampshire Book Awards 2020, we have multiple copies of this book so students can buddy read with their friends!
Fitness Class
Personal Best's new fitness class, Legs, Bums & Tums starts on Tuesday 5 September. Great for toning those areas as well as a great way to keep fit. The first class is free! (£6.00pp thereafter)
Personal Best Education's Hampshire Teen Project is back! The programme is run in partnership with Hampshire County Council (Connect4Communities) during summer holidays for students ages 11-16 to offer FREE spaces for students in receipt of free school meals.
For more information, view the following presentation regarding the programme. To sign up, click the button below:
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.