We now eagerly anticipate the week ahead with Celebration Assemblies and the exciting outdoor activities that Heads of Year have planned for the students as we come towards the end of the academic year. Lower School will enjoy inflatable assault courses, team games and an ice-cream van. Year 7 and 8 only, will wear PE kit to school on Monday 15 July. As we are expecting inclement weather, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately and is warm enough for the day.
On Friday, our Year 9 students will graduate from the Lower School and Miss Jupp will recognise their achievements as Mr Fenton welcomes them in preparation to enter the Upper School, before venturing outside to relax and enjoy the festivities planned. Year 9 will wear their PE kit to school on Friday.
It was a pleasure to welcome our new Year 7 intake last Wednesday and then meet with all of their parents and carers this week. We look forward to seeing all their smiling faces in their new uniforms in September.
The whole school looks forward to Sports Day on Thursday 18 July, when students will come to school in their PE kit. From lunch time, there is an opportunity to support their houses, with face paints and colours.
We also welcome our final group of international students on Monday. The Mountbatten buddies have stepped up and been incredible for the past fortnight! Thank you to all of the buddies for your hospitality, generosity and warm hearts. You’ve been amazing, and your parents should be very proud of you!
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 15 July
Year 8 Celebration Morning 8.45am - 12.05pm
Year 7 Celebration Afternoon 11.15am - 3.10pm
Tuesday 16 July
Nothing advised
Wednesday 17 July
Drama Department - Drama Club SIX Theatre Trip at The Mayflower Theatre, 12.45pm - 5.00pm
PE Department - South Africa Tour Tie Presentation Evening in the Olympic Hall 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 18 July Sports Day
Friday 19 July
Year 9 Celebration Day 9.00am - 3.10pm
Sports Review Evening
On Wednesday 10 July, we hosted our annual Sports Review Evening to celebrate team success over the last academic year.
We had over 170 students attend the evening and over 200 parents. Our guest speaker for the evening was Kelly Simm, who joined us to talk about her journey in sport and how it has impacted her life.
Below are the Sports Review 2024 Winners. Congratulations!
Year 7 sportsman of the year – Jacob M 7LAD/AGN
Year 7 sportswoman of the year – Evie S 7ESY/GWT
Year 8 sportsman of the year – Jacob H 8CBN
Year 8 sportswoman of the year – Izzy K 8DDY
Year 9 sportsman of the year – Tom S 9VGN
Year 9 sportswoman of the year – Isabelle M 9LJS
Year 10 sportsman of the year – Callum P 10TRN
Year 10 sportswoman of the year – Jessica S 10TRN
Year 11 sportsman of the year – Jerome P 11NKN
Year 11 sportswoman of the year – Harika M-D 11NKN
Girls' Team of the Year – Year 7 Netball
Boys' Team of the Year – Year 9 Football
Sports Leader of the Year – Elsa H 10HCS
Nicola Farrell Trust Award – Jack A 11TLS
Bluestar Bus - Last Day of Term (23 July)
Bluestar will be providing the Mountbatten 504 at 12.30pm on the last day of term.
Please note that as Year 11 has already left, Bluestar is going to combine the afternoon 504 + 505 into one vehicle for a regular finish time on Monday 22 July and the early finish on Tuesday 23 July 2024.
On just these two afternoons, all students should board the same bus and the bus will do both sets of drop-offs for the 504 + 505.
Required from September 2024 for 2 months
The Mountbatten School English Faculty is committed to helping all students become happy, confident, curious and knowledgeable learners. Our students experience a range of texts and opportunities to discover the magic of words.
Required from September 2024 or January 2025
The Mountbatten School English Faculty is committed to helping all students become happy, confident, curious and knowledgeable learners. Our students experience a range of texts and opportunities to discover the magic of words.
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Level 1
Julia P 7EHK
Giulio S 7EHK
Khalifa A M 7ESY/GWT
Archie D 7ESY/GWT
Adam M 7JAD
Leon G 7MAZ
Eddie A 7MRA
Tyler B 7ESY/GWT
Elliot C 7TDN
James G 7TDN
Emillie S 7TDN
Level 2
Lucas V 9RMN
Ashton D 10BHT/CFT
Level 3
Elizabeth P 10AOR
Level 4
Abigail R 8CBN
Kaelyn D 8EGY
Eva M 9IHS
Matthew K 10BHT/CFT
Hannah P 10HCS
Angelika B 10NWS/AWY
Level 5
Amelia S 9RGY/JGO
Level 6
Priyana G J 9RLE
Level 7
Filippos A 8EGY
Holly F 8EGY
Drama Department
LAMDA - Solo Acting Exams
Congratulations to the 30 LAMDA students who have taken their solo acting exams this week. The examination took place over 3 days and involved 30 students from Years 8 to 11. We look forward to receiving their results!
Drama Showcase
Congratulations to the 44 students who participated in the Drama Showcase Evening on Monday 8 July. The audience were treated to a wonderful evening of monologues, duologues, dance solos and musical theatre numbers. What a fantastic way to round off the year!
