Monday 8 January
Nothing advised

Tuesday 9 January
Nothing advised

Wednesday 10 January
Nothing advised

Thursday 11 January
Year 9 Options Evening in the Olympic Hall, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Friday 12 January
Nothing advised

INSET Days for 2023/24
Monday 19 February 2024
Tuesday 18 June 2024

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

A reminder for parents/carers that all Year 9 students will be sitting their Year 9 exams next week in the core subjects (English, Maths and Science) in the Sports Hall as detailed in the letter before the holiday (also found in the 'Letters you may have missed' section). Other subjects may conduct their assessments in class and your child will be aware of when these are taking place.

Please continue to have conversations with your child about how they are preparing for these exams. We would also emphasise the importance of good sleeping habits and healthy eating alongside their academic preparation to support their success. We know that by practising these routines and embedding good habits, we are preparing your child for even greater success at GCSE and we look forward to seeing Year 9 demonstrate just how fabulous they are.

Thank you for making sure your child arrives on Monday with all the correct equipment (see our social media posts for further information). We are excited to share details about the forthcoming options process at the Options Evening taking place on Thursday 11 January in the Main Hall at 6.00pm with Year 9 parents and carers – your child is very welcome to attend with you so that they are part of the conversation.

Please be aware that due to planned works on Winchester Road, there will be a road closure from Botley Road to Cupernham Lane. The closure is proposed from Monday 12 February - Friday 23 February 2024. Click here to view the information letter.

Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!

Congratulations to Capeson T 9RMN who has passed ABRSM Grade 5 Trumpet.

Fareham College are holding their annual T Level Parents' Evening for parents/carers, school staff and students in Years 10/11 to learn about T Levels. The event will take place on Thursday 1 February, 5.30pm - 7.00pm.

There will be an introductory presentation from the college's Vice Principal, followed by a tour from their Faculty Directors and lecturers. They will present details of T Level courses in different subject areas with information on work experience, course structure, highlights and possible progression routes.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and speak to current T Level students. This is a great chance to find out about these exciting courses.

Please follow this link to book a space.

The Peter Symonds Admissions team will come to The Mountbatten School the week commencing 29 January, to conduct the application interviews. Individual timetables will be distributed in the week(s) prior to the interviews.

The engineering training provider is offering a workshop Taster Day on Saturday 20 January and an Apprenticeship Jobs Fair on Tuesday 6 February. Please click below to view the flyers for more details and to book a place.

SETA Workshop Taster Day

SETA Engineering Apprenticeship Job Fair

The deadline is on 19 January. No late applications will be considered.

3 February: Sparsholt College

This half-term, Year 7 will be exploring how to lead healthy lifestyles by considering what health and fitness is before identifying the need for good food, sleep and exercise habits. Students will also explore the impacts of energy drinks and caffeine-based drinks on health and fitness and the law around the sale and consumption of some products. Students will also consider how oral hygiene is important and how lifestyle can affect teeth and gums. Vaping will also be explored, providing students with the opportunity to consider the law, recent guidance and the worrying effects of using E-cigarettes.

This half-term, Year 8 will be exploring healthy lifestyles and good physical health, as well as how to maintain emotional wellbeing and self-worth, when using social media. Media bias and different media sources will also be covered, so we can encourage students to consider what influences they may be exposed to and what the reliability and validity of different news sources are.

Year 9 will begin the new year by considering what supports healthy living and how to lead a healthy lifestyle at this age. This also includes how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth when using social media. Students will consider how their own self-perception and internet use may be linked and correlated. Students will participate in some basic First Aid training looking at CPR and the recovery position, as well as the use of an AED.

Year 10 wil kick-start the new term with a recap on healthy living and positive lifestyle choices. Students will be given the opportunity to identify which strategies suit them best when finding relaxation techniques. This then leads into exploring the impacts of drug and alcohol use. Students will consider their current understanding and perceptions of various substances, explore how to manage the risks associated with their use and how to keep themselves and others safe  as well as where to seek advice and information in the future. The influences of gang culture and county lines will also be explored.

Year 11 will start the term exploring different stereotypes and ways to challenge them. They will identify what their core values are and how to consider those of others. Students will look at how people identify and explore how they respect the decisions of others. They will also explore why some teenagers are likely to partake in risky behaviours.