Music Department
Winchester Symphony Orchestra Young Soloist Concerto Competition
Congratulations to Emme H 10PWR for winning this year's Winchester Symphony Orchestra Young Soloist Concerto Competition last Thursday, 4th July. Emme performed the Ibert Flute Concerto from memory, and produced an outstanding performance to win over a very strong field. The performance was held at Thornden Hall, and was conducted by Carl Clausen. Congratulations, Emme!
National Festival of Music For Youth
Congratulations to the Mountbatten Chamber Choir who performed in the finals of the National Festival of Music For Youth in Birmingham on Friday 5 July. They performed superbly under the expert direction of Miss Wardle, and also took part in a workshop with the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. Well done to all!
Mayor's Picnic
Congratulations to the members of Mountbatten Big Band, Baby Big Band, Training Orchestra, Community Choir and Saxy Brass, who all performed on Sunday 7 July at the Mayor’s Picnic. Despite inclement weather, each of the groups performed well, earning much praise from the large audience. Well done everybody!
Piano
Lucas R 8AWS has achieved Piano Beginner Stage 1 with Distinction.
Trumpet Exams
The following students have passed Trumpet exams –
Emma H 11DSS – Trinity College Grade 6
Ryan C 7TAS – ABRSM Grade 4 with Merit
Isaac C 7TDN – ABRSM Grade 4 with Distinction
Jazz Tenor Sax Exam
Congratulations to Oscar R 10KRL/DCR for achieving a merit in his grade 7 Jazz Tenor Sax exam. Well done Oscar!
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 10 Taster Days
This week saw the conclusion of the Year 10 taster days. Over five days more than 250 students took the opportunity to take part in a variety of subject taster sessions, finding out more about the subjects they are considering studying at college. They also got an insight into college life. If your child has been unable to attend, they will be able to take part in further taster days in the summer of 2025 before they have to make their final destination choices.
Year 10 ‘Oxford Explained’
Students interested in studying at Oxford University visited Peter Symonds College this week to take part in a seminar organised by St Hilda’s College. The seminar was aimed at debunking common myths about studying at the university, as well as giving helpful information about the application process. The event organisers commented on the excellent conduct and contributions of our students during the seminar. Please see this presentation for further information.
Year 7 Step into NHS Competition
During Work Enrichment Day in September 2024, Year 7 students designed a job advert as part of the NHS competition ‘Step into the NHS’. Dibyana J, Emilia B, Ellie M, Liana C, Lorenzo S, Lydia B, Max T, Oliver D and Finn T all submitted their work for the judge’s consideration. We are excited to announce that Emilia B has been commended for an outstanding entry into the competition.
Click on the tabs below to find out what each year group is exploring in RSHE this term!
Year 7
Students have been discussing what a diverse society looks like and what the protected characteristics of the equalities act are. This has led to identifying and challenging stereotypes and what discrimination is. Students are also exploring what prejudice and bias looks like within the media and how they can research and find their own facts. Students are also identifying who their role models are and what influences they have upon them, as well as how to manage peer pressure.
Year 8
Students have been busy identifying what constitutes a healthy relationship and discussing how to form positive and healthy new friendships. This moves onto exploring their online activity and behaviours with the aim to reduce online risks and develop their digital resilience. Students also explore the importance of human rights and responsibilities within society, the school environment and the workplace and how to challenge discrimination.
Year 9
Students have been identifying how relationships can change and evolve. This has also included considering loss. Family dynamics and marriage are explored and Year 9 revisit what constitutes a positive relationship. Contraception and the risk of sexually transmitted infections is shared with the students.
Year 10
Students have been reflecting on their work experience placements by sharing their experiences and feedback with one another. They have also been completing their work books and evidence in preparation for their entry to the Prince’s Trust World of Work certification. They will then move on to considering role models and aspirations before revisiting online safety.
Year 11
Students complete their RSHE program this half-term ahead of their exams but have spent some time reflecting on their RSHE journey throughout their time at Mountbatten from Year 7 to Year 11. They have discussed some sensitive topics around pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion with maturity. Positive relationships and consent have been explored and developed from their work in Year 10. We hope that our RSHE curriculum will help our students stay healthy and happy during and long after their exams.
Should your child wish to seek support related to 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.
We have our reporting system 'TootToot', where students can report anonymously or with their name.
Scouting in the Romsey area continues to grow, providing skills, experiences and fun for our young people. What stops us growing and doing even more is a lack of adult volunteers.
Hundreds of local people like you already share their skills, behind the scenes or helping deliver activities, but we need more volunteers.
Everyone can do something, even if they can’t make a regular commitment.
Personal Best Education is delivering the Hampshire Teen Project free for children eligible for free school meals throughout the Summer.
In a change to their normal approach, Hampshire County Council now require all children accessing benefit-related free school meal (FSM) support to be registered with the council ahead of booking and attending schemes. The link to register for this can be found here.
Monday 29 July - Thursday 22 August, 10.00am - 3.00pm.
A hot lunch and healthy snacks are provided for each young person in attendance.
Places will be awarded on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Would you like to brush up on your Spanish in time for your holiday? Why not book on to our Spanish for Beginners class which runs every Thursday during term time!
For further information and to book your place, click the button below.
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Madeleine H 7ESY/GWT
Julia P 7EHK
Lucas V 9RMN
Elizabeth P 10AOR
